5 great UFC fights to look forward to in May
The UFC has another jam-packed month of action planned for May. They kick off their event schedule for the month with a pay-per-view headlined by two title fights.
Based on the fights scheduled for the pay-per-view event, it’s understandable why it’ll get the most attention. But that doesn’t detract from some of the other bouts headlining the Fight Night cards later in the month.
The promotion could potentially see a new contender emerge in a few divisions. The matchmakers did an excellent job putting together many intriguing bouts. This list will look at five great UFC fights to look forward to in May.
#5. Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira
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Two of the UFC’s top bantamweight contenders will headline a Fight Night card on May 21. Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira will compete in the main event of Fight Night 206 at the Apex. With the current state of the division, it’s realistic that the winner could earn a future title shot. This bout is intriguing as it’ll be a striker vs. grappler matchup.
Current champion Julianna Pena is coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite former champion Amanda Nunes, and they’ll fight at a later date. There is a chance Holm or Vieira could get a title shot at the end of the year.
‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has shown that age is just a number for her. At 40-years-old, Holm is still among the top fighters in the division. She’ll look to maintain her No.2 ranking and extend her winning streak to three fights.
‘Fenomeno’ will be looking to add another former women’s bantamweight champion to her list of notable wins. Vieira is coming into this fight following a unanimous decision win over former champion Miesha Tate this past November.