Ultimate releases official poster for UFC Las Vegas 45, last event of 2021

D. Lewis will headline the final UFC event of the year. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Final Ultimate event of the 2021 season, the UFC Las Vegas 45 revealed its official poster last Wednesday (24). The card will be held on December 18th and will be headlined by the heavyweights (up to 120,2kg) Derrick Lewis e Chris Daukas.

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Number three in the heavyweight division and two-time challenger for the category belt, Derrick Lewis comes from defeat Cyryl Gane, last August. At the time, the confrontation was valid for the interim title of the category. The fighter has a record of 25 triumphs and eight setbacks.

Seventh place in the category ranking, Chris Daukas He has won his four Ultimate fights so far. Hired in 2020, the North American defeated parker porter, Rodrigo Zé Colméia, Aleksei Oleinik and Shamil Abdurakhimov, all by knockout. The 32-year-old fighter has a record of 12 triumphs and three setbacks in professional MMA.

The show will feature four Brazilians: Amanda lemos, Diego Ferreira, Raphael Assunção e Melissa Gatto. In total, 14 fights were scheduled for the card that closes the year of Ultimate events.

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