Carlos Boi and Norma Dumont star in UFC Las Vegas 40 this Saturday against Andrei Arlovski and Aspen Ladd

N. Dumont (left) and C. Boi (right) represent Brazil at UFC Vegas 40. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

It's 'squad' day of Brazilian athletes at UFC Las Vegas 40. Rising in their respective divisions, Carlos Boi e Norm Dumont will be protagonists of this Saturday's event (16) and will measure forces against Andrei Arlovski e Aspen ladd, respectively. In addition to the two fighters, the event will also have five other Brazilian representatives.

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Ready to score her third consecutive victory in Ultimate, Norm Dumont bet on a counterattacking style to overcome Aspen ladd. The duel, which is valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), could give the winner a chance at the title, which belongs to Amanda nunes.

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Great Brazilian promise in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg), a fan favorite, Carlos Boi arrives on his most difficult mission of his career to date. In his mission to reach the top 15 in the category, he will face the veteran and former champion Andrei Arlovski.

In addition to Dumont and Boi, Mayra Sheetara tries to return to the path of victories and take away the Frenchwoman’s invincibility Manon Fiorot in the organization. On the preliminary card, in turn, Bruno Blindado e Luana Dread face Andrew Sanchez e Lupita Godinez. istela nunes e Ariane Sorriso they perform the only 'tupiniquim duel' in the first fight of the event.

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Dumont vs. Ladd

Initially, Norm Dumont would have a different opponent this weekend. The miner would measure forces against Holly holm – who was injured and had to withdraw from the card. In an interview with the SUPER FIGHTS on YouTube, the athlete reinforced that she is ready for the change of opponent and even planned to get closer to a chance at the title of Amanda nunes, in case of a third consecutive victory.

Aspen ladd, on the other hand, moves up a division after failing to cut weight in combat against Macy chiasson, which would be held on October 2nd. At the time, the North American was going to compete in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), but she failed the measurement, came close to fainting and had the fight subsequently cancelled. Two weeks later, she reappears at featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and tries to score her second triumph in the series.

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With just three fights in Ultimate, Dumont gets his first opportunity to have a main fight in the organization. In her career, the Brazilian fighter has six triumphs and one setback. Ladd, who has always been seen as one of the organization's biggest female prospects, has a record of nine positive results and one negative result in her career in mixed martial arts.

Ox x Arlovski

Fan favorite and one of the biggest rising names in heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.), Carlos Boi It's another promise that measures forces against a veteran. The athlete, who asked for the fight, comes from three consecutive victories and could enter the division rankings, in case of another victory.

Andrei Arlovski he debuted in Ultimate in 2000 and is making his 36th appearance in the organization. The Belarusian, who has held the title in the past, is on a good streak, with three wins in the last four fights and promises to stop another promise in the division.

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At 26 years old, Boi is in the best phase since his UFC debut and, in martial arts since 2014, he has a record of 11 wins and just one loss. Professional since 1999, the 41-year-old veteran Arlovski has a record of 31 triumphs, 20 setbacks and two unsuccessful fights.

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Mayra Sheetara, which will also be on the main card of UFC Las Vegas 40, tries to win again after the draw against Mountain Rose, in February this year. The Brazilian, this time, is responsible for trying to put an end to the Frenchwoman's 'hype' Manon Fiorot – rocked by seven straight victories.

Discovery in the 'Contender Series’, Luana Dread had two fights canceled – against Maryna moroz e sijara eubanks – and now faces Lupita Godinez, which moves up the division. The Mexican even accepted the challenge of filling the position at the last minute and returned to perform after a week.

Knockout, Bruno Blindado arrives for his second fight in the UFC, having overcome Wellington Turman on its debut. Now, the Brazilian athlete will face Andrew Sanchez, who became known for having won the 'The Ultimate Fighter 23'.

In the first duel of the night, a clash between two Brazilians. istela nunes makes his Ultimate debut after more than three years and faces off against Ariane Sorriso, which comes from triumph over Na Liang in his last performance.