Islam Makhachev faces Francisco Massaranduba at UFC 233

F. massaranduba (right) and I. Makhachev (left) face off at UFC 233. Photo: Montagem SL/MMA Press

Francisco Massaranduba is the first Brazilian scheduled for the UFC 233 card, on January 26, 2019, in Anaheim (USA). The 'Fans' favorite' will face Khabib's training partner, Islam makhachev. The fight will be valid for light weights.

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Francisco Trinaldo is in 13th place in the lightweight rankings and wants to get back on track to winning ways. In five fights in the organization, the Brazilian had three triumphs and two setbacks. On your last appointment massaranduba knocked out Evan dunham in September at UFC SP.

Your opponent, on the other hand, Islam makhachev comes packed with four consecutive victories over: Chris Wade, Nik lentz, Gleison Tibau and Kajan Johnson. His only career loss was to Adriano Martins in October 2015 at UFC 192. The Russian hopes that a victory over the Brazilian will put him in the TOP 15 of the category.

Ultimate also confirmed the confrontation between Paul felder and James Vick at UFC 233. The duel will be in the lightweight division. 'Irish Dragon' comes from a victory over Mike Perry by split decision in July this year. His opponent, 'Texecutioner', was knocked out by Justin gaethje in the first round in August at UFC Lincoln.

UFC 233 card so far

Lightweight: Islam makhachev x Francisco Massaranduba

Lightweight: James Vick x Paul felder