UFC Schedule: The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend for UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria. The event, which is scheduled for June 24, 2023, promises to be an exciting spectacle with an array of talented fighters set to grace the octagon.
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The main event of the night will feature a featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria. Emmett, a former interim UFC Featherweight Championship challenger, will be looking to bounce back from a loss in his last outing, while Topuria will be eager to extend his unbeaten run in the UFC.
Originally scheduled to headline UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier, the Emmett vs. Topuria fight was rescheduled to headline this event instead, and fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
In addition to the main event, the card also features a number of other intriguing matchups. Gregory Rodrigues and Dennis Tiuliulin were expected to meet in a middleweight bout at the main card, but the fight was postponed to UFC 292 due to an undisclosed withdrawal of Tiuliulin.
Meanwhile, a lightweight bout between Trevor Peek and Victor Martinez was expected to take place at the event, but Martinez withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jose Mariscal.
Punahele Soriano was also expected to face Sedriques Dumas in a middleweight bout at the event, but on June 15, it was announced that Soriano had pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Cody Brundage.
Despite the changes to the card, UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria promises to be an exciting event for fight fans. With a mix of established names and rising stars, the event is sure to deliver some memorable moments inside the octagon.
The UFC has a long history of putting on electrifying events, and this weekend’s event in Jacksonville looks set to continue that tradition. Fans can tune in on June 24 to catch all the action and see which fighters will emerge victorious. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
