Inglewood, California: Fight Fans, Get Excited!
Hey there, fight fans! Grab your snacks and settle in because the UFC is bringing the heat to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Saturday, January 18, 2025! This night promises to deliver some of the most thrilling bouts you won’t want to miss.
What’s Cooking for Fight Night?
Mark your calendars, because the main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ pay-per-view. This action-packed night features a lightweight championship bout between the reigning champ Islam Makhachev and rising star Arman Tsarukyan. This matchup is bound to be explosive as both fighters are known for their relentless fighting styles.
But that’s not all! The bantamweight championship will see Merab Dvalishvili take on Umar Nurmagomedov. These athletes don’t just bring footwork; they bring the whole package, making their clash a must-see.
More Fights to Anticipate!
As if that wasn’t enough, get ready for a thrilling light heavyweight showdown between Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill. This fight is expected to be a powerful display of skill and endurance. Don’t forget about Beneil Dariush versus Renato Moicano in the lightweight division and Kevin Holland facing off against Reinier de Ridder in middleweight. You might want to buckle your seatbelt; things are going to get intense!
Prelims and Early Prelims
If you want to catch even more action, the prelims start at 8 p.m. ET with fighters like Johnny Walker versus Bogdan Guskov in light heavyweight and Payton Talbott battling Raoni Barcelos in the bantamweight category. Plus, we can’t overlook the heavyweight clash with Jailton Almeida taking on Serghei Spivac.
And for the super eager fans, the early prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET, featuring fights like Grant Dawson versus Diego Ferreira and a women’s bantamweight bout between Karol Rosa and Ailin Perez.
Next Up: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
But wait, there’s more! After the big night in Inglewood, make sure you circle February 1, 2025, because we are gearing up for another epic fight night at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A highlight for this card is surely going to be the middleweight fight featuring Israel Adesanya facing off against Nassourdine Imavov.
February’s Fight Extravaganza Continues
And that’s just the beginning! On February 8, we’ll see fights down under in Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena with another middleweight championship featuring Dricus de Plessis battling Sean Strickland!
If you thought February couldn’t get better, think again! Just a week later on February 15, UFC Apex in Las Vegas steps into the spotlight with matchups like Jared Cannonier squaring up against Gregory Rodrigues in the middleweight division.
Seattle’s Showdown and London Calling
Fans in Seattle are going to have a blast on February 22 when the Climate Pledge Arena hosts a heavyweight showdown with Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev. And for those across the pond, March 22 marks a night at the O2 Arena in London with fights like Jan Błachowicz going up against Carlos Ulberg.
Don’t Miss Out!
So clear your schedule for these dates, grab your friends, and prepare to have a blast! Remember, check back often for updates, and may the best fighter win as we dive into the action and excitement of UFC Fight Nights!
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