UFC Las Vegas 89 warm-up: how many times have Brazilian women headlined the organization's events?

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This Saturday (23), Amanda ribas e Rose namajunas climb into the octagon and promote the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 89. However, have you ever wondered how many of the organization's cards were led by Brazilian women? To resolve the doubt, our team sought information.

Just over 10 years ago, Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche made history and became the first women to fight in Ultimate. Since the emblematic UFC 157, led by athletes, the company has promoted 44 more shows that featured female performances in the main clashes.

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With 45 cards starring women, the question: how many times were Brazilians present at the aforementioned events? The answer is 26, if we discard the UFC Las Vegas 89, which takes place this weekend.

Below, the list of shows that featured Tupiniquins in the most important confrontation of the day.

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Ronda Rousey x Bethe Correia (2015)

The first Brazilian to star in a UFC event was Bethe Correira. In a fight held in 2015, the fighter was defeated by Ronda Rousey in the bantamweight belt dispute (up to 61,2kg.).

Joanna Jedrzejczyk x Cláudia Gadelha (2016)

In 2016, another Brazilian faced a champion in the main fight of an Ultimate event. Claudia Gadelha stared Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the flyweight title (up to 56,7kg.), but was beaten by the then champion.

Miesha Tate x Amanda Nunes (2016)

In the MMA history book, UFC 200 had Miesha Tate e Amanda nunes with big stars. The clash was important for Brazil, because, on the show, the Bahian became bantamweight champion and began her legendary journey as holder of the belt.

Cris Cyborg x Lina Lansberg (2016)

Considered by many to be one of the best fighters of all time, Chris Cyborg made his long-awaited UFC debut in 2016 and, in his second challenge, headlined a card. In the match, the Brazilian brutalized Lina Lansberg in a fight that preceded her winning the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg).

Holly Holm x Bethe Correia (2017)

Overcome in a title fight in 2015, Bethe Correia had the opportunity to get closer to the status of challenger. In her second challenge as the protagonist of an Ultimate show, the Tupiniquim faced Holly holm, but, just like two years before, she ended up being knocked out.

Amanda Nunes x Valentina Shevchenko 2 (2017)

Female MMA legend, Amanda nunes also led the card that featured his rematch against Valentina Shevchenko. In the clash between two of the best competitors in history, the Bahian came out on top again and defended the bantamweight belt in a balanced clash.

Cris Cyborg x Holly Holm (2017)

As featherweight champion, Chris Cyborg measured forces with Holly holm in 2017. The former bantamweight title holder was looking to add her second title in the company, but was frustrated by the technique and aggressiveness of the Curitiba native.

Cris Cyborg x Yana Santos (2018)

Another event for Cyborg's account. In 2018, the Brazilian added another belt defense in a clash against Yana Santos, who, before marrying Thiago Marreta, bore the surname Kunitskaya.

Amanda Nunes x Raquel Pennington (2018)

Today, friends, Amanda nunes e Rachel Pennington they met forces in 2018 in a clash for the bantamweight belt. In the clash, the Brazilian beat the North American, who, curiously, currently leads the division, after the Bahian's retirement.

Jessica Andrade x Rose Namajunas (2019)

Historic event for Brazil, which took place in 2019, in Rio de Janeiro. On the card, Jessica Andrade, Bate-Estaca, shocked the world by brutalizing Rose namajunas and win the strawweight title.

Jessica Andrade x Weili Zhang (2019)

Months after taking over the strawweight throne, Bate-Estaca took on the challenge of going to China to face the challenger Weili Zhang. The plan ended up being detrimental to the Paraná native, who was knocked out in the first round, with the title taken by the home athlete.

Amanda Nunes x Felicia Spencer (2020)

In 2020, Amanda nunes he already reigned in two Ultimate organizations. Years after crashing Chris Cyborg and take the featherweight title from her compatriot, the Brazilian defended the group's belt against Felicia spencer, on a card led by both.

Marina Rodriguez x Michelle Waterson (2021)

In 2021, the company was already using the UFC Apex as an alternative route, since, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, mass events were prohibited. That year, Marina Rodriguez and the veteran Michelle Waterson they led a show, with victory for the gaúcha.

Mackenzie Dern x Marina Rodriguez (2021)

In the top 10 of roosters, Marina Rodriguez he returned to headline another event in the same season. This time, the gaúcha faced Mackenzie dern and beat the jiu-jitsu legend in the judges' decision.

Aspenn Ladd x Norma Dumont (2021)

Former bantamweight promise, Aspenn Ladd tried to end the unstable phase of his career and decided to test himself at featherweight against Norm Dumont. In the clash, the North American got the worst of it, being surpassed by the Minas Gerais player in the judges' decision.

Ketlen Vieira x Miesha Tate (2021)

Reference in the Ultimate bantamweight, Ketlen Scallop faced the former champion of the category in 2021. After resuming her career after retiring, the North American was a victim of the Brazilian, having lost in points.

Amanda Lemos x Jessica Andrade (2022)

In an attempt to regain his status as challenger for the strawweight belt, Jessica Pile Driver he measured forces with his compatriot Amanda lemos, and put on a real show. That season, the woman from Paraná achieved an unprecedented finish in Ultimate, beating her rival in the first round.

Holly Holm x Ketlen Vieira (2022)

Under the guidance of the renowned Dedé Pederneiras, Ketlen Scallop She once again faced a former champion in a main fight in the 2022 season. On that occasion, the Brazilian won by split decision.

Amanda Nunes x Julianna Peña (2022)

In 2022, Amanda nunes promoted his long-awaited rematch with Julianna Pena, the Venezuelan woman responsible for ending her hegemony in 2021. The new fight ended in a true massacre of the Bahian woman, which returned the defeat suffered the previous year.

Mackenzie Dern x Yan Xiaonan (2022)

With an eye on a future title fight in the strawweight division, Mackenzie dern had its rise halted by yan xiaonan. Protagonist in the 2022 event, the Brazilian ended up beaten by the Chinese in the majority decision.

Alexa Grasso x Viviane Araújo (2022)

Veteran in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg.), Viviane Araujo headlined her first event in the company in 2022. In the fight, the Brazilian lost to Alexa grasso.

Amanda Lemos x Marina Rodriguez (2022)

A challenge between Brazilian exchangers marked the month of November 2022 of the UFC. The confrontation ended with a hard knockout of Amanda lemos about Marina Rodriguez.

Jessica Andrade x Erin Blanchfield (2023)

In 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Jessica Pile Driver held his second fight in the company's flyweight division. After beating Lauren Murphy in its debut in the new division, the team from Paraná ended up being surpassed by Erin Blanchfield.

Mackenzie Dern x Angela Hill (2023)

Sweetheart of part of the Brazilian fans, Mackenzie dern participated in a new main fight in 2023. In front of Angela Hill, the jiu-jitsu legend carried out a true five-round massacre against the North American, winning by the judges' decision.

Amanda Nunes x Irene Aldana (2023)

In 2023, Amanda nunes entered the octagon for what marked his farewell to MMA. Against Irene aldana, the Bahian woman put on a show and defended the title for the last time.

Holly Holm x Mayra Sheetara (2023)

Also in the last season, Mayra Sheetara gave a show in front of Holly holm. Against the former champion, the Brazilian managed to submit and qualify for the bantamweight title fight.