UFC 300 is an occasion like no different. and tonight’s card is bound to have the entire leisure world buzzing.

From Donald Trump to Drake to Halle Berry to Shaq, the UFC has had an extended historical past of superstar followers cheering from the stands, and the celebrities are positive to be out for Saturday’s historic pay-per-view occasion. Add within the shenanigans of the fighters themselves plus no matter particular occasions the promotion has formally set on the schedule, and retaining monitor of all of it could make even probably the most devoted combat fan’s head spin.

That’s why MMA Preventing is monitoring all the particular occasions, superstar sightings, and odds and ends of combat night time, which you’ll be able to observe under.

10:45 p.m. ET: Arman Tsarukyan will get into it with the followers

Arman Tsarukyan practically had a combat earlier than his combat.

On the way in which all the way down to the cage for his bout in opposition to Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan was briefly caught on digital camera struggling with some followers.

Thankfully, safety was there to drag Tsarukyan away and defuse the state of affairs earlier than there was any likelihood that the extremely anticipated light-weight combat was in jeopardy.

11:20 p.m. ET: Chael Sonnen, UFC Corridor of Famer

Chael Sonnen is a UFC Corridor of Fame inductee finally. With somewhat assist, in fact.

Throughout Saturday’s pay-per-view broadcast, it was introduced that Sonnen’s epic encounter with Anderson Silva at UFC 117 will probably be inducted into the Battle Wing of the promotion’s Corridor of Fame.

Watch video of the announcement under.

Silva was on a 12-fight win streak when he bumped into Sonnen in August 2010 and was already considered top-of-the-line fighters to ever compete in MMA. However on that night time, Sonnen dominated Silva along with his grappling for almost all of the five-round contest. It was solely a Hail Mary triangle choke from Silva that saved his title reign, forcing Sonnen to faucet out with lower than two minutes remaining within the remaining spherical.

The combat has extensively been considered one of the crucial thrilling in UFC historical past, with Silva’s legacy elevated additional by the win and Sonnen entrenching himself as a must-see attraction for years to come back.

This marks Silva’s second entry into the UFC Corridor of Fame after being inducted into its Pioneer Wing in 2023.

11:15 p.m. ET: Islam Makhachev calls his shot

UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev seems to have named his subsequent challenger.

Following Arman Tsarukyan’s dramatic break up resolution win over Charles Oliveira, Tsarukyan referred to as for matchup with Makhachev and the champ appeared to oblige through a touch upon social media:

“Be prepared,” Makhachev wrote. “See you quickly boy.”

Ought to Tsarukyan get the title shot, it could be a rematch of his conflict with Makhachev in April 2019. Makhachev defeated Tsarukyan by break up resolution, however each fighters have seen their careers surge since that bout and it might solely be a matter of time earlier than they face off once more.

11:07 p.m. ET: Bruce Buffer brings the fashion

Legendary UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer is understood for dressing to the nines on particular events and he didn’t disappoint at UFC 300.

Buffer flashed the within of his jacket, exhibiting that he has UFC mild heavyweight champion and Saturday night time headliner Alex Pereira on the within lining.

That’s one collector’s merchandise loads of followers would like to get their arms on.

10:42 p.m. ET: A heartfelt homecoming for The Hammer

This previous March, Mark Coleman was hospitalized after saving his dad and mom from a home fireplace.

Tonight, the UFC Corridor of Famer was welcomed dwelling.

Previous to the principle card bout between Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan, “The Hammer” was given the highlight on the pay-per-view broadcast as he entered the world accompanied by his daughters McKenzie and Morgan.

Coleman is anticipated to position the belt across the waist of winner of the “BMF” championship bout between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway.

10:38 p.m. ET: Iron Mike, The Ice Man, and Bullet in attendance

Three of probably the most harmful fighters of all time are within the crowd for UFC 300.

Throughout Saturday’s pay-per-view broadcast, heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson, UFC Corridor of Famer Chuck Liddell, and former UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko have been all proven on digital camera.

There’s been a cavalcade of expertise contained in the octagon tonight, but it surely would possibly simply be dwarfed by the star energy outdoors of it.

10:14 p.m. ET: Mark Zuckerberg in awe of Alex Pereira

Mark Zuckerberg is among the richest individuals on the planet. And he nonetheless went full fan boy when he met UFC champion Alex Pereira.

Pereira meets Jamahal Hill within the UFC 300 most important occasion and you may ensure that Zuckerberg will probably be cageside cheering “Poatan” on.

10:07 p.m. ET: The champ is right here

Aljamain Sterling and Deiveson Figueiredo could have picked up one of the best bantamweight wins of the night time, however 135-pound champion Sean O’Malley may need nonetheless stolen the present.

“Suga” arrived on the area in fashion, rocking a feathery pink coat, flashy jewellery, and a pair of reflective shades.

Suffice to say, it’s a glance solely O’Malley might pull off.

9:45 p.m. ET: The celebrities are out for Kayla Harrison

Kayla Harrison didn’t simply be a focus for the matchmakers together with her unbelievable UFC debut, she additionally had the celebrities dashing to congratulate her backstage.

Comic Theo Von and actor Miles Teller praised Harrison for her efficiency following the previous PFL star’s incredible submission win over former bantamweight champion Holly Holm on Saturday night time.

With the victory, Harrison could possibly be poised to problem for the 135-pound title later this yr.

9:35 p.m. ET: Israel Adesanya has his eyes on Dricus du Plessis

Rivals Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis could possibly be dealing with off within the octagon quickly. For now, they’ll have choose being in the identical venue.

The middleweight stars have been proven on-screen at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas on Saturday and Adesanya took the chance to let du Plessis know that he has him in his sights, metaphorically talking.

