UFC 300 fight card and rumor tracker: Dana White says main event could be announced at UFC 298 presser

UFC 300 is anticipated to ship a loaded lineup for the promotion’s historic April occasion.

Following one of the vital chaotic years in latest reminiscence, the UFC will carry UFC 300 to its dwelling base of Las Vegas on April 13. UFC CEO Dana White has promised one of the vital stacked, and maybe, unpredictable lineups in firm historical past.

With 4 title fights already on the books for the primary quarter of the 12 months, together with Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title, and Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Raquel Pennington for the vacant girls’s bantamweight title at UFC 297, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title at UFC 298, and Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera for the bantamweight title at UFC 299, there’s numerous instructions the UFC may go by way of reserving potential blockbuster fights.

Will UFC 300 mark the lengthy awaited return of the game’s largest star in Conor McGregor? Time will inform because the countdown to UFC 300 is formally on.

For now, hold this web page bookmarked: We’ll have a rundown of each combat introduced, rumors, athletes elevating their fingers and calling their photographs, and extra.

Present UFC 300 combat card:

Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan

Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway — BMF title combat

Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm

Aljamain Sterling vs. Calvin Kattar

Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic

Cody Garbrandt vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Jim Miller vs. Bobby Green

Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage

Sodiq Yusuff vs. Diego Lopes

Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez

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Feb. 13: Principal occasion reveal at UFC 298?

The winner of the UFC 300 major occasion sweepstakes may very well be introduced on Saturday, in response to UFC CEO Dana White.

White told longtime MMA columnist Kevin Iole that the headliner of the April 13 pay-per-view may “in all probability” be introduced on the post-fight presser for UFC 298 on Saturday at Honda Heart in Anaheim, Calif.

“Perhaps I’ll announce it this weekend on the press convention,” White informed Iole.

Followers, media and fighters have anxiously awaited the principle occasion announcement for UFC 300. Many fumed when White didn’t announce the combat throughout the Tremendous Bowl and speculated {that a} filming obligation he mentioned would take him away from the sport within the first quarter was linked to the headliner.

UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones not too long ago informed Submission Radio he was provided the principle occasion however turned it down as a result of he needed extra time to get better from a pec damage that took him out of a title protection in opposition to Stipe Miocic at UFC 295.

Feb. 12: 4 fluid choices for major occasion

The principle occasion has not been introduced, and in response to Ariel Helwani, issues “couldn’t be extra fluid” for what may shut the present for UFC 300. Nonetheless, some choices are being mentioned.

On Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Helwani mentioned what he’s been listening to about what might take the coveted major occasion spot. He reiterated a number of instances that the choices don’t represent an official report.

Two of the choices have already been at play at sure factors for the cardboard — Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, and Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. However the latter is believed to be the final resort by way of what the promotion wish to put collectively, Helwani mentioned.

The opposite choices on the desk embody Khamzat Chimaev probably difficult for both the welterweight title in opposition to Edwards or the middleweight title in opposition to du Plessis.

Once more, to make it crystal clear, Helwani mentioned nothing is completed, nothing is agreed to, or within the works, or focused in the mean time. Nevertheless it seems as if all 4 of these fights may very well be on the desk.

UPDATE: Khamzat Chimaev appears ahead to combating once more quickly, however it doesn’t seem he’ll be returning at UFC 300.

The undefeated Chechen addressed his future when chatting with MMA Uncensored on Monday. It seems dangerous timing will possible forestall his involvement with UFC 300 from taking place, as Chimaev observes Ramadan, which begins on March 10 and ends on April 9. Ramadan requires fasting, together with no meals or water in any respect, throughout daytime hours.

With UFC 300 going down simply 4 days after Ramadan ends, Chimaev says he’s simply not eager about that individual date.

“I’ll combat all people,” Chimaev mentioned. “Leon [Edwards], [Dricus] du Plessis, anybody, however not [during] Ramadan. I feel Ramadan [is during] UFC 300. Not combating in Ramadan anymore.”

Feb. 11: Conor McGregor adjustments course once more

A brand new day and a distinct Conor McGregor tweet.

