With an eye on the top of the straws, Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez face each other at UFC Las Vegas 39

M. Dern and M. Rodriguez face each other in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 39. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC Europe

All ready! Aiming for a possible chance at the strawweight belt title (up to 52,1kg.), Mackenzie dern e Marina Rodriguez face each other in a 'tupiniquim duel' valid for the UFC Las Vegas 39 this Saturday (9). The card, which features eight fights, will also have Matheus Nicolau e Felipe Cabocão as Brazilian representatives.

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#STORIES – Discover the trajectories of Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez, who are in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 39

The main duel marks the meeting of two of the highest ranked athletes in the category led by the North American Rose namajunas. In combat, Dern and Rodriguez plan to extend their winning streaks in Ultimate. Protagonists of the attraction, the combatants have different styles and promise a great show for fans of the franchise.

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Before, in the third most important fight of the event, a clash that means a lot to Matheus Nicolau. Former 'participant'The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 4', the Brazilian left Ultimate, but received a new chance from the organization in 2021. And, upon his re-debut, he overcame Manel kape in the judges' split decision. Now, he faces the former challenger for the flyweight belt (56,7kg.), Tim Elliott.

In addition to Nicholas, Felipe Cabocão aims to achieve their first winning streak in the franchise. After triumphing over Luke sanders, the Amapá native faces off against Chris Gutiérrez in the opening of the main card, in a duel valid for bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.).

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Dern x Rodriguez

In a duel seen as a 'clash of styles', Mackenzie dern tries to assert her jiu-jitsu game – which made her a two-time world champion – to win. Marina Rodriguez, in turn, is betting on his movement in muay-thai in search of a new triumph in the search for a fight at the top of the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg.).

Full of expectations, Mackenzie dreams of becoming UFC champion. Two-time jiu-jitsu world champion, the athlete is on a four-fight winning streak and occupies the fourth division of the category's ranking. In her last performance, she surpassed nina nunes with an armbar in the first round, in April this year.

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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 fifth place and is coming off a triumph against Michelle Waterson No. UFC Las Vegas 26.

Professional since 2015, Marina Rodriguez is heading towards its 17th presentation. In his career, there are now 14 triumphs, one setback and two draws.

Yes, Mackenzie dern, who debuted a year after her opponent, is making her 12th clash. Born in Phoenix (USA) and naturalized Brazilian, the athlete has 11 positive results and one negative.

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