UGP 50: LENNOX vs SUPA

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September 15, 2018 — The day when it all began. UGP 1 rolled into what is now known as the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, and over the span of five years, expanded into a combat conglomerate that no one ever considered a possibility. Roscoe Robinson scored the very first win in Union GP history, and Donnie Calabrese was the very first Main Event Marquee fighter. Some of the names that were etched on that inaugural card still thrive today, and many new ones have carved their own path and established themselves as all-time greats. Join us as we celebrate over 100+ live events that have spanned the landscapes of four separate branches! 

UGP 50: A MILESTONE IN MMA HISTORY UNFOLDS IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO!
The Windy City is about to transform into the Mecca of MMA, as Union Grand Prix gears up to celebrate its 50th Supercard event and its 5th year anniversary right in its hometown, Chicago, Illinois, at the iconic United Center. UGP 50 promises to be an event for the ages, packed with unforgettable moments through bloodthirsty action and legendary rivalries colliding.

THE REDUX OF A RIVALRY: LENNOX VS. FLYNN
The Main Event promises to be nothing short of explosive! It’s a redux of the fight that never was, a clash between two titans in the combat sports world: reigning Bantamweight Champion Redd Lennox and the former Everest MMA Featherweight Champion and Ryūjin Champion, the notorious CC Flynn. Their bout was infamously scrapped last time, but this time, there’s no turning back. In the hallowed halls of the United Center, they’ll settle their score, and you can rest assured it’s going to be a brawl for the ages!

DERRIUS WEBB DEFENDS HIS THRONE AGAINST EAGLE MONDALVI
The Co-Main Event is just as thrilling, as Middleweight Champion Derrius Webb steps into the cage to make his first title defense. His opponent? The savage striker Eagle Mondalvi, who is eager to dethrone Webb and claim the 185 pound Championship. It’s going to be a striker’s delight, and only one will emerge victorious.

CHICAGO’S SON RETURNS: DONNIE CALABRESE VS. OWEN BARNES
The undercard is brimming with excitement as two former Heavyweight Champions collide. Donnie Calabrese, a beloved Chicago native and one-half of the UGP 1 Main Event, will take on the colossal hard-hitting Owen Barnes. The hometown hero is back, and the crowd at the United Center will undoubtedly be roaring in support.

HEAVYWEIGHT HAVOC: DONALDSON VS. LEVANDRIER III
Dominic Donaldson and Dax Levandrier are set to complete their trilogy in a rivalry that began back in their time at Everest MMA. These two top Heavyweights have traded blows and victories, and UGP 50 is the stage where their series reaches its pinnacle. Expect earth-shattering power and relentless grit!

BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN: AZEVEDO VS. MEECHAN
The Bantamweight Division is also in the spotlight as former Title Challenger Isabel Azevedo steps into the cage against former Champion Dallas Meechan. It’s a clash of experience and skill, and the winner could be just one step away from another title shot. The stakes couldn’t be higher!

COSMO COOPER’S SHOCKING RETURN: COOPER VS. TAYLOR
The decorated pro wrestling and MMA marvel Cosmo Cooper is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus. Cooper, a former dual-sport World Champion, is set to face the debuting prospect Ethan Taylor. Will Cooper’s experience triumph over Taylor’s youthful energy, or will the newcomer make a stunning entrance onto the UGP stage?

PRELIMS: TRAVIS DECKER VS. ROBERT GUILLIMAN – A RETIREMENT BOUT FOR THE AGES
Before the main card kicks off, the prelims promise their own dose of high octane action. In a bout that’s set to be an emotional roller coaster, two former Middleweight Champions and teammates, Travis Decker and Robert Guilliman, will square off. Both fighters have decided to hang up their gloves after this fight, and they’re determined to go out with a bang. Expect heart, soul, and pure determination in this farewell battle.

UGP 50 is not just an ordinary event; it’s a celebration of five years of unforgettable drama, jaw-dropping knockouts, and bone-crushing submissions, and it’s all happening in the heart of Chicago, where legends are made and history is written by the victors.

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