Dana White has happy MMA followers with some thrilling battle bulletins for the UFC’s upcoming PPV occasions.
Whereas the co-main occasion of UFC 319, which is lacking, has but to be introduced, anticipation builds in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi.
On Tuesday, White introduced three fights for UFC 320, together with the headliner, co-main occasion and a bout which shall be on the primary card.
The UFC president additionally introduced the primary occasion of UFC 321 on the Etihad Enviornment, leaving the MMA group in awe.
Ankalaev vs Pereira II headlines UFC 320
What higher means than for Alex Pereira to attempt to recapture the UFC Gentle Heavyweight title in opposition to the champion, Magomed Ankalaev.
Each males fought one another at UFC 313, which was additionally held on the T-Cell Enviornment.
The bout went all 5 rounds, throughout which the Russian turned the brand new king of the 205-pound division.
Ankalaev primarily clinched with the Brazilian all through the battle to earn title glory.
On this upcoming battle, it will likely be fascinating to see if the Dagestan-born fighter will follow the identical sport plan as he did in his earlier battle.
With a 14-fight unbeaten streak, Ankalaev does look unstoppable as he’s prone to be the favorite on this title battle.
‘Poatan’ shall be aiming for vengeance at Las Vegas as he tries to avenge his solely Gentle Heavyweight loss in MMA.
Regardless of Pereira experiencing a slight downturn, it gained’t cease him from recapturing the title and remaining one of many greatest stars within the UFC.
Dvalishvili vs Sandhagen is the official UFC 320 Co-Primary Occasion
Cory Sandhagen lastly will get his undisputed title shot, nevertheless it comes in opposition to the hardest 135-pounder of all time, Merab Dvalishvili.
The Georgian makes his third title defence after claiming two victories in opposition to Sean O’Malley and a win in opposition to Umar Nurmagomedov.
The #4 contender returned to the win column after a second-round TKO win in opposition to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines.
After Dvalishvili’s rematch triumph in opposition to O’Malley at UFC 316, he believed that Sandhagen ought to be subsequent to battle for the belt.
‘The Machine’ is at the moment on a 13-fight win streak, the very best within the UFC Bantamweight division.
Eleven of these victories have been by unanimous choice, though he did win his final bout by submission.
The Colorado combined martial artist has beforehand fought for an interim title, dropping to Petr Yan at UFC 267.
Whereas he has misplaced to the title that Dvalishvili has defeated, Sandhagen seems to be to benefit from his title alternative.
Prochazka vs Rountree Jr takes place as a potential title eliminator
If there was a bout which might be a shock for UFC followers, it’s undoubtedly this dream Gentle Heavyweight matchup.
Each Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr. share similarities, having defeated Jamahal Hill of their final battle.
Nevertheless, not all are constructive, as ‘BJP’ has suffered two knockout losses to Pereira, one in MSG and the opposite in Vegas.
Regardless of giving Pereira a more durable contest, ‘The Conflict Horse’ misplaced by knockout within the fourth spherical at UFC 307.
The previous UFC Gentle Heavyweight Champion has been nothing however profitable within the UFC, stopping each opponent he has confronted.
Nevertheless, he nonetheless eyes one other title alternative and can’t afford to lose on the T-Cell Enviornment.
The California-born fighter has had extra UFC expertise, together with his document lately wanting extra promising.
Rountree Jr. needs that second title shot, however for that to occur, he has to defeat one other former champion.
Aspinall vs GaneAbu Dhabi for UFC 321
Lastly, Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane will meet contained in the Octagon with the Heavyweight title on the road.
A dream for British and French MMA battle followers, as Abu Dhabi has a good time zone for showcasing UFC fights.
It was believed that the #1 contender was supplied to battle Aspinall for the interim belt at UFC 304.
Nevertheless, the Frenchman declined as a consequence of his priorities of filming Okay.O. on Netflix.
Aspinall has stopped each opponent he has conquered, reaching the shortest common battle time in UFC historical past.
Regardless of desirous to battle Jon Jones, if the King of the Heavyweights does win at UFC 321, he’s anticipated to cruise by means of the division.
‘Bon Gamin earned his third undisputed title shot in an unlucky means, successful a controversial break up choice in opposition to Alexander Volkov at UFC 310.
With title losses to Jones and Francis Ngannou, that is Gane’s final likelihood of lastly changing into the UFC Heavyweight Champion.
