Dsalita Who’s Fighting on Saturday?
As fight fans eagerly await the upcoming weekend, many are asking the question, “Who’s fighting on Saturday?” Here’s a breakdown of the different bouts taking place:
UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is hosting a card on Saturday, featuring several high-profile matchups:
Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori
The main event of the evening sees middleweight champion Israel Adesanya take on Marvin Vettori. Adesanya is coming off a loss to Jan Blachowicz in a light heavyweight bout, while Vettori is on a five-fight win streak.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno
In the co-main event, flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo faces off against Brandon Moreno. The two fought to a draw in their last meeting, and both will be looking to come out on top this time around.
Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz
Another highly anticipated matchup on the card is welterweight contender Leon Edwards taking on fan favorite Nate Diaz. Edwards is currently on an eight-fight win streak, while Diaz has not fought since 2019.
Boxing
There are also several boxing matches scheduled for Saturday:
Devin Haney vs. Jorge Linares
WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney will defend his title against former three-division champion Jorge Linares. Haney is undefeated in 25 fights, while Linares has a record of 47-5.
Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire
WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali will take on Nonito Donaire in another highly anticipated bout. Oubaali is undefeated in 17 fights, while Donaire has a record of 40-6.
MMA
Finally, there is a mixed martial arts (MMA) event taking place on Saturday:
Bellator 259
Bellator 259 features a women’s featherweight championship bout between champion Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith. Cyborg is on a three-fight win streak and has a record of 23-2, while Smith has a record of 12-8-1.
Conclusion
There are plenty of exciting fights to look forward to on Saturday, with top-level talent in both MMA and boxing. Whether you’re a fan of striking or grappling, there’s something for everyone on this card.
