Almost everything is ready for one of the most important shows of 2021 for Brazilian fans. With 12 fights scheduled for the UFC 262, which takes place this Saturday (15), the 24 athletes scheduled for the show seek to fulfill their commitment to the scales before exchanging forces in the octagon. The official weigh-in takes place this Friday (14).
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The main fight of the show will make UFC history. Chosen to star in the event, Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler compete for the throne left by the legendary Khaib Nurmagomedov. The confrontation will be valid for the linear lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg).
In the co-main fight, Tony Ferguson returns and seeks to recover from the bad moment in his career. Coming from two consecutive defeats, 'Bicho Papão' tries to re-establish itself against the promising Beneil Dariush.
Brazilian squad
In addition to Do Bronx, Brazil will have six more representatives distributed across the preliminary and main cards.
In the first half of the show, Priscila Pedrita she will be the first Tupiniquim to climb into the octagon. Closing the stage, the Brazilian duel between Ronaldo Jacare e André Sergipano divides the hearts of fans.
The main stage will open with the presentation of Edson Barboza. Rival of Shane burgos, the Friborg native wants to continue his journey towards the top of the lightweight division (up to 65,7kg.).
In sequence, Viviane Araujo faces Katlyn chookagian. The Brazilian could put herself in a great position for a future fight for the flyweight title (up to 56,7kg), if she beats the North American.
In a duel in roosters (up to 61,2kg.), Rogerio Bontorin will have a confrontation that promises action against Matt schnell. The dispute precedes the presentation of 'Ferguson x Dariush'.
UFC 262 fight schedule
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Lightweight: Charles of the Bronx x Michael chandler – Fight for the belt
Lightweight: Tony Ferguson x Beneil Dariush
Bantamweight: Matt schnell x Rogerio Bontorin
Fly weight: Katlyn chookagian x Viviane Araujo
Feather weight: Shane burgos x Edson Barboza
PRELIMINARY CARD (19:30 p.m., Brasília time)
Average weight: Ronaldo Jacare x André Sergipano
Feather weight: Lando vannata x Mike Grundy
Average weight: Jordan wright x Jamie Pickett
Fly weight: Andrea Lee x Antonina Shevchenko
Fly weight: Gina Mazany x Priscila Pedrita
Feather weight: Kevin Aguilar x Tucker Lutz
Lightweight: Sean Soriano x Christos Giagos
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