Dana White confirms UFC 300 addition after request from talkSPORT host and then makes prelim vow

Dana White has confirmed the first fighter set to compete at UFC 300 next year.

The landmark event takes place in 2024 with a host of blockbuster names expected to feature on the card.

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Until now, the MMA mogul has been coy about who's likely to feature on the night.

However, in a recent conversation with talkSPORT host Adam Catterall - working for TNT Sports - White agreed to include Jim Miller at UFC 300.

Catterall pointed out that it'd be a cool story to have the veteran lightweight at the event given he was part of UFC 100 and UFC 200.

Miller, 40, defeated Mac Danzig at UFC 100 in 2009 and was also part of UFC 200 in 2016 where he finished Takanori Gomi by first-round TKO.

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"That is a great story," White agreed with Catterall. "I’ll get that done for you. I’ll get Jim Miller on the card for you. Consider that done."

The UFC CEO then passed the message on to his matchmakers in order to put the wheels in motion.

"Text Mick (Maynard) and Sean (Shelby) and tell them we need Jim Miller on UFC 300 so I don’t forget," White added.

Miller has won four of his past five bouts, including a first round knockout of Jesse Butler in June to secure his 36th professional win out of 54 bouts.

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The MMA vet is now booked for a January 14th fight against Gabriel Benitez at UFC Fight Night 234.

If all goes to plan in that fight it seems he'll be back in training camp soon after to prepare for a historic bout at UFC 300.

White is determined to put on a show for the ages in the promotion's biggest ever event, and vowed to blow fans away with the 'insane' UFC 300 prelims.

"If you look at the card [UFC 296] this weekend - this card's awesome," White told the talkSPORT host. "You want to build these amazing cards that make people lose their minds.

"What's gonna make UFC 300 more special than this Saturday night? You know what I mean? There's a lot more that goes into it than just the card.

"What you can expect is the first prelim of the night, you’re going to go ‘Holy s***! This is the first prelim of the night, this is insane, this isn’t even right. These two shouldn't be on the first prelim on the night.

"That is how good 300 is going to be."

No date has been set for the century-celebrating event but it is expected to take place in the spring.

Likewise, no location has been confirmed but it is widely anticipated to take place in the UFC's spiritual home of Las Vegas.

Other than Miller, there's a veil of mystery around who else could compete at the event.

Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are doubtful, while interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall could defend his crown if White decides to move on from Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic.

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Other huge names including Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, and Dustin Poirier could also feature.