R. Fiziev (left) faces M. Gamrot (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 79. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc
In a crucial duel in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg.), Raphael Fiziev and Mateus Gamrot seek to take another step towards the top 5 of the division reigned by Islam makhachev. In a clash of styles, fighters will have up to five rounds to reinforce and prove the status of 'promise' achieved in Ultimate. Protagonists of UFC Las Vegas 79, the Kazakh and Polish face each other this Saturday (23).
In search of returning to the path of victories after stumbling to Justin gaethje in his last appearance, Raphael Fiziev He will have a tough task to keep the fight going and use his main strength: striking. Appointed as the favorite for the confrontation, the Kazakh has three wins by knockout and three by decision in his career in the UFC.
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Moreover, Mateusz gamrot tries to maintain a winning streak after defeating jalin turner in his last appearance. Former KSW champion, the Pole expresses confidence on the eve of the duel and guarantees that he is focused to steal the position occupied by his rival (6) in the lightweight rankings. Talented in grappling, the athlete has two knockouts and one submission in Ultimate.
Marina Rodriguez leads Brazilian squad at UFC Las Vegas 79
M. Rodriguez in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Defeated in her last two fights, Marina Rodriguez is going through a delicate moment in the organization and will have a rematch against the veteran Michelle Waterson-Gomez to try to return to the winning path and maintain an unbeaten record against the North American. At 36 years old, the gaucho has two consecutive setbacks for the first time in her career.
R. Carcacinha in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Appointed as underdogs in betting houses, Ricardo Carcacinha will have a big obstacle ahead. Escalated to face Charles Jourdain, the Brazilian and the Canadian duel in search of maintaining a good moment in the organization. Present in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg.) the athletes can get closer to the top 15 in the division in case of victory.
Tamires Vidal weighing in UFC Las Vegas 79. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc
The only Brazilian representative on the event's preliminary card, Tamires Vidal is preparing for her second appearance in the organization. Known for her knockout power, 'Tratora', as she is known, seeks to achieve her fourth consecutive victory on the fast track. Chosen to kick off the event, the Brazilian welcomes Montserrat Rendon.
UFC Las Vegas 79 technical sheet
Order date: September 23th, 2023
Open Hours: 17:XNUMX (Brasilia time)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Raphael Fiziev x Mateusz gamrot
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bryce mitchell x Dan Ige
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Marina Rodriguez x Michelle Waterson
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): BryanBattle x AJ Fletcher
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ricardo Carcacinha x Charles Jourdain
PRELIMINARY CARD (17 p.m. Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Dan Argueta x Miles Johns
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Tim means x André Fialho
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Jacob Malkoun x Cody Brundage
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Mohammed Usman x Jake collier
Strawweight (up to 52,1kg): Mizuki Inoue x Hannah Goldy
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Montserrat Rendon x Tamires Vidal
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