UFC 300 Fight Card Revealed With Stacked Championship Bouts

by Emma Tucker
UFC 300 Fight Card Revealed With Stacked Championship Bouts

UFC 300 Fight Card Revealed With Stacked Championship Bouts...

The UFC has unveiled its historic UFC 300 fight card, featuring three championship bouts and multiple legacy fights that have fans buzzing. The April 13 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas marks a milestone for the promotion, explaining its current surge in US search trends.

Headlining the card is a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. The co-main event pits women's bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington against Julianna Peña in a long-awaited grudge match. A surprise addition is the return of former middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who moves up to light heavyweight to face Jamahal Hill.

Fans are particularly excited about the inclusion of several fan-favorite veterans. Jim Miller will become the only fighter to compete at UFC 100, 200 and 300 when he faces Bobby Green. The card also features rising stars like Bo Nickal and Diego Lopes in showcase bouts.

Ticket demand crashed the UFC's website within minutes of the announcement. Secondary market prices are already exceeding $2,000 for floor seats. The event comes at a crucial time for the UFC as it negotiates new media rights deals.

ESPN analysts predict this could be the most-watched UFC event of 2026. The stacked card addresses recent fan complaints about diluted fight nights, with 12 current or former champions scheduled to compete across the lineup.

Local Las Vegas officials expect record tourism revenue from the event weekend. The UFC has partnered with MGM Resorts for special fan experiences, including meet-and-greets with legends like Georges St-Pierre and Ronda Rousey.

With less than 48 hours until fight night, betting action has surged across Nevada sportsbooks. Makhachev opened as a -250 favorite against Tsarukyan, while Pereira sits at -180 against Hill. The UFC expects over 1 million pay-per-view buys in North America alone.

Emma Tucker

Editor at Radio Insular covering trending news and global updates.