Trio of fights targeted for UFC on July 11th

While not official reports are suggesting that July 11th will be UFC 251. Along with that rumor has come a few fights that will likely be part of the card.

Former lightweight champion, the number seven ranked featherweight Frankie Edgar is expected to move down to bantamweight for an encounter with number seven ranked Pedro Munhoz.

Amanda Ribas against Paige VanZant is being rebooked, the bout was originally scheduled for March 14th, before “PVZ” fractured her arm. Ribas remained on the UFC on ESPN+28 card, defeating Randa Markos unanimous decision.

Unbeaten Heavyweight prospect Ciryl Gane faces 25-fight vet Shamil Abdurakhimov. Gane a former professional kickboxer has two of his three UFC wins by submission. Abdurakhimov has won three of his last four fights, with two of them by TKO.

 

Fight Card

  • Bantamweight Bout: Frankie Edgar (23-8-1) vs. Pedro Munhoz (18-4)
  • Women’s Flyweight Bout: Amanda Ribas (9-1) vs. Paige VanZant (8-4)  
  • Heavyweight Bout: Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-5) vs. Ciryl Gane (6-0)

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