With her eyes on the belt, Marina Rodriguez faces Michelle Waterson at UFC Las Vegas 26, this Saturday

M. Rodriguez and M. Waterson are in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 26. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Weekend of excitement. Despite having lost his two fights that would be the highlight of the event, the UFC Las Vegas 26 will promote a real show for MMA lovers. This Saturday (8), the organization will present spectators with 12 duels, including a Brazilian squad on the main card.

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In the main fight, a confrontation between two of the main highlights of the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg.). In the hunt for the category belt fight, Marina Rodriguez e Michelle Waterson will measure forces in search of an opportunity for the challenge against the champion Rose namajunas.

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In search of recovery, alex morono agreed to replace Diego Sanchez last minute and now faces Donald Cerrone in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.) in the second most important fight of the night.

The show will also feature performances by Marcos Foot, Carlos Diego Ferreira e Amanda ribas.

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Marina Rodriguez x Michelle Waterson

O UFC Las Vegas 26 would have TJ Dillashaw e Cory Sandhagen in the main role of the night. However, the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) suffered a cut on his eyebrow and had to withdraw from the show. Quickly, Ultimate scheduled the duel between straws (up to 52,1kg.) Marina Rodriguez e Michelle Waterson.

Discovered in the first edition of 'Contender Series' – reality show that seeks new talents for Ultimate, Rodriguez is considered one of the organization's biggest talents in the division. The Brazilian currently occupies sixth place in the ranking and is coming off a devastating triumph against Amanda ribas No. UFC 257.

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One of the favorites of North American fans, Michelle Waterson is based on karate and seeks to balance its recent results. Former Invicta FC champion, the fighter is in ninth place in the category and wants to score her second consecutive victory in Ultimate. In her last performance, she defeated Angela Hill in the judges' split decision, in September 2020.

At 34 years old, the Tupiniquim representative has a record of 13 triumphs, one setback and three draws.

Moreover, Michelle Waterson, 35, has a record of 18 positive results and eight negative results in his career.

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Alex Morono vs Donald Cerrone

Everything was ready for the 'farewell fight' of Diego Sanchez. The winner of the first edition of 'The Ultimate Fighter' would make his last fight against Donald Cerrone in the UFC. However, about a week before the fight, a conflict between the organization's directors and their representatives led to the fighter being dismissed from the squad.

Attentive to the possibilities, alex morono He acted quickly, made himself available and now faces the 'Cowboy'. In Ultimate since 2016, the North American is experiencing fluctuations and was defeated in his last appearance against the former champion Anthony Pettisin December 2020.

Owner of the record for the most wins in the franchise, Donald Cerrone He has 54 fights in his career, which began in 2006. The moment, however, is not in his favor. Currently, the 'Cowboy' has five fights without a win, four of which have negative results.

Morono has a record of 18 wins, seven losses and one draw, while Cerrone has a record of 36 wins, 15 setbacks, one draw and two unsuccessful fights.

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Last Brazilian to perform on the night, Marcos Foot he wants to move away from the instability in Ultimate and aims to win again in style. In his last match, which took place in November 2020, the Brazilian lost to Alexander Romanov. He faces Maurice Green, who has suffered three defeats in his last five fights, the last being against Greg hardy, in October of last season.

Willing to resume its good phase, Carlos Diego Ferreira He wants to prove that he is capable of fighting among the best in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). In a balanced fight, the Brazilian had his streak of six consecutive victories broken after being defeated by Beneil Dariush in the judges' split decision. Seeking to recover from a setback against Kevin Lee in your most recent fight, Gregor Gillespie He knows he needs to win to prove his potential among the category's elite.

After suffering his first defeat with the Ultimate gloves against Marina Rodriguez, the Brazilian Amanda ribas is ready to get back on the path to victory. To do this, it measures forces against the North American Angela Hill, which comes from triumph before Ashley yoder, in March of this year.