Maybe you’ve heard this already, but Saturday’s UFC 300 is a pretty big one. Massive, some might say. The greatest evening in the history of unarmed combat, might be more how UFC president Dana White would put it.
Whether you’re measuring viewership numbers, live gate receipts or just plain old fan hype, UFC 300 definitely clocks in as one of the biggest MMA pay-per-views in recent years. But what makes it so, and what are the stories and stats behind the 13 fights on Saturday’s card? I’m so glad you asked. Here’s your quick UFC 300 primer, from bottom to top.