UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes

News, previews, highlights and results for UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes.

UFC Vegas 71 happens on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV.

The main card begins at 7 p.m. ET and is broadcast on ESPN+. The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET and also air on ESPN+.

The currently scheduled main event is Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes in the heavyweight division.

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Eddie Mercado | April 22

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