This landmark 300 event boasts a strong card from top to bottom, featuring 12 current and former champions, with the first match of the night featuring former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in two rounds Including two who defeated former titleholder Cody Garbrandt by submission in . .
The UFC's commitment to producing star-studded shows has become synonymous with the past 100th anniversary event, with WWE star Brock Lesnar fighting in both matches and McGregor and Jon Jones fighting in both matches before their bouts were canceled. He was competing to appear at UFC 200.
The headline bout between Pereira and Hill was decided after weeks of negotiations between the UFC and various fighters, including Leon Edwards, Israel Adesanya and Drikas du Plessis, failed to materialize.
However, former middleweight champion Pereira was given the prestigious headline slot and made the most of his chance to return to the spotlight.
Pereira defeated Jiri Prochaska in November to become the ninth fighter to win titles in two weight classes in the UFC, accomplishing the feat in a record-breaking seven fights.
Meanwhile, Hill was fighting for the first time in 14 months after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in July that forced him to vacate the title.
After both men traded leg kicks early on, Pereira began to come forward and put pressure on Hill.
As Hill retreated, Pereira dropped the challenger with a left hook and unleashed a flurry of blows on the canvas, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
After his win, Pereira hinted at moving up to heavyweight and becoming the UFC's first three-division champion.
“I want to keep this belt and I know there needs to be a lot of promotion for this fight, but I want the fight at heavyweight,” he said.