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UFC 300 featured thrilling fights, including Max Holloway's last-second knockout and Conor McGregor's upcoming bout with Michael Chandler.
UFC 300 delivered a night of electrifying fights, with Alex Pereira solidifying his light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jamahal Hill in the first round. However, the highlight of the event was Max Holloway's dramatic last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje for the ceremonial BMF title belt.
The sold-out crowd of 20,067 witnessed Holloway's exceptional performance, earning him a $600,000 bonus from the UFC. Despite being ahead on the scorecards, Holloway opted for a thrilling finish, showcasing his fighting spirit and earning praise from UFC President Dana White.
In another exciting matchup, Zhang Weili successfully defended her women's strawweight championship against Yan Xiaonan, while Arman Tsarukyan secured a split decision victory over Charles Oliveira in the lightweight division.
The undercard featured standout performances, including Kayla Harrison's dominant win over Holly Holm and Jiri Prochazka's impressive TKO victory over Aleksandar Rakic.
Looking ahead, Conor McGregor is set to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29, while Islam Makhachev will take on Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1.
UFC 300 showcased the best of mixed martial arts, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the octagon.