We have to count the days until the anniversary and the long-awaited UFC 300 tournament begin. There are few left: it will take place on the night of April 13-14. The organizers, led by Dana White, tried to fill the card to the maximum with the best contenders and fights. In fact, they succeeded, considering how much the league has been suffering lately from a lack of true “hype” fighters, like Conor McGregor.
Many have expressed their displeasure with the card, but rest assured that most of the fights at UFC 300 will be an unforgettable experience. From the early overflows, famous athletes such as Bobby Grim and Jim Miller, Jessica Andrade and Marina Rodríguez collide. Is it clearer now how great this tournament is? According to the promotion’s official website, the fights were distributed as follows:
UFC 300 fight card
Early changes:
Deiveson Figueiredo – Cody Garbrandt; Bobby Green-Jim Miller; Jessica Andrade – Marina Rodríguez; Jalyn Turner – Renato Moicano.
Restrictions:
Sodiq Yusuff – Diego López; Holly Holm – Kayla Harrison; Calvin Kattar – Aljamain Sterling; Jiri Prochazka – Aleksandar Rakic.
Principal card:
Bo Nickal – Cody Brundage; Charles Oliveira – Arman Tsarukyan; Justin Gaethje – Max Holloway; Weili Zhang – Xiaonan Yan; Alex Pereira – Jamal Hill.
The main disappointment of UFC 300
Of course, many expected to see the return of Jon Jones or Conor McGregor in the main fight, but not Pereira and Hill. It was this fact that caused a wave of indignation and became the main disappointment for the fans. How is it possible that expectations have been disappointed?
The main fight of the night will be the title fight. So why doesn’t everyone like him? Everything is very simple. Alex Pereira won the light heavyweight belt in two fights. Having moved up to this division after losing to Adesanya, he defeated the aging Jan Blachowicz, but by split decision. The Brazilian took the title and knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the second round. The fight itself was great, but did he have it too soon?
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His opponent Jamal Hill is generally unknown to everyone. Among those who don’t really follow the UFC, but only watch it, there are almost no people who have seen his fights. It’s been more than a year since he won the promotion’s vacant title against the aging Glover Teixeira. He then treated the injury and is now ready to return to the octagon. Are there many viewers who are that eager to see his return, other than true fans?
Pereira’s odds of victory are 1.66 and Hill’s are estimated at 2.25. You can also bet that the fight will end before the third round at 1.81. This fight has a real chance of justifying the organization’s confidence. Therefore, do not rush to rule it out. In the last four fights before the injury, Jamal won and twice won the bonus for the best fight of the night and the best performance of the night. If he knocks out Pereira, will this lead to the main fight on the card?
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Two fights stand out from the entire card. In one, Gaethje will fight Holloway and in the other, Oliveira will face Tsarukyan. Very loud posters that promise spectacle, intrigue and a real confrontation. You should also know that Justin will make the first defense of the BMF title in the promotion’s history, and the fight between Charles and Armand will become a challenger.
A fight between Americans simply cannot be boring. Both prefer hitting techniques. From the beginning of his appearance in the UFC, Gaethje said that he did not like to fight because he lost a lot of strength. It is easier for him to finish the fight ahead of schedule and put on a show for the fans than to tediously score points. Plus, Justin’s gas tank almost never runs out.
Max Holloway also fights on his feet and has a very strong head. Many will envy this athlete’s endurance. In terms of the number of strikes thrown, he took the UFC to a new level. For example, according to Calvin Kattar, the Blessed One was right 447 times.
Despite this, experts give preference to Gaethje and offer to bet on his victory by 1.38. Holloway’s odds were estimated at 3.01.
Will there be another attempt by Oliveira?
One of the winners of the Oliveira-Tsarukyan pair will have the opportunity to fight for the championship belt of the lightweight division. The Brazilian has long won the love of fans, but is constantly underestimated by experts. Charles has excellent striking technique, he has stamina and great fighting. This versatility helped the Bronx win a championship and defeat many top opponents.
Among them were Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje and Beneil Dariush. The Brazilian lost only to Islam Makhachev, losing his championship belt. Despite this, experts assessed his chances in the fight with Tsarukyan with a coefficient of 2.87. He seems very strange.
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There is no doubt that Arman is a very strong fighter, but he did not have any really difficult challenges under his belt. Yes, he fought with Makhachev, but in 2019 he lost. One can also highlight his last fight with Beneil Dariush, in which he won. This ends the list of names familiar to the casual UFC fan.
The Armenian fighter is also versatile. He has good fighting skills and is very good at striking. No wonder in 2021 they called it the breakthrough of the year. He dreams of taking revenge on Islam Makhachev. But first, it will be interesting to see him in his first truly competitive fight. The odds of his victory are 1.43. Surely that choice offends Oliveira.
UFC 300 will live up to your best expectations!
At least three of the above fights have a high chance of becoming memorable. But not only them. For example, Aljamain Sterling, who took the belt from Petr Yan, will move up to featherweight and debut in a fight with Calvin Kattar. He is the favorite, according to experts. You can bet on the victory of the former bantamweight champion for 1.73.
Former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will fight Serbian athlete Aleksandar Rakic. A truly even fight, from which a knockout can already be expected. Bets on the Czech victory are estimated at 1.99 and the Serbian’s chances at 1.83.
The choice of Bo Nickal on the main poster, according to an official source, may seem strange to many. He just made his promotional debut in May 2023, but the UFC is betting big on him. And the opponent, Cody Brundage, doesn’t stand out in anything special. Dana White is looking for someone who can shake up the league like Conor McGregor. This guy can do this. He immediately challenged Chimaev as soon as he won the Challenger Series.
The fight with Cody is just another win in the bag. Bo Nickal’s success rate is negligible: 1.04. Brundage’s odds were estimated at 9.70.
