Poatan, Malhadinho, Larissa and Problema are some of the highlights of November (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)
The injuries of Charles of the Bronx e Paulo borrachinha took away from the Brazilian public the two most anticipated fights of October, but even so, the last month was full of great duels, knockouts e submissions. For November, expectations are even greater, with Alex Poatán competing for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) in UFC 295 and the crack composed of Renan Problem, Larissa pacheco e Gabriel Braga fighting for titles in the PFL.
With that in mind, the team at SUPER FIGHTS has selected ten unmissable fights for you to keep an eye on in the penultimate month of the year. Let's go to the list:
Caio Borralho x Abus Magomedov – UFC São Paulo – 04/11
Caio Borralho seeks his fifth consecutive victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @caioborralho
On the first weekend of the month, the Ultimate Octagon arrives in Brazil for the UFC Sao Paulo with an event full of great promises, including Caio Borralho.
Undefeated in the organization, the middleweight (up to 83,9kg) from Maranhão faces Abus Magomedov with an eye on his fifth consecutive victory in Ultimate.
Gabriel Marretinha x Nicolas Dalby – UFC São Paulo 04/11
The co-main fight of UFC Sao Paulo puts into action one of the biggest revelations of the year 2023: Gabriel Marretinha.
Undefeated in his career with 15 wins in 15 fights and 100% interruptions, the 77,1-year-old welterweight (up to 26kg) faces the Danish veteran Nicholas Dalby and seeks a third triumph in 2023.
Jailton Malhadinho x Derrick Lewis – UFC São Paulo – 04/11
In the main fight of the event, it's time for Jailton Malhadinho, the main Brazilian promise in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), defends his unbeaten record in the octagon, which has already lasted five fights.
With the injury to Curtis blaydes, original opponent, Malhadinho will face Derrick Lewis, the record holder for knockouts in the organization's history.
Jéssica Bate-Estaca x Mackenzie Dern – UFC 295 – 11/11
Jessica Stacker faces Mackenzie dern No. UFC 295 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
A Brazilian duel heats up the gears for the two title fights in the UFC 295, in Las Vegas.
On the main card of the event, the former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg) seeks to shake off her bad form against the jiu-jitsu phenomenon Mackenzie dern, who in turn is trying to get closer to his first chance to compete for the category belt.
Sergei Pavlovich x Tom Aspinall – UFC 295 – 11/11
Tom aspinall e Sergei Pavlovich face each other for the interim belt (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)
Speaking of heavyweights, the injury suffered by Jon Jones forced the cancellation of one of the most anticipated fights of the year, against Stipe Miocic, but, on the other hand, it paved the way for a confrontation between two of the most promising heavyweights today.
In the co-main fight of UFC 295, which also features Poatan x Prochazka, the Russian Sergei Pavlovich and the british Tom aspinall duel for the interim belt of the category.
Alex Poatan x Jiri Prochazka – UFC 295 – 11/11
J. Prochazka faces Alex Poatán No. UFC 295. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SL
In the main fight of the event we will have the most anticipated duel by the Brazilian public this month of November, worth the vacant light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg).
Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg), Alex Poatán seeks to also become light heavyweight champion in an electrifying duel against the former champion of the category Jiri Prochazka, recovered from the injury that made him relinquish the title at the end of 2022.
Patricky Pitbull x Alexandr Shabliy – Bellator 301 – 17/11
Patricky Pitbull in action at Bellator (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook PatrickyPitbull)
It's not just the UFC that has big fights in November. After the historic 300th edition, Bellator 301 arrives in Chicago with a big card with a Brazilian presence and two title fights.
Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) Patricky Pitbull faces the Russian Alexandr Shabliy in a duel valid for the semifinals of the category tournament. The winner advances to face the champion Usman Nurmagomedov in the grand final of the GP.
Gabriel Braga x Jesus Pinedo – PFL 10- 25/11
Gabriel Braga is a finalist in the PFL tournament (Photo: Instagram/gabrielbragamma)
On the last weekend of the month, it is the PFL's turn to close the 2023 season with the grand finals of the tournaments, which have three Brazilians looking for titles.
The first to take action is Gabriel Braga. Undefeated in his career with 12 wins in 12 fights, the Rio native disputes the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg) in the South American final against Peruvian Jesus Pinedo.
Larissa Pacheco x Marina Mokhnatkina – PFL 10 – 25/11
Larissa pacheco seeks second PFL title. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
Lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) in 2022, Larissa pacheco is looking for his second consecutive PFL title, this time in the featherweight division.
The Brazilian's opponent will be Russian Marina Mokhnatkina, who arrives on the back of five consecutive victories, four of which are in the PFL decagon.
Denis Goltsov x Renan Problema – PFL 10 – 25/11
Renan Problem faces Denis Goltsov in the PFL 8 2023 final. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @pfl
Last but not least, Renan Problem takes part in the co-main fight of the event, winning the heavyweight title of the season.
The opponent of the giant from Goiás will be the Russian Denis Goltsov.
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