Keeping an eye on Amanda Nunes, Holly Holm and Irene Aldana exchange forces at UFC Ilha da Luta 4

H. Holm (left) exchanges forces with I. Aldana (right) in the UFC Fight Island 4. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After a great spectacle last weekend, Abu Dhabi continues to host major Ultimate events. This Saturday (3), the organization promotes the UFC Fight Island 4, which will present fans with 11 clashes, with two hopefuls fighting for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.) taking the lead.

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In the main fight, the former champion Holly holm will exchange forces against the dangerous Irene aldana. The athletes face each other with an eye on the chance to face the great leader of the group, Amanda nunes.

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For those who like knockouts, it's important to stay tuned for the penultimate clash of the event. The duel will put the Brazilian face to face Carlos Boi e yorgan de castro, both known for their knockout power. The fight promises to be violent and has no small chance of being resolved by the judges' decision.

Holm x Aldana

Known as 'the woman who overthrew' Ronda Rousey’, Holly holm is always a great candidate to fight for the Ultimate belt. Current number two in the division's ranking, the North American is coming off a victory over Rachel Pennington, in January and could be one positive result away from asking for a rematch with Amanda nunes, by whom she was easily defeated in July last year.

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On the other side, Aldana also triumphed in his last challenge. In December, Irene surprised and knocked out the promising Ketlen Scallop, considered a Brazilian promise for the future in the category. Today, the North American is 6th in the group and a victory could take her to the top, definitively touching the 'Leoa'.

Carlos Boi x De Castro

For those who like aggression, this is the right fight. In his second appearance for Ultimate, the Bahian Carlos Boi participates in a co-main duel in the company and will face the born changer, yorgan de castro.

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Defeated in his debut, in the controversial result against Sergey Spivak, in July this year, the Brazilian wants to recover and prove that he is capable of playing among the best athletes in the world. Known for his knockout power, the Brazilian guaranteed that he expects a bloody fight against his rival from Cape Verde.

Just like the Bahian, Castro also needs to win. The fighter, who is going to his third appearance in Ultimate, was undefeated until his last challenge, in May, when he was beaten by Greg hardy.

While Carlos has a record of nine appearances, with eight wins (six by knockout) and one setback, Yorgan has six wins (five by knockout) and also one defeat.

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More Brazil

This weekend's card will be special for one athlete. Without fighting since September 2018, the Brazilian-Italian, Luigi Vendramini, is back.

Promising in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), the athlete was undefeated in his career until the tough defeat to Elizeu Capoeira, in the clash that marked his last career appearance to date. Now, Luigi wants to show that he is recovered and will try to prove it against Jessin Ayari, who is coming from two negative results in a row.

At 24 years old, Vendramini currently has nine appearances as a professional in MMA, with eight wins and one setback. More experienced, Ayari, 28, has more than twice as many clashes as the Brazilian-Italian, with 21 commitments, 16 positive results and five negative.