UFC is set to return to APEX for the first time in 2024 with UFC Vegas 84. The main event will feature a high-stakes light heavyweight clash between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker, as they meet for the second time.
There is speculation about whether the winner of the scheduled five-round bout will be the next challenger for a title shot against Alex Pereira.
MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jed Methu, and Eric Jackman preview the upcoming card headlined by Ana Caleb vs. Walker, and discuss the significance for both fighters. Additionally, the team announced the co-main event between Manel Kape and Mateusz Nicolau. Kape’s weight 3.5 pounds under the limit led to the fight’s cancellation, along with a discussion of the remainder of the main card and Jim Miller’s return to the UFC. The team will also delve into various other aspects of UFC Vegas 84, including 300, an underrated event highlight, and more.
You can watch the UFC Vegas 84 preview show above. An audio-only version of the program can be found below. apple podcast, Google Podcasts, spotify, and stitcher.
Moreover, you can listen to the immediate reactions to Cape vs. Nicolau being pulled from the event below.
