Alex Pereira is the newly-minted UFC middleweight champion, opening the door for new possibilities in the 185-pound class. Once thought to be a battle of worthy gatekeepers, the five-round clash between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland is now a pivotal middleweight affair that could influence the future of the division!
Event: UFC Vegas 66: “Cannonier vs. Strickland”
Date: Sat., Dec. 17, 2022
Location: APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: ESPN+ (4 p.m. ET Prelims | 7 p.m. ET Main Card)
UFC Vegas 66 Main Event On ESPN+:
185 lbs.: Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland
UFC Vegas 66 Main Card On ESPN+ (7 p.m. ET):
155 lbs.: Damir Ismagulov vs. Arman Tsarukyan
125 lbs.: Amir Albazi vs. Alessandro Costa
145 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Julian Erosa
155 lbs.: Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green
185 lbs.: Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Cody Brundage
UFC Vegas 66 Prelims Card On ESPN+ (4 p.m. ET):
115 lbs.: Cory McKenna vs Cheyanne Vlismas
170 lbs.: Jake Matthews vs. Matt Semelsberger185 lbs.: Julian Marquez vs. Deron Winn — CANCELED (details here)
135 lbs.: Saidyokub Kakhramonov vs. Said Nurmagomedov
155 lbs.: Rafa Garcia vs. Hayisaer Maheshate
170 lbs.: Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Bryan Battle
125 lbs.: David Dvorak vs. Manel Kape
135 lbs.: Sergey Morozov vs. Journey Newson
*Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change.*
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