Featherweights Isaac Dulgarian and Francis Marshall are set to face off at an upcoming UFC event scheduled for August 12. The event is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, according to sources familiar with the promotion’s plans as confirmed to MMA Hook on Tuesday.
Isaac Dulgarian, boasting an undefeated record of 5-0, will finally make his debut in the octagon after signing with the UFC. His journey began with an appearance on Dana White’s Lookin’ For a Fight, where he caught the attention of the UFC president’s friends, the Nelk Boys, leading to a sponsorship deal. Originally slated to compete in January, Dulgarian had to withdraw from the card due to an injury. Now, his debut is eagerly anticipated for the August event.
Meanwhile, Francis Marshall aims to bounce back after experiencing his first professional loss in April, falling to William Gomis via split decision. Prior to that setback, Marshall held an impressive 7-0 record, securing a victory on Dana White’s Contender Series and delivering a second-round knockout against Marcelo Rojo in his UFC debut.
The clash between Dulgarian and Marshall adds to the growing lineup for the August 12 event in Las Vegas. The card’s main event will feature a welterweight matchup between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos.
This report includes contributions from Mike Heck.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC event
Q: When and where is the upcoming UFC event scheduled to take place?
A: The upcoming UFC event featuring the clash between Isaac Dulgarian and Francis Marshall is scheduled to take place on August 12 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Q: What is Isaac Dulgarian’s record and how did he join the UFC?
A: Isaac Dulgarian holds an undefeated record of 5-0. He joined the UFC after appearing on Dana White’s Lookin’ For a Fight and securing a sponsorship deal with the Nelk Boys, friends of UFC president Dana White.
Q: Why was Isaac Dulgarian’s debut delayed?
A: Isaac Dulgarian’s debut was initially scheduled for January, but he had to withdraw from the card due to an injury. His debut is now expected to take place in August.
Q: How did Francis Marshall perform in his last fight?
A: Francis Marshall suffered his first professional loss in April, losing to William Gomis by split decision. Prior to that, Marshall had an impressive record of 7-0, including a win on Dana White’s Contender Series and a knockout victory in his UFC debut.
Q: What is the main event for the August 12 UFC card?
A: The main event for the August 12 UFC card is a welterweight matchup between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos.
More about UFC event
- MMA Hook – Source confirming the news about Isaac Dulgarian vs. Francis Marshall clash.
- Dana White’s Lookin’ For a Fight – Information about Isaac Dulgarian’s appearance on the show.
- Nelk Boys – The friends of Dana White who sponsored Isaac Dulgarian.
- William Gomis – Information about Francis Marshall’s opponent in his last fight.
- Dana White’s Contender Series – Details about Francis Marshall’s win on the show.
- Vicente Luque – Information about one of the fighters in the welterweight main event.
- Rafael dos Anjos – Details about the other fighter in the welterweight main event.
