With the return of Velasquez and the debut of Kron Gracie, UFC arrives in Phoenix this Sunday

F. Ngannou (right) and C. Velasquez (left) face each other at heavyweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Sunday is also UFC day. The organization, which usually holds its events on Saturday nights, this time arrives on the first day of the week with a show that promises a lot for fans.

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UFC Fight Night Phoenix marks the return of Cain Velazquez to the octagon after 953 days away. The former heavyweight champion faces Francis Ngannou. Another highlight of the attraction will be the debut of kron gracie, son of the legend Rickson Gracie. The Brazilian faces Alex Caceres.

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In addition to Kron, Brazil will have two more fighters at UFC Phoenix. On the main card: On the main program, Vincent Luque faces Bryan barberena for the welterweights. In the preliminary card, Renan Barao measure forces with Luke sanders by the roosters.

UFC Phoenix starts on Sunday at 19:30 pm (Brasília time) with the preliminary event. The main fights begin at 23pm.

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Main fight

The main fight will feature the main characters Cain Velazquez e Francis Ngannou. With the desire to win the heavyweight belt, the giants will compete to prove who is worthy of being the next champion of the category.

Cain Velazquez will leave inactivity after almost three years and will make one of the most anticipated returns in MMA. The former heavyweight champion wants to get back on the right foot and with a victory over the Cameroonian. Considered one of the greatest in history in his category, the American of Mexican origin has not fought since his technical knockout triumph over Travis Browne at UFC 200 in June 2016. He has 16 fights on his record, 14 wins and two losses.

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Francis Ngannou occupies third place in the Ultimate heavyweight rankings and is coming off a victory over Curtis blaydes in 45 seconds at UFC Beijing in November 2018. In nine fights in the organization, he has seven triumphs and two setbacks. His last defeat was to alistair overeem by knockout at UFC 218 in December 2017. He has 12 fights, with 12 triumphs and three setbacks in his professional career.

Brazilian trip

The first fighter from Brazil to step into the Octagon in Phoenix is a former UFC champion. Renan Barao measure forces with Luke sanders for the bantamweights on the preliminary card. The Potiguar comes from three consecutive defeats in the organization and is at risk of being fired. Even so, the Nova União athlete is trying to rescue his MMA career. In his last commitment, he was defeated by split decision in the UFC Sao Paulo in September last year.

Vincent Luque He is the second fighter from Brazil to appear at UFC Phoenix. The Brasiliense will face Bryan barberena for the welterweights on the main card. He received the nickname 'Silent Assassin' on the reality show The Ultimate Fighter, as he annihilated his rivals via knockout or submission. The Brazilian has been backed by three victories over Niko Price, Chad Laprise and jalin turner.

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Ending Brazilian participation, kron gracie will make his UFC debut. Rickson's son will face Alex Caceres in the featherweight division in the third fight on the main card. Away from MMA since 2016, the Rio native will defend his undefeated streak of four fights and honor the family name inside the Ultimate octagon.