Ahead of UFC 284, MMA mania takes a look at the fight card and breaks down each bout. In the main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to defend his lightweight championship against unbeaten Tony Ferguson. The two have longtime rivalry that dates back to their time fighting in the Ultimate Fighter: Smolka vs. Moraga season.
The co-main event sees former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic take on Alistair Overeem in a rematch of their epic battle from last year’s UFC 226.
The UFC is back in action this Saturday night, as Demian Maia takes on Jorge Masvidal in the main event. But before that, there’s another stacked card to check out!
Here’s a quick rundown of all the fights scheduled for UFC 284:
Demian Maia vs. Jorge Masvidal
Gunnar Nelson vs. Marcin Tybura
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Edson Barboza
Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson
Check out the full fight card and breakdown below:
Demian Maia vs. Jorge Masvidal
This is a tough matchup, as both fighters are experienced veterans with a lot of knockout wins under their belts. However, it will be interesting to see who can get the better of the other in the standup department. If Demian Maia can keep Jorge Masvidal at bay and control the pace of the fight, he has a good chance at winning.
Gunnar Nelson vs. Marcin Tybura
This fight is an intriguing one, as both fighters are very explosive and have excellent submission defense. Whoever manages to build pressure and score points early in the fight could have an edge.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Edson Barboza
This is one of the most anticipated bouts on the card, as both fighters are undefeated in the UFC and considered to be some of the best in the division.
Rashad Evans vs Dan Henderson
Evans has been fighting for a long time now, and Henderson is coming off a loss against Michael Bisping. This is a very important fight for both men, and whoever comes out on top will likely be in good shape going into the divisional title fight against Jon Jones.
Now UFC 284 is complete, and it’s time to get ready for Saturday night! Tickets are still available, so don’t miss out on the action.
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