UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes fight card

The UFC is doing the rare Sunday-Friday turnaround, as right around the corner is the promotion’s debut in Utica, New York. In the main event, bantamweight contenders Jimmie Rivera andMarlon Moraes square off in a highly anticipated showdown that should determine the next title challenger. The co-main pits rising lightweight contender Gregor Gillespie against Vinc Pichel. Also part of the main card is a welterweight battle between Jake Ellenberger and Ben Saunders, in what is a must-win for both men.

Of note on the prelims is the short notice debut of two-division Titan FC champion Jose Torres, as “Shorty” takes on Jarred Brooks in the Fight Pass opener. That should be absolutely fantastic.

Here’s what’s on tap for June 1st:

Main Card (FS1, 10 PM ET)

Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Moraes
Gregor Gillespie vs. Vinc Pichel
Walt Harris vs. Daniel Spitz
Jake Ellenberger vs. Ben Saunders
Julio Arce vs. Daniel Teymur
Sam Alvey vs. Gian Villante

Preliminary Card (FS1, 8 PM ET)

Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy
Nik Lentz vs. David Teymur
Belal Muhammad vs. Chance Rencountre
Desmond Green vs. Gleison Tibau

Preliminary Card (Fight Pass, 6:30 PM ET)

Jessica Aguilar vs. Jodie Esquibel
Johnny Eduardo vs. Nathaniel Wood
Jarred Brooks vs. Jose Torres