UFC 300 is set to kick off today, April 13, promising one of the most stacked cards the Ultimate Fighting Championship has produced in recent years. The main card boasts five fights, including three title bouts and a title eliminator. Both the preliminary and early preliminary cards feature four fights each, with notable competitors like Holly Holm and Jessica Andrade in the mix. This pay-per-view event showcases some of MMA’s most beloved fighters, including fan favorites Alex Pereira, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Max Holloway. With considerable anticipation surrounding this event, expectations are high for an electrifying night of fights.
The card kicks off with Gaethje vs. Holloway in a lightweight bout that could guarantee the victor a title shot. It has the potential to be the most entertaining fight of the night, as both men are renowned for their aggression and highlight-reel knockouts. This marks Holloway’s first fight at 155 lbs since his 2019 fight against Dustin Poirier.
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The next two fights feature superstar prospect Bo Nickal and another thrilling lightweight matchup between Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Nickal has been making waves in the MMA scene, dominating all his opponents since joining the UFC in 2022 on the way to a 5-0 record. He’ll attempt to ascend higher in the middleweight division by facing Cody Brundage.
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Oliveira versus Tsarukyan has been one of the most highly anticipated fights on the card, driven by Oliveira’s popularity. Both men are vying for a title shot, and a victory for former champion Oliveira would propel him right back to the top of the contender list. Tsarukyan has been a standout fighter at 155 lbs, and a win for him would position the Armenian-Russian one step closer to a title shot of his own.
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The co-main event features two veteran women’s strawweight fighters competing for gold: Weili Zhang and Yan Xiaonan. Zhang has been a fixture at the top of the division for years and, despite facing both successes and setbacks, she has consistently reigned as the division’s queen since first becoming champion.
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In the main event, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will take on former champion Jamahal Hill in a matchup expected to end in a knockout. Both men are renowned for their devastating KOs and have dominated their recent opponents. Hill was named champion after defeating Glover Teixeira on January 21, 2023, but he had to relinquish his title due to a ruptured Achilles sustained during training. This led to Pereira competing for the vacated belt against former champ Jiri Prochazka (who is also participating in the undercard), whom Pereira knocked out in the second round.
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UFC 300 looms on the horizon with a lineup of five main card fights, promising an evening of excitement for MMA fans. From established favorites like Pereira and Zhang to rising star Nickal, each bout carries its own narrative and potential for explosive action. As we wait for the 10:00 PM EDT start time, anticipation for this event continues to mount, setting the stage for an entertaining night.
