With his eye on the belt, Rafael dos Anjos faces Leon Edwards at UFC San Antônio

R. dos Anjos (left) and L. Edwards (right) have a last look before UFC San Antônio. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

The Ultimate delegation arrives this Saturday (20) in the state of Texas for UFC Fight Nigtt San Antônio. With 13 confirmed duels, the promotion brought MMA enthusiasts a card full of good attractions and, for Brazilians, a squad made up of no less than six fighters representing Brazilian lands.

See too

Jennifer Maia doesn't make weight and loses 30% of her purse to Roxanne Modafferi

With an appointment this Saturday, Massaranduba promises a show: 'I feel like fighting!'

Germaine wants another duel against Amanda Nunes, but only accepts a bantamweight fight

In the main fight of the night, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Rafael dos Anjos, tries to get closer and closer to the elite group of the welterweight division (up to 77.1kg.). Only victory interests the Brazilian, if he wishes to continue hunting for the current champion, Kamaru Usman.

PUBLICITY:

In addition to Rafael, five more Brazilians are part of the Tupiniquim group that will perform in Texas (USA). Francisco Massaranduba, Klidson Abreu, Jennifer maia, Gabriel Silva and Felipe Cabocão.

Rafael dos Anjos x Leon Edwards

In the clash that closes the night, Dos Anjos will face Leon edwards, which is currently in 12th place. Ahead of the Niteroiense, there are only the athletes Jorge masvidal, Colby covington, Tyron woodley and the champion, Kamaru Usman.

PUBLICITY:

Rafael went through an unstable moment within the organization last year. In two duels, the fighter born in Niterói was defeated on both occasions. One of them, against the current champion of the category. The athlete, however, managed to recover in his last commitment, when he defeated Kevin Lee finally, in May this year.

Edwards, in turn, lives with the expectation of beating the Brazilian and dreams of the possibility of making a considerable leap in his position in the rankings. If he defeats Rafael, Leon could finally enter the top 5 in the division. The Englishman is on an impressive run of seven consecutive victories.

PUBLICITY:

Brazilian squad

At UFC San Antônio, Brazil will be represented by six athletes. In addition to the former champion, Rafael dos Anjos, the favorite of Brazilians, Francisco Massaranduba will stand against Alexander Hernandez; Klidson Abreu fight against Sam alvey; Jennifer maia faces Roxanne Modafferi; Gabriel Silva goes after Ray Borg and Felipe Cabocão exchanges forces against Domingo Pilarte.