M. Dern in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Jiu-jitsu legend, Mackenzie dern is ready to star in her third event with the Ultimate gloves. This Saturday (20), the Brazilian headlines the UFC Las Vegas 73, show in which he shares the octagon with the veteran Angela Hill. In total, the show has 12 fights scheduled.
Promised at strawweight (up to 52,1kg.), Mackenzie has a commitment to redemption. Coming from defeat to yan xiaonan, the Brazilian tries to stop the rise of the North American, who 'asks for passage' into the top 10 of the group led by Weili Zhang.
In the co-main fight, a clash of prospects. Treated for a few years as a company jewel, Edmen shahbazyan wants to prove that it was 'reborn from the ashes' after enduring three setbacks. At the weekend, the pupil of Ronda Rousey measure forces with anthony hernandez, which has accumulated three consecutive victories.
Besides Mackenzie dern: UFC Las Vegas 73 has three more Brazilian representatives. In the second half of the show, Carlos Diego Ferreira e Michael Johnson lightweight veterans (up to 70,3kg) face off.
On the preliminary card, Rodrigo Zé Colmeia face Ilir Latifi in the only clash between heavyweights (up to 120,2kg) on the show. First Tupiniquim to climb into the octagon, Natalie Silva wants to maintain the good impression of the two positive results for the company and defends the company's invincibility against Victoria Leonardo.
Mackenzie Dern vs Angela Hill
One of the Brazilian bets for the competitive strawweight division, Mackenzie steps into the Octagon for an important commitment to his career. A jiu-jitsu legend, the athlete needs to win to avoid having the warning signal turned on in the company.
If she is overcome, in addition to the possibility of being overtaken by her rival in the rankings, the fighter will reach the mark of three setbacks in the last five challenges. Today, the fighter occupies eighth position in the division led by Weili Zhang.
A veteran of the company, Angela is having a great time. After overcoming a dramatic moment and ending a streak of three defeats, the American is looking for her third consecutive victory in the UFC.
Current number 14 in the group, Hill could make an important leap in the rankings, if he passes the Tupiniquim promise.
UFC Las Vegas 73 technical sheet
Data: May 20, 2023
Timetable: From 17pm (Brasília time)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Mackenzie dern x Angela Hill
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Edmen shahbazyan x anthony hernandez
Married weight (up to 54,4kg): Emily ducote x Lupita Godinez
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): André Fialho x Joaquin buckley
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Carlos Diego Ferreira x Michael Johnson
PRELIMINARY CARD (17 p.m. Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Maheshate Hayisaer x Viacheslav Borshchev
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Karolina Kowalkiewicz x Vanessa Demopoulos
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Orion Cosce x Gilbert Urbina
Heavy weight (up to 70,3kg): Ilir Latifi x Rodrigo Zé Colmeia
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Chase Hooper x Nick Fiore
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Natalie Silva x Victoria Leonardo
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Takashi Sato x Themba Gorimbo
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