The Rogers Area hosts an MMA occasion for the primary time since Could 2023, when UFC 289 befell.
The headliner noticed Amanda Nunes compete for the final time, efficiently defending her Bantamweight title in opposition to Irene Aldana.
On this combat night time, Reinier de Ridder takes on Brendan Allen in an action-packed five-round bout.
Whereas that battle has excessive expectations, listed here are 5 different fights which have a excessive probability of incomes a Battle of the Night time bonus.
Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott
The occasion begins with a co-main occasion that contains a fan-favourite and essentially the most lively competitor in opposition to a Canadian-loved famous person.
Holland fights for a fifth time this calendar 12 months after profitable and dropping twice in his final 4 bouts of 2025.
‘Trailblazer’ doesn’t usually go the gap, incomes 23 finishes in his profession with 13 by knockout and 10 by submission.
The #15 contender hopes to keep up his place whereas giving an thrilling combat in enemy territory.
Malott is at the moment on a two-fight win streak after knocking out Charles Radtke within the second spherical at UFC 315.
‘Correct’ has challenged for the Welterweight rankings earlier than, however suffered a comeback loss to Neil Magny at UFC 297.
The Burlington-born fighter has solely gone the gap twice, claiming six KO/TKO victories and 5 submissions.
A assured enjoyable combat, which is able to generate a crowd response for whoever wins in Vancouver.
Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi
Two of the hardest Bantamweights go toe-to-toe in what may very well be a really high-paced combat for 3 rounds.
‘Chito’ Vera has misplaced his steam just lately after salvaging one win from his final 4 battles, with all of them ending in a choice.
The Ecuadorian has pulled out some unbelievable knockouts in opposition to the likes of Dominick Cruz and Frankie Edgar.
With 23 profession wins, the #7 contender holds eight KO/TKO triumphs and 10 submissions, proving he can end a combat in any type.
Zahabi is on a six-fight profitable streak after defeating Jose Aldo by unanimous choice in an thrilling combat at UFC 315.
The 37-year-old has solely misplaced in his dwelling nation as soon as, dropping to Vince Morales in Ottawa again in Could 2019.
The #9 contender has completed eight of his 13 conquered opponents, securing six KO/TKO wins and two submissions.
The Canadian prospect is getting nearer to changing into a title challenger, however he has to defeat a well-experienced veteran to stand up the rankings.
Danny Barlow vs Djorden Santos
A battle for redemption within the Middleweight division as two potential prospects attempt to show they’re worthy.
Barlow suffered a first-round knockout defeat in his final bout, dropping to Sam Patterson at UFC Vegas 103.
Naturally a Welterweight, the 30-year-old is transferring as much as 185 kilos to problem himself even additional.
Combating out of Tennessee, has earned six finishes in his profession, claiming 5 within the first spherical as he likes to get his job accomplished rapidly.
Santos made his UFC debut in his final combat, however misplaced to Ozzy Diaz by unanimous choice at UFC 313.
The Brazilian earned a powerful choice win on Dana White’s Contender Collection, finally incomes him a UFC contract.
‘Shakur’ has earned seven stoppages from 10 skilled wins, holding three KO/TKO wins and 4 submissions.
Whereas this battle will probably be below the radar for a lot of, it might simply carry a shock aspect for a wild combat.
Kyle Prepolec vs Drew Dober
A 3-round Light-weight battle, which won’t disappoint, between two entertaining strikers.
Prepolec made his return to the UFC on brief discover, dropping by second-round submission to Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 315.
Earlier than the beginning of his second UFC stint, ‘Killshot’ earned three consecutive first-round knockouts.
The 36-year-old prefers to cease his opponents on the toes, incomes 10 KO/TKO wins from 18 victories.
Dober is on a three-fight dropping streak after being knocked out by Manuel Torres in his final battle at UFC Mexico Metropolis.
The Southpaw fighter has appeared within the UFC since December 2013, bravely dealing with the likes of Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev.
Identical to his opponent, the Omaha-born combined martial artist loves a knockout win, securing 15 KO/TKO victories.
Prepolec continues to be in his quest to assert his first UFC win, however he’s challenged by a veteran who gained’t let him off simply.
Azamat Bekoev vs Yousri Belgaroui
A one-to-watch within the preliminary card as two vicious finishers go head-to-head in a hyped Middleweight battle.
Bekoev has made fairly the introduction into the UFC, incomes two consecutive first-round TKO wins in opposition to Zachary Reese and Ryan Loder.
The Russian is on an eight-fight triumphant streak, which began in November 2021 with a first-round submission.
‘Iron’ has 20 skilled victories in MMA, securing eight knockouts and submissions, making him a really wild opponent.
Belgaroui makes his UFC debut on the Rogers Area after incomes a contract via DWCS with a third-round TKO in opposition to Taiga Iwasaki.
Alex Pereira’s teammate and former rival defeated the present UFC Mild Heavyweight Champion in GLORY Kickboxing again in April 2017.
With eight wins, the Tunisian-Dutch fighter has secured six KO/TKO wins, being an enormous hazard on the toes.
It’s prospect vs prospect, which has the anticipation of somebody getting stopped inside three rounds.
