Massaranduba tries to recover against Jim Miller at UFC São Paulo

Massaranduba is coming off a defeat (Photo: Buda Mendes/UFC)

massaranduba comes from defeat (Photo: Buda Mendes/UFC)

After losing to the interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee, Francisco Massaranduba You already know your next opponent. The Brazilian will face the veteran Jim Miller No. UFC Sao Paulo, an event that will take place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera on October 28th and marks Ultimate's last visit to Brazil in 2017. The information is from the Combate channel website.

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The setback for Kevin Lee interrupted a streak of seven consecutive victories by the charismatic massaranduba. At 39 years old, the Brazilian, former member of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter Brasil, has 21 wins and five losses in his career – 11 triumphs and four setbacks in the UFC. The lightweight was ranked in his division before his loss to Lee, but ended up losing his place to Mairbek Taisumov.

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Yes, Jim Miller comes from two defeats in the last two fights, to Dustin poirier e Anthony Pettis (which face each other in UFC Norfolk, in November). The 34-year-old veteran has 17 wins, nine losses and one unsuccessful fight for Ultimate – 28 triumphs, 10 setbacks and one NC (No contest) in total in his career. He is the biggest winner in the history of the UFC lightweight division.

O UFC Sao Paulo The main fight will be the return of Lyoto Machida, who served an 18-month suspension, against Derek Brunson, in the main fight. The welterweight Demian Maia seeks recovery in the face of the promise Colby covington after losing to the category champion Tyron woodley at UFC 214, in July this year. Other relevant names who will fight at the event include Augusto Tanquinho, Antônio “Shoe Face"And Elizeu Capoeira.