After placing out on social media that the Tremendous Bowl would characteristic some kind of UFC 300 announcement simply 24 hours prior, McGregor mentioned his return date can be this upcoming summer season as an alternative of April 13 for the milestone occasion. McGregor has repeatedly focused June 29 for Worldwide Battle Week for his subsequent journey to the Octagon, however Dana White mentioned the star’s return would possible be “within the fall.”

Feb. 10: Conor McGregor planting extra seeds for Tremendous Bowl Sunday announcement?

With the UFC 300 major occasion spot presently stays empty and unknown, Conor McGregor is actually doing his half to maintain individuals guessing.

McGregor, who introduced on New 12 months’s Eve that his anticipated combat with Michael Chandler would happen June 29 throughout Worldwide Battle Week, took a second on Saturday to tease that an announcement in regards to the headliner for the extremely anticipated April occasion may come as early as this Sunday on the Tremendous Bowl. McGregor’s trace got here on his Instagram tales with a video of Dana White asserting the game’s largest star throughout one of many press conferences forward of his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.

Earlier this week, White informed Pat McAfee that there’s no date locked down for McGregor’s return to the octagon in opposition to Chandler, and that it hopefully occurs “within the fall.”

Feb. 10: Dana White teases two extra fights nonetheless to be introduced

The UFC 300 card is sort of finalized, however crucial combat hasn’t been introduced as the principle occasion stays a thriller.

UFC CEO Dana White promised that his staff is tough at work getting that combat booked, together with one different marquee matchup that he hopes to finalize as quickly as attainable.

“Who is aware of who’s going to be the UFC 300 headliner,” White mentioned after Friday’s Power Slap event in Las Vegas. “We’ve been engaged on it. It’s been fascinating, I can let you know that. As a result of clearly we wish to ship. I hold saying this [Deiveson] Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt is actually the primary combat of the night time. So when you take a look at the cardboard the place it sits in the present day, each single combat may very well be a major occasion on a Battle Evening or a pay-per-view.

“We’ve received two extra fights that we’ve received to place collectively. We’re engaged on it.”

White admits that reserving the principle occasion hasn’t been straightforward, and if the combat was already achieved, he wouldn’t be preserving it a secret. Because it stands, White can’t announce something as a result of a deal hasn’t been struck for the headliner, however he hopes to get that achieved quickly.

“I’d announce it now if we had it,” White mentioned. “We’ve gone via plenty of loopy s*** attempting to place this combat collectively. It’s been fascinating. No date [to announce it]. ASAP is the date.”

Feb. 8: Dana White pronounces occasion’s opening bout

UFC CEO Dana White continues to be attempting to place collectively the principle occasion for UFC 300, however he introduced what combat will kick off the huge April pay-per-view card, and it’s a battle between former UFC champs.

Whereas doing a slew of interviews on Radio Row throughout Tremendous Bowl week, White revealed that the bantamweight bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt will begin the present at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas.

“Each combat on the cardboard may very well be both the principle occasion of a Battle Evening or a pay-per-view,” White informed the Las Vegas Review Journal on Wednesday. “We’re opening the cardboard… the primary prelim of the night time is Garbrandt vs. Figueiredo, what does that let you know?”

Figueiredo, the previous flyweight titleholder, makes his second bantamweight look. In his first bout since shifting as much as 135, Figueiredo delivered a unbelievable efficiency in a unanimous resolution victory over Rob Font.

After shedding 5 of six, Garbrandt has received two straight, together with a first-round knockout victory in opposition to Brian Kelleher at UFC 296 in December. A win will possible put the previous bantamweight champion again within the top-10 of the division.

Feb. 1: Israel Adesanya teases return at UFC 300 with social media publish

Whether or not or not Israel Adesanya goes to combat at UFC 300 or not, he has actually brought on a little bit of a stir on social media.

The previous two-time UFC middleweight champion posted to his Instagram story a graphic with a poster from the film “300,” saying merely, “The gods should be loopy.”

Take a look at a picture of the publish beneath.

