Double dose! Gabriel Marretinha and Ricardo Carcacinha are called up to UFC Rio

Gabriel Marretinha performs at UFC Rio. (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

UFC Rio is coming and more and more fights are being added to the event in the Marvelous City, scheduled for October 11th. This time, Gabriel Marretinha e Ricardo Carcacinha were chosen by the officials. Currently ranked 15th in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), Bonfim signed a contract to face Randy Brown. In the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), the São Paulo native and representative of Fighting Nerds is preparing to face off against Kaan Ofli. The information was revealed, respectively, by the MMA Latinoamérica and ESPN Brasil accounts.

Coming from a great victory in his last appearance, Marretinha overcame Stephen Thompson in the judges' decision. The score generated controversy among many fans and professionals, who pointed to the victory for the former title challenger in the category. Despite having challenged Colby covington for the next fight, the Brazilian received Randy Brown, which comes from victory over Nicholas Dalby.

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Ricardo Carcacinha (dir) defeated Joshua Culibao No. UFC 305 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

Carcacinha, on the other hand, will face a crucial fight in front of his hometown. In his last five fights, the athlete has been defeated in three and ultimately lost when he stepped into the octagon in March of this year. At 30 years old, the Brazilian represents Fighting Nerds and seeks to return to winning ways against The Ultimate Fighter finalist and Mairon Santo victim. Kaan Ofli.

FIGHTS CONFIRMED FOR UFC RIO

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles of the Bronx x Raphael Fiziev

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Deiveson Figueiredo x Montel Jackson

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Vincent Luque x Santiago Ponzinibbio

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino x Thomas Petersen

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Jonathan Diniz x Mario Pinto

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Julia Polastri x Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Beatriz Mesquita x Irina Alekseeva

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lucas Rocha x Stewart Nicoll

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jafel Filho x Clayton Carpenter

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lucas Almeida x Michael Aswell