Zumbi Coreano and Yair Rodriguez face each other in the main fight of UFC Denver this Saturday

Z. Coreano (left) and Y. Rodriguez (right) face each other in the main fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram ufc

November 12, 1993. 25 years ago, the first Ultimate event appeared in the city of Denver, which would enshrine the Brazilian Royce gracie. This Saturday (10), 25 years later, the franchise celebrates its anniversary in the place where it all began. UFC Fight Night Denver arrives in the Colorado city with 12 duels on the fight program. The featherweights Chan sung jung e Yair Rodriguez face each other in the main fight of the attraction. In the co-main event the veteran Donald Cerrone will measure forces with Mike Perry by welterweights.

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The fight program features the participation of two Brazilians. Thiago Moses will make his debut for the organization against Beneil Dariush in light weights. Davi ramos will compete against John Gunther in the up to 70,3 kg category.

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UFC Denver starts on Saturday at 21:30 pm (Brasília time) with the preliminary event. The main fights begin at 1am.

The main fight

Chan sung jung was scheduled to face Frankie Edgar in the main confrontation of the night. However, the former lightweight champion suffered an injury and was replaced by Yair Rodriguez. ‘Korean zombie' that a victory over the Mexican to have the chance to face 'Answer'.

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At 31 years old, Jung is a former challenger for the featherweight belt. He was defeated with a technical knockout by José Aldo at UFC 163 in August 2013. In his last fight, 'Korean zombie' knocked out Dennis Bermudez in February at UFC Houston. The fighter stayed out of the Octagon to recover from a knee injury. Chan has a record of 18 fights, 14 victories and four setbacks.

TUF Latin America champion, Rodríguez has not stepped into the Octagon since May 2017, when he was knocked out by Edgar. He had been on a meteoric rise in Ultimate with six consecutive victories, including a knockout over the legend B.J. Penn. At 26 years old, he has 10 triumphs and two setbacks on his record.

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Brazilian lightweights

The first athlete in the country to enter the Octagon at UFC Denver is Davi ramos on the preliminary card. The 'Tasmanian Devil' will face John Gunther in his third fight in Ultimate. In his career in the organization, the Brazilian debuted with a defeat to Sergio Moraes at UFC Fortaleza in March 2017. Since then, the Brazilian has recorded two submission victories over Chris Gruetzemachere and Nick Hein. The Rio native wants his third victory to reach the top 15 in the lightweight category.

Thiago Moses will make his debut against Beneil Dariush on the main card. The Brazilian was one of the highlights in Contender Brasil. He earned a UFC contract after knocking out Gleyson Poney. At 23 years old, the young lightweight fighter has 12 fights and 10 victories.