Ultimate is close to holding its first event involving title fights of the year. At the UFC 247, which takes place this Saturday (8), in Houston (USA), the organization will promote two title fights for MMA fans in its main fights. In total, 12 clashes are confirmed, but, before stepping into the Octagon, the athletes will perform the famous face-offs.
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Starting at 20pm (Brasília time), all 24 athletes scheduled for the North American card will face each other for the last time before exchanging forces on Saturday.
The main fight of the event will mark another title defense. Jon Jones. The champion faces the undefeated Dominick reyes, who tries to end 'Bones' hegemony among the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.).
Before the main attraction, the UFC promoted another title fight. The number one of flies (up to 56,7kg.), Valentina Shevchenko will put your throne on the line against Katlyn chookagian.
At the event, the Tupiniquim public will have only one representative. Antonio Arroyo will be responsible for bringing the colors of the Brazilian flag to the Octagon. The Paraense faces Trevin giles in the last fight of the preliminary card.
UFC 247 Fight Schedule
MAIN CARD (0pm, Brasília time):
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jon Jones x Dominick reyes – title fight
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Valentina Shevchenko x Katlyn chookagian – title fight
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Juan Adams x justin tafa
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Mirsad Bektic x Dan Ige
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Derrick Lewis x Ilir Latifi
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:15 p.m., Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Trevin giles x Antonio Arroyo
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lauren Murphy x Andrea Lee
Welterweight Weight: alex morono x Kalinn Williams
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Miles Johns x mario bautista
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Domingo Pilarte x JourneyNewson
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Andrew Ewell x Jonathan martinez
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Austin Lingo x Youssef Zalal
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