Deiveson leads Brazilians and seeks to bring an unprecedented belt to the country this Saturday

D. Figueiredo (right) will face J. Benavidez (left) again on July 18th. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The weekend promises a lot of excitement for Brazilian fans. This Saturday (18), Deiveson Figueiredo will once again have the chance to win the unprecedented flyweight title (up to 56,7kg.) for the country in the rematch against Josehph Benavidez in UFC Fight Island 2. In addition to the title fight, Brazil will be represented by five more athletes divided into the preliminary and main cards.

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In total, the organization will promote 12 clashes in the event that marks the third card since the debut of the famous 'Ilha da Luta'.

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In addition to the title fight between Deiveson and Benavidez, the show will feature a fight that promises excitement in the penultimate performance. Kelvin Gastelum e Jack hermansson will try to erase the defeats suffered in their last commitments to return to the radar for a future fight for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.)

In addition to the main fights, Brazilian fans should stay tuned from the beginning of this weekend's show. Brazil will have Carlos Boi, Davi ramos, Alexandre pantoja e o duelo tupiniquim entre Luana ‘Dread’ e Ariane Lipski.

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Deiveson x Benavidez

This will be the second meeting between the Brazilian and the North American in 2020. The two exchanged forces in February, fighting for the same belt. On that occasion, the man from Pará emerged victorious in the duel, but was prevented from taking the title after failing to make the weight cut the day before the battle.

In the new chapter, Figueiredo fulfilled his commitment and is already confirmed in the new dispute after confirming the category limit this Friday morning (17). Throughout the week, the 'God of War' remained firm in his speech that he will knock out his opponent again to, in this way, be considered, in fact, the absolute champion of the division.

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A big name in the history of the category, Jospeh will probably have his last opportunity to compete for the flyweight belt. In the UFC since 2011, the American hit the post on three occasions (2012, 2013 and 2019).

If Figueiredo wins the title, the athlete will go down in history as the first Brazilian fighter to appear at the top of the flyweight division. The man from Pará will also be responsible for ending a fast for men's belts that has lasted more than three years.

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Ultimate debutant, the undefeated Carlos Boi He will put on the organization's gloves for the first time and try to show what he came for. With an undefeated record so far, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg), who is known for his knockout power, will trade forces against Sergey Spivak in the first fight of the night.

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With the intention of erasing the defeat suffered in his last performance, in September last year, Davi ramos will have the second fight of the night. The light weight (up to 70,3kg.) has a marked compromise against Arman Tsarukyan, which comes from a victory in the organization.

Candidate for a future flyweight belt fight, Alexandre pantoja will be responsible for opening the main card of the night. Immediate reserve for the main fight, the combatant has a commitment scheduled against Askar askarov and hopes to secure another victory to establish his name as a new challenger for the title.

The 9th performance of the night will divide Brazilian hearts. In the confrontation, Luan Carolina, a ‘Dread’, trocará forças contra a compatriota Ariane Lipski em uma luta disputada entre as moscas. Luana busca manter a invencibilidade no Ultimate enquanto Lipski tenta se estabilizar na organização após duas derrotas e uma vitória desde sua estreia.