Event: | UFC Vegas 66: Cannonier vs. Strickland |
Date: | Sat., Dec. 17, 2022 |
Start time: | 7:00 PM ET (Main card) 4:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
Total Fights: | 11 |
Main Event: | Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland |
Venue: | UFC Apex |
Location: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 66 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A 128 match between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland is set to headline this event. “Cannonier vs. Strickland” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17, in 1 year and 11 months ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also bear witness Bruno Silva battle Albert Duraev in an exciting bout. Damir Ismagulov vs. Arman Tsarukyan are targeted for a giant clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC Vegas 66. Other announced fights include Alex Perez vs. Amir Albazi; and Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Albert Duraev.
So who is fighting on UFC Vegas 66 on December 17th? Let’s take a look!
UFC Vegas 66 card
UFC Vegas 66 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.
“Cannonier vs. Strickland” 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 66 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland
Full card:
- Bruno Silva vs. Albert Duraev
- Damir Ismagulov vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- Alex Perez vs. Amir Albazi
- Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Albert Duraev
- Julian Marquez vs. Deron Winn
- Cheyanne Vlismas vs. Cory McKenna
- Michael Morales vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Saidyokub Kakhramonov
- Sergey Morozov vs. Journey Newson
- Jamal Pogues vs. Tafon Nchukwi
Please note, UFC Vegas 66 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Sean Strickland versus Jared Cannonier will be just one of the highlights on this electric night.
UFC Vegas 66 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC Vegas 66 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Cannonier vs. Strickland’ card is set to start at 7:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 9:00 PM PM.
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