The UFC returns to ESPN this week with a top-heavy fight card in Minneapolis, MN. The main event is a strong one, with heavyweight top contenders Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos facing off. And Jussier Formiga’s rematch against Joesph Benavidez makes for a nice co-main. Throw a little Demian Maia in there as well, but after the top three fights there’s a notable dip in ranked, veteran talent.
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Here’s a look at the complete UFC on ESPN 3 card as it stands right now:
ESPN MAIN CARD | 9PM/6PM ET/PT
Francis N’Gannou vs Junior dos Santos – 3:41, 14:36 OddsJussier Formiga vs Joseph Benavidez – 17:47, 26:33 Odds
Demian Maia vs Anthony Rocco Martin – 27:39, 36:53 Odds
Roosevelt Roberts vs Vinc Pichel – 37:48, 48:45 Odds
Drew Dober vs Polo Reyes – 49:27, 55:45 Odds
Alonzo Menifield vs Paul Craig – 56:35, 1:03:02 Odds
ESPN PRELIMS | 6PM/3PM ET/PT
Ricardo Ramos vs Journey Newson – 4:51, 10:24 Odds
Eryk Anders vs Vinicius Moreira – 10:30, 15:10 OddsJordan Griffin vs Vince Murdock – 15:42, 22:23 Odds
Jared Gordon vs Dan Moret – 23:42, 28:26 Odds
Dalcha Lungiambula vs Dequan Townsend – 28:50, 35:58 Odds
Emily Whitmire vs Amanda Ribas – 37:03
Maurice Greene vs Júnior Albini – 42:25, 49:04 Odds
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