Packed with Brazilians, UFC Las Vegas 76 promotes a fight between Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov this Saturday

Sean Strickland e Abus Magomedov face each other in UFC Las Vegas 76. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

To open the month of July, Ultimate promotes the UFC Las Vegas 76. This Saturday (1), the organization presents an event with 12 scheduled fights and packed with eight Brazilians. In the main fight, Sean Strickland e Abus Magomedov they measure forces in a dispute that can move the average weight (up to 83,9kg.).

Featured in the top 10 of the group led by Israel adesanya, Sean Strickland accepted the challenge of facing the newcomer Abus Magomedov. If he wins, the North American will curb the hype about the Russian, but, if beaten, he will give way to the organization's promise, who debuted at the end of last season with a lightning knockout over Dustin Stoltzfus.

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Still in the second half of the show, a Brazilian confrontation divides the fans. Flyweight representatives (up to 56,7kg.), Ariane Lipski and Melissa Gatto measure forces with an eye on a place in the top 15 of the division.

After putting on a show in his debut with the organization, in January, Ismael Bonfim, the Muppet, is back. At the weekend, the lightweight athlete (up to 70,3kg) faces the dangerous Benoit Saint-Denis.

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Executioner of Gregory Robocop No. UFC 283, Brunno Hulk will have a new strong rival in the Octagon. In an attempt to continue advancing in the middleweight division, the Brazilian faces Nursulton Ruziboev.

After dubbing himself 'The Entertainment', Joanderson Tubarão want more. In an attempt to expand the good moment in the company, the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) will be responsible for welcoming Westin Wilson, who makes his debut in the company.

Current number nine in the female rooster rankings (up to 61,2kg), Karol Rosa has the opportunity to get closer to the top 5 of the group in UFC Las Vegas 76. At the weekend, the fighter shares the octagon with sixth place, Yana Santos, wife of Thiago Marreta.

In the search for redemption in the company, Luana Dread appears under pressure for a victory. With two consecutive defeats, the Brazilian will be the rival of the undefeated Norwegian Ivana Petrovic, who debuts in Ultimate.

Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov

With acidic statements and pragmatic style, Sean Strickland reached a prominent position in Ultimate. Confident in his presentations, the North American found himself in the middleweight division and, today, occupies seventh position in the category.

At a good time, the fighter took on an unusual challenge proposed by the company: facing newcomer Abus Magoemdov, who, despite an emblematic victory in his debut in the 2022 season, does not even appear in the top 15.

With the duty of stopping the rise of the Russian promise, Strickland will need to prove that he is worthy of the position he currently holds. The bet, in turn, wants to make the opportunity given by the company worthwhile.

If he wins, Sean will move closer to becoming a title challenger. If he loses, he will give way to his pupil, who has a 'golden chance' in his hands and can achieve a great shortcut towards the top of the division led by Israel adesanya.