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'''''UFC Fight Night 183''''' (also known as '''''UFC on ESPN+ 41''''' and '''''UFC Vegas 17''''') is an upcoming [[mixed martial arts]] event produced by the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] that will take place on December 19, 2020, at the [[UFC Apex]] facility in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/2020-ufc-event-schedule-deiveson-figueiredo-vs-alex-perez-curtis-blaydes-vs-derrick-lewis-among-events/|title=2020 UFC event schedule: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez, Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis among events|publisher=cbssports.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2020-11-15|access-date=2020-11-19}}</ref>
'''''UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal''''' (also known as '''''UFC on ESPN+ 41''''' and '''''UFC Vegas 17''''') is an upcoming [[mixed martial arts]] event produced by the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] that will take place on December 19, 2020, at the [[UFC Apex]] facility in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/2020-ufc-event-schedule-deiveson-figueiredo-vs-alex-perez-curtis-blaydes-vs-derrick-lewis-among-events/|title=2020 UFC event schedule: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez, Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis among events|publisher=cbssports.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2020-11-15|access-date=2020-11-19}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
A welterweight bout between [[Leon Edwards]] and [[Khamzat Chimaev]] was initially scheduled to serve as the event headliner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-news-dana-white-announces-leon-edwards-khamzat-chimaev|title=UFC books Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev, expected to headline Dec. 19|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-10-23|access-date=2020-10-23}}</ref> On November 29, it was announced that Chimaev had [[COVID-19 testing|tested positive for COVID-19]], but would still be able to compete.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/29/21725459/report-khamzat-chimaev-has-covid-19-december-19-fight-in-jeopardy|title=Khamzat Chimaev has COVID-19, December 19 fight in jeopardy|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Ryan Harkness|date=2020-11-29|access-date=2020-12-01}}</ref> In turn, Edwards pulled out two days later after also testing positive. His case was worst than Chimaev's and he was still suffering from severe symptoms of the [[Coronavirus disease 2019|disease]]. The promotion is expected to keep the bout intact and reschedule the pairing for a future event in early 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30429656/sources-leon-edwards-khamzat-chimaev-fight-edwards-tests-positive-covid-19%3fplatform=amp|title=Sources: Leon Edwards-Khamzat Chimaev fight off after Edwards tests positive for COVID-19|publisher=espn.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2020-12-01|access-date=2020-12-01}}</ref>
A welterweight bout between [[Leon Edwards]] and [[Khamzat Chimaev]] was initially scheduled to serve as the event headliner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-news-dana-white-announces-leon-edwards-khamzat-chimaev|title=UFC books Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev, expected to headline Dec. 19|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-10-23|access-date=2020-10-23}}</ref> On November 29, it was announced that Chimaev had [[COVID-19 testing|tested positive for COVID-19]], but would still be able to compete.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/29/21725459/report-khamzat-chimaev-has-covid-19-december-19-fight-in-jeopardy|title=Khamzat Chimaev has COVID-19, December 19 fight in jeopardy|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Ryan Harkness|date=2020-11-29|access-date=2020-12-01}}</ref> In turn, Edwards pulled out two days later after also testing positive. His case was worst than Chimaev's and he was still suffering from severe symptoms of the [[Coronavirus disease 2019|disease]]. The promotion is expected to keep the bout intact and reschedule the pairing for a future event in early 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30429656/sources-leon-edwards-khamzat-chimaev-fight-edwards-tests-positive-covid-19%3fplatform=amp|title=Sources: Leon Edwards-Khamzat Chimaev fight off after Edwards tests positive for COVID-19|publisher=espn.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2020-12-01|access-date=2020-12-01}}</ref> The welterweight bout between former two-time title challenger [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen Thompson]] and [[Geoff Neal]], originally the co-main event, was moved up to serve as the event headliner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/mma/news/2062346|title=Report: Thompson-Neal moved to Dec. 19 main event|publisher=thescore.com|author=Nick Baldwin|date=2020-12-01|access-date=2020-12-01}}</ref>


