Event: | UFC on ESPN 50: Sandhagen vs. Font |
Date: | Sat., Aug. 5, 2023 |
Start time: | 10:00 PM ET (Main card) 7:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
Total Fights: | 14 |
Main Event: | Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov |
Venue: | Bridgestone Arena |
Location: | Nashville, Tennessee |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Bridgestone Arena for UFC on ESPN 50 in Nashville, Tennessee. A bantamweight match between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov is set to headline this event. “Sandhagen vs. Font” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5, in 1 year and 3 months ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also see Jessica Andrade taking on Tatiana Suarez in an interesting match. Said Nurmagomedov vs. Kyler Phillips are targeted for a huge clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC on ESPN 50. Other announced fights include Dustin Jacoby vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu; and Billy Quarantillo vs. Damon Jackson.
So who is fighting on UFC on ESPN 50 on August 5th? Let’s take a look!
UFC on ESPN 50 card
UFC on ESPN 50 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.
“Sandhagen vs. Font” 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 announced for UFC on ESPN 50 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Full card:
- Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Kyler Phillips
- Dustin Jacoby vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
- Billy Quarantillo vs. Damon Jackson
- Ovince St. Preux vs. Ion Cutelaba
- Tanner Boser vs. Aleksa Camur
- Ode Osbourne vs. Assu Almabaev
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Jake Hadley
- Sean Woodson vs. Steve Garcia
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Ludovit Klein
- Carlston Harris vs. Jeremiah Wells
Please note, UFC on ESPN 50 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Umar Nurmagomedov versus Cory Sandhagen will be just one of the highlights on this fun night.
UFC on ESPN 50 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC on ESPN 50 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Sandhagen vs. Font’ card is set to start at 10:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 12:00 AM PM.
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