After her victory at UFC Vegas 116, Talita Alencar asks for a bigger challenge in the octagon.

Talita Alencar behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Talita Alencar sent a direct message to the UFC after defeating Julia Polastri at UFC Vegas 116., held last Saturday (25), and made it clear that she believes she is ready to face a ranked opponent in the strawweight division (up to 52,1 kg). After winning by unanimous decision, the Brazilian stated that she has already proven her worth within the organization, demanding a greater opportunity in the category.

In an interview with UFC Brazil shortly after her victory, Talita highlighted that her recent trajectory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship already shows that she has the skill to compete with top-ranked fighters. The fighter even mentioned comparisons to opponents she has in common with... Loopy Godinez, arguing that he has had superior performances and, therefore, believes that the time has come to raise the level of the challenges.

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The fighter from Maranhão also made it clear that she is not focused on a specific name, but rather on any opportunity that brings her closer to the elite of the division. According to her, her team is already working towards bigger fights, but without choosing an opponent, as long as the next step is against someone ranked. With her third consecutive fight without a loss in the UFC, Talita is strengthening her candidacy to face a top 15 athlete soon.

"I've proven enough to the UFC that I can fight ranked opponents. Mainly because all the girls I've fought, the..." Loopy Godinez He also fought, and I had exceptionally better results.

"I believe I've already proven enough to the UFC that I can get a ranked fight. We have several names in mind, but we're not asking for anyone specific. You can send any challenge, we're ready for the game," he declared. Talita Alencar.

 

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UFC Vegas 116 results

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): aljamain sterling derrotou Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision of the judges (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards derrotou Norm Dumont by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafa Garcia derrotou Alexander Hernandez by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant defeated Adrian Juan Martinetti by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Raoni barcelos derrotou Montel Jackson by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Ryan spann derrotou Marcus Buchecha by knockout (punch) at 2:08 of round 2

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Eric McConico defeated Rudolph Vieira by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Jackson McVey defeated Sedriques Dumas by submission (inverted triangle choke) at 2:14 of Round 1

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Michelle Montague defeated Mayra Silva by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): cody durden derrotou Jafel Filho by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Francis Marshall defeated Lucas Brennan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Victor Valenzuela defeated Max griffin by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Talita Alencar defeated Julia Polastri by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)