Two-time jiu-jitsu world champion, Antônio Braga Neto returns to Ultimate after almost four years

The Brazilian, who faces Ghana's Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Las Vegas 34, hasn't fought since December 2017

A. Braga Neto hasn't fought since 2017. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

World jiu-jitsu champion in 2008 and 2011, Antônio Braga Neto, finally, is back in Ultimate after almost four years. The Brazilian, who debuted with the company in 2013, faces Ghanaian Absul Razak Alhassan in the UFC Las Vegas 34, scheduled to take place on August 21st, in the United States.

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Despite being in Ultimate for eight years, Braga Neto He dealt with serious injuries that took him out of combat for much of his career. In the organization, the Brazilian appeared only three times, with one victory and two defeats. He was even scheduled to face Deron Winn, in December 2020, but tested positive for COVID-19 and left the card. In his record, there are nine triumphs, three setbacks and one unsuccessful fight.

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Razak Alhassan, in turn, is going through a bad time in the franchise. The Ghanaian has lost his last three fights and comes under pressure for the duel. Still, he trusts his standup game – where he has won his ten fights – as a crucial key to beating the Brazilian. Professional since 2013, he has a record of 10 positive results and four negative results in his career.

In addition to 'Braga Neto x Razak Alhassan', the UFC Las Vegas 34 also features the fight between Jarred Cannonnier and Kelvin Gatelum as the main event of the night. In the second most important fight, Alexandre pantoja measures forces against Brandon royval.

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