UFC CEO Dana White has drawn the ire of the fans with his recent social media update! The UFC fandom has been eagerly awaiting any news concerning the main event for the historic UFC 300 card. White had claimed on an Instagram live video earlier this month that, “Trust me, the UFC 300 main event is going to be crazy”.
But so far there have been no confirmations regarding the promised “crazy” main event by the UFC boss. As such, when he shared an update regarding an upcoming ‘Powerslap’ matchup, the fans flooded the comments to highlight their disappointment with the news. And the community didn’t hold back as they were vocal about the “unbearable” wait for the UFC 300 announcement!
Fans up in arms as Dana White breaks “promise” with latest social media update
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In a post on X, White shared a trailer for the ‘Powerslap 6’ event with the caption: “Sheena vs Cataline!!!! #PowerSlap6 is LIVE and FREE FRIDAY on @rumblevideo at 9pmET”. The update drew a flood of negative responses from the fans who were expecting an announcement regarding the UFC 300 main event.
Sheena vs Cataline!!!! #PowerSlap6 is LIVE and FREE FRIDAY on @rumblevideo at 9pmET pic.twitter.com/vjjnH9Xm5F
— danawhite (@danawhite) February 6, 2024
And the lack of transparency and delays in revealing the headliner have led to fans expressing their discontent in the comments! Here’s how the community reacted:
Fans were left confused as to where the ‘promised’ announcement was
Bruh wtf is the 300 headliner
— ChipsWarMedals (@Chips_WarMedals) February 6, 2024
Others bluntly stated their thoughts on the update
This is embarrassing
— What A Bet (@What_a_Bets) February 6, 2024
Fans yet again reminded White of his ‘promise’
Yo bro, you promised that ufc 300 main event announcement, where is it?
— Mma or nothing (@mmaornothing) February 6, 2024
While some questioned whether issues behind the scenes at the promotion were a reason behind the announcement delay
How many times did u guys have to scrap the ufc 300 main event and book a new one ?
— DIRTY DICK DO BRONXX 🇧🇷🗣️ (@xNIGHTMAREZZx) February 6, 2024
Fans also pointed out that the long wait is getting “unbearable”
Dana this is getting unbearable
— Connor (@23cmcpadres) February 6, 2024
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Some slammed the ‘Power Slap’ event being promoted and demanded news about UFC 300
Fuck that weird shit just tell us 300 fs
— 🏴🎮stuhar65🎮🏴 (@stuhar65) February 6, 2024
While others claimed that White may be “trolling” the fan base as they highlighted his influence over the fandom
You gotta be trolling at this point. Mf got us on strings with 300
— James🇳🇱🇬🇧 (@VandijkBurner89) February 6, 2024
In conclusion, the sentiment is clear – fans are eager for clarity and a definitive announcement regarding the UFC 300 main event as promised by Dana White! And while the community is still waiting for more news, ‘The Diamond’ recently revealed that he was also offered a chance to be a part of the historic card!
Dustin Poirier reveals he was offered a slot at UFC 300
UFC 299 is gearing up to be a sensational MMA event, with the spotlight on the highly anticipated lightweight clash between Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis! However, in a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, the Louisiana native revealed that he was originally offered a chance to be a part of the historic UFC 300 card instead!
He stated, “They offered me this fight for 300… I was talking with Hunter (Campbell), and we were like maybe the opening of the pay-per-view (PPV). Maybe the second fight. Then 299 we started talking about and to be the co-main event, I’m like, that’s a much bigger slot.”
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He also acknowledged his desire to be part of UFC 300 but deemed the 299 cards a more sensible choice. According to him, the upcoming bout offered him closer proximity to his training camp, home, and an appealing co-main event status. Poirier, coming off a challenging loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 in 2023, will be aiming to secure a much-needed win, while Saint-Denis looks to establish himself as an elite fighter in the division!
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Do you think the UFC 300 main event announcement will happen soon? And should ‘The Diamond’ have been a part of the historic card? Share your thoughts in the comments below!