The highly anticipated UFC event UFC on ESPN 50, promises an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action.
The highly anticipated UFC event UFC on ESPN 50, promises an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action. Headlined by a compelling main event between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font. With a late replacement twist, the fight will be contested at a 140-pound contract weight adding even more intrigue to the already stacked card. Additionally, the co-main event features a battle of resilience and determination between Jessica Andrade and Tatiana Suarez. Fans are in for a thrilling night of redemption and challenges as these talented fighters take center stage.
In the main event, Cory Sandhagen will step into the octagon seeking to establish a new winning streak after bouncing back from his interim bantamweight title loss to Petr Yan in 2021. With impressive victories over Song Yadong and Marlon Vera, Sandhagen’s recent form indicates he’s hungry to reclaim the spotlight in the bantamweight division. Rob Font, the late replacement for Umar Nurmagomedov, faces a unique opportunity to upset Sandhagen’s plans. Font’s four-fight winning streak against notable opponents, including Cody Garbrandt and Sergio Pettis, proves he is a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division. An explosive showdown awaits between two fighters who are hungry for victory.
Jessica Andrade is a former strawweight champion. She has faced some of the best fighters in the division throughout her career. Despite facing tough losses against Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan. Andrade’s determination to reclaim her position at the top remains undeterred. Stepping in for Virna Jandiroba, Andrade will take on the unbeaten Tatiana Suarez. The latter’s triumphant return to the octagon after a lengthy layoff and a submission win over Montana de la Rosa showcased her immense potential. A victory over Andrade could propel Suarez into the title conversation in the strawweight division.
As the main and co-main events take center stage, the rest of the main card is equally packed with exhilarating matchups. Fans can look forward to exciting battles such as Dustin Jacoby vs Kennedy Nzechukwu, Diego Lopes vs Gavin Tucker, Tanner Boser vs Aleksa Camur, and Ignacio Bahamondes vs Ludovit Klein. Each bout holds the promise of delivering heart-pounding moments and highlight-reel performances.
You can watch this event on ESPN and ESPN+
UFC on ESPN 50 will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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