"Jan most likely" - Fans play guessing game after Jamahal Hill claims "contract is already on the way" after being offered a fight

Jamahal Hill has not competed since April when he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300. He appeared set to return against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303, however, his opponent was pulled from the card after self-reporting that he unknowingly took a banned substance. 'Sweet Dreams' eventually also withdrew from the card due to injury.

The No. 3-ranked light heavyweight recently stated that he has been offered an opponent for his return and that a contract is on the way. Championship Rounds shared his comments on X:

"Jamahal Hill says he's been offered a fight and the contract is "on the way". "Contract is already on the way, name has already hit the desk... class will be in session soon." [via. YT / @JamahalH] #UFC #MMA"

Check out the X post from Championship Rounds below:

Fans shared their thoughts on what could come next for Hill. @MoneyBagsMatas predicted that Jan Blachowicz, who has not fought since July 2023, could be next:

"Jan most likely"

@TheColblander claimed that Jiri Prochazka will defeat 'Sweet Dreams', sending him back to fighting at the UFC Apex, which he has not done in over two years:

"Jiri gonna send this bum back to the Apex."

@Ranjeetsports1 believes Rountree Jr. will be his next opponent:

"I think the next fight will be with Khalil."

@Injirleefe suggested that Hill's return could come at UFC 310 in December:

"💯 It's either Jiri or Jan in the December card or a big stacked fight night."

Check out the best fan reactions below:

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Khalil Rountree Jr. labels Jamahal Hill clash as inevitable

Khalil Rountree suffered a fourth-round TKO loss at UFC 307 as he challenged Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title. 'The War Horse' recently said that he will return to the octagon early next year before labeling a clash with Jamahal Hill inevitable.

Speaking to Kevin Iole, the No. 8-ranked light heavyweight was asked about rebooking the bout. He responded:

"Yeah, absolutely. I think it's almost inevitable, right? I think he's ranked No. 3. I think anyone up there in the top five is kind of inevitable so let's see what happens. I think pretty shortly here I'll be talking to the matchmakers and the bosses and see what they think."

Check out Khalil Rountree's comments on facing Jamahal Hill below (12:42):

The pair were scheduled to clash at UFC 303 earlier this year, but both fighters ultimately did not compete on the card. While Rountree did not move up in the rankings, his impressive showing against Pereira will likely ensure that he receives a big opportunity in his return to the octagon.