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5 great UFC fights to look forward to in May

Charles Oliveira's lightweight title bout with Justin Gaethje is the biggest one in May
Charles Oliveira's lightweight title bout with Justin Gaethje is the biggest one in May

This weekend marks the final UFC event of April. With the month of May now firmly on the horizon, there are plenty of excellent fights to look forward to.

The UFC has just three events scheduled for May, with the weekend of May 28 not set to feature one, but there are still plenty of potential classics already booked.

UFC 274 is STACKED 😳 https://t.co/xNUkqXZugb

So with multiple title fights, as well as fights that could affect the title picture in various weight classes, there’s a lot to anticipate next month.

Here are five great UFC fights to look forward to in May.


#5. Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Michel Pereira – UFC Fight Night 206

Michel Pereira's fight with Santiago Ponzinibbio could steal the show on May 21st
Michel Pereira's fight with Santiago Ponzinibbio could steal the show on May 21st

May 21’s UFC Fight Night 206 is set to be headlined by a bantamweight clash between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Despite the lofty rankings of both women, based on their most recent bouts, it’s unlikely to be a fight filled with action.

The main card clash between welterweights Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michel Pereira, on the other hand, sounds like it could produce some genuinely crazy action. If things pan out well, the fans could be treated to a very special fight.

Once considered a genuine contender for the welterweight title, Ponzinibbio hasn’t looked at his best recently, as he’s gone 1-2 since returning from a couple of years off in early 2021. However, those three fights have all been wildly exciting, in particular his decision victory over Miguel Baeza last June.

Pereira, meanwhile, has always held a reputation as a wildman of sorts since his octagon debut back in 2019. While he’s calmed down some of his flips and tricks at this point to put together a run of four victories, his bout with Andre Fialho in January was still a fantastic one to watch.

What a debut that was! 😱

Michel Pereira stops Danny Roberts early at #UFCRochester last night! https://t.co/gBxVvkI2lY

Essentially, these two fighters are likely to exchange shots on the feet. While the bout may not end in a stoppage, it’s likely that they’ll produce enough exciting moments to not only take the event’s Fight of the Night award, but put on one of the best fights of the month, too.

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