From the Bronx, Whindersson, Borrachinha and Ngannou are highlights of October (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
After a month of September filled with knockouts, submissions, controversy e big fights, October holds even more special moments for martial arts fans, whether in the UFC octagon, with Charles of the Bronx, Paulo borrachinha and much more, in Bellator's circular cage, with Chris Cyborg, or in the boxing ring, with names like Whindersson Nunes e Francis Ngannou.
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With that in mind, the team at SUPER FIGHTS has selected ten unmissable fights for you to keep an eye on in the tenth month of the year. Let's go to the list:
Cris Cyborg x Cat Zingano – Bellator 300 (07/10)
C. Cyborg is the current Bellator featherweight champion (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
On the first weekend of the month, the historic Bellator 300 features four title fights, including the fifth title defense of Chris Cyborg.
Undefeated since the defeat to Amanda nunes Still in the UFC, the female MMA legend defends the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg) in a long-awaited duel against the veteran Zingano cat in the co-main event of the night.
Usman Nurmagomedov x Brent Primus – Bellator 300 (07/10)
The main fight of Bellator 300 presents one of the biggest sensations in the organization today: Usman Nurmagomedov, Cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Undefeated in his career, with 17 wins in 17 fights, the 25-year-old Russian defends the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg) for the second time against North American Brent Primus, in a duel that is also valid for the semifinals of the category tournament.
Whindersson Nunes x My Mate Nate – Boxing (14/10)
On October 14th it's time to Whindersson Nunes return to the boxing ring. Brazil's most popular comedian, the Piauí native is trying to recover from the defeat he suffered against King Kenny in the semi-final of the High Stakes tournament, in July this year.
This time, the Brazilian's opponent will be North American YouTuber Nathan Bartling, better known as 'MyMateNate', who is also coming off a defeat to King Kenny in the quarterfinals of the High Stakes.
Logan Paul x Dillon Danis – Boxing (14/10)
Logan Paul (left) is the older brother of Jake Paul. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
At the same event as 'Whindersson x MyMateNate', Logan Paul, older brother of Jake Paul, also makes his return to the ring against rival Dillon Danis.
Logan, who has already shared the ring with Floyd Mayweather, is looking for his first professional victory, while Danis debuts in the sport.
Michel Pereira x Marc-Andre Barriault – UFC Las Vegas 81 (14/10)
M. Pereira (left) defeated S. Ponzinibbio (right) in the UFC Las Vegas 55. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
The second Ultimate event of the month marks the debut of Michael Pereira in medium weight (up to 83,9kg).
Moving up a category after failing to make the welterweight weight (up to 77,1kg) for the duel against Stephen Thompson, the ‘Paraense Voador’ will have as its opponent the Canadian Marc-Andre Barriault, supported by two consecutive victories.
Sodiq Yussuf x Edson Barboza – UFC Las Vegas 81 (14/10)
E. Barboza faces G. Chikadze in August Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In the main fight of the event, Edson Barboza, at 37 years old, is trying for his second victory in a row to show that he is still a force in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg).
Thirteenth placed in the ranking, the Brazilian faces the Nigerian Sodiq Yusuf, owner of eleventh position.
Magomed Ankalaev x Johnny Walker – UFC 294 (21/10)
J. Walker celebrates UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
Entering the most anticipated event by fans this October, Johnny Walker has an arduous mission to continue the turnaround in his career in UFC 294, event led by Islam makhachev e Charles of the Bronx in Abu Dhabi.
Seventh place in the light heavyweight rankings (up to 93kg), the Brazilian faces the former title challenger and current second place in the ranking Magomed Ankalayev.
Paulo Borrachinha x Khamzat Chimaev – UFC 294 (21/10)
Paulo borrachinha He is a Brazilian standout in the UFC middleweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Sixth placed in the rankings and eyeing a second chance to fight for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg), Paulo borrachinha takes action in the co-main event of the event.
The Brazilian's opponent will be 'Lobo' Khamzat Shimaev, undefeated in professional MMA with 12 wins in 12 fights, who returns to the 83,9kg division after problems with the scales in the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg), where he occupies fourth position.
Islam Makhachev x Charles do Bronx – UFC 294 (21/10)
Charles of the Bronx e Islam makhachev faced each other in UFC 280.
The main fight of UFC 294 is also the most anticipated by fans in the month of October: the rematch between Islam makhachev e Charles of the Bronx for the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg).
Almost exactly a year after being submitted by Makhachev in the UFC 280, on October 22, 2022, Charles of the Bronx returns to Abu Dhabi to try to regain the category belt, while the Russian tries to defend his title for the second time.
Tyson Fury x Francis Ngannou – Boxing (28/10)
Francis Ngannou e Tyson Fury face each other on October 28th (Photo: Twitter)
Ultimate's October calendar ends with UFC 294, but anyone who thinks that the great attractions end together is mistaken. On the last weekend of the month, Francis Ngannou makes his long-awaited professional boxing debut in a ten-round duel against the world champion Tyson Fury.
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