Mayra Sheetara faces former champion Holly Holm in the biggest challenge of her career at UFC Las Vegas 77

M. Sheetara (left) finished M. Borella (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 11. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Undefeated since leaving flyweight (up to 56,7kg.) and moving to bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.), Mayra Sheetara is ready for her biggest career challenge to date. This Saturday (15), the Brazilian will be the protagonist in the UFC Las Vegas 77, when she faces the former division champion, Holly holm. A positive result brings the winner closer to competing for the group's vacant belt.

Riding on the back of three consecutive victories, Sheetara can extend her good momentum in the division. To do so, the fighter will need to forget the pressure of measuring up against one of the icons in the bantamweight division.

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In addition to Mayra, three more Brazilians make up the list of scheduled clashes. On the main card, Norm Dumont will be an opponent of Chelsea Chandler, in a fight that is important for maintaining the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg.).

In the first half of the event, istela nunes climbs into the octagon pressured for a victory. Without winning in the company and with three accumulated setbacks, the athlete measures strength with the uninvited and debutant Victoria Dudakova.

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After debuting in Ultimate with a stumble in the clash against Thiago Moses, at the beginning of the season, Melquizael will have a new task ahead of him. In search of his first victory, the fighter will be Austin Lingo's opponent.

What's at stake for Sheetara and Holm

Placed in the top 10 in the bantamweight category, Sheetara and Holm could achieve an important personal achievement at the weekend. In the event of a show in the octagon, the winner may be included in the talks to compete for the group's vacant belt.

Since the retirement of Amanda nunes No. UFC 289, the company is studying two representatives to fight for the division's throne. To date, names like Rachel Pennington e Julianna Pena can be considered.

As a former champion, Holly holm, which occupies third place in the group, is also a possibility. Mayra, in turn, would be launched to the top of the ranking, in case of a positive result against 'Filha do Pastor' in the UFC Las Vegas 77.