It's worth keeping an eye on; Meet Karol Rosa and Matheus Nicolau, Brazilian prospects who are on their way to the UFC belt

M. Nicolau and K. Rosa will represent Brazil in the ufc columbus Photo: MONTAGE/ SUPER FIGHTS

Even without big names, it's worth keeping an eye on two Brazilian athletes who will be on the card. ufc columbus, which will take place this Saturday. Flyweight (up to 56,7kg) Matheus Nicolau and bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) Karol Rosa They will be the main Brazilian representatives on the night and, in case of victory, they could take a huge step towards the elite of their respective categories.

With this, the SUPER FIGHTS warms up and reminds the reader what is at stake for two of the four fighters who will represent the 'Brazilian Squadron'.

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Matheus Nicolau

M. Nicolau is a promising Brazilian in the UFC flyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In 2018, Matheus Nicolau was fired from the UFC in a surprising way, amid rumors that the flyweight division would be closed. At the time, the Brazilian had been riding three consecutive victories and was stopped by a knockout from the American Dustin Ortiz, still in the first round. Almost four years after his dismissal, the athlete from Belo Horizonte proves with each fight that Ultimate's decision was indeed wrong.

Rehired in 2021, Matheus won his two fights in this new stint and is currently ranked seventh in the category led by his compatriot Deiveson Figueiredo. On ufc columbus, Nicolau will face the dangerous Czech David Dvorak, who has not yet been defeated with the Ultimate gloves. In case of victory, the athlete must enter the top-5 of the division and be very close to an opportunity to fight for the belt of the largest MMA organization in the world.

Karol Rosa

K. Rosa poses for a photo before his UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Considered one of the great promises of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg) since her arrival in Ultimate, Karol Rosa She has stood out for her victories, but she fails because she is not one of the most active athletes. Since hiring her in August 2019, the fighter from Espírito Santo has only had four fights, where she emerged victorious in all of them.

Twelfth in the division ranking led by Julianna Pena, Karol could reach the top-10 if he beats the veteran Sara McMann No. ufc columbus. Before the biggest challenge of her career, the Brazilian has already faced Lara Procópio, Vanessa melo, Joselyne Edwards and the now retired Bethe Correia. The 27-year-old athlete has a record of 15 triumphs and three setbacks in professional MMA.

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