Holloway will try to win the interim featherweight belt at UFC 206. (Photo: Getty Images)
UFC 206, which will take place this Saturday (10), in Toronto, Canada, will define the interim featherweight champion (up to 66kg) and, consequently, UFC's next opponent. José Aldo, owner of the linear belt in the category. Max Holloway e Anthony Pettis they own the show, but only the Hawaiian can still own the provisional title. At the official weigh-in, Pettis did not make weight, so he will not become world champion if he wins.
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In the second most important fight of the show, Donald Cerrone and Matt Brown face off in a fight valid for the welterweight division (up to 77kg). Still on the main card, two more fights that promise to stir the emotions of MMA fans. At featherweight, the aggressive Cub swanson faces knockout artist Doo Ho Choi, while veteran Tim Kennedy faces off against the young Kelvin Gastelum, who returns to middleweight (up to 84kg) after problems making the weight in the up to 77kg category.
On the preliminary card, the highlight is Brazilian Viviane “Sucuri”, who makes her debut in the biggest MMA organization in the world against former strawweight challenger Valerie Letourneau. Undefeated in her career, the 23-year-old from Ceará won all 11 of her fights.
All 24 athletes who make up the event will participate in the official weigh-in this Friday (09). From 19pm (Brasília time), the weights of each fighter will be announced, in addition to the always intriguing official looks before the duel. O SUPER FIGHTS broadcast everything live!
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