In a momentous weigh-in event leading up to UFC 300, Kayla Harrison's debut in the bantamweight division took center stage alongside the confirmation of three highly anticipated title fights.
Harrison, known for her dominance in the lightweight division, successfully weighed in at 136 pounds for her UFC debut, setting the stage for her clash with former bantamweight champion Holly Holm. This marks a significant shift for Harrison, who has previously competed at 155 pounds and achieved notable success, including winning two lightweight tournaments in the PFL.
The UFC 300 main card features a lineup of electrifying title bouts, with Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against former champion Jamahal Hill, while Zhang Weili aims for her second defense in her strawweight title reign against fellow Chinese star Yan Xiaonan.
Additionally, "BMF" champion Justin Gaethje is set to defend his belt against former featherweight champion Max Holloway. Despite the non-title status of the "BMF" title, both Gaethje and Holloway utilized the one-pound allowance for non-title fights, weighing in at 156 pounds each.
The weigh-in results showcased the readiness of all 26 fighters scheduled to compete on this star-studded card, ensuring fans an action-packed night of MMA entertainment at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The full UFC 300 main card lineup includes:
Alex Pereira (205) vs. Jamahal Hill (205)
Zhang Weili (115) vs. Yan Xiaonan (115)
Justin Gaethje (156) vs. Max Holloway (156)
Charles Oliveira (156) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (156)
Bo Nickal (186) vs. Cody Brundage (186)
The preliminary card and early prelims feature equally thrilling matchups, highlighting the depth and excitement of UFC 300.
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