What once started as a UFC 303 co-main event of Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree finally transformed into antonio smith vs. Carlos Ulberg after a series of changes at light heavyweight.
Anthony Smith vs Carlos Ulberg Preview
Smith, No. 12 in latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie light heavyweight classification, entered the card 17 days in advance, after his training partner Hill withdrew due to an injury. It’s another quick and short-notice return fight for “Lionheart”, who submitted Vitor Petrino in two minutes at UFC 301, in May.
Ulberg, ranked No. 15, originally replaced Rountree against Hill, but it was he who accepted a new opponent, Smith. The striking specialist is on a six-fight winning streak, including a 12-second knockout of Alonzo Menifield at UFC on ESPN 56 in May.
Anthony Smith vs Carlos Ulberg odds
DraftKings released the odds for the fight, with Ulberg opening as a massive -500 favorite over Smith, who is a +380 underdog.
How to watch Anthony Smith vs Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303
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When: Saturday, June 29, 2024
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Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
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Transmission/Transmission: ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+
For more information on the card, visit the MMA Junkie events hub to UFC 303.
