With three Brazilians and Thompson x Holland, UFC returns to Orlando after almost five years

Stephen Thompson e Kevin holland face each other in UFC Orlando. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

It's Ultimate time. This Saturday (3), the UFC arrives in Orlando, in the United States, after around five years. The organization promotes an event featuring the night between Stephen Thompson e Kevin holland in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.). In addition, three other Brazilians will also be on the card, which has 15 fights.

Looking for a comeback in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.), Thompson and Holland are the two most emblematic names in the category led by Leon edwards. O 'Wonderboy' tries to confirm that it still asserts its technical quality, while 'Trailblazer' envisions one of the greatest victories of his career in martial arts.

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For the resumption…

In the second most important fight of the night, Rafael dos Anjos enters as favorite against Bryan Barbarena. The Rio native, who is making his third appearance in the octagon in the 2022 season, wants to prove his value in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.) as well.

Dos Anjos was surpassed by Raphael Fiziev and chose to move up a division. The fighter now has a record of 31 wins and 14 losses. Barbarena, in turn, could reach the top 15 with a possible positive result.

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Keep an eye on the title

Everything that matters to Matheus Nicolau It's a title shot. The Minas Gerais native, who arrives on an excellent run of five consecutive victories, occupies sixth place in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg). In addition to the opportunity to get closer to the top, the Brazilian has the biggest challenge of his career so far.

Matt schnell, who is seventh, wants to prove his worth and sees the Brazilian as one of the biggest opportunities to turn things around. The North American has a record of 16 triumphs and seven setbacks in his career in professional MMA.

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Brazil on the preliminary card

Brazil will also be represented by istela nunes, who opens the card and needs to win to avoid the risk of dismissal from the organization. She, however, is an underdog against the undefeated Yasmin Jauregui.