Scheduled for the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 99, this Saturday (19), Michael Pereira e anthony hernandez face each other in a crucial duel to define the future of the UFC middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). The Brazilian tries to establish himself among the division's ranked fighters, while the North American defends his position as number thirteen.
In total, 11 fights are scheduled for the card, which will feature three other Brazilian athletes: Matheus Nicolau, Jean Matsumoto e Tamires Vidal, who are representatives of the country in the preliminary program.
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Not knowing what defeat is since 2020, when he was disqualified for delivering an illegal knee to Diego Sanchez, Michael Pereira has built an eight-fight winning streak in the UFC welterweight (up to 77 lbs.) and middleweight (up to 83,9 lbs.) categories. Fourteenth in his division, 'Chechel' has two knockouts, three submissions and a total of seven post-fight bonuses in the UFC and now has the mission of putting an end to the finisher's five-fight winning streak. anthony hernandez.
More Brazil in action
Participant in the fourth season of the reality show TUF Brazil, Matheus Nicolau arrives for his eleventh fight in the Ultimate. The Minas Gerais native is ranked seventh in the flyweight rankings (up to 56,7 kg) and is experiencing the worst phase of his career, with two consecutive defeats. To recover, Nicolau faces the Kazakh Asu Almabayev, who has three fights and a 100% success rate in the UFC.
Signed through 'Dana White's Contender Series', Jean Matsumoto seeks his second victory within the organization when he measures forces, in his second fight in the UFC, with Brad Katona, who was the winner of 'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler' in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg).
in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg) for women in Rio de Janeiro Tamires Vidal tries to find its way back to victory, after two consecutive defeats. She faces the Panamanian Joselyne Edwards, who also suffered two setbacks in his last fights.
UFC Las Vegas 99 technical sheet
Order date: October 19th, 2024
Open Hours: From 17pm (Brasília time)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): anthony hernandez x Michael Pereira
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rob font x Kyler Phillips
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Charles Johnson x Su Mudaerji
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Cameron Smotherman x Jake Hadley
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Darren Elkins x Daniel Pineda
PRELIMINARY CARD (From 17h)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Matheus Nicolau x Asu Almabaye
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Brad Katona x Jean Matsumoto
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards x Tamires Life
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Jessica penne x Elise Reed
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Melissa Martinez x Alice Ardelean
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): austen lane x Robelis Despaigne
Read More about: Alice Ardelean, anthony hernandez, Asu Almabayev, austen lane, Brad Katona, Cameron Smotherman, Charles Johnson, Daniel Pineda, Darren Elkins, Elise Reed, Jake Hadley, Jean Matsumoto, Jessica penne, Joselyne Edwards, Kyler Phillips, Matheus Nicolau, Melissa Martinez, Michael Pereira, Rob font, Robelis Despaigne, Su Mudaerji, Tamires Vidal
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