Neiman Gracie and Goiti Yamauchi face an important welterweight fight at Bellator 284, this Friday

N. Gracie (left) and G. Yamauchi (right) face each other in the Bellator 284. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Important event for Tupiniquim fans. This Friday (12), in Sioux Falls (USA), Neiman Gracie e Goiti Yamauchi they make the main fight in a confrontation that could bring the winner closer to a welterweight (up to 77kg) belt fight. The show has 11 scheduled fights.

Highlights in the division that features Yaroslav Amosov and Logan storley As champions (lineal and interim, respectively), Gracie has an important commitment this Friday. In addition to trying to get back on the path to victory, the Brazilian defends fifth place in the ranking and tries to prevent his compatriot from advancing.

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Also on the main card, Bruna Ellen will face one of the biggest challenges in her career in MMA. Promising flyweight (up to 56,7kg.), the Tupiniquim faces the first champion of the category, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. A positive result will take Tupiniquim to the top 5 of the group led by Liz Carmouche.

In the first half of the event, it is debut day for Marcos Breno. A bantamweight athlete (up to 61,2kg), the Amazonian faces off against Josh Hill.

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Gracie x Yamauchi

In the main fight Bellator 284, fans will be able to watch a confrontation between two athletes known for their excellence in jiu-jitsu. On one side, Neiman Gracie takes its name from one of the most traditional families in the history of martial arts. On the other, Yamauchi, with more than 78% of his wins by submission, is trying to prove his superiority over his compatriot.

As Neiman tries to recover from the defeat suffered by Logan storley, a triumph that qualified the North American to compete for the interim belt, Goiti wants to extend his good moment, reaching his third consecutive victory.

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If Gracie lets the cage circulate with his arm raised by the referee, the fighter could get closer to his dream title fight. Yamauchi also aims for the throne and a triumph is essential for the fighter to finally reach the top 10 in the category.