Keeping an eye on Amanda Nunes, Ketlen Vieira and Miesha Tate face off for the chance to challenge champion

K. Vieira (left) and M. Tate (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 43. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The big moment has arrived. In this Saturday, Ketlen Scallop will have his biggest challenge since he debuted in Ultimate. Highlight and promise of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), the Brazilian tops the UFC Las Vegas 43 this Saturday (20) and shares the octagon with the former group champion, Miesha Tate. A victory could bring the athletes closer to a fight for the title.

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In a quick weigh-in, Ketlen Vieira and Miesha Tate make weight and confirm the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 43

Protagonists of the show, Vieira and Tate face each other with an eye on Amanda nunes. Legend of the category, the Brazilian has a commitment in the UFC 269 and will keep an eye on potential challengers if they remain at the top of the group.

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In addition to Ketlen, the yellow-green team will have three more representatives. Rani Yaya, Taila Santos e Luana pinheiro They are looking to put on a show at this weekend's show.

Vieira x Tate

Carrying the nickname 'Phenomenon', Ketlen Scallop gets closer with each fight to making the bet count. In Ultimate since 2016 and recovering from injuries, the athlete wants to prove that she is prepared to take on an even more prominent position in the group.

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To get closer to the top, the Brazilian needs to overcome the experienced Miesha Tate, who was once champion of the division and, in 2021, returned from retirement to try to regain the crown that was once hers. While Ketlen tries to get back on track to winning ways, the American wants to extend her undefeated streak.

Champion in 2016, Tate returned to the octagon after almost five years of inactivity. In 2021, the athlete returned in the confrontation against Marion Reneau, and beat her rival in a dominant way.

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Current number seven at bantamweight, Vieira is coming off a defeat to It's Kunitskaya. If it surpasses the North American, the Brazilian will get closer to the top 5.

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Veteran of the organization, Rani Yaya has a commitment that could mark one of the most technical fights of the show. In jiu-jitsu, the Tupiniquim shares the octagon with Kyung Ho Kang, highlighted in grappling.

Still on the main card, Taila Santos tries to get closer to Valentina Shevchenko. Promise of the flyweights (up to 56,7kg.), the Brazilian faces Joanne Wood.

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After winning on his debut, Luana pinheiro is back. Representative of the straws, Tupiniquim shares the octagon with Sam Hughes.