UFC 300 Recap

If you know anything about combat sports, UFC 300 definitely lived up to the hype. Advertised as the greatest card in the sport’s history, the fighters did not disappoint! The card had two men defend their titles, and we saw Max Holloway come out over Justin Gathje in one of the most insane clutch endings ever seen, check this out: 

Holloway’s insane buzzer-beater Knock Out earned him the performance of the night bonus from Dana White bringing in an extra three hundred thousand dollars!

Another display of sheer dominance came from Alex Pereira. Despite facing a formidable opponent in Jamahal Hill, Pereira's unyielding demeanor and relentless aggression led to a stunning knockout victory in just one round. Roll the clip! 

The victory solidifies Pereira's status as a force to be reckoned with in the UFC light heavyweight division, which has been grappling with inconsistency since Jon Jones's departure in 2020. With consecutive knockout wins over Hill and Jiri Prochazka, Pereira emerged as a beacon of hope to rejuvenate the division. 

The highlight of the fight came in a memorable sequence when Pereira, undeterred by a groin kick from Hill, swiftly brushed off the referee and delivered a devastating left uppercut that left Hill reeling. 

With laser focus, Pereira followed up with relentless ground and pound, leaving Hill unconscious and securing his second light heavyweight title victory in record time. This remarkable performance echoes Pereira's earlier knockout of Sean Strickland in 2022, cementing his status as a rising star in the MMA world.

Also after knocking down Hill, Pereira unexpectedly taunted him, citing Hill's disrespectful behavior leading up to the fight. Pereira explained that while Hill initially showed respect, his demeanor changed at the pre-fight events, prompting Pereira's retaliatory action during the fight.

While both the knockouts of Gathje and Hill were incredible parts of the night’s events, UFC 300 delivered in so many ways, and will be a night for the history books. After the fight, Dana White even had an unexpected announcement which has us excited for some future cards, check this out: 00:12 - 00:40