October usually marks a trip over to Abu Dhabi for the UFC, and this year is no different. As a fight fan, there’s something special about a PPV card taking place in the afternoon, considering you still have the rest of the night to be a normal human being. Hence, why many fans look forward to this October PPV offering from the UFC. Add in the fact that they usually bring a banger card, it makes it all the better.
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For the second last time this year, the UFC holds an event at the Apex and brings a pair of middleweights that are knocking on the door of title contention to headline. The co-main event features a pivotal bantamweight scrap between slumping veteran, Rob Font, and rising contender, Kyler Phillips. Regardless, most of the heat on this card centers around the main event between two streaking fighters with conflicting styles.
It’s a shame that Carpenter is coming off a long layoff, but he is young enough to still build himself up within the flyweight division. He trains out of The MMA Lab and showcases tremendous potential and talent. From his improving striking game to his relentless grappling and slick BJJ, Carpenter is a threat on all sides. I look forward to seeing him be a little more active now.
A successful trip to Utah last weekend makes way for back-to-back events at the UFC Apex before they hit the road again for UFC 308 at the end of the month. 13 fights make up this weekend’s UFC Vegas 98 card, with all eyes on the flyweight main event that could produce a number one contender.
October kicks off with a PPV card for the UFC and ends with one too. Firstly, UFC 307 goes down in Salt Lake City, Utah headlined by a light heavyweight title fight and a co-main event that features a women’s bantamweight title bout. Raquel Pennington looks to defend her title for the first time against former champion Julianna Pena, which serves as an appetizer for the big boys in the headlining spot.
Although Rodriguez is on a tough stretch going 1-3 in her last four fights, she’s had bright moments throughout. Besides a brain fart at the end of round two of her last fight, she was close to picking up a win over former title holder, Jessica Andrade. Rodriguez often showcases a solid striking game with fluid combinations and some sting to her shots.
After losing her first professional fight, Cornolle has been on a roll, winning 8 straight matchups, including her first two UFC fights. She brings an aggressive striking style to the table, always pressuring her opponents and leaning on her muay thai background.
It would surprise most people that Moicano has been a part of the UFC roster since December 2014. The biggest spot he had found himself in was in early 2019 following a two-fight winning streak, he was positioned to take on former featherweight king, Jose Aldo. That began a 1-3 run for Moicano and led many people to believe his time was coming to a close. However, he is now 5-1 over his last 6 fights and has built a fan base from his fighting style and post-fight interviews. Usually engulfed in profanities, Moicano’s new persona has given him a huge following that he continues to feed off in and out of the cage.