With an eye on Valentina Shevchenko, Vivi Araújo faces Alexa Grasso in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 62

V. Araújo weighing in for the UFC Las Vegas 62. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

This Saturday afternoon (15), the Ultimate octagon will be installed once again in Apex for the UFC Las Vegas 62. In the main fight, Alexa grasso e Vivi Araújo face each other seeking an opportunity to get closer to a fight for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg) against the sovereign Valentina Shevchenko. Raphael Assunção, Joanderson Tubarão and Lucas Alexander will be the representatives of the 'Brazilian Squadron'. In total, 11 duels are scheduled for the show.

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Starring in his first main fight in Ultimate, Vivi Araújo He is enjoying a great moment in the organization with three wins in his last four fights. Current number six in the flyweight rankings, the 35-year-old athlete is coming off a triumph over Andrea Lee in the unanimous decision of the judges, last May. Tupiniquim has a record of 11 positive results and three negative results as an MMA professional.

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Fifth place in the division standings led by Valentina Shevchenko, Alexa grasso arrives at UFC Vegas 62 fueled by three consecutive victories, over Ji Yeon Kim, Mayce Barbeer and Joane Wood, in the organization. At 29 years old, the Mexican fighter has a record of 14 triumphs and three setbacks.

Brazil on the card

Former member of the elite bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), Raphael Assunção will have a tough challenge in the mission to get back on the path to victory. With a sad record of four consecutive defeats, the fighter from Pernambuco recognized the importance of a triumph at UFC Vegas 62 to avoid the risk of being fired from the company. At 40 years old, the veteran has a record of 27 positive results and nine negative results as an MMA professional.

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After debuting in the UFC with a dominant victory over fellow veteran Raoni barcelos, Victor Henry returns to the octagon to try to show that his debut was not just an 'isolated performance'. The North American has 22 triumphs and five setbacks on his record.

Joanderson Tubarão x Lucas Alexander

Coming from the 'Contender Series', Joanderson Tubarão returns to the octagon in search of his second victory in a row and to prove that the defeat in his debut to Bill Algeo it was just an accident along the way. At 0 years old, the fighter from Maranhão has a record of 27 positive results, three negative results and one no-contest (fight without result).

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Last minute call to replace Melsik Baghdasaryan, Joanderson's original opponent, Lucas will make his debut at the biggest mixed martial arts event in the world. Coming from the event'Anthony Pettis FC', created by the former UFC lightweight champion, the Rio fighter has recorded seven wins and two losses in MMA.