UFC head honcho Dana White has announced three exciting pay-per-views for 2024, putting blistering headliners for UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299.
After Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington finishes off the year 2023 at UFC 296, Sean Strickland will keep his middleweight belt at stake against Dricus Du Plessis in January at UFC 297.
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After a long time, there will be a UFC middleweight title bout happening without Israel Adesanya. Following that, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will defend his belt against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in February.
At UFC 299, Sean O’Malley will rematch Marlon Vera to retain his bantamweight title. The UFC has lined up its events up until UFC 299. However, the undercard fights are yet to be announced.
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UFC 297- Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis Preview
After six straight wins in the UFC, Dricus Du Plessis has earned himself the spot to go for the title fight. Meanwhile, it would be Sean Strickland’s first title defense after beating Israel Adesanya. It would be interesting to see two elite fighters go at each other.
UFC 298- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria Preview
Alexander Volkanovski had two unsuccessful attempts at the lightweight gold. After suffering a KO loss to Islam Makhachev, he will return to his own territory at 145 lbs. That said, Ilia Topuria has been a promising featherweight star and possesses all the tools to earn the UFC gold.
UFC 299- Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 Preview
On his first title defense, Sean O’Malley will have the chance to avenge his only career loss against Marlon Vera. Marlon Vera knocked out ‘Suga’ when they locked horns at UFC 252. The tables can turn this time.
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After White revealed the pay-per-views, it is clear that 2024 will be a fantastic year for fight fans. However, there is more to it, as former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor will be returning in 2024.
The Irishman was negotiating a comeback this year. However, it did not occur for a variety of reasons. According to reports, McGregor has even entered the testing pool, adding to the certainty of his return to action.
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