UFC Vegas 108 fight week has arrived, marking the inaugural UFC summer event hosted at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, NV. This is the first Fight Night event at the Apex since May 31.
On that night, the scheduled main event was canceled when Maycee Barber, who had experienced weight issues earlier, faced medical complications shortly before her fight against Erin Blanchfield, leading to its postponement. Mateusz Gamrot and L’udovit Klein were featured in the final bout that evening.
Viewers in the United States can catch live coverage of UFC Vegas 108 on ESPN through traditional television and via ESPN+. Canadians can watch the event on Sportsnet this Saturday night.
The prelims are set to begin at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, with the main card starting at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on both ESPN and ESPN+. If the bout order remains unchanged, the event will consist of 12 fights from the premier MMA organization.
Featured Prelim: Rinya Nakamura vs. Nathan Fletcher
The featured prelim of UFC Vegas 108 showcases a bantamweight clash where Rinya Nakamura (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will face Nathan Fletcher (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC). All fights are planned for a maximum of three rounds, lasting five minutes each.
Nakamura approaches this fight with a record of 4-1 in his last five outings. He suffered his first career loss on January 18, losing a unanimous decision to Muin Gafurov at UFC 311 in Inglewood, CA. With over six months to reflect on that defeat, fans are eager to see if he can bounce back at UFC Vegas 108.
Co-Featured Prelim: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Tresean Gore
Next, in the middleweight division, the co-featured prelim presents Rodolfo Vieira (10-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) taking on Tresean Gore (5-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC). Vieira seeks to establish a winning streak, as he has not enjoyed a sustained period of success since starting his career with seven victories in a row.
UFC Vegas 108: Nick Klein vs. Andrey Pulayev
Another undercard bout features a middleweight contest between Nick Klein (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Andrey Pulayev (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Both fighters are looking for their first victory in the UFC. How will this bout play out?
Final Thoughts
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