UFC Schedule: Is There a Fight Event Scheduled for This Weekend?

Souvik Roy | 05/07/2024
UFC Schedule: Is There a Fight Event Scheduled for This Weekend?

The exciting encounters of the UFC 303 have got the fans waiting for the next UFC event pretty eagerly. Many would have loved to witness another night of fights scheduled by Dana White and Co. this weekend. But will they get their wishes fulfilled? Let’s find out by taking a look at the UFC’s schedule for this weekend.

Fans may have noticed that Dana White and Co. usually schedule a UFC Fight Night event after a PPV showdown.

Many a time, they have also scheduled such an event on the weekend following a UFC PPV. The UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov stands as a glaring example of this as it was held on 8 June, on the weekend following UFC 302.

But things would be a bit different this time. The UFC authorities have prolonged the gap between the UFC 303 and their next event by another week.

As a result, there are no UFC events scheduled for this weekend (6 and 7 July).

The UFC schedule also reveals that the next event will take place on 13 July.

It will involve the flyweights, Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez locking horns inside the octagon in the main event and will be called ‘UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez’.

 

However, there’s no reason to be disheartened. The UFC may not have scheduled a showdown for this weekend. But fans can still witness their beloved former UFC stars in action this weekend.

‘Last Man Standing’ scheduled for 6 July features three former UFC stars

Numerous noted UFC fighters have transitioned to the boxing ring after their time in the UFC. This weekend will showcase three such beloved former UFC stars in action.

Former UFC lightweight champ, Anthony Pettis, will take to the ring as the eighth fight of the ‘Last Man Standing’ event scheduled for 6 July.

Fans would probably get even more excited after knowing that the UFC icons, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will slug it out inside the ring in the main event of the night.

Avid UFC followers may remember how these two put out an absolute slugfest during their UFC 244 bout. Their in-ring rematch is also expected to provide a similar kind of excitement for the fans.

All-in-all, these encounters will ensure that fans don’t have to go through a grey weekend despite the UFC not scheduling any of their events for the same.

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Jorge Masvidal Nate Diaz Rose Namajunas Tracy Cortez

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Souvik Roy

The coveted boxing bout between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson in 2002 was the first combat sports event that Souvik ever witnessed. However, he fell for the UFC when he knew about it in 2010. After starting as an occasional viewer back then, Souvik has been watching UFC events almost regularly from late 2017. He began his career as a UFC(MMA) and combat sports journalist in the year 2022 after gathering a lot of valuable knowledge about MMA and a few other combat sports disciplines. He has written more than 1300 articles about various UFC and other combat sports events prior to joining The SportsRush. Apart from being a journalist, Souvik is also an ardent fan of the UFC. Hence, he always looks to have conversations about the same with others. He has a deep affinity for striking part of MMA and other combat sports and Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier is the warrior of his choice in the current UFC roster. Souvik also serves as the Lead Vocalist of a rock band during his time free from publishing reports.

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