Marreta and Glover ignore Adesanya and face each other this Saturday with an eye on the light heavyweight title

T. Marreta (left) and G. Teixeira (right) made a respectful face before the UFC Las Vegas 13. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After being postponed twice due to Covid-19, the long-awaited clash between Thiago Marreta e Glover Teixeira it arrived. This Saturday (7), Brazilians head the UFC Las Vegas 13, in the United States and are fighting for a title fight in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). In addition to the protagonists, Brazilian fans will have four more representatives divided into the main and preliminary cards.

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Dreaming of the opportunity to face the new champion of the category, Jan Blachowicz, Thiago and Glover are some of the best representatives of the category. With the decision to Jon Jones in testing themselves among the heavyweights (up to 120,2kg.) and consequent abdication of the title, many athletes were excited about the possible rotation of the belt.

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Brazil will also be represented in two clashes on the main card. Representative of roosters (up to 61,2kg.), Raoni barcelos will face Khalid Taha with an eye on the top 15 and defending his unbeaten record in the organization.

Former challenger for the women's strawweight (up to 52,1kg) belt, Claudia Gadelha is also at the event. Mossoroense wants to maintain its good form and will try to beat the Chinese yan xiaonan.

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Marreta x Glover: Brazil divided

It is a fact that the meeting between Thiago and Glover will, in a certain way, divide Brazilians, who are MMA fans. On one side, Marreta, who is known for his strength in his fists. On the other, Teixeira's experience and versatility.

In addition to competing in an 'elimination' for a title fight, the clash against his compatriot has great meaning for Marreta. This will be the first appearance of the fighter from Cidade de Deus (RJ) since his confrontation against Jon Jones, for the category belt, in July last year. After the duel, in which the Brazilian lost in a split decision, Thiago suffered serious injuries to both knees, underwent surgery and had a long recovery period.

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While his opponent hasn't fought in over a year, Glover has remained active within the organization. Having just turned 41, the Minas Gerais native is going to his fifth fight in less than two years. A veteran in the sport, Teixeira wants to confirm his good form, reaching his fifth victory in a row, and getting even closer to a chance to face Blachowicz for the title.

Recently, UFC president Dana White threw cold water on both Thiago and Glover. The 'big boss' admitted to negotiating a superfight between the current champion of the category and Israel adesanya (category leader up to 83,9kg.). If the clash is confirmed, Marreta and Teixeira will have to wait for the opportunity to challenge the belt owner.

Currently, Marreta leads the division's rankings, behind only Blachowicz. Teixeira is just behind, in fourth.

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Reaching his fifth commitment with UFC gloves, Raoni barcelos wants to stop being a grateful promise for the bantamweight division and finally reach the top 15 of the group led by Petr yan. Undefeated in the organization, the Rio native will exchange forces against Khalid Taha, which has been seeking stability since its debut with the company.

Challenger for the women's strawweight belt in 2016, Claudia Gadelha is very close to returning to the radar for a future title fight. In a good phase, coming off two consecutive victories, the Mossoroense team will not have an easy time this weekend. To continue on the rise, the Brazilian must surpass the Chinese yan xiaonan, who doesn't know what it's like to lose in five Ultimate fights.

On the preliminary card, two more Brazilian representatives. In one of the fights that promise the most excitement in the first half of the event, Marcos Foot will finally have its confrontation against Alexander Romanov. Recovered from Covid-19, the Brazilian will try to end his rival's unbeaten career, if he wants to achieve his second consecutive victory and continue his path towards the top 15 in the heavyweight division.

Uruguayan with Brazilian roots, Luiz Garagorri will have a complicated fight against Darren Elkins. The North American is in a delicate situation within the organization, coming from four negative results in a row. To avoid a possible dismissal, Elkins will need to overcome Garagorri, who is coming off a defeat to Ricardo Ramos. The fight will be held in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg).