By Mookie Alexander @mookiealexander
The UFC is back in Vancouver on Saturday, August 27th, and the main event is a real mouthwatering clash in the welterweight division. Carlos Condit returns to action for the first time since losing to Robbie Lawler for the welterweight title, as “The Natural Born Killer” faces Demian Maia in a five-round clash. The co-main event pits Anthony Pettis against Charles Oliveira in what is Pettis’ featherweight debut.
Rounding out the main card is Paige VanZant’s return against Bec Rawlings, while Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller lock horns again just under 4 years after Miller beat Lauzon in an epic battle at UFC 155.
Here’s the bout order for next week’s card:
Main Card (FOX, 8 PM ET)
Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia
Charles Oliveira vs. Anthony Pettis
Bec Rawlings vs. Paige VanZant
Joe Lauzon vs. Jim Miller
Preliminary Card (FOX, 6 PM ET)
Sam Alvey vs. Kevin Casey
Enrique Barzola vs. Kyle Bochniak
Shane Campbell vs. Felipe Silva
Josh Kennedy vs. Alex Ricci (read here for news of Ricci’s signing)
Preliminary Card (Fight Pass, 4 PM ET)
Thibault Gouti vs. Chad Laprise
Alessio Ci Chirico vs. Garreth McLellan
Ning Guangyou vs. Marlon Vera
Adam Hunter vs. Ryan Janes
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