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UFC Update: UFC 300 Sees Justin Gaethje Taking On Max Holloway for BMF Title and Jim Miller vs Bobby Green as Per Dana White

Published 01/16/2024, 8:13 PM EST

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Did Dana White just drop the bomb of the year? The head honcho of UFC has just revealed a fight so highly anticipated that it feels like even the heavens are eager to witness the showdown. UFC 300 was already shaping up to be something special, but fans were initially disappointed by the announcement of the women’s strawweight title defense as the main event. However, it seems like White was just teasing everyone. The event is undergoing a metamorphosis, and there’s more excitement in store.

Get ready for an epic showdown as fan ͏favorites Jim ͏Miller and Bobby Green coll͏ide͏ in what promis͏es to be an absolute banger of a match. And if that’s not enough excitement for you, brace͏ yourself for the battle of the Titans as Justin Gaethje takes on Max Holloway for the coveted BMF belt. So let’s get into the details of the fights.

UFC 300 is getting stacked by Dana White

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If Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan, Jiri Prochazka, and Bo Nickall were not enough of a banger, Dana White has added two highly anticipated fights, which are also in the most premium division of UFC. Justin Gaethje wanted to go in for the lightweight title, but it seems like White had other plans for “The Highlight”. Max Holloway now can be a BMF belt holder. Their matchup was in rumors and White seems to have taken notice of what fans wanted.

Justin Gaethje has defended his BMF title once against Dustin Poirier and he can do it once again. Max Holloway, on the other hand, has been dominant in his career so far. Their battle promises depth, as both of them are considered the best strikers in the sport. Their fight will be 5 round match.

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The second highlighted match that the UFC head honcho announced was Jim Miller’s second fight of the year against Bobby Green. Miller has been the talk of the town recently because of his unparalleled stats. His last win against Gabrial Benitez was a dominant performance, followed by a submission. On the other hand, Bobby Green is probably the most active fighter on the current roster. Their showdown promises a hardened battle.

 

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Additionally, there’s an interesting catch behind Gathje’s fight. The BMF belt holder is possibly fighting Islam Makhachev in Saudi Arabia. Why you ask? Let us get into details then.

Justin Gaethje vs. Islam Makhachev?

This week’s buzz revolves around a mix of events, including the rejection of Dana White’s Fight Night card and an intriguing tweet from Islam Makhachev. As a result, the highly awaited inaugural event in Saudi Arabia, initially planned for an earlier date, has been rescheduled to June. Makhachev, who initially suggested a bout in March, swiftly changed course and revealed a face-off against Justin Gaethje scheduled for June 8th.

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Despite the change in plans, Makhachev made it clear that this clash would be a pay-per-view spectacle. It seems anything less wouldn’t be fitting for the reigning lightweight champion. Is the fight confirmed to take place in Riyadh? Did Dana White swiftly reach out to Ali Abdelaziz to arrange the match, persuading Makhachev to agree to a March date? Makhachev had previously committed to a bout either in March or post-Ramadan in a recent social media post. The latest announcement seems to leave fans puzzled.

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The happening and non-happening of the match seem to be dangling in a thread right now. However, it must be noted that Gaethje has the experience of fighting back-to-back fights. Do you believe that their fight can take place?

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I'm Suryakant Das, an avid sports enthusiast from a family that cherishes the world of sports. I still vividly recall the day my father took me to watch Indian wrestling, sparking my fascination with the discipline and the aura of those warriors. Over time, my love for combat sports grew, and now, I'm a UFC writer at EssentiallySports.
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