With a last-minute rival, Hermansson faces Vettori at UFC Las Vegas 16 with an eye on Adesanya

J. Hermansson (left) and M. Vettori (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 16. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In the final stretch of the 2020 fight season, the UFC Las Vegas 16 brings a spectacle that could shake up the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) of Ultimate. This Saturday (5), Jack hermansson will exchange forces against the promising Marvin vettori in the main fight and will look for a chance to get closer to a title shot next year. In total, 11 presentations are scheduled, with two Brazilian representatives.

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Coming from a great victory over Kelvin Gastelum, Hermansson is ready for his second appearance in 2020. The athlete agreed to face Vettori, who replaced Kevin holland, diagnosed with Covid-19.

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In the co-main fight, the experienced Ovince St Preux will be the test of fire of the promise Jamahal hill, who never lost in his career. A light heavyweight representative, the North American is heading towards his 40th appearance as a professional in MMA, while Hill reaches his 8th.

To represent the yellow-green team, Brazil will have two athletes, who will perform on the main card. John allan e Taila Santos They will be responsible for stirring up the Tupiniquim fans at the weekend.

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Hermansson vs Vettori

One of the protagonists of the night, Hermansson came close to facing two opponents, before reaching Vettori. Initially, the Swede would exchange forces against Darren till. The Englishman, however, ended up leaving the card and was replaced by Kevin holland, who was also forced to abandon the show. Marvin, who would face Ronaldo Jacare on the 12th he agreed to face the Swede.

Now, the fighters will have the role of entertaining spectators and giving the public a spectacle worthy of two fighters who dream of fighting for the division's belt, which today belongs to Israel adesanya.

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Just like Hermansson, Marvin is also coming off a victory. In his last performance, the Italian finished Karl Robertson in the first round, completing his third consecutive victory with UFC gloves.

Current number four in the middleweight rankings, Jack, 32, is looking for his 22nd positive result in 27 commitments in the sport. Vettori, 27, wants to reach his 16th triumph, in 21 appearances.

More Brazil

Looking for his first UFC win, John allan will be the first Brazilian to step into the Octagon this weekend. After an unsuccessful fight in his debut, this Saturday, the Paraná native will face the dangerous Roman Dolidze, undefeated in his career in mixed martial arts.

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No UFC Las Vegas 16, John is heading for his 19th MMA fight. Today, the fighter has 13 victories and suffered five setbacks.

Flyweight representative (up to 56,7kg.), Taila Santos is one of the Brazilian promises for the division led by Valentina Shevchenko. Close to her third fight for Ultimate, the Santa Catarina native wants to achieve her second positive result in a row and continue towards the top of the category.

To pursue his dream of winning the title with the organization, Taila will have to go through rose mountain, which has recently been dominated and beaten by Viviane Araujo.