Thales Leites x Michael Bisping will be the main fight of the UFC's debut in Scotland

T. Leites (left) and M. Bisping (right): Brazil x United Kingdom duel in Glasgow. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)

The debut of the biggest MMA organization on the planet in Scotland will feature a Brazilian in the main fight – as well as a Brit, representing the “home” fans. The Ultimate organization confirmed that Thales Leites will face Michael Bisping in the main fight of UFC Fight Night 72, scheduled for July 18, in the city of Glasgow.

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At 33, Thales leites He has a professional record of 25 wins and four losses. A former middleweight title challenger, Thales returned to Ultimate in 2013 and, since then, he has won five consecutive victories – the most recent of which was against Tim Boetsch, in January of this year. Currently, Thales occupies tenth place in the middleweight rankings.

Yes, Michael Bisping, 36 years old, appears one position ahead of the Brazilian, in ninth, in the official list of the division up to 84 kg. Bisping has a record of 26 wins and seven losses. The “Count”, as he is known, has alternated victories and defeats in his last nine fights, since 2011, and is coming off a triumph over CB Dollaway on April 25th.

In addition to the duel between Bisping and Leites, the event also announced the presence of another British veteran in the co-main fight of the night. This is Englishman Ross Pearson, who will face the North American Evan dunham, in a duel valid for the lightweight category.

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