Get ready for the monumental event that is UFC 300, set to deliver an electrifying fight card featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. With seventeen ranked fighters, eleven champions, and one veteran fighter who’s graced both UFC 100 and 200, anticipation is at an all-time high.
Headlining the main card is a clash for the light heavyweight title as Alex Pereira defends his newly acquired championship against former titleholder Jamahal Hill. Pereira, the accomplished kickboxer, has swiftly climbed the ranks, securing titles in two divisions in just seven fights over two years. Hill, sidelined by injury after claiming the title at UFC 283, is hungry to reclaim his throne.
In another title bout, strawweight champion Zhang Weili squares off against Yan Xiaonan. Zhang, a two-time defending champion, looks to extend her reign against Yan, riding a two-fight win streak, including a victory over former champion Jessica Andrade.
Adding to the excitement, the symbolic “BMF” title will be contested between current champion Justin Gaethje and former featherweight king Max Holloway. Gaethje, fresh off a title win against Dustin Poirier, faces a determined Holloway, making a return to the lightweight division.
Also on the main card, a lightweight title eliminator pits former champion Charles Oliveira against Arman Tsarukyan. Oliveira seeks redemption after a recent win over Beneil Dariush, while Tsarukyan aims to continue his impressive three-fight streak.
The preliminary card boasts its own headline matchup between former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka and Aleksandar Rakic, both eager to climb the ranks.
Elsewhere on the card, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling makes his featherweight debut against Calvin Kattar, while debutante Kayla Harrison faces off against former bantamweight champ Holly Holm in a highly anticipated bout.
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In the prelims, standout lightweights Jalin Turner and Renato Moicano lock horns, alongside compelling matchups featuring Andrade vs. Rodriguez, Figueiredo vs. Garbrandt, and veterans Green and Miller.
UFC 300 promises to be an unforgettable event, packed with thrilling matchups and high-stakes showdowns. Tune in for the action-packed spectacle on ESPN+ PPV starting at 10 p.m. ET.
And for those looking to add an extra layer of excitement, betting odds provided by DraftKings see Pereira as a -148 favorite over Hill, while Zhang maintains strong favoritism at -425 against Yan. Gaethje holds the edge at -205 against Holloway, but as always, odds are subject to change leading up to fight night.
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