Claudinha (left) and Jessica (right) face each other in August. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Invicta FC/Bellator)
Considered one of the favorites for a future title fight in the strawweight category, the Brazilian Claudinha gadelha will have a tough challenge ahead of him in search of a chance at the title in the under-52 kg division. Claudinha will face Mexican newcomer Jessica Aguilar at UFC 190, which takes place in August in Rio.
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Former champion of World Series of Fighting, Jessica Aguilar is considered by many to be the best strawweight fighter outside of Ultimate, and is one of the most beloved athletes by the Mexican public. Gadelha, who was born in Rio Grande do Norte, but lives in Rio, where she trains with the “Nova União” team, will fight for the first time at home in the largest MMA organization on the planet. Information about the duel was published on the “Combate” channel website.
At 26, Claudinha gadelha He has a professional record of 12 wins and only one defeat. The Brazilian is coming off a defeat to the current champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, in a highly contested decision by the jurors, in December of last year. Jessica Aguilar, 33 years old, has a record of 19 wins and four losses. The athlete from American Top Team comes from ten consecutive victories, including a victory over the former Ultimate champion Carla esparza.
UFC 190 takes place on August 1st, at the HSBC Arena, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). In the main fight of the night, the bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will face the Brazilian challenger Beth Pitbull. In addition, the card will also feature the participation of TUF Brasil 4 coaches: Rodrigo Minotauro face Stefan struve e Mauritius Shogun faces Rogério Minotouro.
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