The moment is coming. This Saturday (16), the UFC Long Island, an event that brings 12 scheduled fights to spectators. Before measuring strength in the octagon, the athletes will go through the traditional facing ceremony. The broadcast can be watched live from 17pm (Brasília time).
The main fight of the show delivers an important clash for the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg). Brian ortega seeks to regain its status as title challenger, while Yair Rodriguez seeks his first title fight.
The penultimate clash of the event features the dangerous Amanda lemos. After being overcome by Jessica Stacker in April, the strawweight division (up to 52,1kg.) seeks recovery against Michelle Waterson.
In the preliminary card, the Brazilian representative will be Herbert Burns. A featherweight athlete, the fighter returns to active duty after almost two years of inactivity. In his quest to get back on the path to victory, the Niteroi native will share the octagon with Bill Algeo.
UFC Long Island fight list
MAIN CARD (15 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Brian ortega x Yair Rodriguez
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Michelle Waterson x Amanda lemos
Welterweight (up to 77kg): li jingliang x muslim salikhov
Flyweight (56,7kg): Matt schnell x Su Mudaerji
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Shane burgos x Charles Jourdain
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Lauren Murphy x Miesha Tate
PRELIMINARY CARD (12 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Puna Soriano x Dalcha Lungiambula
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Ricky Simon x Jack shore
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Herbert Burns x Bill Algeo
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): dustin jacoby x Da Un Jung
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Dwight Grant x Dustin Stoltzfus
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Jessica penne x Emily ducote
