M. Pezão faces A. Arlovski in October (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
Marcos Rogério “Pezão” already has a confirmed date and opponent for his return to the octagon. The Brazilian heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) faces the Belarusian Andrei Arlovski, former division champion on October 29, in Las Vegas. The information was initially released by “Combate” and confirmed by Arlovski himself through social media.
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At 37, Marcos Foot comes from a defeat against the Bulgarian Blagoy Ivanov No. UFC 274, in May. Before that, the São Paulo native from Ribeirão Pires had consecutive victories over Maurice Greene and Ben Rothwell. Revealed in the third season of TUF Brasil, Pezão has been in Ultimate since 2014 and has a professional record of 19 triumphs, eight setbacks and one draw.
Pezão's opponent, Andrei Arlovski He's a heavyweight legend. The absolute record holder for UFC heavyweight fights, the 43-year-old Belarusian debuted in the organization in 2000 and held the belt between 2005 and 2006. Currently, the veteran is in a good phase, with four consecutive victories, the last of which over Jake collier, in April.
Marcos Foot He is the second Brazilian confirmed at the event on August 29th. Last week, the UFC confirmed the presence of Edson Barboza, which faces the Spanish promise Ilia Topuria in a duel for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).
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