Thiago Marreta and Johnny Walker trade forces at UFC Las Vegas 38 with an eye on the top of the light heavyweight division

T. Marreta and J. Walker face each other in UFC Las Vegas 38. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

The big moment has arrived. Highlights of the Ultimate light heavyweights, Thiago Marreta e Johnny Walker will exchange forces in the octagon, this Saturday (2), with an eye on a future title fight. Stars of the show, the fighters will not be the only Brazilian representatives at the event. In addition to the light heavyweights, the green and yellow will be represented by five more fighters.

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Video – MMA community weighs in on the 'Brazilian duel' between Thiago Marreta and Johnny Walker at UFC Las Vegas 38

Candidates for a title clash, Marreta and Walker are going through different moments in the company. While Thiago tries to end a streak of three consecutive defeats, Johnny seeks to score another victory in the organization.

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Still on the main card, Alex Cowboy returns to the octagon for his second challenge of the season. With a promise of battle, the Brazilian faces the dangerous Niko Price in one of the most important fights of the show.

In the first half of the event, another Brazilian confrontation. Ready to ruin the party Bethe Correia, who says goodbye to MMA this weekend, Karol Rosa She wants to live up to her reputation as a promising rooster (up to 61,2kg) and seal yet another stumble in the veteran's career.

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Athlete in the category up to 61,2kg., Douglas D'Silva also has a confirmed challenge. The combatant faces Gaetano Pirrello and seeks to recover from the defeat suffered in January.

First Tupiniquim to climb into the octagon, Johnny Eduardo returns to active duty after more than three years away from the Octagon. Cockfighter, the 41-year-old veteran faces Alejandro Perez in the first fight of the event.

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Marreta x Walker

Responsible for opening the month of October, which will be marked by Brazilian stars in the Octagon, Thiago Marreta e Johnny Walker divide the Tupiniquim fans this weekend. Highlights of the light heavyweights (up to 93kg), the fighters will exchange forces in the search for a place at the top of the category.

Former challenger for the group's belt, Marreta is going through a complicated period within the UFC. One of the athletes who came closest to defeating the legendary Jon Jones, the Brazilian has accumulated three consecutive defeats and needs victory to avoid running the risk of joining the dreaded layoff list. If he overcomes his compatriot, Thiago will be able to dream again of a new fight for the title, as he is currently in the top 5.

In a better moment than the opponent, Johnny Walker wants to confirm the good phase. Making his first fight of the season, the fighter is looking for his second consecutive victory and could take an important leap forward in the division if he beats this Saturday's opponent.

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At 37 years old, Marreta is heading towards his 31st commitment as a professional in MMA. The Brazilian has 21 victories and nine setbacks.

Younger, Walker, 29, will make his 24th clash. The athlete from Belfort Roxo (RJ) has 18 wins and five defeats.