UFC Las Vegas 80 has a duel of generations in the main fight and features two Brazilians

Grant dawson e Bobby Green face each other in UFC Las Vegas 80. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SL

Towards the first main fight during his career in Ultimate, Grant dawson is preparing to face one of the biggest challenges in his MMA career: Bobby Green. Still undefeated in the organization, the athlete presents himself at the UFC Las Vegas 80 this Saturday (7) and seeks to defend his 10th place position in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3kg).

Big favorite in the bookmakers, Grant dawson He is known for his talent in grappling. With ease in placing his opponents on their backs and managing to control them in a dominant position, the North American will have up to five rounds to seek his fifth submission in the UFC. Hired in 2019 after a gala presentation at Contender Series, the athlete has eight wins and one draw in the organization.

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Moreover, Bobby Green who is seen as a big underdog for the confrontation, will be able to use the advantage of his experience to try to nullify his opponent's strategy. Confident about the duel, the veteran stated that he did not know his compatriot until accepting the confrontation and highlighted that 'the biggest fight' will be to avoid his rival's 'sleepy' style, to generate an exciting and advantageous fight in his favor.

Philipe Lins and Mateus Bocão are present at UFC Vegas 80

Riding on the back of three consecutive victories after debuting in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), Philip Lins will have a tough mission ahead this Saturday (7). Chosen to face the experienced Ion cutelaba, the Brazilian will need to deal with initial pressure from his opponent and talent in grappling. Underdog at the bookmakers, 'Monster', as he is known, has not lost since 2020.

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training partner Charles of the Bronx and pupil of Chute Boxe Diego Lima, Mateus Bocão seeks to achieve his first victory in Ultimate, after debuting with defeat in January this year. Hired via Contender Series, the Maranhão native faces Nate Maness in the flyweight category (up to 56,7kg.) and will have the chance to prove his real value to his rivals and Ultimate leaders. At 24 years old, the athlete has accumulated 10 victories and one setback in his career.