Five reasons to watch UFC Las Vegas 41, with 'Borrachinha x Vettori' and Brazilian squad

P. Borrachinha (left) and M. Vettori (right) facing the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After the controversy over the weight of Paulo borrachinha in fight week, everything is fine for the UFC Las Vegas 41. This Saturday (23), the Tupiniquim middleweight promise (up to 83,9kg.) returns to the octagon for the challenge against Marvin vettori and leads a true Brazilian squad. In total, seven fighters will take the green and yellow to the Octagon.

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Former challenger for the under-83,9kg belt, Borrachinha returns to action after more than 12 months without performing professionally. Ahead, the fighter will have the last victim of Israel adesanya and the clash could guarantee one of the two a return to the status of challenger.

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Still on the preliminary card, he. Francisco Massaranduba has his second commitment in 2021. The Brazilian favorite shares the octagon with Dwight Grant.

In the first half of the event, five more Tupiniquins. Gregory Robocop, Tabatha Ricci, Mary Oliveira, Daniel Miojo e Livinha Souza they will try to put on a show in the clashes.

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To get you in the mood, our team selected five reasons to watch the UFC Las Vegas 41. Check out:

1) Rubber, Vettori and the belt

P. Borrachinha (left) and M. Vettori (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Interestingly, the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 41 brings face to face the last two victims of Israel adesanya, current middleweight champion. Defeated by the Nigerian, Borrachinha and Vettori try for redemption within the company

Today, the Brazilian occupies second place in the group. Despite not having been able to fulfill the commitment made to perform in the middleweight division, the Minas Gerais native, in case of a great performance, could surpass possible competitors, such as Jared Cannonier e Derek Brunson, as he has an old rivalry with the current champion.

While Paul was badly beaten by Israel with a knockout in September 2020, Marvin had a five-round fight against the Nigerian in June this season, but was also unsuccessful. The Italian ended up losing in a unanimous decision by the judges and is now looking for a new opportunity to challenge the champion.

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The confrontation between the two will be held in light heavyweight (up to 93kg). The division was agreed on the week of the duel, as the Minas Gerais player, last Wednesday (20), stated that he would not be able to reach the established limit.

2) Borrachinha and the obligation to win

P. Borrachinha (photo) at UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After breaking the initial agreement for the fight, but being kept on the card, Borrachinha needs to put on a real show to avoid losing prestige with the UFC management. Still in 2021, the Brazilian had a new controversy, when he publicly demanded the company for better payments.

Paulo's statement was not well received by the 'boss', Dana White. Irritated by the Tupiniquim's attitude, the agent suggested that the Minas Gerais native end the fights he has under contract so he can follow another path.

With tempers calmed, Borrachinha is, in fact, back. Known for his aggressiveness inside the Octagon, the Brazilian who needed just five fights to win the organization's title can turn things around.

The athlete's last victory in the UFC came in 2019, when he starred in a historic battle with Yoel romero. Afterwards, the Minas Gerais native would be selected to fight for the belt against Adesanya.

3) Massaranduba on the main card

F. massaranduba in victory for the UFCPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram

Considered a favorite among Brazilian fans, Francisco Massaranduba tries to win his first victory since his debut in the organization's welterweight division (up to 77kg). Having just turned 43, the veteran will have a fight that, on paper, has everything to take spectators' breath away.

This Saturday, the Brazilian will make his second appearance of the year and face the dangerous Dwight Grant. The two are known for their knockout power and enjoy frank striking.

The ingredients are then placed on the table. The fight takes place on the main card.

4) Brazuca Duel

T. Ricci (left) and M. Oliveira (right) facing the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

On the preliminary card, a duel between two promising strawweights (up to 52,1kg) will be highlighted. The promising Tabatha Ricci e Mary Oliveira try to write their names in the group that, today, is led by Rose namajunas.

On the one hand, Ricci tries to achieve his first positive result with the Ultimate gloves. The fighter debuted in the company in June, but was unable to win and even experienced the first setback of her career.

In the other corner, the prodigy, Mary Oliveira. At 24 years old, the fighter arrives at Ultimate supported by nothing more, nothing less than Jessica Stacker, former category champion. Known for her knockout power, the athlete wants to leave her mark and a good impression in her first appointment.

5) More Brazil

G. Robocop (left) and D. Miojo (right) weighing in for the UFC Las Vegas 41. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Brazilian stars don't stop there. After a convincing debut, Gregory Robocop is back for his second Ultimate fight of the season. This weekend, the fighter exchanges forces with Jun Yong Park, in the clash that ends the preliminary card.

Representative of flies (up to 56,7kg.), Daniel Lacerda, Miojo, will have his first fight with UFC gloves. The Brazilian arrives at the company with a convincing resume, with 11 wins and one stumble. Whoever tries to ruin the Tupiniquim party is Jeff Molina.

First Brazilian to climb into the octagon, Livinha Souza seeks stability in the organization. The athlete comes from defeat and faces the experienced and 'hanging' Randa markos. If she wins, the São Paulo native will reach her fourth victory in the company.