Victims of Poatan and Adesanya, Strickland and Cannonier face off at UFC Las Vegas 66

Jared Cannonier (left) and Sean Strickland (dir.) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 66. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

It's time. This Saturday (17), the UFC Las Vegas 66, a show that closes the 2022 season for Ultimate. In the main fight, Sean Strickland e Jared Cannonier measure strength and seek to recover from defeats to Alex Poatán e Israel adesanya, respectively. In total, the event has 13 scheduled clashes.

Former challenger for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg), Cannonier faces his first challenge since his stumble against Adesanya in July. At the time, the fighter ended up largely dominated, losing the opportunity to hold the group title.

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Historical victim of Alex Poatán in Ultimate, Sean Strickland he was responsible for the confrontation that guaranteed the Brazilian the opportunity to fight for the title. Brutally knocked out by the São Paulo native, the North American returns to action this Saturday and seeks to win again.

Brazil will have a representative this weekend. Last-minute replacement Brandon royval, Alexander Costa you will have a golden opportunity. The athlete will be the opponent of amir albazi and, if he overcomes his opponent, he could, in his debut fight, take a prominent place in the top 10 flyweights (up to 56,7kg.).

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Cannonier x Strickland

Famous for its knockout power, Jared Cannonier tries to prove that he is still capable of competing at a high level in the middleweight division. Current number three in the group, the North American defends his position in the category and tries to prevent his compatriot's rise.

After ending a streak of six consecutive victories, Strickland seeks to reaffirm his relevance in the under-83,9kg division. If he wins in the main fight, the 'bad boy' could take a position in the top 5 and get closer to the dream title fight, unprecedented for the athlete, until then, in the company.

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At 38 years old, Cannonier has 15 triumphs and six setbacks as a professional in MMA. Sean, 31, has 25 positive results and four negative results.