After Dricus du Plessis captured the middleweight title at UFC 297 with a cut up resolution win over Sean Strickland, hypothesis has been operating rampant that the long-awaited du Plessis vs. Adesanya matchup was proper there to headline UFC 300. As of now, no major occasion has been introduced for the cardboard, however UFC CEO Dana White has been teasing a “loopy” announcement for the previous week.

Jan. 30: Dana White poses in entrance of UFC 300 matchmaker board

As of Jan. 29, there isn’t a UFC 300 major occasion. However the occasion’s bout order seems to be shaping up.

Throughout a video shot by UFC influencer Nina Drama, UFC CEO Dana White posed in entrance of the matchmaking board for the April 13 pay-per-view occasion – and it’s nonetheless TBD vs. TBD on the high of the cardboard.

In line with the bout order posted, it seems Kayla Harrison’s bantamweight UFC debut will headline the occasion’s preliminary card. The principle card is as follows:

TBD vs. TBD

Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan

Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway — BMF title combat

Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic

Drama turned the thriller right into a social media play, with White reportedly promising to get dosed by Crisco vegetable oil if the publish received 10,000 feedback and he didn’t announce the principle occasion this week.

Jan. 29: Georges St-Pierre shoots down rumors

Strike one other legend off the potential record of surprises that might happen at UFC 300.

Former welterweight champion and all-time pound-for-pound nice Georges St-Pierre addressed rumors of a comeback at a latest Q&A Thailand, shutting down the potential of making a return to the octagon on April 13. Or ever.

“It’s a rumor, I’ve by no means been provided for a combat,” St-Pierre mentioned (h/t Bloody Elbow). “I’ve made that clear that I’ve no want of coming again to combat in combined martial arts.”

It’s unclear the place the chatter got here from that “GSP” would contemplate competing for the UFC after retiring in 2017, however St-Pierre flatly denied the rumor, noting that he’s focusing now on the occasional grappling match. St-Pierre was imagined to hit the mats with previous rival Nick Diaz at a UFC Battle Move Invitational occasion this previous December, however was pressured to withdraw as a consequence of damage.

Suffice to say, the door is firmly closed on ever seeing a GSP MMA combat once more.

“I’m 42 years previous,” St-Pierre mentioned. “I’m not the identical individual I was once I was competing. There was a time I had an unbelievable drive, I needed to develop into champion. Nothing on the planet may cease me. Like mentally, I used to be unstoppable. I had a loopy, loopy drive. If a door was closed, I used to be going to open one other door. If two doorways have been closed, I used to be going to get in by drive. I used to be able to do virtually something to attain my aim, however I’m not that individual anymore.

“That starvation is gone. When that starvation is gone, I feel it’s an indication that you’ll want to retire. Sadly plenty of fighters, they don’t comply with that signal and so they retire too late. I didn’t—I by no means needed to be a kind of guys.”

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Jan. 28: Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are at it once more

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are set for a summertime showdown… proper?

Followers could also be glued to social media for the following short while as McGregor tweeted his interest in UFC 300, with Chandler answering the decision shortly after.

There’s no option to inform what McGregor and the UFC even have deliberate as the previous two-division champion not too long ago introduced himself that he can be combating Chandler in a middleweight bout on June 29 (the UFC is but to announce something formally for McGregor).

Chandler is locked into the matchup, however may McGregor shock the world with a shock combat at UFC 300 in opposition to another person totally?

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Jan. 26: Dana White guarantees jaw-dropping major occasion announcement

Dana White has promised followers that UFC 300 shall be as loaded as it could possibly probably be, and whereas followers appear to consider the principle occasion may see the rivalry between new champ Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya be settled, maybe issues may development in a distinct course.

Earlier this week on an Instagram dwell, White mentioned that when it’s introduced, followers received’t be prepared for it.

“You guys can’t deal with the principle occasion,” White mentioned. “We’re engaged on a few totally different choices. Belief me, the UFC 300 major occasion goes to be loopy.”

Jan. 26: Strawweights take heart stage

One other combat has been added to the April 13 lineup because the promotion revealed that former champion Jessica Andrade will stay at strawweight to face Marina Rodriguez.

