MMA fans are about to witness a great spectacle. Even with the failure of Deiveson Figueiredo At the official weigh-in, the card will feature a title fight, which can only be won in the event of a victory for Joseph Benavidez, this Saturday (29), at UFC Norfolk, in the United States. The event will promote 12 presentations to its fans and promises to rock the last weekend of February. Before the fights, however, the athletes must go through the traditional face-offs, where they will come face to face before the long-awaited fights.
Starting at 18:30 pm (Brasília time), all 24 athletes will step on the scale, pose for photos and set the tone for Saturday's card.
In the main fight, Joseph Benavidez e Deiveson Figueiredo they will exchange forces in combat that, in principle, would be worth the title for both combatants. However, the Brazilian ended up being above the flyweight limit and said goodbye to the chance to become the division's newest champion. With the fight maintained by the company, the North American is left with the challenge of winning in order to take the belt. In case of victory for the Pará native, the belt will remain vacant.
In addition to the 'God of War', green and yellow will be represented by two more combatants. Gabriel Silva is looking to win his first victory since signing a contract with Ultimate. The combatant has a scheduled fight against Kyler Phillips, which debuts in the organization. The fight will be held in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg).
The only Brazilian to enter the Octagon this weekend, Norm Dumont You will experience one of the most special moments in your history as a professional in MMA. The athlete will make her debut in the organization and will face Megan anderson in a fight valid for the featherweight category.
MAIN CARD (22 p.m. Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Joseph Benavidez x Deiveson Figueiredo – fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Felicia spencer x Zarah Fairn dos Santos
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Ion cutelaba x Magomed Ankalayev
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Megan anderson x Norm Dumont
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Grant dawson x Darrick Minner
PRELIMINARY CARD (19 p.m. Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Gabriel silva x Kyler Phillips
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Brendan allen x Tom Breese
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Marcin tybura x Serghei Spivac
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Luis Peña x Steve Garcia
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jordan Griffin x TJ Brown
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Aalon Cruz x Spike Carlyle
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Sean brady x Ismail Naurdiev
