Get ready for an action-packed night as UFC Vegas 76 brings a middleweight showdown and exciting matchups. Don’t miss out on the thrilling fights!
| Key Points |
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| UFC Vegas 76 features a middleweight main event between Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov. |
| Grant Dawson looks to extend his ten-fight win streak against Damir Ismagulov in the co-main event. |
| Other intriguing matchups include Max Griffin vs. Michael Morales and Kevin Lee vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov. |
The UFC returns to Las Vegas tonight (July 1) for a Fight Night event that may be lacking in high-profile names but includes a number of intriguing matchups.
Middleweight Main Event
The main event of the evening will feature an exciting showdown between Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov. Strickland, currently ranked #7 in the UFC middleweight division , surprised fans when he agreed to take on the unranked Magomedov for his third-straight main event slot. Magomedov made an impressive debut, stopping Dustin Stoltzfus in just 19 seconds. This fight is a huge opportunity for the 32-year-old to prove himself in the middleweight division .
Co-Main Event
Grant Dawson, riding a ten-fight win streak, will face off against Damir Ismagulov in the co-main event. Ismagulov had his own winning streak interrupted by Arman Tsarukyan in his last fight and will be looking to bounce back with a victory.
Other Exciting Bouts
The main card also includes Max Griffin, a seasoned UFC veteran, taking on the undefeated Michael Morales, who has shown great promise at just 24 years old. Additionally, former interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee will make his return to the octagon against Rinat Fakhretdinov.
Exciting Prospects
The rest of the event showcases a number of up-and-coming fighters eager to make their mark in the UFC. With well-matched bouts throughout the card, fans can expect an action-packed night of fights.
All fighters scheduled to compete at UFC Vegas 76 successfully made weight ahead of the event. The preliminary card will kick off at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 7:00 p.m. ET. Both portions of the event will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN+.
Stay tuned for live results and highlights from UFC Vegas 76!
| Fighters | Division |
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| Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov | Middleweight |
| Grant Dawson vs. Damir Ismagulov | Lightweight |
| Max Griffin vs. Michael Morales | Welterweight |
| Kevin Lee vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov | Lightweight |
