The first big event of 2016 is already in the books with UFC 196 on January 2nd delivering a thrilling start to the new year, but what else is in store for us this month? Let’s take a look and see.
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Friday, January 16th: Invicta FC 15 – Cyborg Vs Ibragimova
Where: California, United States
Cris ‘Cyborg’ finally returns to action, though she abandoned plans to cut down in weight late last year so this will be a featherweight title defense against the 9-1 Russian Daria Ibrgimova instead.
Meanwhile in the co-main event there’s a clash of undefeated fighters as Livia Renata Souza and DeAnna Bennett who are both 8-0 in their pro careers to date.
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Saturday, January 17th: UFC Fight Night 81 – Dillashaw Vs Cruz
Where: Boston, United States
What a stacked card the UFC are bringing to Boston for their latest Fight Night card on January 17th, headlined by a fascinating bantamweight title showdown between current champion TJ Dillashaw and former kingpin Dominick Cruz.
There’s real strength in depth to this line-up with former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis returning to fight Eddie Alvarez, Travis Browne up against Matt Mitrione, Ross Pearson battling Francis Trinaldo and Patrick Cote fighting Ben Saunders.
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Saturday, January 23rd: WSOF 27 – Ricci Vs Fodor
Where: Memphis, United States
World Series Of Fighting’s first event of the year features former TUF competitor Mike Ricci headlining opposite Caros Fodor
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Friday, January 29th: Bellator 148 – Koscheck Vs Secor
Where: California, United States
Bellator kick off their 2016 schedule with the debut of former long-time UFC fighter Josh Koscheck who’ll be hoping to end a five fight losing streak against Matt Secor who brings a 7-2 record to the cage.
Meanwhile, in the co-main event Paul Daley looks to extend his four-fight winning streak when he faces up against Andy Uhrich.
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Saturday, January 30th: UFC On FOX 18 – Johnson Vs Bader
Where: New Jersey, United States
The final big event of January takes place on FOX which features a light-heavyweight main event between recent title contender Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader.
There’s a heavyweight clash in the co-main event spot as Josh Barnett takes on Ben Rothwell, while teen sensation Sage Northcutt make a quick return to the Octagon against Andrew Holbrook and Tarec Saffiedine Vs Jake Ellenberger rounds off the main card.
