This Saturday (5), the UFC Nashville. With 12 fights scheduled, the event features the highlights of the bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.), Cory Sandhagen e Rob font, in the main fight. Moments before, the former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg.), Jessica Andrade, the 'Bate-Estaca', faces the undefeated Tatiana Suarez placeholder image and tries to end the series of two defeats.
Former challenger for the interim bantamweight belt, Sandhagen steps into the octagon to face an alternative opponent. Initially, the North American would measure forces with the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov, Khabib's cousin. However, with the Russian injured, Cory faces the experienced Rob font, cast at the last minute in the show. A positive result in the clash brings the winner closer to a future title fight.
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In the co-main fight, Jessica Stacker makes her third commitment in the 2023 season. With two consecutive defeats in her recent record, the former strawweight champion is looking for redemption, but to do so, she will need to go undefeated Tatiana Suarez placeholder image, who, after overcoming a series of injuries, is on the rise in the company.
In addition to Andrade, two more Brazilians make up the team's schedule. UFC Nashville. In the second half of the card, Diego lopes has a new challenge and tries to maintain the good impression of his debut fight, in which he ended up overcoming, but gave a real battle to the promising Movsar Evloev. Representative of the featherweights (up to 65,7kg.), the Tupiniquim will be an opponent of Gavin tucker.
First representative of the yellow-green to climb into the Octagon, Raoni barcelos there is a decisive confrontation in the event. Opponent of Kyler Phillips, the Rio native needs to win to avoid the risk of dismissal. In his recent retrospect, the bantamweight has accumulated three setbacks in the last five appearances.
Cory Sandhagen x Rob Font
With a rival scheduled at the last minute, Sandhagen took on the challenge of remaining in the event and will still have a major commitment. Facing Font, in a clash that takes place at catch weight (up to 63,5kg), the former challenger for the interim belt tries to defend fourth place in the group ranking.
On the other side, Font, Rob has a lot to gain. Number seven in the category, the veteran is coming off a great victory over the promising Adrian Yanez and can continue the climb towards the dream of fighting for the group title, in case of victory.
Jéssica Bate-Estaca x Tatiana Suarez
At a time of career instability, Jessica Stacker It's going to be 'all or nothing' at the weekend. With two stumbles in a row, the Brazilian faces the eternal promise of the category.
Free from the injuries that have plagued her throughout her career, Suarez defends her unbeaten career and is preparing for her biggest challenge in professional MMA. If she wins, the Mexican will reach the top 5 of the group and join the list of candidates for a title clash.
For the woman from Paraná, a positive result also says a lot. If she takes away her rival's unbeaten record, the number five in the category could get closer to being a challenger to the group she led in 2019.
UFC Nashville technical sheet
Data: 05 of August of 2023
Timetable: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD: (from 22pm Brasília time)
Married weight (up to 63,5 kg): Cory Sandhagen x Rob font
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Jessica Stacker x Tatiana Suarez placeholder image
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): dustin jacoby x Kennedy Nzechukwu
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Gavin tucker x Diego lopes
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Tanner Boser x Aleksa Camur
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Ignatius Bahamondes x Ludovit Klein
PRELIMINARY CARD: (from 19pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Kyler Phillips x Raoni barcelos
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Jeremiah Wells x Carlston Harris
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Billy quarantillo x Damon Jackson
Flyweight (up to 56,9kg): Jake Hadley x cody durden
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sean Woodson x Dennis Buzukja
Flyweight (up to 56,9kg): Ode' Osbourne x Asu Almabaev
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