UFC Fight Night Returns to Orlando
The UFC returns to Orlando on Saturday, as Rafael dos Anjos puts his lightweight title on the line against Donald Cerrone. Also, a heavyweight clash between a pair of former champs is set for the co-feature, as UFC FOX 17 live from the Amway Center is a fight card that’s sure to be action-packed.
dos Anjos (24-7 MMA, 13-5 UFC) will put his belt up for the first time when he meets Cerrone (28-6 MMA, 15-3 UFC) in a rematch from a 2013 fight dos Anjos won by unanimous decision. “Cowboy” will be looking to avenge that loss – and become yet another challenger to unseat a champion in just the past month after Ronda Rousey, Chris Weidman and Jose Aldo all lost their belts.
In the co-main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos (17-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) takes on former Strikeforce titleholder Alistair Overeem (39-14 MMA, 4-3 UFC). Another intriguing matchup should be Nate Diaz (17-10 MMA, 12-8 UFC), who returns after a year away, against Michael Johnson (16-9 MMA, 8-5 UFC), with both lightweights looking for a return to the win column.
UFC Fight Night
Where: Amway Center
When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV schedule: 3:30 p.m. (UFC.com/fightpass), 5 p.m. (Fox Sports 1), 8 p.m. (WOFL-35)
Tickets: Prices start at $50 and are available at Ticketmaster.com
The Valencia Voice will be live from the Amway Center Saturday night for all your updates.