UGP 78: MARSHALL vs D’AMICO

EIGHT YEARS. ONE NIGHT. ONE CITY.

Chicago, get ready. Thousands of voices will rise from the shadows of the United Center. Union Grand Prix celebrates eight years of champions, blood feuds, and historic moments with its biggest anniversary spectacle yet.

At the top of the mountain stands Victoria Marshall. The #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The undisputed featherweight champion. A fighter who has built a legacy conquering opponents on hostile territory. Marshall has always welcomed the toughest challenges with open arms, but she’s never faced a city quite this hungry. 

Across from her stands The Windy City’s wayward son who was born on these streets and born for this moment. Tristano D’Amico. #1 contender. Undefeated. The dreamer who has gone from humble beginnings to the doorstep of championship glory. D’Amico has been chasing this moment. Now, he gets it in his backyard, in front of his people, on a milestone card, with the world watching.

Will Chicago witness a coronation, an upset for the ages? Or will the baddest fighter on the planet extinguish another white hot contender?

The pressure doesn’t stop there. Sasha Volkov carries the weight of his legendary name and the middleweight championship into battle against the ruthless, unpredictable #1 contender Mason Lambert, a man who’s 6-1 inside the star-spangled octagon, finishing all six of his victories.

The main card feature spotlights the high motor brawler and former Union GP featherweight champion Verona Jimenez meets CLA featherweight champion Luis Alberto Pineda.

The former welterweight title challenger and current #2-ranked Robin Kelson moves up in weight to settle unfinished business with the former middleweight title challenger and current #10-ranked Reggie James. Their UGP 75 media scrum confrontation finally spills over into the cage.

And Chicago’s own former middleweight title challenger Kristophe Cerulli makes a quick turnaround after narrowly defeating two-time Union GP middleweight champion Alexander Sokolov, stepping right back into the fire to welcome Euro FC middleweight champion Spyro Chronis to the fight capital for another hometown war.

Eight years brought us here, now Chicago writes the next chapter.

The night kicks off with the Prelims at 8:00 PM ET and culminates with the Main Card at 10:00 PM ET, streaming exclusively on the Battleground Network.

Don’t miss your chance to witness history live and up close. Secure your VIP Cageside tickets here now for an unforgettable front row experience!