The upcoming UFC weekend promises an electrifying lineup, headlined by the highly anticipated showdown between Vicente Luque and Rafael Dos Anjos. With a series of events leading up to the main fight, fans are in for a treat as they witness the return of these two formidable fighters to the Octagon. Here are all the details of the upcoming UFC Fight Night Luque vs Dos Anjos.
Press Conference: The excitement kicks off with the press conference, where both Luque and Dos Anjos will share their thoughts and strategies for the upcoming clash. This is a golden opportunity to catch a glimpse of the fighters’ mindsets before they step into the cage.
Stats and odds: Rafael dos Anjos (32-14 MMA, 21-12 UFC), with a recent record of 3 wins and 2 losses, faces off against Vicente Luque (3-2 in the last five bouts) in the Welterweight division. The rankings position Luque at No. 11 in the welterweight category, while dos Anjos holds the No. 8 spot in the lightweight division. The odds favor Rafael dos Anjos with a slight edge at -120, while Vicente Luque stands at -105. The stage is set for an intriguing showdown between these skilled fighters.
Weigh-Ins: The weigh-ins remain a beloved tradition for fans, providing an exciting opportunity to witness the fighters square off one last time before the main event. As usual, this spectacle will occur on the eve of the fight, building anticipation for the upcoming showdown. So this will be on 11th Aug.
Time of event: The action is slated to kick off at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST, with the highly anticipated main event cagewalks set for 12:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. BST. The preliminary bouts are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. UK time. However, please note that these timings are subject to adjustments based on the duration of the undercard matches.
Adding to the excitement, the Light Heavyweight showdown features Khalil Rountree Jr. taking on Chris Daukaus. In the Women’s Strawweight division, Polyana Viana squares off against Iasmin Lucindo. Stepping into the Heavyweight ring, it’s Josh Parisian against Martin Buday, while the Middleweight action brings together Josh Fremd and Jamie Pickett. This dynamic lineup promises a night of thrilling matchups and fierce competition.
Luque vs dos Anjos – Full fight card
Main card
- Welterweight: Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos
- Light Heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Chris Daukaus
- Women’s Strawweight: Polyana Viana vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Heavyweight: Josh Parisian vs. Martin Buday
- Middleweight: Josh Fremd vs. Jamie Pickett
Preliminary Card
- Women’s Flyweight: Juliana Miller vs. Luana Santos
- Middleweight: A.J. Dobson vs. Tafon Nchukwi
- Bantamweight: JP Buys vs. Marcus McGhee
- Featherweight: Francis Marshall vs. Isaac Dulgarian
- Women’s Strawweight: Jaqueline Amorim vs. Montserrat Ruiz
- Featherweight: Cub Swanson vs. Hakeem Dawodu
- Bantamweight: Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Brady Hiestand
