Marretinha promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Gabriel Marretinha It has ceased to be a promise and has become a reality in MMA, that is, a real threat to the top welterweights (up to 77,1 kg) in the UFC. Last Saturday (8), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian knocked out Randy Brown in the second round and was awarded not only one of the 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. This Tuesday (11), in the ranking update released by the company, the athlete became part of the top-10 of the competitive category.
Before carrying out the main fight of ufc vegas 111Marretinha, 28, was ranked 14th in the welterweight division. With this important victory, his fourth in a row, the Brazilian climbed four places, becoming number ten in the rankings. In fact, the fighter left behind... Colby covington, his target. Now, the American 'bad boy' is number 11 in the division.
Changes in women's MMA
Denise celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Denise Gomes, 25 years old, and Jacqueline Cavalcanti, 28 years old, also fared well at the event. In the strawweight division (up to 52,2 kg), the former secured her fourth consecutive victory by defeating the veteran Tecia Pennington By unanimous decision. As a result, the Brazilian gained two positions in the ranking, moving into 13th place. In turn, the American lost two places, closing out the top 15 of the division.
Jacqueline makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), the second-place fighter secured her fifth consecutive victory. The Portuguese fighter dominated. Mayra Sheetara She also won by unanimous decision. On a high in the category, Jacqueline moved up one position in the ranking, becoming number ten. In a slump, the Brazilian, who lost her fourth consecutive fight, fell to 11th place, but is still at risk of being cut by the UFC.
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