After each girls put vicious beatings on their most up-to-date opponents, each Andrade and Rodriguez will look to get again into title competition in one of the vital constant divisions within the sport.

Jan. 24: Large strikes

In a surprising announcement, two-time Olympic champion and two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison has jumped ship from PFL to face Holly Holm at UFC 300. Harrison, 33, is anticipated to make her bantamweight debut after combating her whole MMA profession at light-weight and featherweight. Holm, 42, is a former UFC bantamweight champion.

Additionally becoming a member of the cardboard is a battle between featherweight veteran Sodiq Yusuff and MMA Fighting’s 2023 Rookie of the Year Diego Lopes.

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Jan. 16: BMF title again up for grabs

In a shock transfer, UFC CEO Dana White introduced Tuesday that Justin Gaethje is ready to defend his BMF title in opposition to Max Holloway in a light-weight matchup at UFC 300.

White additionally introduced that Jim Miller will get his want following his third-round submission of Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84. The present record-holder for essentially the most bouts and wins in UFC historical past, Miller faces fellow longtime veteran Bobby Veteran in a light-weight bout on the cardboard, per White. Miller is taking pictures to develop into the one fighter to compete at UFC 100, UFC 200, and UFC 300.

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Jan. 12: Cody Garbrandt will get his want

UFC CEO Dana White introduced Friday a long-awaited matchup between former champions Cody Garbrandt and Deiveson Figueiredo is the most recent addition to UFC 300.

Garbrandt called for a matchup against Figueiredo following his newest knockout win over Brian Kelleher at UFC 296. The 2 former champions have been beforehand booked to fulfill in August 2020 with Garbrandt shifting down in weight and difficult for Figueiredo’s then-held flyweight title, nonetheless Garbrandt was pressured to drag out of the competition as a consequence of sickness.

Now they’ll get an opportunity to settle their enterprise on one of many largest playing cards of the 12 months.

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Jan. 13: Jim Miller calls out Paul Felder and Matt Brown following UFC Vegas 84 win

Jim Miller has been linked to UFC 300 for years, and there was one other hurdle he wanted to leap over, and that was his UFC Vegas 84 bout with Gabriel Benitez. Miller prolonged his UFC win file with a third-round submission victory, after which turned his consideration to the April pay-per-view occasion.

Following the win, “A-10” confirmed curiosity in combating Paul Felder, who was doing commentary for the occasion, in addition to Matt Brown for a possible shootout on the historic card — together with a hilarious callout of Brock Lesnar.

Miller needs to be on the cardboard, and on the finish of the day, the opponent doesn’t actually matter, however both Felder or Brown can be glorious opponents for the veteran light-weight that competed at each UFC 100 and UFC 200.

Jan. 11: Nate Diaz desires to headline UFC 300 after lacking out on UFC 200

Nate Diaz could be eager about coming dwelling once more.

After he was initially scheduled to headline UFC 200 in opposition to Conor McGregor again in 2016, Diaz now likes the concept of returning to his previous stomping grounds to probably function the UFC 300 major occasion as an alternative.

Diaz took to Twitter on Thursday to tease the attainable reunion after hitting free company following his final combat within the octagon — a win over Tony Ferguson in 2022.

“I used to be imagined to headline UFC 200,” Diaz wrote. “Headline UFC 300 can be higher.”

The unique plan for UFC 200 was to set with McGregor and Diaz squaring off in a rematch however the bout was finally delayed till UFC 202 two months later.

Diaz stays on good phrases with the promotion with UFC CEO Dana White typically saying that he would welcome the Stockton, Calif. native again if he ever needed to return. As UFC 300 continues to attend on a headliner, Diaz has a minimum of made a proposal that his former bosses might need to contemplate.

Jan. 9: Alex Pereira says he’s ‘again,’ however will it’s at UFC 300?

Gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has been connected to this card already along with his math equation that led to exceptional hypothesis.

Pereira posted to Instagram on Tuesday a photograph of himself with the championship wrapped round his waist with a caption of “DE VOLTA,” which translated says “BACK.”

