Craig Jones Invitational: Day 1 (2024)

UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria

UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 24, 2023 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. A featherweight bout between former interim UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria headlined this event.

UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

After a stirring 2021 campaign in which he won and defended the UFC lightweight title by finishing Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira begins his second year as champion on May 7 as he defends his crown against former interim titlist Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274. Living up to his nickname "The Highlight" every time he steps into the Octagon, Gaethje will attempt to follow up his Fight of the Year win over Michael Chandler by taking Oliveira's title in a bout that is expected to set the bar high as 2022's best. Plus, UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas gets a change to avenge a bitter defeat when she faces top contender Carla Esparza in a long-awaited rematch of the top 115-pound fighters in the the world.

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 3, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A bantamweight title eliminator bout between former interim UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov headlined the event.

Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero

Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on June 16, 2023, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, United States. A Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Vadim Nemkov and Yoel Romero headlined the event. The co-main event, a Bellator Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Sergio Pettis and the current Bellator Featherweight Champion Patrício Pitbull (also former Bellator Lightweight Champion) took place.

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira was a mixed martial arts event produced by Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 15, 2024 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise , Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A flyweight bout between former UFC Flyweight Championship challenger Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira headlined the event.

UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov

UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 8, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Centre in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. A middleweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov headlined the event.

Power Slap 2: Wolverine vs. The Bell

In the main event, Heavyweight champion Wolverine defends his Power Slap championship against top-contender The Bell. In the co-main event, light heavyweight champion Static AyJay Hintz puts his chin to the test against Russell Rivero. Plus, middleweight champion John Davis vs Wesley Drain and super-heavyweights, with a combined weight of 900 pounds Dayne Viernes vs Slap For Cash will meet each other to see who is the best striker.

RIZIN 15

RIZIN 15 live from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. The promotion returns to Yokohama for the first time in two years with many of the biggest stars in the promotion. The inaugural Rizin light heavyweight title will be on the line when 2015 RIZIN Heavyweight GP winner King Mo meets the man he defeated to win the grand prix, Jiří Procházka. In the night’s co-headliner, RIZIN bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi takes on former UFC flyweight Ben Nguyen. Since leaving the UFC with a 7-1 record, Horiguchi has won eight straight fights, including stoppages over Bellator champ Darrion Caldwell, former consensus No. 1 flyweight Ian McCall, and former King of Pancrase Shintaro Ishiwatari.

Fury Pro Grappling 7

Fury Pro Grappling 7 was a grappling event that took place on May 27, 2023 inside 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While there were four current UFC fighters on the card — including Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer in the main event — all eyes were on a strange, off-the-wall matchup between CFFC President, Brad Boulton, and MMA media member, Ben "The Bane" Davis.

UFC on ESPN 46: Kara-France vs. Albazi

UFC on ESPN 46: Kara-France vs. Albazi was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 3, 2023, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A scheduled flyweight bout between former interim UFC Flyweight Championship challenger Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi was promoted to main event status.

UFC on ESPN 47: Vettori vs. Cannonier

UFC on ESPN 47: Vettori vs. Cannonier was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 17, 2023 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. The UFC opted to book a middleweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Championship challengers Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier as the event's headliner.

Power Slap 8: Da Crazy Hawaiian vs. Van Heerden

Fontainebleau Las Vegas will host the eighth live Power Slap event, Power Slap 8: Da Crazy Hawaiian vs. Van Heerden, on Friday, June 28 at 6PM PT/ 9PM ET and will stream internationally from our 40,000SF Colbalt Ballroom exclusively around the globe on Rumble.

UFC Fight Night 205: Lemos vs. Andrade

UFC Fight Night 205: Lemos vs. Andrade was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 23, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A women's strawweight bout between former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade and Amanda Lemos headlined the event.

Super RIZIN 3

Super RIZIN.3 was a combat sports event that took place on Sunday, July 28, 2024 the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Mikuru Asakura vs. Ren Hiramoto: The ultimate showdown, a battle between two people aiming for the top of the next generation!

Shuriken Fight Series 18

Shuriken Fight Series 18 took place Saturday, July 27, 2024 with 18 fights at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tuff-N-Uff 138

Tuff-N-Uff 138 took place Friday, July 26, 2024 with 16 fights at Virgin Hotels in Las, Vegas.

UFC on ESPN 38: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot

UFC on ESPN 38: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 25, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and former KSW Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Mateusz Gamrot headlined the event.

UFC on ESPN 37: Kattar vs. Emmett

UFC on ESPN 37: Kattar vs. Emmett was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 18, 2022 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, United States. A featherweight bout between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett is expected to headline the event.

Life of a Fighter: The Journey

The captivating story of Chad George, this documentary chronicles the climactic final bout of George's fifteen-year tenure as a celebrated mixed martial arts fighter. As we intimately explore his transformative transition into a mentor and coach for up-and-coming champions, we witness his unwavering determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The film is a testament to the unyielding human spirit and the pursuit of greatness.

UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland

UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on April 10, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.

UWC 54: Gordillo vs. Lopez

UWC 54 took place Sunday, July 28, 2024 with 7 fights at Entram Gym in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

UAE Warriors 52: Arabia 14

UAE Warriors 52 took place Sunday, July 28, 2024 with 12 fights at Adnec Marina in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland

UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 10, 2023, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland headlined the event with co-main event a Heavyweight bout featuring an Australian fighter, Tai Tuivasa against Alexander Volkov.

UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2

UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 29, 2023, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. A lightweight rematch between former interim UFC Lightweight Champions Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje (also former WSOF Lightweight Champion) headlined the event. They also competed for the symbolic "BMF" (baddest motherfucker) title, which was vacated after the original holder Jorge Masvidal retired in April. The pairing first met at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje in April 2018 which Poirier won by fourth-round TKO.

UFC on ESPN 50: Sandhagen vs. Font

UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 5, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. A bantamweight bout between former interim UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov was expected to headline the event. However, Nurmagomedov withdrew from the event in mid-July due to a shoulder injury. He was replaced by Rob Font in a catchweight bout of 140 pounds.

UFC Fight Night 207: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Heavyweight) Dan Ige vs. Movsar Evloev (Featherweight) Michael Trizano vs. Lucas Almeida (Featherweight) Karine Silva vs. Poliana Botelho (Flyweight) Ode Osbourne vs. Zarrukh Adashev (Flyweight) Alonzo Menifield vs. Askar Mozharov (Light Heavyweight)

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 26th 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A UFC Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Ilia Topuria and former champion Max Holloway headlined the event.

UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2

UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 27, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A UFC Heavyweight Championship rematch bout between current two-time champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou headlined this event. The pairing met previously at UFC 220 on January 20, 2018, where Miocic won via unanimous decision and broke the record for most consecutive title defenses for the division with his third.

UFC Fight Night 187: Edwards vs. Muhammad

UFC Fight Night 187: Edwards vs. Muhammad was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 13, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad fought in the main event.

RIZIN 26

RIZIN 26 live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The bill is topped by a highly anticipated rematch between current Rizin bantamweight kingpin Kai Asakura and former titleholder Kyoji Horiguchi. The two first met in a non-title affair when Horiguchi held both the Rizin and Bellator gold. Asakura finished the former UFC flyweight in just over a minute. The rivals were set to fight again at the New Year’s Eve show last year, but a leg injury forced Horiguchi to the sidelines and set the table for a title bout between Asakura and Manel Kape. Kape left with the strap, but it eventually found its way back to Asakura. Now, Horiguchi hopes to not only avenge his prior loss, but regain the belt he was forced to vacate.

Power Slap 4: Hintz vs. Turpin

Light Heavyweight strikers Ayjay Hintz and Austin Turpin collide in the main event of Power Slap 4.

UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier

UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 2, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. The event was held during the UFC's 10th annual International Fight Week. The 2022 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony also took place during the week. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier headlined the event.

ONE Friday Fights 75: Kongsuk vs. El Halabi

ONE Friday Fights 75: Kongsuk vs. El Halabi was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on August 16, 2024, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A 127-pounds muay thai bout between Kongsuk Fairtex and Omar El Halabi headlined the event.

Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley

Michael Page vs. Logan Storley (Welterweight) Lyoto Machida vs. Fabian Edwards (Middleweight) Denise Kielholtz vs. Kana Watanabe (Flyweight) Paul Daley vs. Wendell Giacomo (Welterweight) Luke Trainer vs. Simon Biyong (Light Heavyweight)

UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Vera

UFC on ESPN 35: Font vs. Aldo was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 4, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A bantamweight bout between Rob Font and former WEC and two-time UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo served as the event headliner.

UFC on ESPN 36: Błachowicz vs. Rakić

UFC on ESPN 36: Błachowicz vs. Rakić was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 14, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A light heavyweight bout between former KSW and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Błachowicz and Aleksandar Rakić served as the event headliner.

UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2

UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 30, 2022, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, United States. A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship rematch between current champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate bantamweight winner) Julianna Peña and former champion (also current UFC Women's Featherweight Champion) Amanda Nunes headlined the event.

UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev

UFC on ESPN 39: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 9, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A lightweight bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev headlined the event.

ONE Friday Fights 78: Pakorn vs. Reis

ONE Friday Fights 78 took place Friday, September 6, 2024 with 12 fights at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

UFC on ESPN 23: Reyes vs. Prochazka

UFC on ESPN 23: Reyes vs. Procházka was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 1, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Dominick Reyes and former Rizin Light Heavyweight Champion Jiří Procházka served as the main event.

Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2

Nemkov vs. Davis

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 20, 2024, at the UFC Apex facility, in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A women's strawweight bout between former UFC Women's Strawweight Championship challenger Amanda Lemos and former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion Virna Jandiroba headlined the event.

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka

UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Procházka was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 12, 2022, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Glover Teixeira and former Rizin Light Heavyweight Champion Jiří Procházka was originally expected to take place at UFC 274, but it was eventually moved to headline this event due to undisclosed reasons. A UFC Women's Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Valentina Shevchenko and Taila Santos took place at the event.

Fury FC 94: Vigil vs. Gwerder

Fury FC 94 took place Sunday, July 21, 2024 with 15 fights at Imagen Venues in Houston, Texas.

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya

UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 6, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. The event was headlined by a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between then champion Jan Błachowicz (also former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion) and former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya.