Swanson (photo) will try for another victory against Edgar. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
The UFC Fight Night 57 card, in Austin, Texas (USA), may not be one of the most exciting in Ultimate in 2014, but at least the event will serve to chart important directions in two weight categories.
In the main fight of the night, Cub swanson he may have the opportunity he was waiting for to fight for the UFC featherweight belt. Coming off six consecutive victories, the North American will have a tough time Frankie Edgar ahead, and, in the event of a new triumph, he could be confirmed as a new challenger for José Aldo. At least This is what the UFC guaranteed to the fighter.
In the co-main attraction of the night, Edson Barboza there will be a “make or break” fight. The only Brazilian on the card, currently 11th in the lightweight rankings, will face Bobby Green, five positions ahead, with an eye on establishing himself as a top athlete in the middleweight division.
But, of course, before that, the athletes will need to go through the scale challenge at the event's official weigh-in. Starting at 20 pm Brasília time, the athletes will undergo the last test to be released to fight, and you will be able to follow everything live on SUPER FIGHTS.
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