UFC) is set to ignite the Octagon in Singapore once again, presenting an electrifying fight card that promises action-packed showdowns. This weekend's event marks the sixth occasion that the premier mixed martial arts promotion has ventured to the Asian island nation, with the previous visit dating back to June 2022.
The focal point of this thrilling spectacle is the long-awaited collision between two Featherweight Division veterans, Max Holloway and Chan Sung Jung. These celebrated fighters have etched their names in the annals of the featherweight division, and now they are poised to go head-to-head in a marquee matchup that has captured the attention of fight fans worldwide.
Dubbed «The Korean Zombie,» Chan Sung Jung steps back into the Octagon after a hiatus of 16 months following his UFC 273 loss to reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski. Across from him stands Max «The Blessed» Holloway, riding the waves of momentum. Holloway secured a unanimous decision victory over Arnold Allen in April this year, underlining his journey towards becoming an undeniable force in the division.
Complementing the main event is the Co-Main Card bout that sees Anthony Smith locking horns with Ryan Spann. These Light Heavyweight Division contenders met previously in September 2021, with Smith securing the upper hand. However, the 35-year-old Smith has since faced challenges on his path, leaving Spann with a chance at redemption and a path back to victory.
Adding another layer of intensity to the event is a pivotal clash in the Women's Flyweight Division. Erin Blanchfield and Taila Santos will engage in an all-important battle within the Octagon. Blanchfield,