The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will reach a monumental milestone with its 300th event, set for April 13, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This landmark event promises a night of unforgettable clashes, featuring a stacked card with championship and fan-favorite matchups.
In the weeks before the fights were announced, the mixed martial arts (MMA) world was filled with speculation and excitement. Fans eagerly debated potential matchups, analyzed fighter rankings and imagined dream scenarios for the historic event. When the official card was finally revealed, it lived up to the hype – generating a wave of exhilaration throughout the combat sports community.
“I actually liked the matchups this time around as well as the fighters,” Lambert senior Max Fischer said. “My favorite fighter is Alex Pereira, and I think it’s only proper that he was the main event for the night.”
In this highly anticipated clash, the newly crowned Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, defends his belt for the first time against the surging contender, Jamahal Hill. Pereira, a former middleweight king, shocked the world with a knockout victory over Jiří Procházka to claim the 205-pound title. Hill, known for his explosive striking, will be looking to dethrone the champion in an exciting showdown.
On the women’s side, Zhang Weili will defend the Strawweight Championship Title against Yan Xiaonan. Weili has a record of 24 wins to 3 losses, while Xiaonan has a 17-to-3 win-to-loss ratio.
“I think it’s great to see some representation in women’s mixed martial arts,” Lambert junior Jiho Jun said. “Fighting is generally considered to be more of a masculine sport, so it’s cool to see a women’s championship bout in the UFC 300 main card.”
The spotlight on the upcoming UFC 300 main card featuring the strawweight title bout between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan shows a shift in women’s mixed martial arts. This highly anticipated matchup shows the depth of talent within the division and the increasing recognition and respect for female fighters in traditionally male-dominated sports. As Weili and Xiaonan prepare to showcase their skills on a global stage, this bout serves as a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of women in MMA.
Overall, UFC 300 promises to be a celebration of the sport’s past, present and future. As fans eagerly anticipate the historic night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC 300 stands as a testament to the evolution of mixed martial arts, promising an unforgettable experience for fighters and fans alike.
More information about the fights can be found below:
Main Card:
- Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Jamahal Hill—This is a rematch after Hill was disqualified against Pereira in a previous fight.
- Women’s Strawweight Championship Bout: Zhang Weili (c) vs. Yan Xiaonan—Weili puts her title on the line against fellow Chinese fighter Xiaonan.
- Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway—This highly anticipated clash between two of the most exciting lightweights in the UFC is being contested for the BMF (Baddest Mother***ker) title.
- Lightweight Bout: Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan—A lightweight bout between former champion Oliveira and rising contender Tsarukyan.
- Middleweight Bout: Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage—A matchup between two highly touted prospects making their UFC debuts.
Preliminary Card:
- Jiří Procházka vs. Aleksandar Rakić
- Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
- Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison
- Sodiq Yussuf vs. Diego Lopes
Early Preliminary Card:
- Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano
- Jéssica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez
- Jim Miller vs. Bobby Green
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt
How to Watch:
The main card for UFC 300 is set to start at 9 p.m. EST. The early preliminaries will air on ESPN and ESPN+ starting at 3 p.m., followed by the preliminaries on the same platforms at 5 p.m.
