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Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill are technically the headliners of UFC 300 … however, they’re NOT “The People’s Main Event!”
No, that title belongs to Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje, in line with “Blessed” himself, who says struggle followers can sit up for VIOLENCE!!
TMZ Sports activities spoke to the 32-year-old … the place the previous featherweight champion previewed the extremely anticipated scrap.
“It’s gonna be huge,” Holloway instructed us. “Like I said, the only word that comes to my mind when I think about this fight is ‘violence.'”
FYI, Max is the #2 ranked 145 lb. fighter, however the Gaethje contest will likely be contested at 155 lbs. The light-weight belt is not on the road, however there’s a strap up for grabs … the BMF belt!
After all, MH and JG are simply the third pair of fighters to struggle for the coveted belt … becoming a member of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal … and Gaethje and Dustin Poirier.
Holloway and Gaethje are each driving two-fight win streaks into the Octagon … and each guys hope to increase the run to a few.
Holloway thinks the bout could possibly be historic … as each their types and sturdiness may lead to a few of the most strikes landed in a struggle.
As for what’s down the highway for Holloway … he makes it clear he is not trying previous Gaethje, however hints at what the long run may appear like for him.
“Gaethje’s name is ‘Highlight,'” he added. “If I don’t focus on him, that’s what I’m going to be — I’m going to be a highlight for him. I really want to turn it into a Blessed highlight, so first things first is Gaethje.”
Holloway thinks it’s going to be the right struggle for newcomers … ‘trigger it is destined to get them hooked.
“Tune in, sit back, relax, grab your popcorn and enjoy, ’cause it’s gonna be a great night of fights.”
