Oh boy, UFC 300 was something else, wasn’t it? It wasn’t just an event; it was a spectacle that left fans buzzing. The stars seemed to align perfectly that night, making every fight feel like a chapter from an epic saga.
Right from the get-go, Deiveson Figueiredo set the tone with a jaw-dropping submission win over Cody Garbrandt. And Kayla Harrison? Her UFC debut was nothing short of spectacular. It’s like we were witnessing history in the making, and honestly, it’s April, and we’re already spoilt for choice with fight-of-the-year candidates.
Now, let’s talk about Cody Brundage and Bo Nickal. Nickal, in his longest fight ever, showcased his wrestling prowess and eventually secured a win with a slick rear-naked choke. Brundage’s loss, though, puts him in a tricky spot in the UFC. A fight against Dylan Budka could be his ticket back into the mix.
Charles Oliveira’s fight was a rollercoaster. He almost had Arman Tsarukyan in the first round, but Tsarukyan turned the tables on him. The fight was a back-and-forth battle, ending in a split decision that didn’t go Oliveira’s way. Now, the lightweight division is buzzing, and a fight against Rafael Fiziev or Mateusz Gamrot could be on the cards for Oliveira.
Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway gave us a BMF title fight that lived up to every bit of its billing. It was a war, with Holloway landing a knockout blow in the final second. Despite the loss, Gaethje’s stock hasn’t fallen. A fight against Benoit St. Denis or Renato Carneiro could be next for him.
Xiaonan Yan and Weili Zhang’s fight for the women’s 115-pound title was a thriller. Zhang dominated for the most part, but Yan showed heart. Despite the loss, Yan’s journey is far from over. A fight against Amanda Lemos could be her path back to title contention.
Lastly, Jamahal Hill’s return didn’t go as planned. Alex Pereira’s left hook was the beginning of the end for Hill. But in this game, it’s all about bouncing back. A fight against Jan Blachowicz could be massive for both fighters.
UFC 300, folks. It was one for the ages. Each fight, a story. Each fighter, a warrior. And for us, the fans? It’s a reminder of why we love this sport.