V. Belfort faces K. Gastelum in Fortaleza (PHOTO: Josh Hedges/UFC)
Ultimate arrives in Brazil again, this Saturday (11), for UFC Fortaleza, which could mark the recovery of Vitor belfort after a sequence of two defeats, in addition to 12 other Brazilians in action. In the main fight of the event, the Phenomenon tries to get back into the win column against the dangerous promise Kelvin Gastelum, currently tenth in the middleweight rankings (Vitor is ninth).
In addition to Belfort, UFC Fortaleza will feature another former champion in action: Mauricio Shogun (6th) tries to score the third consecutive victory against Gian Villante, 12th place among light heavyweights. Another important fight, now among the lightweights, pits Edson Barboza e Beneil Dariush, both in the top-10 of the category.
Other fights relevant to the weight divisions are: Bethe Correia and Marion Reneau, by the rooster, Jussier formiga x Ray Borg, in the flies, and Francisco Massaranduba x Kevin Lee, also among the lightweights. World jiu-jitsu champion, Davi ramos will also make his Ultimate debut, against Serginho Moraes, another accomplished black belt and world title holder. Home athlete, Ron Jason returns to the octagon to face Jeremy kennedy, in a featherweight duel.
All 24 athletes who make up the event will participate in the official weigh-in this Friday (10). Starting at 19pm (Brasília time), the weights of each fighter will be announced, in addition to the always intriguing official looks before the duel. SUPER FIGHTS broadcasts everything live!
