Can UFC 300 star-making eclipse 100 and 200? - ESPN

UFC 100 was a remarkable night for the leading promotion in MMA. In addition to celebrating a milestone represented by a big, round number, the July 2009 event in Las Vegas put on display the greatest fighter in the sport's history.

That is not a reference to the main event winner, although at the time, Brock Lesnar was the biggest star in combat sports and among the biggest people, period. A bad-mannered bulldozing of Frank Mir to close out this night continued Lesnar's crude, terrifying reign as heavyweight champion. And although the big-boy title came with who-dares-to-dispute-it recognition as the baddest man on the planet, even that did not elevate Lesnar to greatest ever.

Those who know their UFC 100 history a bit might suspect this is just a buildup to touting the gloriousness of co-main winner Georges St-Pierre, because plenty of purists put him at the top of the list of all-time greats. GSP was an icon of sportsmanship and clean athleticism, and his total shutdown of Thiago Alves in a welterweight title defense that night showed he's worthy of all worship. But no, St-Pierre is not the guy most frequently singled out as the GOAT, and neither is anyone else who fought on 100's main card or even in the feature prelim.

Alex Pereira will defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill in the main event. The card also includes a title fight between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan, as well as Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, Bo Nickal, Charles Oliveira, Jiri Prochazka, Aljamain Sterling, Kayla Harrison, Holly Holm, Jessica Andrade, Jim Miller, Cody Garbrandt, and more.

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UFC 300: Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill
Sat., April 13, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
• Main card: 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV
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