Thiago Marreta faces Jan Blachowicz in the main fight of UFC Prague

Marreta faces Blachowicz at UFC Prague. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufcbrasil

The climb of Thiago Marreta in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg.) he already has a date and opponent for his next step. The Brazilian, seventh in the category ranking, faces the Pole Jan Blachowicz. The duel will be the main attraction of UFC Fight Night Prague, an event that takes place on February 23, in the capital of the Czech Republic.

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Marreta, who has a record of 20 wins and six losses, has had a great time since moving up from middleweight (up to 84 kg) to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg). He is on a three-fight winning streak, the last being over Jimi Manuwa at UFC 231 at the beginning of the month.

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In turn, Blachowicz, who has a record of 23 wins and seven losses, is also in a great phase. The Pole, fourth in the light heavyweight rankings, comes from four consecutive victories. In his last fight, he submitted Nikita Krylov, In September;

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Besides Thiago Marreta, another athlete from the country was confirmed on the UFC Prague card. In the heavyweight division, the São Paulo native Marcos Foot face the Dutch giant Stefan struve. Check out the event card (so far) below.

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