1. Weili Zhang vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2
The 2020 fight of the year will once again be contested as Ex-champions Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk will rematch on June 11 in Singapore at UFC 275. Zhang (21-3) and Jedrzejczyk (16-4) fought at UFC 248 in March 2020 in what was arguably the greatest fight in women’s MMA history.
Zhang won a split decision to retain the UFC strawweight title after a back-and-forth battle with Jedrzejczyk. This will be a No. 1 contender fight, with the winner seeking redemption and facing Esparza for the title.
When and Where to Watch UFC Match
The UFC 275 pay-per-view event begins on Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 a.m. in India.
2. Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett
Two of the featherweight top contenders, Josh Emmett (17-2) and Calvin Kattar (23-5), will square off n the UFC Fight Night card on 18th June in Austin, Texas. Kattar is coming off one-sided domination over Giga Chikadze in January.
Emmett comes into the fight on a four-fight winning streak. In 2019, he knocked out Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic before going on to defeat Shane Burgos and Dan Ige via unanimous decision.
Both fighters have excellent stand-up, which, combined with their cardio and heart, promises to be a thrilling fight for fans.
When and Where to Watch UFC Match
UFC fight night begins on July 19 at 4:30 a.m. in India.
3. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3
No. 3 Pound for Pound Alexander Volkanovski is making a quick return after making a light work of The Korean Zombie. This fight will co-headline UFC 276 on July 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Holloway is coming after Fight of the Night victories over rising contenders Calvin Kattar in January 2021 and, most recently, Yair Rodriguez in the UFC Fight Night 197 main event this past November. It could be Holloway’s last chance to reclaim the Featherweight title, as he had lost to ‘The Great’ twice before.
Even after the third time, it appears to be an intriguing matchup as they had spent 50 minutes fighting in the octagon.
When and Where to Watch UFC Match
The UFC 276 pay-per-view event begins on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 a.m. in India.
4. Pedro Munhoz vs. Sean O’Malley
Fan-favorite Sean O’Malley will finally face top-10 UFC bantamweight Pedro Munhoz in a pivotal fight on July 2 at UFC 276. O’Malley, who has won seven of his eight UFC fights, sees this as a chance to get back into contention.
Pedro has a 1-4 record in his last five fights, but all four of his defeats have come against current or former UFC champions: Cruz, Aldo, Edgar, and the reigning bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.
It’ll be interesting to see if Pedro’s leg kicks can counter Suga’s boxing-heavy style. A stunning victory over Munhoz would almost certainly catapult O’Malley into the conversation at 135 pounds. He’s already called for a rematch with the only man to beat him — Munhoz. top-5 Marlon Vera, a UFC bantamweight.
When and Where to Watch UFC Match
The UFC 276 pay-per-view event begins on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 a.m. in India.
5. Glover Teixeira vs Jiri Prochazka
Teixeira will make his first title defense on July 11 against Ji Procházka on the UFC 275 card. Teixeira, 42, became the UFC’s oldest first-time champion after choking Jan Bachowicz.
Unlike Teixeira, who spent more than a decade in the UFC before becoming champion, Prochazka has won ten straight fights by knockout and is a must-see on television.
Prochazka is as unconventional as a fighter can be and carries knockout power in his hands, whereas Glover will be looking for takedowns and doing what he does.
When and Where to Watch UFC Match
The UFC 275 pay-per-view event begins on Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 a.m. in India.
