Alex Poatan and Bruno Blindado promote the long-awaited 'clash of carts' at UFC Las Vegas 50, this Saturday

A. Poatan (left) and B. Blindado (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 50. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

The moment that many MMA fans have been waiting for has arrived. This Saturday (12), at UFC Las Vegas 50, Alex Poatán e Bruno Blindado promote a confrontation that promises excitement and divides the hearts of Brazilian spectators. The show has 14 scheduled fights and will be headlined by the clash between Thiago Marreta e Magomed Ankalayev.

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Kickboxing legend and only man to achieve a knockout Israel adesanya in combat sports, Poatan seeks to get closer to a new encounter with the Nigerian, this time, under MMA rules. With a brilliant debut in the organization, including a brutal knockout in the 2021 season, Alex is trying for his second triumph in the company.

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'Creation' of 'Thai Evolution', Bruno Blindado He arrives ready for the fight and ready to 'spoil the party' for his compatriot. Fueled by three consecutive victories, all on the fast track – and in a brutal way – the native of Paraíba wants to nullify suspicions about his talent and remain undefeated in the company.

The main fight features the debut of Thiago Marreta in the 2022 season. Former challenger for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg.) and one of the athletes who came closest to overcoming the legendary Jon Jones, the fighter seeks to prove that he has regained his good form and achieves his second consecutive triumph against Magomed Ankalayev.

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Another Brazilian who will be in action over the weekend is Marlon moraes. Standing out in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg) of the UFC, the Friborg native seeks to end his bad moment in the category. On Saturday, the former WSOF champion faces song yadong.

Alex Poatan x Bruno Blindado

For those who like action, the clash between Poatan and Blindado promises to be aggressive. Famous for their knockout power, fighters are famous for brutalizing their opponents inside the cage.

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On the one hand, Alex brings with him the reputation for his excellent striking. Former double Glory champion, the Brazilian seeks to repeat in MMA the success of his years in kickboxing.

On the other side, Blindado carries the aggression known as the 'Curitiba vanguard'. 'Forged' by André Dida, in 'Thai Evolution', the fighter will bring to the octagon his aggressiveness which, to date, has led to three opponents being knocked out in Ultimate.

At 34 years old, Poatan is heading towards his sixth commitment as a professional in MMA. So far, the São Paulo native has four triumphs and one stumble in the sport.

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Former M-1 champion, Blindado, 32, will have his 29th challenge in mixed martial arts. Today, the native of Paraíba has 22 wins and six defeats.

Thiago Marreta x Magomed Ankalaev

One of the few that almost came as a surprise Jon Jones in the light heavyweights, Thiago Marreta He wants to prove that he is back in the big time at the company. After going through difficult times, when he ended up losing three matches in a row, the Brazilian managed to recover against Johnny Walker, at the end of 2021.

This Saturday, the former challenger for the under-93kg division belt. there will be a new quarry ahead. To reach his second consecutive triumph, the athlete from Cidade de Deus (RJ) needs to nullify the dangerous Magomed Ankalayev, who has won seven consecutive victories and is looking for a place in the top 5 of the category.

Marlon Moraes x Song Yadong

Pressured for a positive result, Marlon moraes He got another chance to prove that he still has what it takes to deliver great performances in the UFC's bantamweight division. Coming from four defeats in the last five fights, the Friborg native needs to stop his opponent's good form to 'breathe' in the company.

While the former WSOF champion wants redemption in the group, the Chinese is aiming for 10th place in the division, currently held by the Brazilian. The confrontation marks the co-main fight of the show.