The much-anticipated UFC 300 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13, 2024, with a lineup stacked with former and current champions that had fans on the edge of their seats.
One of the most memorable moments of the night came in the main event, where Max Holloway moved up to 155 pounds to face BMF champion Justin Gaethje. In a stunning turn of events, Holloway delivered a knockout blow to Gaethje in the final second of their five-round fight, claiming the BMF title in dramatic fashion.
The main card also featured Alex Pereira’s first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill to retain the light heavyweight title, while Zhang Weili successfully defended her women’s strawweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Yan Xiaonan.
Other notable fights included Arman Tsarukyan’s split decision win over Charles Oliveira, Bo Nickal’s submission victory over Cody Brundage, and Kayla Harrison’s impressive UFC debut, where she submitted Holly Holm in the second round.
In the prelims, Jiลรญ Prochรกzka defeated Aleksandar Rakic by TKO, Aljamain Sterling earned a unanimous decision win over Calvin Kattar, and Diego Lopes secured a first-round TKO victory over Sodiq Yusuff while calling out Movsar Evloev for his next bout.
The early prelims saw Renato Moicano’s comeback TKO win over Jalin Turner, Jessica Andrade’s split decision victory over Marina Rodriguez, and Deiveson Figueiredo forcing Cody Garbrandt to tap out with a rear-naked choke.
Overall, UFC 300 was a night filled with spectacular knockouts, submissions, and competitive matchups, with Max Holloway’s BMF title-winning KO serving as a highlight of the event. Fans were treated to a thrilling night of action that showcased the incredible skill and talent of the fighters in the octagon.
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