In an event full of Brazilians, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili are in the main fight at UFC Las Vegas

Petr yan (left) and Merab Dvalishvili (dir.) star UFC Las Vegas. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

It's time for UFC Las Vegas. With 13 fights scheduled, this Saturday's show (11) promises to move MMA forward in an event headlined by Petr yan e Merab Dvalishvili. In addition to the highlights of the roosters (up to 61,2kg.), the show features a true Brazilian squad.

Former champion of the category, Yan is trying to end an unprecedented series of two defeats. To leave the moment unstable, the Russian needs to overcome Merab Dvalishvili, last executioner of José Aldo and on the rise in the category.

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In the co-main fight, a clash of 'giants'. Heavyweight representatives (up to 120,2kg.), Alexander Volkov and Alexandr Romano face off in a clash that could bring the winner closer to the top 5 of the group.

At the show, Brazil will have four representatives. In the second half of the event, the light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) Victor Petrino debut with the company against Anto Turkalj.

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Yellow-green will also be present on the preliminary card. MMA veteran, Raphael Assunção will be the opponent of davey grant; Ariane Lipski divide o octógono com JJ Aldrich and the first Tupiniquim to step up to the field of confrontation will be Bruno Bulldoguinho, who faces Tyson Nam.

Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili

The main fight of UFC Las Vegas can move the category led by aljamain sterling. Victim of the current champion, the former king of the category, Petr yan, he needs to win, if he wants to continue dreaming of the throne.

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On the other side, Merab Dvalishvili, a personal friend of the group leader, wants to expand the good moment. Even without any immediate interest in fighting for the belt, the Georgian could assume an even more prominent position in the group.

Considered one of the UFC's greatest strikers, Yan will need to nullify his opponent's pragmatic style over the weekend. On the other hand, Merab will have to worry about the former champion's aggressiveness and great physical strength.