3 things to watch while UFC is on hiatus

3 things to watch while UFC is on hiatus

As a combat sports enthusiast with decades of experience under my belt, I must say this week is shaping up to be quite the thrilling spectacle for us fans! While the UFC might be taking a brief hiatus, there’s no shortage of exciting events to keep our adrenaline pumping.


This week, UFC enthusiasts can only look forward to episode three of Dana White’s Contender Series, airing on Tuesday, August 27. Following this event, the Octagon will be closed until Week 4. However, there are still exciting combat sports events to catch this week for fans who can’t wait.

ONE Friday Fights 77

On August 30th, ONE Championship will broadcast their ONE Friday Night Fights series live from Bangkok, Thailand. This event showcases matches in both Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Muay Thai, with free viewing for American audiences on YouTube. The main attraction of the Muay Thai fights is between Yodlekpet Or.Pitisak and K. Suanluangrotyok. In the MMA main event, Bolat Zamanbekov will face off against Valmir Galiev in a bantamweight matchup.

ONE Friday Fights 77 card

  • Yodlekpet Or Atchariya vs. Kongsuk Fairtex (Muay Thai – 137-pound catchweight)
  • Rambong Sor Therapat vs. Longern Sor Sommai (Muay Thai – 128-pound catchweight)
  • Face Erawan vs. Tawanchai VK Khaoyai (Muay Thai – 123-pound catchweight)
  • ManU Sitjanim vs. Khundet PK Saenchai (Muay Thai – 132-pound catchweight)
  • Teeyai Wankhongohm MBK vs. YodUdon BS Muaythai (Muay Thai – 116-pound catchweight)
  • Petmuangthai Sor Naruemon vs. Nehramit Annymuaythai (Muay Thai – 114-pound catchweight)
  • Pichitchai PK Saenchai vs. Petnamkhong Mongkolpet (Muay Thai – 122-pound catchweight)
  • Petsaenchai M U Den KhonmaiBaowee vs. Omar Kinteh (Muay Thai – flyweight)
  • Imad Salhi vs. Arashi Sakamoto (Muay Thai – 121-pound catchweight)
  • Sutin Rinnmuaythai vs. Super Yay Chan (Muay Thai – 143-pound catchweight)
  • Omar Drissi vs. Soichiro Arata (Muay Thai – flyweight)
  • Bolat Zamanbekov vs. Valmir Galiev (MMA – flyweight)

United Fight League 5

On Friday, August 30th, the UFL is hosting their fifth event in Chandler, Arizona, which will be streamed live on YouTube. The main event features UFC veterans Hunter Azure and Vince Morales in a title match at 135 pounds. Additionally, other experienced UFC fighters such as Sheymon Moraes and TJ Brown are scheduled to appear on the card.

OTX 10

A boxing event is set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, August 30, which will be broadcasted live on DAZN. The main attraction of the night is a 122-pound matchup between Elijah Pierce and Jose Sanmartin. The secondary headline features a 154-pound bout between Brandon Adams and Francisco Veron.

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2024-08-28 06:13

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