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Dana White Announces Surprise Welterweight Fight, Ignoring Fans’ Pleas for Usman vs Muhammad

Dana White Announces Surprise Welterweight Fight, Ignoring Fans’ Pleas for Usman vs Muhammad

In UFC 296, Dana White scheduled a match between Ian Garry and Vicente Luque, despite fans' requests for a Usman vs. Muhammad fight.

Dana White: Scheduled to take place on December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC 296 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked cards of the year. The main event will feature a welterweight title fight between champion Leon Edwards and former interim titleholder Colby Covington. This matchup alone promises fireworks and has piqued the interest of MMA fans worldwide. UFC President Dana White has once again sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts (MMA) community with his recent announcement for UFC 296 between Ian Garry and Vicente Luque where there is high anticipation of fans to get Kamaru Usman vs Belal Muhammad on the same card.

Dana White Announces Surprise Welterweight Fight But Kamaru Usman vs Belal Muhammad Missing

Despite the fervent pleas from fans for a welterweight clash between Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad, White has decided to go in a different direction, booking an intriguing matchup between up-and-comer Ian Garry and seasoned veteran Vicente Luque.

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Instead of granting the fans’ wishes, Dana White has opted to showcase the rising star, Ian Garry, against the experienced Vicente Luque.

Garry, with an undefeated professional record of 10, has been making waves in the UFC with a string of impressive victories. His most recent win over Neil Magny at UFC 292 demonstrated his potential to become a future contender in the welterweight division.

Meanwhile, Vicente Luque, a well-established fighter with a record of 22-9-1, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.

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Although the announcement of Garry vs. Luque may have caught fans off guard, it is important to remember that White has a proven track record of delivering exciting matchups and creating opportunities for rising stars.

Fans argue that all other potential contenders in the division are either already scheduled for fights or need to secure a few more wins before vying for the title.

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As the MMA world eagerly awaits UFC 296, fight fans can rest assured that the event will be filled with high-stakes bouts and the trademark excitement that the UFC is known for.

Whether it’s the clash between Edwards and Covington for the welterweight title or the intriguing matchup between Garry and Luque, UFC 296 is sure to deliver an unforgettable night of action inside the Octagon.

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