What is a co-main event?
The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast. An irreverent and unscripted look at the week's mixed martial arts news from longtime MMA journalists Ben Fowlkes and Chad Dundas. Topics include the latest happenings in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions. Episode 507: Few rave reviews for Izzy after UFC 276.
What is a co-main event UFC?
The co-main event is the second to last fight on the card. For fans who are unsure whether to buy a pay-per-view due to the main event, the co-main event is there to convince fans to purchase the event.
Are co-main events 5 rounds?
Dana White was against the idea of 5 round non-title co-main events in the UFC; What changed? At the upcoming UFC 262 pay-per-view, there will be a five-round non-title co-main event for the first time in the promotion's history.
What is Dana White Worth?
$500 millionDana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who serves as president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a global mixed martial arts organization. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at $500 million.
Who won the co main event?
In the co-main event, Carla Esparza did just enough versus Rose Namajunas to win via split decision and regain the strawweight title she first won eight years ago in the finale of the 20th season of "The Ultimate Fighter."
Are UFC co main events 3 or 5 rounds?
A typical UFC fight will go three rounds if there are no unusual circumstances. Meanwhile, in UFC pay-per-views and free fights on ordinary cable, the main card's final fight is usually a five-rounder. Co-main events are scheduled for five rounds when a UFC title is on the line.
Why are some fights 5 rounds?
The five-round fight will allow the better conditioned athlete to have an advantage, but it may mean the "visual" gap of talent between the two fighters will become even more visible to fans.
When did Main Events become 5 rounds UFC?
After announcing in mid-2011 that all future main events would be five-round affairs, the UFC narrowed that statement to exclusively include the featured fights on its biggest shows.
Izzy had the goods at UFC 271
Robert Whittaker made some adjustments and had a good showing but, man, Israel Adesanya was just too good.
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