Lokdog celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
MMA prospect, Vinicius Lokdog He has a decisive battle in his career. This Saturday (7), the Brazilian will fight in the main event of UFC Vegas 113 and his opponent is mario bautista, a long-time top contender in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg). As this is the first time he is headlining a show for the sport's biggest company, the athlete has no shortage of motivation, as he dreams of rising in the competitive category and getting closer to the elite group.
It's no secret that this is the most important fight of Lokdog's career, and despite his flamboyant and controversial style, he takes it seriously. The Brazilian's attitude couldn't be any different, as he's currently ranked 11th in the bantamweight division and, with a victory, could break into the top 10, taking the ninth spot from the American. And the first step towards victory was successfully taken. Even after suffering a difficult weight cut to compete in the division, the bad boy fulfilled his pre-fight obligation.
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Given that this is his first main event fight in the UFC, many might think that Lokdog will feel the pressure of being one of the event's protagonists and defending his undefeated record in the octagon. However, the Brazilian makes it clear that he doesn't tremble when competing with the spotlight on him or against more experienced opponents like Bautista, much less fear defeat in the organization. And, in fact, the athlete's bold attitude hasn't changed.
To promote the duel, the ever-vocal Lokdog provoked the American. In his statements, the bad boy described Bautista as a boring fighter to watch, stated that the UFC chose him as his opponent precisely to knock him out once and for all, and promised a first-round knockout. The excitement is so great that the Brazilian has already challenged... Umar Nurmagomedov and declared that he would win both Petr yan, how much Merab Dvalishvili, champion of the roosters and former king, respectively.
Since this is the first time he can fight for five rounds, Lokdog, who likes to finish his fights as early as possible and impose an intense pace from the start, will have to be cautious. In striking, the Brazilian is superior, as he is more explosive and powerful. However, Bautista is no novice on his feet; he knows how to defend and control fights, mainly by taking his opponents to the cage and controlling them. In terms of physicality, the veteran has an advantage, since the bad boy has already shown fatigue in fights that went three rounds. The expectation is that the fight will be tense.
Technical sheet of ufc vegas 113
Date: February 7, 2026
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE Live streaming on Paramount+ (the entire catalog) via TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista x Vinicius Lokdog
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): amir albazi x Kyoji Horiguchi
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jailton Malhadinho x Rizvan Kuniev
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michał Oleksiejczuk x Marc-Andre Barriault
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jean Matsumoto x Farid Basharat
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): dustin jacoby x Julius Walker
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): alex morono x Daniil Donchenko
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Nikolay Veretennikov x Niko Price
Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Bruna Brazil x Ketlen Hot
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Javid Basharat Gianni Di Chiara Vazquez
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Wang Cong x Eduardo Ronda
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Muin Gafurov x Jakub Wikłacz
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Klaudia Syguła x Priscila Pedrita
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