J. Aldo (left), P. Borrachinha (center) and K. Usman (right) are highlighted in the UFC 278. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Edition number 75 of the SUPER FIGHTS Podcast. In this episode, our team analyzed the great UFC 278, which takes place this Saturday (20), and brings important commitments to José Aldo, Paulo borrachinha e Kamaru Usman. The latter defends the welterweight belt (up to 77kg) in the main fight.
Leader in the Ultimate weight-for-pound rankings, Usman will step into the octagon for his first challenge of the 2022 season. Just like in his last two appearances, the Nigerian will have a rematch ahead of him. This time, the opponent will be Leon edwards, an athlete surpassed by the current champion in 2015, when the icon of the category did not yet hold the title.
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In the co-main fight, Paulo borrachinha has a decisive confrontation in his career. Coming from two consecutive defeats, the Minas Gerais native will face off against Luke Rockhold, who returns to MMA after more than three years of inactivity. Over the weekend, the Tupiniquim will be in his last fight under his current contract with the company.
MMA legend, José Aldo is back. In a new moment in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), the man from Manaus faces the dangerous Merab Dvalishvili. If he leaves the octagon with a positive result, the 'People's Champion' will be able to regain his status as challenger for the division title.
The main news of the week were also covered. For fanatics, the event schedule has been updated.
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