Happy little guy during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
It's no secret that fight fans have UFC as their main weekend program. However, combat sports are not limited to just the world's largest MMA organization. Knowing this, SUPER LUTAS has put together a guide that goes beyond Noche UFC , headlined by Jean Silva vs Jose Delgado , which takes place this Saturday (12), in Arizona (USA) . And the schedule starts this Friday (11).
In addition to Noche UFC , we will have events from Eagle FC, an organization led by Khabib Nurmagomedov , Gamebred Fighting Championships, LFA and also a super fight in boxing, but the biggest highlight goes to ACA. In the event that takes place this Saturday (12), in Russia, Jailton Malhadinho makes his debut in his new home in the main fight against Evgeniy Goncharov, one of the best fighters in the company and a friend of Valter Walker . The clash between the former UFC fighter and the home athlete is valid for the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg).
On Friday, LFA holds another event in Brazil, more precisely in Minas Gerais. The company's 241st show features Vinicius Pires and Rafael Pereira, who will fight for the vacant bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg).
Khabib's house
Khabib at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
On Saturday, Eagle FC will hold its 59th edition in Russia. In the main event, Rinat Mingazov and Alisher Gabdullin will compete for the bantamweight title. Given his status as the brand's biggest face, the chance of the legendary Khabib attending the show is high.
Brawl
Thiago Marreta promotes UFC event. Photo: Press release/Facebook/ThiagoMarreta
Also in Russia, another Gamebred FC show takes place, a bare-knuckle MMA organization led by Jorge Masvidal . In it, Thiago Marreta will face Tafon Nchukwi , also a former UFC fighter, seeking to advance in the heavyweight tournament (up to 120,2 kg). Meanwhile, Rafael Alves aims to continue in the lightweight Grand Prix (up to 70,3 kg) and, to do so, must overcome Luis Antonio Peña, in another clash of former UFC athletes.
Boxing
Promotional poster for Zuffa Boxing: Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
For boxing fans, Dana White is hosting a fantastic event at his Zuffa Boxing club, along with 'Ring Magazine', featuring big names in action and two title fights. In the main event, the popular bad boys Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia will finally settle their differences.
In the fight, Garcia will put his WBC (World Boxing Council) welterweight title on the line. Meanwhile, the undefeated Jai Opetaia, the cruiserweight champion, faces Noel Mikaelian.
Contender Series
Dana White at the Contender Series. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Combat sports fans also need to put the Contender Series on their agenda, which aims to reveal talents for the UFC. The tenth season of the program is underway and, on Tuesday (15), the sixth episode will take place, which will feature three Brazilians in action.
In the lightweight division, Ednilson Barros Santos is a strong underdog against the undefeated Akbar Abdullaev. The same goes for veteran Antonio Monteiro, who makes his second appearance on the show and faces the also undefeated Tyshawn Williams in the featherweight division. Another fighter trying his luck for the second time on the show is Igor Cavalcanti, who takes on Peruvian Oscar Ravello in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).
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