Cláudia Gadelha faces Marina Rodriguez at UFC Oklahoma City, in May

C. Gadelha in action for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @claudiagadelha

After having your plans to work in UFC 246, in January, frustrated after Alexa grasso fail to cut weight, Claudia Gadelha he already has a new commitment confirmed by Ultimate. Mossoroense fights a Brazilian duel against Marina Rodriguez on the Oklahoma City card, which takes place on May 2. The information was released by the organization and by Gadelha on their social networks.

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“Hey, Oklahoma City. Let's go. Finally, challenge scheduled”, wrote Claudinha.

On the January card, the Brazilian would return to action six months after her victory over Randa markos, UFC 239. When her fight was canceled at the last minute, Gadelha didn't hide her frustration. On her social networks, the athlete spoke out against the professionalism of her former rival, who lost around 2kg. above the limit established in the fly division (up to 56,7kg.).

Now against Rodriguez, Gadelha, who occupies sixth place in the rankings, will have the chance to confirm that she has regained her good form and will try to win her second victory in a row, trying to get closer to the chance of becoming a potential challenger for the title, which Today it belongs to the Chinese Weili Zhang.

Occupying the number nine position, Marina will put her unbeaten record to the test once again in the Octagon. With 14 appearances as a professional in MMA, the gaúcha comes from a draw against Cynthia calvillo, in a combat that took place in December last year, at UFC Washington. In her record, Marina currently has 10 victories.

At 31 years old and with one Ultimate title fight in her career (2016), Gadelha will reach the mark of 22 appearances in her career. In total, the Mossoroense has 17 triumphs and has four setbacks.

 

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I am a big believer of that things happen for a reason and that's where my drive comes from. This isn't gonna put me down and if there's one thing that I've never been afraid of is work I am gonna be out here working on getting healthy and better like I always do. Thank you all sooo much for all the love and support. It makes me so happy to see how loved I am. 🙏🏼 I really believe that things happen for a reason and that's where my motivation comes from. It won't let me down, and if there's one thing I've never been afraid of, it's work, I'll be here working to get healthy and better, like I always do. Thank you everyone so much for all the love and support. I am very happy to see how I am loved. 🙏🏼 #teamcg #wmma #betterme #claudiagadelha #ufc

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