'Independence or death'? Gilbert Durinho decides future in fight against Sean Brady at UFC Vegas 97

Gilbert Durinho e Sean brady in front of the UFC Las Vegas 97 (Photo: Reproduction)

This Saturday night will be special for Brazilian MMA fans. UFC Las Vegas 97, based at the Apex in Las Vegas (USA), promises to shake up the fighting world with a card full of national talent. Highlighted in the main fight of the night, September 7th could mean 'Independence or Death' for Gilbert Durinho, which is face to face with Sean brady. The fight is valid for the welterweight division (up to 77kg).

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Follow the results of UFC Las Vegas 96. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc

How to watch UFC Las Vegas 97, with Gilbert Durinho and six other Brazilians. LIVE on TV and online

Still in the main program, Jessica Stacker e Natalia Silva face each other in the flyweight division in a Brazilian clash. Another green-yellow fight is Lip Detona x André Mascot.

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Yes, Gabriel Mosquitinho faces newcomer Yi Zhu, while Jacqueline Amorim seeks recovery in the face of Vanessa Demopoulos.

Gilbert Durinho x Sean Brady – Redemption for the Brazilian

Gilbert Durinho weighing in at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @gilbert_burns

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Durinho, seeking redemption after two consecutive defeats, will face a promising opponent. The Brazilian, known for his jiu-jitsu skills, is looking to get back on the winning track and establish himself among the top names in the division.

Former challenger for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg), the Niteroi native lost to Belal Muhammad | e Jack Della Maddalena, respectively. In total, he has a cartel of 22 positive and seven negative results.

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Brady, with an impeccable record, is aiming for another victory and the chance to get closer to the top of the ranking. The American surpassed Kelvin Gastelum in his most recent fight, which took place in September of this year. In his career, he has 16 triumphs and one defeat.

Jessica Bate-Estaca x Natália Silva – Brazilian duel in the octagon

Jessica Stacker e Natalia Silva in stare (Photo: Reproduction)

But the action is not limited to the main fight. Jessica Stacker, one of the UFC veterans, faces the young and undefeated Natalia Silva in a duel that promises to be one of the best of the night in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg), which is led by Weili Zhang.

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Former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg), Bate-Estaca is looking to maintain her good form and get closer to a new title fight. The fighter from Paraná, who is in a multi-million dollar fight with her former coach, is ranked sixth in the rankings and has a record of 26 wins and 12 losses.

Meanwhile, Natália, with an aggressive and technical style, is looking for another victory to consolidate her name in the organization. A promising fighter up to 56,7 kg, the Minas Gerais native has the most important fight of her career and the first chance to reach the top 5.

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Lip Detona and André Mascote in a staredown (Photo: Reproduction)

In the flyweights, Lip Detona and André Mascote star in a duel between two of the biggest promises in national MMA. Both are coming off important victories and are looking to stand out even more in the category.

Gabriel Mosquitinho, in turn, comes face to face with Yi Zha. Already Jacqueline Amorim is the only Brazilian representative in women's MMA on the preliminary card and faces Vanessa Demopoulos.