UFC CEO Dana White faces backlash as the highly anticipated UFC 300 remains without a main event, contrary to promises made weeks ago. Fans expected the announcement during the Super Bowl LVIII, but it did not materialize.
During the last segment, Michael Chiesa posted a cryptic message about Patrick Mahomes’s 75-yard run in the overtime that handed the Kansas City Chiefs the win. The hopeful fans likened it to the UFC 300 main event announcement.
Patrick Mahomes throws for over 300 yards en route to winning the Super Bowl. Great game, what a treat. #300 https://t.co/VghT2EJz4C
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 12, 2024
Michael Chandler faces backlash for trolling fans about UFC 300 main event announcement
Michael Chiesa, however, posted again to make sure he wasn’t talking about any main event announcement, despite he posted another post before the event that read “You guys are in for a treat today…”
You guys are in for a treat today…
#300— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 11, 2024
Idk why everyone is so upset? I didn’t mention a single thing about UFC 300 news being dropped during Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/b4aL15Flll
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 12, 2024
Fans haven’t taken Michael Chiesa’s post lightly, as they feel the trolling about UFC 300 was unnecessary and his recent post doesn’t take the feelings of the fans into consideration.
This isn’t a good look. You pissed off a ton of fans and it looks like you think it’s funny and don’t care. Don’t be surprised if you get canned. Good luck with the backlash.
— 👊Feedback Jack MMA👊🇨🇦 (@FeedbackJackMMA) February 12, 2024
Overall, disappointed fans expressed their frustration on social media, criticizing White for what they perceived as mishandling the pre-release hype. UFC 300, initially highly hyped, seems to be losing momentum due to the delayed main event revelation. The prolonged uncertainty surrounding the main event has led to concerns about its impact on pay-per-view numbers.
DANA WHITE FUMBLED THE UFC 300 SUPERBOWL ANNOUNCEMENT FFS pic.twitter.com/BmcAqgToop
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) February 12, 2024
Dana White you’re pretending you have a main event for UFC 300 to keep stalling, are you not? pic.twitter.com/4AnMR3iPFM
— Open Note Grappling 🗒️ (@OpenNoteGrapple) February 12, 2024
UFC 300, scheduled for April 13, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas promises of thrilling matchups. While the main event is yet to be announced, fans can look forward to exciting bouts including Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway, and Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan for the UFC strawweight title. The event promises an electrifying night of high-stakes competition, with ticket sales commencing on February 23.
Speculation among fans includes potential matchups like Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler or Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. Despite the uncertainty, UFC 300 is poised to showcase the artistry and strategy of mixed martial arts, with fighters like Gaethje and Holloway headlining co-main events.
However, the mystery surrounding the main event persists, and UFC CEO Dana White has acknowledged the unexpected challenges in finalizing it. As fans express frustration and skepticism, the UFC is now under scrutiny for not delivering on the promised announcement during one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
