MMA
The UFC has just announced a thrilling headline fight for the upcoming UFC Fight Night event on July 1. Middleweight contenders Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov are set to battle it out in what promises to be an exhilarating matchup.
Strickland, currently ranked No. 4 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, is fresh off a dominant win over Jack Hermansson in February. With an impressive accuracy rate of 47%, he landed 221 of his 472 shots and successfully executed four of his six takedown attempts.
Magomedov, ranked No. 7 in the middleweight division, is coming off a unanimous decision win over Tom Breese in March. With four wins in his last five fights, Magomedov is looking to make a statement with a win over Strickland and prove himself as a top contender in the division.
The fight has been a long time coming, with Strickland calling out Magomedov last November. Although Strickland initially appeared to lose interest in the matchup, the UFC has now officially made it happen, and both fighters are eager to step into the Octagon.
The event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas promises to be a night of high-stakes action, with other exciting matchups including a welterweight bout between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal and a light heavyweight bout between Ovince Saint Preux and Ryan Spann.
Fans can watch the UFC Fight Night event on July 1 live on ESPN+ and witness the showdown between Strickland and Magomedov, as they bring their unique styles to the cage in pursuit of victory. Get ready for an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action!
