SATURDAY JUNE 12TH
MAIN EVENT:
UFC 263: ADESANYA VS. VETTORI 2
ISRAEL ADSANYA VS. MARVIN VETTORI
(MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP)
ISRAEL ADESANYA (20-1)
Origin: Lagos, Nigeria
Age: 31
Height: 6’4
Weight: 185
Reach: 80 Inches
Notable Wins: Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero, Paulo Costa, Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Marvin Vettori
MARVIN VETTORI (17-4-1)
Origin: Trento, Italy
Age: 27
Height: 6’8
Weight: 185
Reach: 74 Inches
Notable Wins: Kevin Holland, Jack Hermansson, Carl Roberson,
THE CARD:
CO-MAIN EVENT:
DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO VS. BRANDON MORENO 2
(FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP)
Moreno gets a rematch against Deiveson after the two fought to a draw back in 2020. This will be His second title defense. The 2 look to run it back in what was one of the greatest flyweight title bouts in UFC History.
UNDERCARD BOUT:
CHASE HOOPER VS. STEVEN PETERSON
Hooper bounced back from his first career loss by defeating Peter Barrett in a thrilling comeback win in the third round. Peterson looks to right the ship as he’s only won 3 bouts in his last 7.
MAIN CARD BOUT:
NATE DIAZ VS. LEON EDWARDS
(5 ROUND WELTERWEIGHT BOUT)
Nate Diaz returns after a year away from the Octogan to face top 5 welterweight Leon Edwards. Leon could be on the verge of a title shot w/ an impressive win, meanwhile Diaz has been said to be on the fast track to a title bout w/ a win also.
UNDERCARD BOUT:
DREW DOBER VS. BRAD RIDDELL
Drew Dober is coming off a loss to rising superstar Islam Makhachev but a winner of 6 of his last 8. Riddell is on a 6 fight winning streak and could be seeing a ranking w/ a win over always tough out Drew Dober.
UNDERCARD BOUT:
MATT FREVOLA VS. FRANK CAMACHO
Matt is one of the divisions rising stars and is looking to get back on the winning side after a decision loss in his last bout. Camacho is likely fighting for his job as he’s only won 1 in his last 5 bouts.
MAIN CARD BOUT:
BELAL MUHAMMED VS. DAMIAN MAIA
Rising star Muhammed is coming off a NC against Leon Edwards and still on the fast track to a top 10 ranking. Maia is not only always dangerous but also on the tail end of His Career and looking to close out his UFC Chapter w/ an emphatic win.
UNDERCARD BOUT:
JOANNE CALDERWOOD VS. LAUREN MURPHY
This bout is likely to see who the next challenger for Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. Murphy is on a 4 fight win streak, while Calderwood bounced back from a set back to beat Jessica Eye and still looking to get a shot at the title.
MAIN CARD BOUT:
PAUL CRAIG VS. JAMAHAL HILL
Craig is coming off a win over the legendary Mauricio Shogun Rua and hasn’t lost a bout in his last 4. Hill is looking to extend his undefeated streak as he’s currentlly 8-0 in the light heavyweight division. The winner of this could see a ranking after their name.
UNDERCARD BOUT:
MOVSAR EVLOEV VS. HAKEEM DAWODU
Dawodu is one of the hottest prospects in the featherweight division on a 5 fight win streak. Evloev brings his undefeated record into the bout.