Fans split on Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn forcing UFC event into suboptimal start time: ‘Boycott Zuffa’

The fans attending this yr’s Noche UFC will should be up shiny and early for some fights.

Following the reported addition of Alexa Grasso vs Manon Fiorot to Noche UFC, the cardboard quickly took shape this past weekend.

Six matchups were announced for September 12 in Glendale, Arizona for the fourth installment of the promotion’s annual event.

Some fight fans were quick to note that this implies the cardboard will likely be going down on the identical night as one other big combat sports event, which has resulted in a major time change.

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Fans react to early Noche UFC start time to avoid clash with Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn

On September 12, Ryan Garcia will face off with Conor Benn in considered one of the most important matchups Zuffa Boxing has been involved in so far.

This has led to the Noche UFC card that takes place on the identical day receiving a much earlier start time than fans will likely be used to.

The prelims will begin at 1pm Eastern Time and 10am Pacific, meaning that the cardboard will get underway at 10am for people inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Fans on social media were split on this update following the suggestion that the cardboard ought to be renamed to UFC Mañana.

‘That’s so insanely silly of them,’ wrote one fan, with one other responding, ‘Quit complaining. You get to observe boxing and UFC without having to miss one or the opposite.’

While one commenter shared his support for ‘any and all early start times’, others highlighted that it will make Noche UFC watch parties ‘great for everyone’, with beer and wings ‘at f—— one within the afternoon.’

A distinct response argued that the UFC must have just moved to Friday night, despite being pleased with this adjustment.

The identical sentiment wasn’t shared by commenters who used this variation to call for a ‘Zuffa Boxing boycott’, or for fans within the local area who’ve been waiting a protracted time to get one other UFC event.

‘Our first card in 5 years and that is how we’re treated,’ responded one disenchanted fan.

An analogous occurrence took place last yr as a consequence of Noche UFC clashing with Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez.