The UFC will celebrate its 300th pay-per-view with an event on April 13 in Las Vegas. The card is as close as you’ll get to a Super Bowl in MMA, but it falls short of such a distinction.
The number 300 looks nice and round, but it’s just some digits. Still, 300 PPV events are a testament to the dominance of the UFC in MMA. It has no real rivals in the market.
The headliner of UFC 300 took some time to put together, and the UFC went with a light heavyweight (205 pounds) title fight between Alex Pereira of Brazil and Jamahal Hill of the United States. Pereira is a combat sports legend, coming over from kickboxing to win multiple UFC belts.
While Pereira doesn’t appear to have the star power of archrival Israel Adesanya, he’s a fighter worthy of any PPV main event, with the exception of UFC 300. He doesn’t have the mainstream appeal of fighters like Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre, Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones or Ronda Rousey, to name a few current and past UFC greats.
Hill is a lackluster opponent. He hasn’t fought since January 2023, a bout where he won the vacant light heavyweight title in a decision against 43-year-old Glover Teixeira. Hill later forfeited the belt due to injury. In the meantime, Hill has allegedly fought his brother.
Instead of Hill, Pereira should be fighting Magomed Ankalaev, the No. 1-ranked light heavyweight, according to MMA rankings website Tapology. Ankalaev hasn’t lost in 12 fights, while Hill suffered a TKO loss in 2021.
Of course, the best light heavyweight in the world (if he was still in the weight class) is Jon Jones, who packed on size to become a heavyweight. Jones vacated his light heavyweight belt in 2020 having never lost. Jones would be a huge betting favorite against Pereira.
Jones, who is recovering from an injury, isn’t fighting at UFC 300. Jones is expected to return this year and fight former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
The UFC didn’t sign Francis Ngannou, the best MMA heavyweight in the world, to a new contract. Meanwhile, Ngannou has had some success in boxing. Ngannou versus anyone would have been a better UFC main event than Pereira versus Hill.
McGregor apparently was a possibility for UFC 300, but he’s either not ready for a return after a gruesome leg break in 2021 or the UFC couldn’t make a deal with him.
There was speculation that Rousey could return for one last fight at UFC 300 in an effort to reclaim her bantamweight belt, but UFC President Dana White consistently doused cold water on it. Any chance of a Rousey MMA return now appears to finally be dead.
The co-headliner is a women’s strawweight (115 pounds) title fight between two Chinese-born fighters, Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan. It’s a massive fight for the Asian market, but it’s not the most compelling for the U.S. audience.
The third fight on the card with a belt at stake is Justin Gaethje versus Max Holloway.
Fighting for the so-called BMF belt, Gaethje and Holloway are among the most popular and durable fighters in the UFC. Holloway moves up a weight class again despite a failed attempt at the lightweight (155 pounds) belt in 2019.
It will likely be a barnburner, but it could be a tough one for Holloway, who has already absorbed the most head strikes in UFC history. Gaethje is one of the hardest punchers in the division and has an iron chin that should withstand Holloway’s best shots. If you’re a Holloway fan, it’s not an ideal matchup at this stage in his career.
Even Gaethje himself was uncomfortable with the idea of taking on the smaller Holloway, from the perspective of having to punch one of his favorite UFC colleagues.
While the top of the UFC 300 card leaves much to be desired, the card is super deep in talent. For serious MMA fans, it’s an incredible event with high stakes for numerous fighters.
We’ll be watching despite the lack of a blockbuster fight to anchor the card.
UFC 300 Full Card & Betting Lines
- Light Heavyweight: Alex Pereira (-150) vs. Jamahal Hill (+118)
- Women’s Strawweight: Zhang Weili (-390) vs. Yan Xiaonan (+280)
- Lightweight: Justin Gaethje (-250) vs. Max Holloway (+190)
- Lightweight: Charles Oliveira (+176) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (-230)
- Middleweight: Bo Nickal (-2200) vs. Cody Brundage (+870)
- Light Heavyweight: Jiří Procházka (+108) vs. Aleksandar Rakić (-138)
- Featherweight: Calvin Kattar (+118) vs. Aljamain Sterling (-150)
- Women’s Bantamweight: Holly Holm (+330) vs. Kayla Harrison (-480)
- Featherweight: Sodiq Yusuff (+104) vs. Diego Lopes (-132)
- Lightweight: Jalin Turner (-265) vs. Renato Mociano (+200)
- Women’s Strawweight: Jéssica Andrade (-106) vs. Marina Rodriguez (-120)
- Lightweight: Bobby Green (-210) vs. Jim Miller (+162)
- Bantamweight: Deiveson Figueiredo (-350) vs. Cody Garbrandt (+255)
How Much Will UFC 300 Cost?
