UFC 313 is set to be the best event of the year so far, however, there could be some last-minute changes to the card.
This coming Saturday, UFC 313 is set to take place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by the blockbuster fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.
The anticipation for their light heavyweight title fight has increased over the past few months, especially considering Pereira has received some criticism for his fight camp.
Outside of the huge 205lb title fight, the co-main event is set to be an absolute war between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, after the original co-main event between Gaethje and Hooker fell through due to an injury on Hooker’s side.
Dana White flies out lightweight prospect as fans speculate late-notice fight change
Just a few days out from the event, fans have begun to speculate that there could be another late-notice fight change, as lightweight prospect, Tom Nolan shared an image on his social media.
The 24-year-old Aussie is on an impressive three-fight win streak, and his last win was against the standout striker, Viacheslav Borshchev.
“Cheers for the private jet, Dana White, see you soon boss,” Nolan posted on his Instagram.
Outside of the co-main event, there are two other lightweight fights scheduled to take place. Jalin Turner is scheduled to take on Ignacio Bahamondes and Bobby Green is set to take on soaring star, Mauricio Ruffy.
“At a complete guess Jalins out, all other three have posted on Instagram recently,” one fan speculated on X.
“They just adding another fight on short notice? Otherwise he’s probably fighting Ruffy or Green surely?” another fan commented.
Despite the fan speculation, it is unclear as of this moment whether ‘Big Train’ Nolan is heading to UFC 313, or if he is heading to Vegas for other reasons.
Mauricio Ruffy previously compared to Conor McGregor
Fans will be hoping that there isn’t an issue with Ruffy’s fight against UFC veteran, Green, as with a win, the Fighting Nerd will likely enter the top 15 of the lightweight rankings.
Since earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, Ruffy has rapidly become one of the dark horses at 155lbs and he was compared to a ‘young Conor McGregor’ by Daniel Cormier.
Not only has Ruffy continued to impress with every outing but his team, The Fighting Nerds have become one of the most popular teams in the sport and are currently dominating the sport.