Whereas an announcement hasn’t been made with reference to Pereira’s timeline, UFC 300 is presently with out a major occasion, and with Pereira ending 2023 which unbelievable momentum, the UFC may actually put “Poatan” in a spot to capitalize on it.

Jan. 7: Dana White pronounces Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan for UFC 300, confirms Dustin Poirier shall be at UFC 299

One former light-weight titleholder has been booked for UFC 300, whereas one other is now set to compete a month earlier.

UFC CEO Dana White formally introduced that Charles Oliveira is ready to combat Arman Tsarukyan in a bout that is expected to determine the next challenger for light-weight champion Islam Makhachev. In his announcement, White mentioned that he expects Makhachev to return to competitors someday this summer season.

White additionally confirmed that former interim champion Dustin Poirier won’t be competing at UFC 300. Poirier had beforehand shot down the potential of a combat with Nate Diaz at UFC 300, and he as an alternative fights fast-rising contender Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 on March 9. The bout is ready for 5 rounds and is scheduled to be the co-main occasion, with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley defending his title in opposition to rival Marlon “Chito” Vera within the headliner.

Jan. 4: Dana White says extra matchups to be introduced quickly

Throughout an IG dwell on Wednesday, UFC CEO Dana White was requested about what else may very well be on the UFC 300 card.

White, who has been touring, mentioned that he returns to Las Vegas within the subsequent few days, and that he shall be asserting extra matchups “on Tuesday.” White didn’t say something about whether or not or not the principle occasion, or any of the top-of-the-bill bouts can be introduced, however it seems as if the present three-fight slate shall be increasing.

Jan. 3: Dustin Poirier guidelines out Nate Diaz rematch

If Dustin Poirier competes at UFC 300, it received’t be in opposition to Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz.

Poirier dominated out a conflict with Diaz in a single day with “it ain’t taking place.” Poirier has been linked to a showdown with Diaz for years now, however for no matter cause, the 2 fighters have by no means met within the Octagon.

Dec. 31: Conor McGregor may very well be out for UFC 300

Conor McGregor, arguably the UFC’s hottest star, possible received’t compete on the huge occasion. The previous two-division UFC champion has plans to finally fight Michael Chandler throughout Worldwide Battle Week on June 29.

The UFC has but to announce the combat.

Dec. 31: Leon Edwards places belt on line at UFC 300

Leon Edwards believes he will compete at UFC 300. The UFC welterweight champion made the announcement throughout a soccer match and thinks he’ll return for a summer season occasion in Birmingham, England, as properly.

Dec. 23: Nate Diaz comeback?

Nate Diaz’s UFC days may not be achieved.

In a short social media publish, Diaz teased having curiosity in returning to the promotion he referred to as dwelling for 15 years, writing, “UFC 300 can be tight however there’s no one to combat.”

Diaz parted methods with the UFC following a win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September 2022, with the bout marking the expiration of his contract. The cut up gave the impression to be an amicable one, regardless of Diaz sometimes having a contentious relationship with the promotion and UFC CEO Dana White, and the octagon doorways have remained open for a Diaz return.

Since parting methods with the UFC, Diaz was in a position to e book a profitable boxing match in opposition to Jake Paul, who defeated Diaz by unanimous resolution this previous August.

It’s too early to say for certain if Diaz has real curiosity in combating at UFC 300, however a pair of light-weight contenders have already volunteered their companies ought to he come again. Dustin Poirier not-so-subtly referred to as Diaz out to probably put the bow on a matchup that was as soon as set to be resolved at UFC 230 earlier than Poirier withdrew as a consequence of an damage, and Michael Chandler additionally talked about Diaz as an choice as he continues his interminable look forward to a combat with Conor McGregor.

Dec. 23: Izzy vs. Khamzat?

Israel Adesanya may fight before 2027 after all. The previous UFC middleweight king may also have a dance accomplice within the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev, who not too long ago defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, put his hat into the ring for Adesanya with a pair of Instagram slides on Saturday.

Dec. 23: Tom Aspinall followers the flames

With Jon Jones on the shelf for the close to future, Tom Aspinall doesn’t wish to wait till the top of 2024 for his return to the Octagon. He responded to UFC gentle heavyweight Alex Pereira’s latest math equation along with his personal graphic on his IG story.

