Popular heavyweight champion returns to action this weekend, to defend his belt against Stipe Miocic. The two have met previously and it was Cormier who came away with the title on that occasion. The fight has been a long time in the making but most neutrals are excited to see the fight and its eventual outcome
In the co-main event Nate Diaz faces off against Anthony Pettis in a much anticipated lightweight battle. It’s been 3 years since Diaz last fought, but no-one would ever doubt his toughness and his willingness to fight. There is no love lost between Diaz and the former Champ – all signs are pointing to a blink and you could miss it fight
Rest of Fight Card
185 lbs.: Paulo Costa vs. Yoel Romero Middleweight
145 lbs.: Gabriel Benitez vs. Sodiq Yusuff Featherweight
185 lbs.: Derek Brunson vs. Ian Heinisch Middleweight
155 lbs.: Devonte Smith vs. Khama Worthy Lightweight
135 lbs.: Raphael Assuncao vs. Cory Sandhagen Bantamweight
155 lbs.: Christos Giagos vs. Drakkar Klose Lightweight
135 lbs.: Manny Bermudez vs. Casey Kenney Bantamweight
115 lbs.: Hannah Cifers vs. Jodie Esquibel Strawweight
135 lbs.: Brandon Davis vs. Kang Kyung-ho Bantamweight
125 lbs.: Shana Dobson vs. Sabina Mazo Flyweight
115 lbs.: Poliana Botelho vs. Maryna Moroz Strawweight
