Are you a big fan of mixed martial arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)? If so, then get ready for some exciting fights coming your way at UFC 259 this Saturday! The UFC 259 Full Fight Card will draw attention from all over, featuring not just one but three title fights. This is sure to be an event that MMA fans won’t want to miss out on. Whether you’re looking forward to the match-ups between the champions or the undercard fighters, this UFC 259 Full Fight Card has something for everyone. Join us as we take a look at the UFC 259 Full Fight Card, including matchup previews and predictions.
UFC 259 Main Card
After UFC 259 Full Fight Card, the UFC 259 main card is set to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, as three title fights will take place. In the main event, reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his title on the line against interim UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje. This fight has been billed as a clash of styles, as Khabib is known for his grappling prowess and Gaethje is known for his knockout power.
In the co-main event, reigning UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes will put her title on the line against Megan Anderson. This will be a rematch of their first meeting at UFC 232 in December 2018, which Nunes won via first-round TKO.
Finally, reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will put his title on the line against Yoel Romero in the third title fight on the card. This will be a rematch of their first meeting at UFC 248 in March 2020, which Adesanya won via unanimous decision.
UFC 259 Preliminary Card
The UFC’s next big event after UFC 259 Full Fight Card is just around the corner and fight fans can’t wait to see what promises to be an amazing card. The main event will see two title fights, with the first being a rematch between current champion Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. The second title fight on the card will be between Amanda Nunes, who is the reigning women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion, and Megan Anderson.
The prelims for UFC 259 will feature some great fights as well. Here’s a look at the full prelim card:
Preliminary Card (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass)
Trevin Jones vs. Timur Valiev (135 lbs)
Casey Kenney vs. Aljamain Sterling (135 lbs)
Kyler Phillips vs. Song Yadong (145 lbs)
Austen Lane vs. Alexander Romanov (265 lbs)
Aalon Cruz vs. Uros Medic (155 lbs)
UFC Early Preliminary Card
UFC 259 takes place on Saturday, March 6, and features a stacked card from top to bottom. The early preliminary card features some up-and-coming talent, as well as a few familiar faces.
Here’s a look at the early prelims:
Preliminary Card (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass)
2 p.m. ET — Trevin Jones vs. Timur Valiev
Trevin Jones will look to build on his successful UFC debut when he takes on Timur Valiev in a bantamweight bout. Jones (12-6 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made quick work of Giovanni fingerprinting in his first UFC appearance, earning a first-round TKO victory. The 32-year-old now turns his attention to Valiev (15-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who will be making his promotional debut. The Russian is undefeated in his last 13 fights dating back to 2016, with 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout or submission. This should be an exciting fight between two talented prospects at 135 pounds.
3:30 p.m. ET — Uros Medic vs. Aalon Cruz
Aalon Cruz will look to rebound from the first loss of his professional career when he takes on Uros Medic in a featherweight bout on the early prelims. Cruz (7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) made a successful Octagon debut at UFC 246 in January,