A flyweight bout between [[Matt Schnell]] and [[Tyson Nam]] is expected to take place at the event.<ref name="SchnellNam">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/matt-schnell-vs-tyson-nam-ufc-mma-fight-booking-december-19s|title=UFC books Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam for Dec. 19 event in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2020-10-25|access-date=2020-10-25}}</ref> The pairing was previously scheduled to take place in September at [[UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-03|title=Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam joins UFC's September 12 lineup|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/matt-schnell-vs-tyson-nam-joins-ufcs-september-12-lineup|access-date=2020-07-22|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|language=en}}</ref> However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the event's weigh-in as Schnell was deemed medically unfit to compete due to complications related to his weight cut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/ufc-on-espn-plus-35-michelle-waterson-angela-hill-weigh-in-results|title=Weight-cutting issues scrap Tyson Nam from Matt Schnell fight at UFC on ESPN+ 35|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2020-09-11|access-date=2020-09-11}}</ref>
A flyweight bout between [[Matt Schnell]] and [[Tyson Nam]] is expected to take place at the event.<ref name="SchnellNam">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/matt-schnell-vs-tyson-nam-ufc-mma-fight-booking-december-19s|title=UFC books Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam for Dec. 19 event in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2020-10-25|access-date=2020-10-25}}</ref> The pairing was previously scheduled to take place in September at [[UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-03|title=Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam joins UFC's September 12 lineup|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/matt-schnell-vs-tyson-nam-joins-ufcs-september-12-lineup|access-date=2020-07-22|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|language=en}}</ref> However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the event's weigh-in as Schnell was deemed medically unfit to compete due to complications related to his weight cut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/ufc-on-espn-plus-35-michelle-waterson-angela-hill-weigh-in-results|title=Weight-cutting issues scrap Tyson Nam from Matt Schnell fight at UFC on ESPN+ 35|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2020-09-11|access-date=2020-09-11}}</ref>

Revision as of 21:57, 1 December 2020

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateDecember 19, 2020 (2020-12-19)
VenueUFC Apex
CityLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Event chronology
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 41 and UFC Vegas 17) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on December 19, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.[1]

Background

A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev was initially scheduled to serve as the event headliner.[2] On November 29, it was announced that Chimaev had tested positive for COVID-19, but would still be able to compete.[3] In turn, Edwards pulled out two days later after also testing positive. His case was worst than Chimaev's and he was still suffering from severe symptoms of the disease. The promotion is expected to keep the bout intact and reschedule the pairing for a future event in early 2021.[4] The welterweight bout between former two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal, originally the co-main event, was moved up to serve as the event headliner.[5]

A flyweight bout between Matt Schnell and Tyson Nam is expected to take place at the event.[6] The pairing was previously scheduled to take place in September at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.[7] However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the event's weigh-in as Schnell was deemed medically unfit to compete due to complications related to his weight cut.[8]

A welterweight bout between Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady was expected to take place at this event.[9] However in late October, Muhammad revealed that Brady had a broken nose and had to pull out of their bout.[10] He was replaced by Dhiego Lima.[11]

Deron Winn and Antônio Braga Neto were expected to meet in a middleweight bout at the event.[12] In turn, Braga Neto was removed from the contest due to undisclosed reasons and replaced by Antônio Arroyo, thus changing the contest to a catchweight of 195 pounds.[13]

Fight card

Main card (ESPN+)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal
Heavyweight Marcin Tybura vs. Greg Hardy
Bantamweight Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font
Light Heavyweight Misha Cirkunov vs. Ryan Spann
Bantamweight José Aldo vs. Marlon Vera
Preliminary card (ESPN+)
Welterweight Michel Pereira vs. Khaos Williams
Flyweight Alexandre Pantoja vs. Manel Kape
Welterweight Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima
Catchweight (195 lb) Deron Winn vs. Antônio Arroyo
Women's Bantamweight Sijara Eubanks vs. Pannie Kianzad
Bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi vs. Drako Rodriguez
Middleweight Tafon Nchukwi vs. Jamie Pickett
Lightweight Rick Glenn vs. Carlton Minus

[14]

Announced bouts

See also

References

  1. ^ Brent Brookhouse (2020-11-15). "2020 UFC event schedule: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez, Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis among events". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
  2. ^ Mike Bohn (2020-10-23). "UFC books Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev, expected to headline Dec. 19". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  3. ^ Ryan Harkness (2020-11-29). "Khamzat Chimaev has COVID-19, December 19 fight in jeopardy". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  4. ^ Ariel Helwani (2020-12-01). "Sources: Leon Edwards-Khamzat Chimaev fight off after Edwards tests positive for COVID-19". espn.com. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  5. ^ Nick Baldwin (2020-12-01). "Report: Thompson-Neal moved to Dec. 19 main event". thescore.com. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  6. ^ a b Nolan King (2020-10-25). "UFC books Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam for Dec. 19 event in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
  7. ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-07-03). "Matt Schnell vs. Tyson Nam joins UFC's September 12 lineup". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  8. ^ Staff (2020-09-11). "Weight-cutting issues scrap Tyson Nam from Matt Schnell fight at UFC on ESPN+ 35". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
  9. ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-10-07). "Belal Muhammad vs. Sean Brady added to UFC's Dec. 19 event". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  10. ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-10-30). "Belal Muhammad says Sean Brady is out of their fight, wants Mike Perry as a replacement". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  11. ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-11-16). "With Sean Brady out, Belal Muhammad faces Dhiego Lima at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 19". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  12. ^ Staff (2020-09-29). "Deron Winn meets Antonio Braga Neto at UFC event on December 19 in Las Vegas". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2020-09-30. (in Dutch)
  13. ^ Staff (2020-11-22). "The UFC has unveiled a fantastic list of fights for its last event in 2020!". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 2020-11-22. (in Croatian)
  14. ^ "UFC Fight Night". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
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