Top 5 is just around the corner! Gabriel Marretinha faces former UFC champion in the biggest fight of his career in June.

Marretinha celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Gabriel Marretinha He received a great opportunity in the world's largest MMA organization. Riding a four-fight winning streak, the Brazilian will face... Belal Muhammad |, former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), in the main event of UFC Vegas 118, scheduled to take place on June 6. Dana White, president of the company, made the duel official via social media this Thursday (12).

This fight is the biggest of Marretinha's career and also the perfect chance to, perhaps, break into the top 5 of the competitive weight class, since Belal is currently ranked fourth. The Brazilian is currently number ten in the weight class rankings.

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Another point that encourages the athlete is the opponent's current form. The former UFC champion is experiencing the worst phase of his career, with two consecutive losses. 'Remember the Name' lost the belt to... Jack Della Maddalena and had no luck against Ian Gary.

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Gabriel Marretinha, 28 years old, is a promising MMA fighter who is already making a name for himself in the UFC. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2014 and debuted in its biggest organization in 2023. Currently, the athlete is ranked tenth in the welterweight division.

In this style of fighting, Marretinha built a record consisting of 19 wins, 17 by stoppage (13 by submission and four by knockout), and one loss. His main victories were against... Randy Brown e Stephen Thompson.