Dec. 21: Dana White pronounces first three fights for UFC 300

On Thursday night time, UFC CEO Dana White introduced the occasion’s first three fights. Though he didn’t announce the principle occasion, White did reveal that former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will formally make the transfer as much as featherweight to face the harmful Calvin Kattar.

Moreover, former gentle heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will return for the second time in 5 months following restoration from a shoulder damage and can face Aleksandar Rakic, and tremendous prospect Bo Nickal will make his third octagon look in opposition to Cody Brundage. White additionally mentioned he plans to announce extra bouts for the cardboard after the brand new 12 months.

Dec. 21: Alex Pereira’s fight algebra downside, and a attainable heavyweight transfer?

Alex Pereira has already damaged the game (and the way in which rankings are achieved) endlessly. Pereira started 2023 on the receiving finish of the possible Knockout of the 12 months when he misplaced the middleweight title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 in April, solely to maneuver as much as 205 kilos, beat a former champion, after which seize the vacant title by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. In simply seven UFC fights — and 11 professional MMA bouts complete — Pereira is a two-division UFC champion. However is that sufficient?

On Thursday, Pereira went to his Instagram tales and posted a math downside with a considering emoji that learn 30 + 300 = 3. I’m actually no math skilled, however I do know that the reply doesn’t match within the equation — so what’s Pereira attempting to say?

Many individuals consider that Pereira is teasing a transfer to heavyweight: Acquire 30 kilos, combat at UFC 300, win a 3rd divisional title. If that’s what he means, would he combat heavyweight Jon Jones or 30-year-old (!) interim champ Tom Aspinall? Contemplating what the UFC has been telling us, and simply utilizing logic, this doesn’t appear to make plenty of sense. However possibly that’s the great thing about it — a swerve, if you’ll — to throw individuals off for this mega card.

One other means you may take a look at the issue is that Pereira has 30 knockouts in his fight sports activities profession, desires to combat at UFC 300, and possibly the “3” means an MMA trilogy combat with Adesanya. No matter Pereira is attempting to say, it might quickly be revealed.

Dec. 17: Dustin Poirier calls out Nate Diaz for UFC 300?

The day after the UFC’s ultimate pay-per-view of the 12 months, Poirier continued to tease competing at UFC 300, earlier than throwing out a reputation on social media — his longtime rival Nate Diaz.

Diaz fought out his UFC contract at UFC 279 in September, the place he stopped Tony Ferguson in the principle occasion. Since then, the famous person fighter misplaced a unanimous resolution to Jake Paul in a boxing match in August, and has but to disclose his subsequent transfer.

Personally talking, and with so many elements in play, I doubt Diaz returns for UFC 300, and based mostly on the lay of the land, I’m fairly assured Diaz will combat within the first half of 2024 however it received’t be within the UFC. Probably the most notable issue is that Diaz will not be on the roster, or part of the group in any means. Diaz is a star, and he could make a ton of cash competing outdoors of the octagon, scratching any and all itches in fight sports activities. Whereas I’ll by no means say by no means, given the present lay of the land, I’d be shocked if it occurs.

Poirier actually could have different choices, together with surging contender Arman Tsarukyan, who’s recent off of a 64-second knockout of Beneil Dariush at UFC Austin.

Nov. 7: Dustin Poirier eyes return at UFC 300

In an interview with MMA Combating, Poirier mentioned that he’s hoping for a combat that excites him, which would come with the chance to combat at UFC 300.

“My present mindset, I’d combat in six weeks, I’d combat in eight weeks if the combat made sense and I used to be enthusiastic about it,” Poirier informed MMA Combating. “However apart from that, I feel an opportunity to combat on UFC 300 is an enormous deal.

“I’ve been within the UFC since UFC 125 and I missed 200. Know I’m not gonna be round for 400, so it’s form of a cool alternative if it comes collectively, however I actually haven’t any clue of my my return date or time-frame, however UFC 300 is attractive.”

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