UFC president Dana White responded to critics following the success of UFC 300, which is hailed as one of the greatest cards in UFC history. With a lineup boasting current and former champions, the event delivered on expectations from the first fight to the headline bout. Max Holloway’s knockout victory over Justin Gaethje for the BMF title was a highlight, while Alex Pereira’s first-round finish of Jamahal Hill in the main event added to the excitement.
Despite initial disappointment from fans and pundits over the fight lineup, UFC 300 shattered expectations, leaving critics silenced. White took the opportunity to address detractors in a video montage, showcasing the event’s success and hitting back at those who doubted its potential. The record-breaking $16.5 million gate and the attendance of 20,067 patrons at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas cemented UFC 300 as a monumental success.
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— danawhite (@danawhite) April 20, 2024
Following UFC 300, White and the UFC are taking a well-deserved break before resuming their event schedule. The upcoming UFC Fight Night event on April 27th in Las Vegas will be headlined by flyweights Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez. Meanwhile, UFC 301 is set to feature a flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
White’s relationship with MMA media personalities has been contentious, but he has never shied away from addressing his critics. The video montage served as a direct response to those who doubted the lineup and quality of UFC 300, showcasing the event’s success as a testament to the UFC’s continued dominance in the sport.
As 2024 progresses, White remains confident in the UFC’s ability to deliver compelling events, proving critics wrong with each successful show. UFC 300’s overwhelming success serves as a reminder of the promotion’s enduring popularity and its ability to consistently captivate audiences worldwide.
