Seeking recovery, Derrick Lewis tries to stop Chris Daukaus in knockout fight at UFC Vegas 45

D. Lewis (left) and C. Daukaus (right) in view before the UFC Las Vegas 45. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The big moment has arrived. To crown a historic season, there is nothing better than an event to close with a flourish. This Saturday (18), Ultimate ends the year with the UFC Las Vegas 45, and brings Derrick Lewis against Chris Daukas in the main fight, in a duel that promises excitement. In total, 14 clashes are scheduled.

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Eyeing a new opportunity to fight for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg), Lewis needs a positive result to regain his position as a standout in the group. To do this, the 'giant' needs to take Daukaus' unbeaten record in Ultimate.

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In the co-main fight, an important clash for the welterweights (up to 77kg.). In the elite of the group, Stephen Thompson returns to active duty to recover from the stumble suffered against Gilbert Durinho. The North American shares the octagon with the talented Belal Muhammad |.

In total, four Brazilians are scheduled for the show. On the main card, Amanda lemos, Raphael Assunção e Carlos Diego Ferreira take the Tupiniquim flag to the Octagon. In the preliminary, the crowd is for Raoni barcelos e Melissa Gatto.

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Lewis vs. Daukaus

A real collision of trucks. For those who like classic heavyweights, the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 45 promises to give a show of emotions.

Together, Lewis and Daukaus have accumulated 31 knockouts in their MMA careers. Spectators can expect a knockout or tension for 25 minutes of competition.

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Former challenger for the category belt, Derrick is coming off a defeat to Cyryl Gane. On that occasion, the 'giant' ended up defeated in the clash valid for the interim title.

Rising in the organization, Daukaus wants to prove that he is no longer a promise in the group, but rather a reality. If he beats his rival, Chris will expand his recent record to five positive results and officially reach the top 5 in the category.

Brazil in the octagon

Brazilian promise in straws (up to 52,1kg.), Amanda lemos arrives at the event to confirm the big stage. This weekend, the fighter exchanges forces against Angela Hill, last minute escalation to the appointment.

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Featured by roosters for years, Raphael Assunção climbs into the octagon under pressure for a positive result. The fighter comes from two setbacks and faces Ricky simon, who is looking for a place in the top 15 of the group.

Another Tupiniquim at the event is Carlos Diego Ferreira, who remained undefeated in the UFC for over five years. Today, the Brazilian suffers two consecutive setbacks and wants to recover. To do this, the fighter will need to win Mateusz gamrot, company promise.

After a gala debut in the UFC, Melissa Gatto is back. The flyweight (up to 56,7kg) will have her second fight of the season and, if she overcomes sijara eubanks, begins his undefeated streak in the organization.