UFC on ESPN+ 61 Card – All Fights & Details for ‘Santos vs. Ankalaev’: Fight Card & Details

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the UFC APEX facility for UFC on ESPN+ 61 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A super middleweight match between Magomed Ankalaev and Thiago Santos is set to headline this event. “Santos vs. Ankalaev” will take place on Saturday, Mar. 12, in 2 years ago.

On Saturday night, we’ll also bear witness Yadong Song battle Marlon Moraes in an exciting bout. Sodiq Yusuff vs. Alex Caceres are targeted for a massive clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC on ESPN+ 61. Other announced fights include Khalil Rountree vs. Karl Roberson; and Drew Dober vs. Terrance McKinney.

So who is fighting on UFC on ESPN+ 61 on March 12th? Let’s take a look!

UFC on ESPN+ 61 card

UFC on ESPN+ 61 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.

“Santos vs. Ankalaev” 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+ 61 thus far in no particular order:

Main event:

• Magomed Ankalaev vs. Thiago Santos

Full card:

• Yadong Song vs. Marlon Moraes
• Sodiq Yusuff vs. Alex Caceres
• Khalil Rountree vs. Karl Roberson
• Drew Dober vs. Terrance McKinney
• Alex Pereira vs. Bruno Silva
• Matthew Semelsberger vs. A.J. Fletcher
• J.J. Aldrich vs. Gillian Robertson
• Javid Basharat vs. Trevin Jones
• Damon Jackson vs. Kamuela Kirk
• Miranda Maverick vs. Sabina Mazo
• Cody Brundage vs. Dalcha Lungiambula
• Guido Cannetti vs. Kris Moutinho

Please note, UFC on ESPN+ 61 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Thiago Santos versus Magomed Ankalaev will be just one of the highlights on this electric night.

UFC on ESPN+ 61 time

While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC on ESPN+ 61 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Santos vs. Ankalaev’ card is set to start at 7:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 9:00 PM PM.

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