UFC CEO Dana White had been teasing a spectacular UFC 300 event since December 2023, and the anticipation reached its peak following UFC 298. White officially announced the main event, setting the stage for a landmark card. Fans eager to know where this monumental event will take place and who will headline it finally have their answers.
UFC 300 Main Event: Pereira vs. Hill for Light Heavyweight Gold
Dana White himself unveiled the news, stating, “It will feature Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill.” This explosive matchup will be the main event for UFC 300. Alex “Poatan” Pereira, a force of nature in the UFC, boasts a remarkable achievement as the first fighter to conquer both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. His journey to the top was record-breaking, achieving the middleweight title in the shortest time and securing a championship in two weight classes in the fewest bouts. Pereira’s fighting style is defined by aggressive striking and knockout power, with seven of his nine MMA victories ending in knockouts.
His opponent, Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Hill, is no stranger to the light heavyweight gold himself. Hill is a former champion who never lost his title in competition. He relinquished the belt due to an Achilles tendon injury sustained after his victory over Glover Teixeira in January 2023. In that title-winning fight, Hill showcased his striking prowess by landing a record-breaking 232 strikes in a single light heavyweight bout. Like Pereira, Hill is a former kickboxer known for his knockout power, with four of his last five UFC wins coming by knockout, each earning him a performance bonus.
Full UFC 300 Fight Card Lineup
Beyond the highly anticipated main event, UFC 300 is stacked with a series of compelling matchups, featuring title fights and high-stakes clashes:
- Light Heavyweight Championship: Champion Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill
- BMF Title: Champion Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway
- Strawweight Championship: Champion Weili Zhang vs. Xiaonan Yan
- Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm
- Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic
- Diego Lopes vs. Sodiq Yusuff
- Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez
- Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller
- Cody Brundage vs. Bo Nickal
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt
UFC 300 Location and How to Watch
UFC 300 will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 13, 2024. Fans looking to watch the event can catch the early prelims and prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. The main card, featuring the light heavyweight title clash between Pereira and Hill, will be available as a pay-per-view event, streaming on ESPN+ PPV.
UFC 300 promises to be an unforgettable night of fights, headlined by a clash of knockout artists for the light heavyweight championship in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
