All fighters in the UFC 300 card successfully made weight during the official weigh-in, with former Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison showing the most wear from the weight cut but still managing to make weight. The card includes a mix of exciting matchups, including a Light Heavyweight Title Bout between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, a Women’s Strawweight Title Bout between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan, and a BMF Title Lightweight Bout between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, among others.
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman called Harrison’s weigh-in the most anticipated of the event, as she successfully weighed in at 136 pounds despite showing signs of struggle. Social media quickly responded to Harrison’s triumph, with MMA personalities like Shaheen Al-Shatti, Luke Thomas, and Ben Fowlkes acknowledging her determination and struggle to make weight for the event. A video of Harrison from 2016 speaking about her weight requirements in the past also resurfaced, showcasing the extent of her commitment to cutting weight for the UFC debut.
UFC 300 is set to take place on Saturday, April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the middle prelims at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card at 10 p.m. ET. With a stacked card featuring top fighters and exciting matchups, fans are eagerly anticipating the event and hoping to see thrilling performances from all the fighters. Harrison’s successful weight cut has garnered attention and admiration from the MMA community, highlighting the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level in the sport.
The weigh-in results for the entire UFC 300 card were released, showcasing the official weights of all the fighters. Notable matchups include a Middleweight Bout between Bo Nickal and Cody Brundage, a Featherweight Bout between Calvin Kattar and Aljamain Sterling, and a Women’s Bantamweight Bout between Holly Holm and Kayla Harrison. The success of all fighters in making weight adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event, with fans looking forward to an action-packed night of fights and potential title changes.
Harrison’s journey to the UFC and her successful weight cut have been documented and celebrated on social media, with MMA personalities and fans alike praising her determination and dedication to the sport. As she prepares to face off against former world champion Holly Holm, all eyes will be on Harrison to see how she performs in her UFC debut and if she can continue to make weight in a less grueling manner in the future. The success of the UFC 300 weigh-in sets the stage for an unforgettable night of fights, with fans eagerly awaiting the action-packed event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
