UFC President Dana White reveals TWO major cards – set for one week!
UFC President Dana White has been working hard to keep up the organization’s tight schedule and now reveals he aims to get back on track as soon as possible. On May 9, the UFC will kick off UFC 249, headlined by former interim champion and top contender Tony Ferguson taking on Justin Gaethje. The next week the UFC will return with TWO big events in one week!
In an interview with MMA journalist Brett Okamoto, White revealed the full fight cards for UFC Fight Night 175 and UFC Fight Night 176, that takes place on May 13 and May 16.
On UFN 175, we will see former title contenders Anthony Smith och Glover Teixeira battle for a spot in the top of the light heavyweight division. In the co-main event, submission specialist Ovince Saint-Preux will make his heavyweight debut as he takes on Ben Rothwell.
Three days later, UFN 176 will be headlined by heavyweights “The Big Ticket” Walt Harris and kickboxing legend Alistair Overeem. The co-main event will feature former title contender Claudia Gadelha taking on Angela Hill.
Check out the full fight cards. What fights are you anticipating the most?
UFC Fight Night 175 – Full Fight Card
May 13, 2020
- Main event: Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira
- Co-main event: Ben Rothwell vs. Ovince Saint Preux
- Drew Dober vs. Alexander Hernandez
- Ray Borg vs. Ricky Simon
- Karl Roberson vs. Marvin Vettori
- Andrei Arlovski vs. Philipe Lins
- Michael Johnson vs. Thiago Moises
- Sijara Eubanks vs. Sarah Moras
- Hunter Azure vs. Brian Kelleher
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UFC Fight Night 176 – Full Fight Card
May 16, 2020
- Main event: Walt Harris vs. Alistair Overeem
- Co-main event: Claudia Gadelha vs. Angela Hill
- Edson Barboza vs. Dan Ige
- Eryk Anders vs. Krzysztof Jotko
- Marlon Vera vs. Song Yadong
- Anthony Hernandez vs. Kevin Holland
- Giga Chikadze vs. Mike Davis
- Cortney Casey vs. Mara Romero Borella
- Darren Elkins vs. Nate Landwehr
- Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Don’Tale Mayes