- George Chung
- Mar 26, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 30, 2024
MMA Fans are set to witness an exhilarating showdown at the upcoming UFC Fight Night, featuring a high-stakes clash between Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot.
Scheduled for Saturday, 30th March 2024, UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot, will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will be broadcasted on ESPN+ in the United States.
In a thrilling main event, the flyweight division will be spotlighted as Erin Blanchfield squares off against Manon Fiorot in a battle for dominance at 125 lbs. Both fighters have been on impressive trajectories, making this matchup a critical juncture in their careers.
The co-main event promises to deliver just as much intensity, featuring a welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Joaquin Buckley. Competing at 170 lbs, these two fighters will bring a combination of power and technique to the octagon, aiming to climb the ranks of the welterweight division.
The event's main card is stacked with talent across various weight classes:
In the middleweight division (185 lbs), Bruno Silva will face off against former champion Chris Weidman, in a match that signifies Weidman's determination to reclaim his position at the top of the division.
Another middleweight bout features Nursulton Ruziboev going head-to-head with Sedriques Dumas, showcasing the division's rising stars.
Featherweight action (145 lbs) sees Bill Algeo taking on Kyle Nelson, with both fighters looking to make a statement.
Chidi Njokuani and Rhys McKee will battle it out in the welterweight division, adding to the night's excitement with their striking prowess.
The preliminary card is equally packed with promising matchups:
Nate Landwehr vs. Jamall Emmers and Julio Arce vs. Herbert Burns, both in the featherweight division, are set to deliver high-octane action.
Strawweight contenders Virna Jandiroba and Lupita Godinez will showcase their skills in a fight that could position the winner for a title shot.
Light heavyweights Ibo Aslan and Anton Turkalj, along with flyweights Melissa Gatto and Victoria Dudakova, are among the other athletes featured, each aiming to climb the ranks within their divisions.
The card also includes middleweight, bantamweight, and additional featherweight bouts, rounding out an event packed with potential.
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot is shaping up to be a memorable event, offering a full slate of bouts across multiple divisions. Fans around the globe are bracing for a night filled with spectacular finishes, strategic battles, and the heart-pounding action that only UFC can deliver.