If you want to see UFC 300 in person, the cheapest tickets sell for almost $700 per seat on SeatGeek. The average ticket price is $1,304.
If you want to watch UFC 300 on TV, the pay-per-view price is $79.99 for existing ESPN+ customers on top of the monthly $10.99 subscription fee. New customers can bundle an annual subscription to ESPN+ with the PPV cost for $134.98.
How Can I Watch UFC 300?
UFC 300 is available to watch exclusively on ESPN+ PPV.
If you already have ESPN+, simply purchase UFC 300 on pay-per-view for $79.99.
If you don’t have ESPN+, you must sign up for it to purchase PPV to watch the fight. As mentioned above, you can bundle an annual subscription with the PPV cost for $134.98.
How Many UFCs Are There?
As of the most recent UFC event on March 30, 2024, there have been 685 UFC events to date. Those events have taken place in 165 cities in 29 countries across the globe.
The current schedule typically has around 40 UFC events per year.
How Much are UFC 300 Tickets?
Ticket prices for UFC 300 vary by vendor. On SeatGeek, the cheapest tickets sell for $686 per ticket, while the average ticket price is around $1,300.
What is The Date of UFC 300?
UFC 300 will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The early prelims are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the preliminary card at 8 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET.
How to Buy UFC 300?
To buy UFC 300, you must first have a subscription to ESPN+.
If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, you can purchase UFC 300 PPV for $79.99.
If you don’t have ESPN+, you must sign up for a subscription and buy the PPV separately. It’s possible to bundle these services at a discounted rate.
How Much Does It Cost to Watch The UFC Main Event?
First off, you can’t buy only the main event. You can only buy the PPV for the entire UFC main card. The cost depends on whether you have an ESPN+ subscription.
If you already have ESPN+ ($10.99/month), UFC 300 will cost $79.99 on pay-per-view.
If you don’t have ESPN+, you can bundle an annual ESPN+ subscription and UFC 300 for $134.98. This will save you money on your ESPN+ subscription in the long run if you plan to keep it beyond the fight.
If you only want to watch the fight, the monthly cost of ESPN+ plus the PPV price equals $90.98.
Where is UFC 300 Taking Place?
UFC 300 is taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. T-Mobile Arena opened in 2016 on the Las Vegas Strip and is home to the city’s NHL team, the Vegas Golden Knights.
What is the UFC 300 main event?
The UFC 300 main event is Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill in a light heavyweight showdown. Pereira is defending his crown for the first time against Hill, who previously held the title before vacating it last year after suffering a torn Achilles.
Who Will Fight at UFC 300?
Here is the list of fighters scheduled to compete at UFC 300.
UFC 300 Early Prelims
- Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano (Lightweight)
- Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez (Women Strawweight)
- Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller (Lightweight)
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt (Bantamweight)
UFC 300 Preliminary Card
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic (Light Heavyweight)
- Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling (Featherweight)
- Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison (Women Bantamweight)
- Sodiq Yusuff vs. Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
UFC 300 Main Card
- Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill (Light Heavyweight, Main Event)
- Weili Zhang vs. Yan Xiaonan (Women Strawweight, Co-Main Event)
- Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway (Lightweight)
- Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan (Lightweight)
- Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage (Middleweight)
Will Conor McGregor Be on UFC 300?
No, Conor McGregor won’t be fighting at UFC 300. The legendary Irish fighter hasn’t competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, but he expects to return to the Octagon at some point in 2024, potentially at UFC 303 in late June.
Why is UFC 300 So Important?
UFC 300 features one of the deepest fight cards in recent memory. It’s also an important milestone in UFC history, representing the sport’s growing popularity and staying power since the sport was founded in 1993.
Is UFC 300 Confirmed?
Yes, UFC 300 has been confirmed by UFC President Dana White. It will take place in Las Vegas on April 13, featuring Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill as the main event.
Is UFC 300 a PPV?
Yes, UFC 300 is exclusively available on ESPN+ PPV. The PPV price for UFC 300 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New customers can also bundle PPV with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $134.98.
Who is Conor McGregor Fighting Next?
According to McGregor, his next fight will come against Michael Chandler, one of the best lightweight fighters in the world. The fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas.
As mentioned, McGregor has not fought since 2021 due to a broken leg, so this will be his first fight in three years.
Did Dana White Announce The UFC 300 Main Event?
Yes, UFC President Dana White announced the main event for UFC 300 at UFC 298 in February. In a video posted to his X account, White confirmed that the UFC 300 main event will feature Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title.
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