See the interplay under.

Du Plessis received the middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland—the person who took the belt from Adesanya—this previous January at UFC 297. Since then, the 2 rivals have taken photographs at one another in interviews and social media with Adesanya expressing his frustration at du Plessis not eager to face him at UFC 300. For now, du Plessis is focusing on a matchup with Adesanya UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, which takes place on Aug. 17.

8:05 p.m. ET: Face the Ache is again

The UFC went all-out for its begin to Saturday’s ESPN preliminaries, breaking out the STEMM basic Face the Ache to cap off a incredible intro video that introduced again fond recollections of the promotion’s rise within the early 2000s.

The “Zuffa Gladiator” additionally made their return together with fighter interviews being introduced and black and white.

By no means thought that nu steel tune would make you so emotional, did you?

9:01 p.m. ET: The Lioness is just not impressed

There have been a number of events watching former PFL star Kayla Harrison’s UFC debut, maybe none extra so than retired MMA nice Amanda Nunes.

“The Lioness” conquered two divisions and ended her profession on an unbelievable 14-1 run earlier than retiring this previous June. Nonetheless, in line with a response she posted on social media, it seems like she is barely disillusioned that Harrison—who dominated Holly Holm to win her first UFC fight—didn’t point out her as a possible opponent in her post-fight speech.

Nunes and Harrison have been teammates at American High Crew in Florida, however there was a lot speak of the 2 probably assembly within the cage with each ladies dominating their respective promotions. Now that Harrison is formally a prime contender within the UFC, it seems like Nunes hoped that the two-time Olympic judo champion would a minimum of make an try to coax her out of retirement.

8:23 p.m. ET: Mark Zuckerberg is within the constructing

Fb founder, Meta CEO, and all-around wealthy dude Mark Zuckerberg took a seat cageside at UFC 300.

Take a look at his arrival under.

Zuckerberg had a front-row seat for Diego Lopes’ incredible first-round knockout of Sodiq Yusuff, however when Lopes exited the cage to have a good time with Dana White, it appeared that the featherweight contender didn’t even discover Zuckerberg was there.

7:53 p.m. ET: Sport respects sport, all the time

Following his impressive submission win over Cody Garbrandt, Deiveson Figueiredo bumped into a well-recognized face backstage: Longtime rival, Brandon Moreno.

Figueiredo and Moreno met in a memorable four-fight flyweight championship collection, which ended 2-1-1 in favor of Moreno. Regardless of the extreme battles they engaged in, it was all love backstage at T-Cellular Enviornment on Saturday night time.

7:25 p.m. ET: The King vs. The Baddy subsequent?

After winning a thrilling and bloody battle with Jim Miller, Bobby Green already has his subsequent opponent in thoughts: Polarizing UFC light-weight Paddy Pimblett.

“Paddy [Pimblett], how dare you, you slimy, sugary little snake,” Inexperienced stated in his post-fight interview. “How dare you say my title? I’m coming after you. July, I’m coming to your yard, together with your individuals, to kick your ass.”

“The Baddy” is but to lose contained in the octagon, profitable his first 5 fights for the promotion, most just lately defeating fan favourite Tony Ferguson at UFC 296. Alongside the way in which, Pimblett has drawn a number of consideration to his fights along with his brash persona.

Love him or hate him, Pimblett combating in his dwelling nation of England in opposition to one other revered veteran would definitely have followers invested.

6:45 p.m. ET: The UFC’s worldwide stars make their presence identified

The most effective of one of the best from throughout the globe are in Las Vegas for UFC 300.

That checklist contains interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (England), two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (New Zealand), and up to date bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera (Ecuador).

And let’s not neglect UFC Corridor of Famer Mark Coleman representing the nice ol’ U.S. of A.

Coleman is about to play a distinguished half on tonight’s card as he’ll wrap the belt across the waist of the winner of the “BMF” title combat between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway.

Joe Rogan will get emotional

Joe Rogan has been one of many voices of the UFC for many years and the favored commentator and podcaster couldn’t assist however shed a number of tears because the occasion kicked off.

“I couldn’t sleep final night time,” Rogan instructed fellow commentators Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier. “I saved getting up in the midst of the night time, ‘It’s occurring! It’s simply hours away!’

“I’m so fired up. I’ve been right here since UFC 12, so simply the truth that it grew to become the game that it’s in the present day is past my wildest creativeness. And to be right here for this card with you guys for UFC 300, I’m simply blown away.”

Drake bets big on “Poatan”

Drake is at it once more.

No stranger to massive wagers on UFC combat, the Canadian rapper introduced that he’s thrown a six-figure wager down on Alex Pereira within the hopes of incomes an almost $1.2 million payout.

Pereira defends his mild heavyweight title in opposition to former champion Jamahal Hill in tonight’s most important occasion. Will the fearsome Brazilian striker fall sufferer to the notorious “Drake Curse?”

Sketch lets everybody know UFC has begun, brother

TikToker and Twitch streamer Sketch kicked issues off in succinct trend, dropping his catchphrase to announce the beginning of UFC 300.

With over 3 million followers throughout his social media platforms, Sketch’s phrases are the type of endorsement which are key to the UFC reaching a good broader viewers.

Triple H pays respect to his TKO companions

Triple H is tuned in to UFC 300.

The WWE govt and longtime sports activities leisure star tweeted his admiration for the UFC, his companion below the TKO umbrella, calling it a “massive night time,” a “blockbuster card,” and “a milestone occasion.”

That’s hefty reward contemplating that Triple H and firm simply celebrated their very own historic event this previous weekend, WrestleMania 40. The 2-night skilled wrestling extravaganza set WWE data for viewership numbers and you may wager that UFC CEO Dana White is hoping to match that success.