EXCLUSIVE: Marretinha analyzes the fight with Carlos Prates and the possibility of an unprecedented belt for Brazil.

A Brazilian fighter from Brasilia discusses the welterweight division landscape, rules out an immediate fight with a compatriot, and highlights his motivation to win an unprecedented title for his country.

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Gabriel Marretinha He sees the possibility of making history as extra fuel in his Ultimate career. The Brazilian dominated. Belal Muhammad | in the main fight of ufc vegas 118 and should appear among the top five in the welterweight rankings (up to 77 kg) in the next update, scheduled for Tuesday (9). With this, he gets closer to a title fight in the only category of the organization that has not yet had a Brazilian champion.

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In an exclusive interview to SUPER FIGHTSMarretinha highlighted that the absence of a Brazilian champion in the division serves as additional motivation. Alongside Carlos PratesHe believes that the new generation can change this scenario and put Brazil at the top of the category.

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"Oh, sure, right? And it's me and the..." Carlos Prates "In this fight, we need to have at least one Brazilian champion. And I believe it gives us a boost, we dedicate ourselves more, because there has never been a Brazilian champion in the 77kg category, so I think it's about time, because Brazil has several good athletes in the middleweight category, and I believe it's time to have a champion," he said. Gabriel Bonfim.

Gabriel Marretinha rules out UFC fight with Carlos Prates.

The Brazilian also ruled out, at least for now, the possibility of facing Carlos PratesAccording to Bonfim, a duel between the two would not be interesting at this time, since both represent the country in the ranking. The focus, he says, is on matches against foreign opponents.

"No, no, not now. Maybe we'll face each other for the belt, but I don't think it would be an interesting fight, neither for me nor for him, because there are only two Brazilians in the rankings, so I don't think it would be interesting. It would be more interesting for us to fight against the foreigners, the Russian, the American, much better. There are people we could fight, he has Morales, I have, after Belal, I believe Madalena too, there's..." Sean brady"So there are plenty of people out there for us to fight," Marretinha concluded.

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With the triumph over Belal Muhammad |, Gabriel Marretinha Bonfim not only moved closer to the top of the category, but also achieved his fifth consecutive victory in the UFC. Meanwhile, the Palestinian fighter is going through the most difficult moment of his career, accumulating three consecutive losses.

FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Marretinha's victory against Belal at UFC Vegas 118

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Check out the results of UFC Vegas 118

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Belal Muhammad | by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Average weight (up to 82,9 kg): Brendan allen derrotou Edmen shahbazyan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tom nolan derrotou fares ziam by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Santiago luna via submission (katagatame) at 4m52s of R3

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Iwo Baraniewski defeated Junior Tafa by knockout (punches) at 1m25s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Combined weight (up to 58,9 kg): Alexander Costa derrotou Matt schnell by knockout (punches) at 2m32s of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Marcus McGhee defeated John Yannis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez derrotou Bruno silva via submission (rear naked choke) at 4m13s of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Chelsea Chandler derrotou Priscilla Cachoeira via submission (armbar) at 3m42s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão derrotou Jordan Leavitt by submission (triangle choke) at 4m19s of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jeisla Chaves derrotou Yuneisy Duben by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Souza derrotou Ariane Carnelossi by knockout (kick) at 1:32 of R1

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