With an eye on the featherweight belt, Chikadze and Kattar face off in the first UFC of 2022

G. Chikadze (left) and C. Kattar (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 46. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After almost a month without events, everything is ready for the start of the 2022 Ultimate season. This Saturday (15), the organization brings fans the UFC Las Vegas 46, and presents, as the main fight, an important clash for the future of the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg.). With Giga Chikadze e Calvin kattar as protagonists, the show has 10 scheduled clashes, with three Brazilians scheduled.

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Category promise led by Alexander Volkanovsky and undefeated in his career in Ultimate, Giga Chikadze wants to extend the good moment and, to do so, they need to overcome Kalvin Kattar. While the Georgian wants to reach the top 5 once and for all, the North American is trying to recover from the tough defeat he suffered against Max Holloway, a year ago.

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Former challenger for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg.) in the company, Jennifer maia there will be a rematch ahead. Beat by Katlyn chookagian in a balanced fight in 2019, the Brazilian wants to return the defeat to get closer to a duel for the title.

Promise in the category up to 56,7kg, in men, Rogerio Bontorin There's a big challenge this weekend. Willing to reach the top 5 in the category led by Brandon Moreno, the combatant faces Brandon royval on the main card.

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Revealed by 'Dana White's Contender Series', Joanderson Tubarão wants to show his service in his UFC debut. In the first challenge, the Maranhão native measures strength with Bill Algeo, which has been fluctuating in the company.

Chikadze x Kattar

Pupil of Rafael Cordeiro and standout from 'Kings MMA', Chikadze has been collecting victims since his debut in the organization. Surgical in his striking, the Georgian wants, once again, to live up to his aggressive reputation and add another positive result for the UFC.

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Back in the Octagon after a year of inactivity, Kattar arrives at the event with the responsibility of defending fifth place in the group led by Alexander Volkanovsky. In addition to trying to maintain his position, the combatant wants to erase the harsh defeat he suffered to Max Holloway in January last season, when he was suspended for almost 25 minutes.

A big win could bring the winner of the match closer to a featherweight title fight. This week, it was confirmed that Volkanovski will defend his title at UFC 273 against 'Korean zombie'.

At this Saturday's event, Chikadze will reach the mark of 17 appearances as a professional in MMA. At 33 years old, the athlete has 14 wins and two losses.

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A professional in the sport since 2007, Kattar, also 33, will take on his 28th challenge in the sport. Today, the North American has 22 triumphs and five setbacks.