The big moment is coming. Featured among lightweights (up to 70,3kg.) for years, Charles of the BronxFinally, he will have the chance to compete for the category belt. Before stepping into the octagon, however, the Brazilian will go through the weigh-in and make the traditional face-off against his weekend rival, Michael chandler, this Friday (14). The show takes place on Saturday (15), in Houston (USA).
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In total, 12 presentations are scheduled. The main fight will mark the lightweight title fight, which will decide who will take the place previously occupied by the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired at the end of 2020.
To enhance the spectacle even further, the co-main fight will also have a special flavor. One of the most feared men in lightweight history, Tony Ferguson returns and seeks to recover from two consecutive defeats. The 'Bicho Papão' agreed to face Beneil Dariush, who is going through a good time.
The Brazilian public has plenty of reasons to stay tuned to the show. In addition to Do Bronx, taking the lead role in the event, the country will have six more representatives distributed across the preliminary and main cards.
In the first half of UFC 261, Priscila Pedrita she will be the first Tupiniquim to climb into the Octagon. The athlete will face Gina Mazany in the third fight of the night.
Closing the preliminary card, a 100% Brazilian duel. Former Strikeforce champion and reference in Brazilian MMA, Ronald Jacaré seeks to resume the good phase of his career and, to do so, he must go through the promising André Sergipano, undefeated in Ultimate.
In the second half, Edson Barboza will bring all his aggression to the show. The fighter from Nova Friburgo (RJ) will face Shane burgos and will try to continue his climb towards the top of the featherweight division (up to 65,6kg.).
In sequence, Viviane Araujo will face Katlyn chookagian looking for an opportunity to get closer to a title fight. The clash will be valid for flyweight (up to 56,7kg), dominated by Valentina Shevchenko.
Third Brazilian to enter the Octagon on the main card, Rogerio Bontorin There's a fight that promises to take your breath away. The combatant faces Matt schnell in bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.).
Fight program for UFC 262
PRELIMINARY CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Lightweight: charles do brox 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 Andre Muniz
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 Priscilla Cachoeira
Feather weight: Kevin Aguilar x Tucker Lutz
Lightweight: Christos Giagos x Sean Soriano
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