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USA Today
28-05-2025
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- USA Today
Ludovit Klein aims for first-round finish of Mateusz Gamrot, break into UFC rankings
Ludovit Klein aims for first-round finish of Mateusz Gamrot, break into UFC rankings Ludovit Klein plans on making a statement at Saturday's UFC on ESPN 68. Show Caption Hide Caption Hear Ludovit Klein predict he'll finish Mateusz Gamrot in bout UFC on ESPN 68's Ludovit Klein spoke to MMA Junkie at media day for his lightweight bout vs. Mateusz Gamrot on Saturday in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS – Ludovit Klein has a big opportunity in hand, and he intends to make the most of it. Klein (23-4-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) takes on top-10 lightweight Mateusz Gamrot in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 68 (ESPN, ESPN+) – which goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This will be the first time Klein faces ranked opposition in his five-year run with the promotion. A win over Gamrot (24-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) would certainly be big for his career. Being on a four-fight win streak, Klein thinks it's big enough to get him in the UFC official rankings, should he get his hand raised. "Yes, that's my goal," Klein told MMA Junkie at Wednesday's UFC on ESPN 68 media day. "It would be a dream come true. I've been waiting for a long time for an opponent in the top 15, and now I have an opponent from the top 10. It's a big thing for me and for my country. I'm ready to be there." Klein understands Gamrot is a threat and thinks highly of his game. However, that doesn't stop Klein from being ambitious when he sets foot in the cage against him. "In my mind, I see a victory in the first round because I want to be the first guy to finish Mateusz Gamrot."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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- Yahoo
UFC on ESPN 68: How to watch Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber, Vegas lineup, odds, more
The UFC is back after a week off with a pair of women's flyweight contenders at the top of the bill. Here's how to watch UFC on ESPN 68 with 125-pound standouts at the top of the card. UFC on ESPN 68 has a main card that airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The preliminary card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to MMA Junkie for additional broadcast details later this week. Record: 13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC Opponent: Maycee Barber (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Division: Women's flyweight Key wins: Rose Namajunas, Taila Santos, Jessica Andrade, Molly McCann, JJ Aldrich, Miranda Maverick Misc.: After a title eliminator loss to Manon Fiorot in March 2024, which was her first setback in the UFC after a 6-9 start, Blanchfeld came back with a big win over former champion Rose Namajunas this past November. Record: 14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC Opponent: Erin Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) Division: Women's flyweight Key wins: Katlyn Cerminara, Amanda Ribas, Andrea Lee, Jessica Eye, Montana De La Rosa, Miranda Maverick, Gillian Robertson, JJ Adrich Misc.: Barber will make her return after more than a year on the sidelines after a decision win over Katlyn Cerminara in March 2024. She was set to fight former champ Rose Namajunas in July 2024, but pulled out. Record: 24-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC Opponent: Ludovit Klein (23-4-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) Division: Lightweight Key wins: Rafael dos Anjos, Rafael Fiziev, Jalin Turner, Arman Tsarukyan Misc.: Gamrot had a three-fight winning stream snapped with a split decision loss to Dan Hooker at UFC UFC 305 this past August. Prior to that, he had won seven of eight. Record: 23-4-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC Opponent: Mateusz Gamrot (24-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) Division: Lightweight Key wins: Roosevelt Roberts, Thiago Moises, Ignacio Bahamondes Misc.: Klein is unbeaten in his past seven fights stretching back nearly four years. The lone fight keeping him from perfection in that run was a majority draw with Jai Herbert. Record: 11-2 Opponent: Trevin Giles (16-7 MMA, 7-7 UFC) Division: 180-pound contract weight Misc.: Gustafsson picked up a second-round knockout on DWCS this past August, and now he'll have a short-notice shot for his debut. He was set to fight Jeremiah Wells before he pulled out. Hence, the fight will be at a 180-pound catchweight. MAIN CARD (ESPN, ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET) Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber Mateusz Gamrot vs. Ludovit Klein Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Billy Ray Goff Dusko Todorovic vs. Zachary Reese PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN, ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET) Jafel Filho vs. Allan Nascimento Macy Chiasson vs. Ketlen Vieira Trevin Giles vs. Andreas Gustafsson – 180-pound contract weight Kurt Holobaugh vs. Jordan Leavitt MarQuel Mederos vs. Bolaji Oki Alice Ardelean vs. Rayanne Dos Santos This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC on ESPN 68: How to watch Blanchfield-Barber, lineup, odds, more
