Edson Barboza tries to maintain a great run at featherweight and leads Brazilians at UFC Las Vegas 92

Edson Barboza in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

This Saturday (18), the largest MMA organization in the world promotes the fifth consecutive event with a Brazilian scheduled in the main fight. At the UFC Las Vegas 92 Edson Barboza leads the Tupiniquim team and has a tough opponent. Friburguense measures forces with the undefeated Lerone murphy, who doesn't know what it's like to lose in your career.

An Ultimate veteran, Barboza dreams of fighting for a belt in the company. The athlete has accumulated three consecutive victories and is trying to advance to the top 10 in the category led by Ilia Topuria.

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In the co-main fight, Carlston Harris, the 'Mozambique', measures forces with Khaos Williams. Both are looking to get closer to the top 15 welterweights (up to 77,1kg).

Defeated in his first two UFC appearances, Vinicius Salvador wants the first triumph. On the weekend, Tupiniquim shares the octagon with Adrian Yanez.

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Highlight in straws (up to 52,1kg.), Luana pinheiro seeks to recover from the first stumble suffered in Ultimate. The fighter will be the veteran's opponent Angela Hill, who wants to take ninth position from the Brazilian.

In addition to Barboza, Salvador and Pinheiro, Brazil has five more representatives. Tamires Vidal, Melissa Gatto, Warlley alves, Ariane Sorriso e Kleydson Rodrigues complete the 'green-yellow' team.

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E. Barboza (photo) stands out in the UFC featherweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

UFC representative since 2010, Edson Barboza He gained worldwide fame in MMA for his aggressive style. A former lightweight standout, the Friborg native completed four years in the featherweight division and is looking to maintain his prominent place among the top 15.

On the other side, Lerone murphy tries to go through the biggest commitment of his career in the sport. Undefeated in 14 appearances in the sport, the North American has the chance to take a place in the top 15.

In the event of a Brazilian triumph, Edson could receive the chance to challenge a member of the top 10 in the division.

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Brazilians in UFC Las Vegas 92. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC Fight Pass

On the main card, Vinicius Salvador e Luana pinheiro These are the Brazilian highlights.

The bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) fights decisively against Adrian Yanez. In case of victory, the athlete has the first positive result in the company. If you lose, you may have a 'yellow light' on for the dreaded dismissal list.

Looking for career redemption, Pinheiro steps into the octagon to recover from the first defeat of his career. Braked by Amanda ribas in the last fight, the Brazilian faces Angela Hill and tries to restart his journey towards the top of the strawweight division.

On the preliminary card, Tamires Vidal e Melissa Gatto engage in Brazilian confrontation. Promises from the roosters, the athletes seek a positive result to follow their dream of reaching the elite of the group.

Company veteran, Warlley alves will have a tough time ahead and the opportunity to complicate the opponent. At the weekend, Tupiniquim will be opponents of Abus Magomedov, which comes from defeats over Sean Strickland e Caio Borralho, and remains without wins in the UFC.

Back after two years of inactivity, Ariane Sorriso resumes his career with an eye on a future of glory at straws. At the UFC Las Vegas 92, the fighter faces Piera Rodriguez.

The first Brazilian to step into the octagon will be Kleydson Rodrigues, the KR. With a negative record, with two stumbles and a positive result in Ultimate, the bantamweight needs to win the fight against Heili Alateng.