UFC Tonight: This weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up to present yet another captivating spectacle with UFC Vegas 78, alternatively recognized as UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos. The date to mark on the calendar is August 12, 2023, and the electrifying event is set to unfold at the prestigious UFC Apex facility located in Enterprise, Nevada. Now, let’s delve into the comprehensive lineup of exciting matchups that await us on this action-packed fight card.
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UFC Vegas 78
Headlining the event, welterweight contenders Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos are primed to face each other within the Octagon. Luque, with a record of 21 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw, is making a highly anticipated comeback following a year-long hiatus, aiming to rekindle his streak of victories.
On the opposing side of the octagon, dos Anjos (32-14) aims to capitalize on his recent triumphs. Having secured a victory in his previous match in December 2022, dos Anjos exhibited his remarkable grappling prowess by submitting Bryan Barberena in the second round.
The co-main event spotlights a featherweight collision pitting United States’ Cub Swanson against Canada’s Hakeem Dawodu. Swanson, boasting a record of 28 wins and 13 losses, is set to engage in a thrilling duel.
His adversary, Dawodu (13-3-1), emerges as a rising sensation in the featherweight division, adding further anticipation to the contest.
The main card lineup presents captivating clashes spanning diverse weight classes. In the light heavyweight division, Khalil Rountree Jr. squares off against Chris Daukaus, while Polyana Viana and Iasmin Lucindo engage in a compelling women’s strawweight encounter.
Further intensifying the action, Josh Parisian and Martin Buday collide within the heavyweight division, and Josh Fremd locks horns with Jamie Pickett in an intriguing middleweight face-off.
The preliminary card guarantees its share of thrills, with highlights including a women’s flyweight bout between Juliana Miller and Luana Santos, a captivating middleweight contest between A.J. Dobson and Tafon Nchukwi, and a bantamweight clash featuring JP Buys against Marcus McGhee, among other exciting matchups.
With an impressive lineup, UFC Vegas 78 is poised to captivate fight enthusiasts, ensuring an unmissable spectacle.
Mark your calendars for August 12, 2023, as the electrifying action of UFC Vegas 78 unfolds, showcasing the world’s premier mixed martial artists as they vie for victory.
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