The UFC 300 prelims are PPV-worthy, so if you’re one of those fans who only show up for the main card, don’t. This is UFC’s biggest event in history and it features 12 former champions and only six fighters are not ranked. Of course, this means the prelims are as good as most PPVs. So do you want to just watch or to actually make money in these fights? Let’s take a look at the UFC 300 prelims preview, prediction, and odds.
UFC 300 Prelims Fight Details
Fixture: UFC 300 Pereira vs Hill
Date And Time: April 13, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
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#4 UFC 300 Prelims Opener: Yusuff vs. Lopes
| Fighter | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Sodiq Yusuff | +3.5
-120 |
O 2.5
+124 |
+120 |
| Diego Lopes | -3.5
-110 |
U 2.5
-160 |
-142 |
| ** Odds Subject To Change** | |||
Sodiq Yusuff (13-3) is the ranked fighter here but comes as a slight underdog. Yusuff is a striker at heart and will throw down. He comes off a loss to Edson Barboza so bouncing back is key for his future in this division. He has gone the distance in four of his last five fights so he might have lost his mojo.
Diego Lopes (23-6) came into the UFC as a last-minute replacement to face Movsar Evloev, who’s 5 in the Featherweight Rankings. He took Evloev to deep waters and then won his next two UFC fights by way of stoppage looking really good. He trains with the Grasso team, which is elite. He’s also a finisher of the highest levels, with 21 stoppage wins in 23 times his hand has been raised.
Yusuff vs. Lopes Fight Prediction
Lopes is a fast-rising star in the featherweight division and has the skills to lead the way here. He has the height and reach advantage, and more striking accuracy but the key is his grappling. If Lopes is able to take Yusuff down (he only defends 62% of takedowns), he will harm Yusuff all the way to the finish.
Final Pick
Diego Lopes ML (-142)
#3 UFC 300 Prelims: Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison
| Fighter | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Holly Holm | +3.5
+140 |
O 2.5
-166 |
+340 |
| Kayla Harrison | -3.5
-185 |
U 2.5
+130 |
-440 |
| ** Odds Subject To Change** | |||
Holly Holm (15-6) is a future Hall of Famer. At UFC 300, she’s tasked to welcome a juggernaut like Kayla Harrison. However, if there’s someone who can stop a hype train from a Judo Olympic medalist who feels invincible, well, that’s Holly Holm. Holm is a prolific striker, but the key is her 78% takedown defense. If she can stuff Harrison’s takedowns and keep this standing, her chances improve dramatically.
Kayla Harrison (16-1) made her name in the PFL where she won two lightweight tournaments. She trains at American Top Team, one of the best MMA teams in the world. Harrison is a 2x Gold Olympic medalist in Judo. She has finished 12 opponents but the one big worry is her weight cut. The former Olympian won her gold medals at 172 lbs. She had to cut weight to fight at 155 in the PFL. How on Earth is she gonna make 135?
Holm vs. Harrison Fight Prediction
Harrison is a sizable favorite here but the weight cut to bantamweight worries me heavily. I think she might look depleted and her strength will be compromised, as well as her movement. Holm will at least make it tough on Harrison with her lateral movement and keeping range. We’re going for the rare MMA spread bet here. Holly Holm is at +3.5 which means if she wins a round on at least two of the judges, we take this home. I think Holm will be able to do at least that. If she wins outright or by finish, we also cash.
Final Pick
Holly Holm +3.5 (+140)
#2 UFC 300 Prelims: Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
| Fighter | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Calvin Kattar | +3.5
-170 |
O 2.5
-215 |
+145 |
| Aljamain Sterling | -3.5
+130 |
U 2.5
+165 |
-175 |
| ** Odds Subject To Change** | |||
Calvin Kattar (23-7) is coming back after a long injury layoff. Kattar’s knee imploded in his fight vs. Arnold Allen, which was back in 2022. He is in a two-fight skid and has lost three of his last four fights. At 36 years, this is Kattar’s last push towards the division elite. He is a very good striker, averaging 5.12 sig. striker per minute. However, he receives 7.1 sig. strikes in that same span. He is willing to go into a dog fight but that’s also his downfall.
Aljamain Sterling (23-4) is making his featherweight debut after a stellar title reign at bantamweight. UFC 300 will see ‘Funk Master’ at 145 for the first time and this matchup is great for him. Yes, Kattar has a 91% takedown defense, but his inactivity might be key. Aljo likes to put volume and pressure and if he takes Kattar’s back, it’s game over. Out of his 11 finishes, 8 are submissions.
Kattar vs. Sterling Fight Prediction
The moment here plays fully in Aljo’s favor. I expect him to weather the early storm from Kattar and shoot for takedowns incessantly. He will be pedal-to-the-metal and controlled with a ground game to either submit or win a decision.
Final Pick
Aljamain Sterling By SUB/DEC -160
#1 UFC 300 Prelims: Prochazka vs. Rakic
| Fighter | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Jiri Prochazka | +3.5
-165 |
O 2.5
-+124 |
-105 |
| Aleksandar Rakic | -3.5
+120 |
U 2.5-160 | -115 |
| ** Odds Subject To Change** | |||
Jiri Prochazka (29-4-1) lost his title bout vs. Alex Pereira but make no mistake, he’s a bad man. The former champ is an absolute menace. He’s one of the most devastating finishers in the business, finishing 28 of his 29 victims. With 25 KOs, Prochazka mixes power with unpredictability. When he puts someone out, it’s out cold. The Czech samurai has an unorthodox style and also likes to put himself in harm’s way, but the guy is an absolute monster and bonus machine.
Aleksandar Rakic (14-3) was once touted as the next big thing. He has a 2-2 record in his last 4 bouts and is coming off a 2-year layoff after a knee injury. He is a great kickboxer who knows how to exploit range and movement. Rakic likes to feint and throw hidden kicks, but his knee injury might make him change his plan a bit.
Prochazka vs. Rakic Fight Prediction
To be completely honest, I think Vegas screwed up big time here. They are overvaluing losing to the champ more than a 2-year layoff with a knee injury. Prochazka is more well-rounded, more powerful, and has better angles of attack. Rakic likes the distance and managing the tempo of the bout as shown in his lackluster fights vs. Thiago Santos and Anthony Smith. Unfortunately for him, Prochazka will pour on him and create damage to either finish him or give him the edge on the judges’ scorecards.
Final Pick
Jiri Prochazka ML (-105)
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