Thiago Moisés tries to make history and overcome 'Khabib's successor' this Saturday, at UFC Las Vegas 31

T. Moisés (right) faces I. Makhachev (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 31. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Having a great time in Ultimate, Thiago Moses He is ready for the biggest challenge of his career to date. This Saturday (16), at UFC Las Vegas 31, the Brazilian will face the one who, for many, is considered the 'successor of Khabib Nurmagomedov'. Before Islam makhachev, the São Paulo native will have the chance to reduce his bet on the Russian promise and advance even further in the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg.).

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In search of his fourth positive result in a row, Moisés will be able to prove that he is a reality within one of the toughest divisions in MMA in general. To do this, Thiago will need to contain the pragmatic game of a dangerous opponent in the main fight of the show.

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The second half of the show will mark the return of Rudolph Vieira after his first career defeat as a professional in mixed martial arts. Finished by anthony hernandez at the beginning of the season, the carioca tries to recover against Dustin Stoltzfus.

In addition to Thiago and the 'Black Belt Hunter', the green and yellow team will have three more representatives. On the preliminary card, Amanda lemos, Anderson Berinja, Francisco Figueredo e Rodrigo Zé Colmeia they will try to win in the octagon.

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Moses vs Makhachev

In an attempt to climb the complicated lightweight division, Thiago will have a golden opportunity this weekend. The Brazilian will be face to face against a bet from Ultimate, which will feature the former champion of the group, Khabib Nurmagomedov, as one of the main coaches

To win, Moisés will need to nullify Islam, who has a style similar to that of the category legend. The Brazilian, however, is going through a great moment, having overcome his last opponents in an impressive way.

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With the pressure of being the main name of the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in the category, Makhachev faces the Brazilian with the intention of defending ninth position in the group led by Charles of the Bronx. The Russian, who has only one negative result in his career (in 2015), comes from seven consecutive victories, the last in March.

Rodolfo x Stoltzfus

A Brazilian promise at middleweight (up to 83,9kg), Vieira will have another important commitment in his career. After losing his first in MMA, the 'Black Belt Hunter' needs recovery to continue his dream of getting closer to the top 15 in the division led by Israel adesanya.

Featured on the main card, the carioca will face Dustin Stoltzfus, who is trying to win for the first time with Ultimate gloves. In his debut, the North American ended up defeated by Kyle Daukaus.

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The confrontation will mark Rodolfo's ninth fight in mixed martial arts. The fighter today has seven triumphs and one setback. More experienced in the sport, Stoltzfus has 13 positive results and two negative results.

More Brazil

In addition to the Tupiniquins on the main card, Brazil will have three representatives in the preliminary. Francisco Figueredo, Anderson Berinja and Amanda lemos will be in action in the first half of the show.

First Brazilian to climb into the octagon, Rodrigo Zé Colmeia wants to erase his first defeat in the UFC. After submitting Don' Tale Mayes in his debut, the Brazilian ended up being knocked out by Chris Daukas, in October. Now, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) will share the fighting field with Alan Baudot, which has not yet won in the company.

In an attempt to follow in the footsteps of the 'God of War', Francisco seeks to maintain 100% success in the organization. Deiveson's brother, the athlete seeks to confirm the company's bet as a candidate for a future title fight. After winning on his debut, the man from Pará will now exchange forces with Malcolm Gordon.

After winning his first in the Ultimate, Anderson Berinja is just confident for this weekend. Representing the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), the São Paulo native will face the promising Miles Johns. If he overcomes his rival, the Brazilian admitted that he will challenge cody garbrandt in sequence.

Athlete to keep an eye on among the straws (up to 52,1kg.), Amanda lemos returns to the octagon for her second fight in 2021. This Saturday, the woman from Pará will be tested against Montserrat Ruiz. If she wins, the athlete will defend the 14th position in the ranking led by Rose namajunas and will reach the fourth consecutive victory in the company.