UFC 2024: A Year of Exciting Fights and Major Developments
UFC 2024 promises to be an action-packed year for mixed martial arts fans. With a lineup of thrilling fights and significant developments within the organization, this year is set to leave a lasting impact on the sport. Let's delve into some of the highlights and key events that await us in the world of UFC.
Title Fights and Notable Events:
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier:
Date: June 1, 2024
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
This Pay-Per-View event features a highly anticipated clash between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
UFC Fight Night: Louisville:
Date: June 8, 2024
Location: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY
A thrilling night of fights awaits fans in Louisville, showcasing rising stars and established fighters.
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Chimaev:
Date: June 22, 2024
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker takes on the talented Khamzat Chimaev in a highly anticipated matchup.
UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler:
Date: June 29, 2024
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Two explosive fighters, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, headline this event, promising an electrifying showdown.
UFC 304:
Date: July 27, 2024
Location: Co-op Live, Manchester
This Pay-Per-View event in Manchester, England, is expected to feature top-tier matchups and thrilling fights.
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov:
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov are set to face off in a bantamweight clash that promises fireworks.
UFC 305:
Date: August 17, 2024
Location: RAC Arena (AUS), Perth, WA
This Pay-Per-View event in Perth, Australia, will showcase top fighters battling for glory inside the octagon.
Major Developments and Changes:
Class Action: Anti-trust Lawsuit:
A class-action lawsuit filed by over 1,200 former UFC fighters alleges wage suppression by Zuffa, the UFC's parent company. The trial is scheduled for April 8, 2024.
Drug Free Sport International Partnership:
The UFC has partnered with Drug Free Sport International to oversee its anti-doping program, ensuring fair competition and athlete safety.
Vince McMahon Resignation:
Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of TKO (the company formed by the merger of Endeavor and WWE), resigned in January 2024 following a lawsuit alleging sex trafficking and sexual assault.
UFC Performance Institute:
The third UFC Performance Institute opened in Mexico City, Mexico, in February 2024, providing state-of-the-art training facilities for fighters.
