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UFC 300 is scheduled for April 13, so we’re still about four months away from the marquee event that’s been guaranteed to blow the MMA community’s collective socks off. Though imminent announcements are promised, there are still just three fights officially booked for the card:
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic
- Aljamain Sterling vs. Calvin Kattar
- Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage
Until now, however, it hasn’t been clear just where in the bout order these bouts would fall. UFC CEO Dana White promised a star-studded fight card from the very first “Prelim” bout, muddying the waters on which bouts will air on pay-per-view (PPV) versus the ESPN+ app. According to the ESPN website, we now know one of the five (or perhaps six?) bouts that will take place on the main card: Prochazka vs. Rakic.
Sorry Aljo.
Nickal’s last two UFC bouts have been on the main card of PPV events, so this will be his first preliminary appearance. “Funkmaster” getting dismissed to the undercard is at least a touch surprising, considering he’s a recently dethroned former champion with multiple defenses to his name. Hopefully, this is just a continued sign of a spectacle in the making, rather than more disrespect to the former Bantamweight king.
Stay tuned for the latest UFC 300 news.
Insomnia
WELL, so much for Nate Diaz vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 300. Maybe next year!
No it ain’t happening https://t.co/Zwl4SX3jmv
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) January 2, 2024
Mike Malott is coming for violence against Neil Magny at UFC 297.
My new years resolution: pic.twitter.com/cyM3i80VQ2
— Mike Malott (@Michael_Malott) December 31, 2023
The Miyao brothers achieved major success in the jiu-jitsu world at the cost of having knees that work like a normal human being.
https://t.co/FfTKliXF2I pic.twitter.com/Vofh3nlceT
— BJJotter (@JiujitsuOtter) December 31, 2023
Congratulations to Khalil Rountree, who closed out an excellent 2023 in style!
Congrats to Khalil Rountree Jr and Mia Kang who just got married in Thailand pic.twitter.com/dFhDO5p7Y0
— Combat Sports Today (@CSTodayNews) January 1, 2024
Talk crap to Gervonta Davis online and suffer the consequences …
Gervonta Davis went through the profile to respond… pic.twitter.com/p3rC5WvpWk
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) January 1, 2024
Johnny Walker has to be one of the heaviest athletes in the Light Heavyweight division.
20 pounds left to go , fight week is coming #UFC pic.twitter.com/BNMEXz6ZkL
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) January 2, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Well, this is one way to demonstrate to the referee that the strangle was very effective.
Ota had BAD intentions with this finish
Watch on @FITEtv ! https://t.co/eEpfmslhPp pic.twitter.com/0pEyxCuvba
— RIZIN FF English (@rizin_English) December 31, 2023
Enjoy this highlight!
My Favorite Kickboxing & Muay Thai KOs of 2023 pic.twitter.com/qtjZhTOCF1
— Cerebral Vigilante (@Delisketo) January 1, 2024
Taking shots to try to lock up an armbar is a gamble that pays off occasionally.
A masterfully timed armbar by Ryan Gracie pic.twitter.com/c6uZ1TBdxP
— BJJotter (@JiujitsuOtter) December 31, 2023
Random Land
If you finding yourself in a disaster scenario, be sure to hold the camera still.
Wave hits Pierpont in Ventura, California injuring 8. Video: Colin Hoag pic.twitter.com/IT8yhaRqPA
— News Now 24 (@GlobalNewsNow24) December 29, 2023
Midnight Music: Indie folk, 2008
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.