With Braga Neto leaving, Andrew Sanchez faces Markus Maluko at UFC Lincoln

M. Maluko impressed UFC with his performance at UFC 224. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

Antônio Braga Neto left the UFC Lincoln card on August 25th for an unknown reason. The Brazilian assured that his departure was due to personal problems. Quickly, Ultimate has already selected a replacement for the jiu-jitsu black belt. Compatriot Markus Maluko will face the North American, Andrew Sanchez.

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Markus Maluko is coming off a good performance during UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro in May this year. The Brazilian submitted James Bochnovic with a choke in the first round. With the victory, the São Paulo native recovered from his Ultimate debut when he lost to Erik Anders by decision at UFC Fresno in December of last year. At 28 years old, he has a record of 11 fights, with 10 triumphs and one setback.

Andrew Sanchez is in a bad phase in Ultimate with two consecutive defeats to Anthony Smith and Ryan Janes. His record is 13 fights with nine wins and four losses. Since his UFC debut, the American has stepped into the Octagon on five occasions and defeated his opponents on two occasions.

UFC Lincoln card so far:

Lightweight: Justin gaethje x James Vick

Flyweight: John Moraga x Deiveson Figueiredo

Strawweight: Courtney Casey x Angela Hill

Average weight: Andrew Sanchez x Markus Maluko

Average weight: Erik Anders x Tim Williams

Lightweight: Drew dober x Jon Tuck

Bantamweight: Rani Yaya x Luke sanders

Feather weight: Michael Johnson x André Fili

Fly weight: Joanne calderwood x Kalindra Faria

Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen x Iuri Marajó

Welterweight Weight: Mickey gall x George Sullivan

Welterweight Weight: Jake ellenberger x Bryan barberena

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