Get Ready for UFC Vegas 108 – A Saturday Night Full of Free Fight Night Fireworks!
The summer heat’s about to intensify, and no, we’re not talking about the Vegas weather. We’re talking about UFC on ESPN 71 — also dubbed UFC Vegas 108 — delivering a hard-hitting, drama-packed night of fights this Saturday, August 2, live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you’re an MMA fan or just someone who loves action, grab some wings, find your favorite couch spot, and tune in for free on ESPN and ESPN+.
Yep, you read that right — this card is completely free for anyone with ESPN access. So, no PPV bill this time, just wall-to-wall violence and talent from up-and-coming brawlers to established warriors.
Main Event: Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park – A Flyweight Clash of the Future
Let’s cut to the chase — the spotlight fight of the evening features a must-see showdown in the flyweight division. Japan’s Tatsuro Taira (16-1) is looking to continue his meteoric rise, but he’ll have to get through undefeated South Korean prospect Hyun Sung Park (10-0).
Taira has built a reputation as a well-rounded fighter with a dangerous ground game and slick submissions. He’s already made noise in the UFC with his speed and intelligence inside the cage. Park, however, is a juggernaut in his own right — composed, technically sharp, and hungry to prove that zero in his record is no fluke.
This fight could very well determine who’s next in line for a top-10 flyweight showdown. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an international clash with high stakes?
Co-Main Event: Duncan vs. Rebecki – The Fireworks Before the Fireworks
If the main event wasn’t enough, the co-headliner brings plenty of firepower. Chris Duncan (13-2), the Scottish brawler known for his aggressive style and heavy hands, squares off against Mateusz Rebecki (20-2) from Poland. Rebecki’s no slouch either — he's a durable, well-rounded fighter with strong grappling and the cardio to grind out a war.
This lightweight scrap has “Fight of the Night” written all over it. Don’t be surprised if one of these guys walks away with a bonus — or ends up crashing the top 15 very soon.
Other Main Card Bangers to Watch:
🔹 Neil Magny (170.5) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (171)
Two experienced welterweights with something to prove. Magny, the UFC vet, brings cardio for days. Dos Santos? Explosive, powerful, and unpredictable.
🔹 Elves Brener (155.5) vs. Esteban Ribovics (155.5)
Lightweight chaos incoming. Both fighters are dynamic strikers who don’t like to go to the judges.
🔹 Nora Cornolle (136) vs. Karol Rosa (136)
The women’s bantamweight division gets some spotlight, with two scrappy contenders aiming to climb the ranks.
🔹 Danny Silva (144.5) vs. Kevin Vallejos (146)
Featherweight action featuring hungry newcomers who are ready to make a name for themselves.
Prelim Card – Set Your Alarm for the Early Fire
The prelims kick off at 6:00 p.m. ET, and trust us, it’s worth showing up early. Some of these fights could easily have been on the main card.
📺 Preliminary Action Includes:
✅ Nathan Fletcher (135.5) vs. Rinya Nakamura (136)
A technical bantamweight bout featuring the rising Japanese sensation Nakamura. This one could steal the show early.
✅ Tresean Gore (189.5) vs. Rodolfo Vieira (185)*
Yes, Gore missed weight — by a whopping 4.5 pounds, no less — but that doesn’t take away from what could be an explosive middleweight matchup. Vieira’s jiu-jitsu is elite; Gore will have to keep it standing.
✅ Nick Klein (186) vs. Andrey Pulyaev (185.5)
Another middleweight bout with two hard-hitting sluggers looking to build some UFC momentum.
✅ Felipe Bunes (125) vs. Rafael Estevam (130)
Here’s the other weight miss. Estevam came in five pounds heavy, which might tilt the odds, but both men are exciting flyweights.
✅ Piera Rodriguez (116) vs. Ketlen Souza (116)
Strawweight showdown featuring technical strikers. Could be a chess match or a wild brawl — either way, it’s a sleeper.
✅ Austin Bashi (145.5) vs. John Yannis (145.5)
Two featherweight newcomers itching to make a mark. Don’t blink, this could end fast.
Weight Watch: Who Missed the Mark?
Ah yes, it wouldn’t be a UFC card without a couple of scale fails. This time, two fighters missed weight:
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Tresean Gore tipped the scale at 189.5 pounds, 3.5 pounds over the non-title middleweight limit. That’s a major miss and could impact his performance.
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Rafael Estevam came in at 130 pounds, a solid 5 pounds over the flyweight limit — that's a massive miss and may give Felipe Bunes an edge.
Whether these weigh-in blunders affect the fights remains to be seen, but historically, missing weight can either fuel a fighter's fire or drain their energy before they ever step in the cage.
Why UFC Vegas 108 Is Must-Watch
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It’s FREE on ESPN and ESPN+ — no PPV charge.
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The matchups are fresh and unpredictable.
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Rising international stars like Taira and Park are front and center.
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Bonus potential fights like Duncan vs. Rebecki and Magny vs. Dos Santos.
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The stakes are real. Several of these fights could lead to rankings shifts and bigger opportunities in 2025.
Final Thoughts: Saturday Night Just Got Way More Violent (and Fun)
Whether you're a die-hard MMA fan or just flipping through channels, UFC Vegas 108 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of fights. The mix of undefeated prospects, seasoned warriors, and unpredictable matchups guarantees drama, chaos, and those edge-of-your-seat moments we all crave from fight night.
So cancel those other plans, fire up ESPN at 6 p.m. ET for the prelims, and stay locked in through the main card starting at 9 p.m.. With Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park leading the charge and names like Duncan, Rebecki, and Magny in the mix, this card is packed with violence you can’t afford to miss.
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