The upcoming UFC Fight Night event, also known as UFC Vegas 87, is set to take place at the Apex this Saturday, March 2. This event is one of the earliest ones organized by the promotion, with the main card kicking off at 4:00 PM ET and 1:00 PM PT. The preliminary card will start even earlier, at 12:30 PM ET and 9:00 AM PT. This particular fight night precedes UFC 299, which is scheduled for the following Saturday, March 9.
Headlining the event is a heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik, a former undefeated kickboxing sensation, is looking to get back on track after his win streak was halted by Francis Ngannou. On the other side, Gaziev, another undefeated fighter from Dagestan, is aiming to enhance his record by defeating a well-known opponent. The co-main event features Vitor Petrino, an unbeaten light heavyweight, who will face Tyson Pedro from City Kickboxing. Pedro is coming off a knockout win and is seeking to maintain his momentum with another victory.
The fight card also showcases Muhammad Mokaev, an undefeated flyweight, who will be competing against Alex Perez. Mokaev is targeting Perez’s number 7 spot in the flyweight rankings, while Perez is looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses. Additionally, Umar Nurmagomedov, an undefeated bantamweight, returns from injury to face Bekzat Almakhan, who boasts an impressive 17-1 record. The opening fight features Steve Erceg, who is on an 11-1 run, against Matt Schnell, who is looking to improve his recent performances.
Unfortunately, Raul Rosas Jr., a promising bantamweight prospect, will not be competing at UFC Vegas 87. He had to withdraw from his last-minute walkout at UFC Mexico due to an undisclosed illness. Although he was expected to face Ricky Turcios at this weekend’s event, the bout has been canceled. There is currently no news on when or if the fight will be rescheduled.
The event promises to be an exciting showcase of talent, with several fighters looking to maintain their undefeated records and others aiming to climb back to the top. With a mix of up-and-coming talents and seasoned athletes, UFC Vegas 87 is poised to deliver a thrilling night of fights for MMA fans.
