| Event: | UFC Vegas 78: Luque vs. do Anjos |
| Date: | Sat., Aug. 12, 2023 |
| Start time: | 7:00 PM ET (Main card) 4:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
| Total Fights: | 14 |
| Main Event: | Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos |
| Venue: | UFC Apex |
| Location: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 78 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A welterweight match between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos is set to headline this event. “Luque vs. do Anjos” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12, in 1 year and 3 months ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also watch Khalil Rountree taking on Chris Daukaus in an interesting contest. Iasmin Lucindo vs. Polyana Viana are targeted for a big clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC Vegas 78. Other announced fights include Montserrat Ruiz vs. Jaqueline Amorim; and Lando Vannata vs. Mike Breeden.
So who is fighting on UFC Vegas 78 on August 12th? Let’s take a look!
UFC Vegas 78 card
UFC Vegas 78 fight card consists of three sections: early prelims, prelims, and the main card. Early prelims showcase new and up-and-coming fighters. The preliminary card typically features four to five fights, ending with an exciting matchup just before the main card begins. The main card features the highly-anticipated fights, including the main event.
“Luque vs. do Anjos” is a Fight Night event, which means prelims and the main card will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ streaming service. Find out how to watch the full event here.
Here are the bouts confirmed for UFC Vegas 78 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Full card:
- Khalil Rountree vs. Chris Daukaus
- Iasmin Lucindo vs. Polyana Viana
- Montserrat Ruiz vs. Jaqueline Amorim
- Lando Vannata vs. Mike Breeden
- Gaston Bolanos vs. Marcus McGhee
- Tafon Nchukwi vs. A.J. Dobson
- Josh Fremd vs. Jamie Pickett
- Francis Marshall vs. Isaac Dulgarian
- TBA vs. TBA
- TBA vs. TBA
Please note, UFC Vegas 78 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Rafael dos Anjos versus Vicente Luque will be just one of the highlights on an action-packed night.
UFC Vegas 78 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC Vegas 78 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Luque vs. do Anjos’ card is set to start at 7:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 9:00 PM PM.
All times are in Eastern Time (ET). If you are in a different time zone, click here to find out exact time UFC Vegas 78: Luque vs. do Anjos starts in your local area.
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