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Combat sports fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming weekend, as there are several high-profile fights scheduled to take place across different disciplines. Here’s a breakdown of who’s fighting this weekend and what fans can expect:
Boxing
One of the most anticipated fights of the weekend is the WBC heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. This highly-anticipated rematch will take place on Saturday, February 22, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The two fighters previously fought to a controversial draw in December 2018, and both are looking to emerge victorious this time around.
Another notable boxing match taking place this weekend is the WBO featherweight title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Miguel Marriaga. This bout will take place on Friday, February 21, at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
MMA
In the world of mixed martial arts, fans are looking forward to the UFC Fight Night 168 event, which will take place on Saturday, February 22, in Auckland, New Zealand. The main event will feature a middleweight bout between Paul Felder and Dan Hooker, while the co-main event will see Jimmy Crute take on Michal Oleksiejczuk in a light heavyweight bout.
Another notable MMA fight taking place this weekend is the Bellator 239 event, which will take place on Friday, February 21, in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The main event will feature a heavyweight bout between Matt Mitrione and Ronny Markes.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing fans will be tuning in to the Glory 75 event, which will take place on Saturday, February 22, in Utrecht, Netherlands. The main event will feature a heavyweight title fight between Rico Verhoeven and Badr Hari, two of the biggest names in the sport.
Conclusion
Overall, this weekend promises to be an exciting one for combat sports fans, with several high-profile fights taking place across different disciplines. Whether you’re a boxing, MMA, or kickboxing fan, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed weekend of fights!
