Who are the 10 Brazilians scheduled for UFC Vegas 120?

Carlos Diego Ferreira preparing for a fight (Photo: Instagram)

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Brazil will continue to be very well represented next Saturday (8). With Carlos Diego Ferreira in action in the co-main event, UFC Vegas 120 will feature nine other Brazilians in important fights that can directly impact their positions in the organization and bring them closer to the rankings of their respective categories.

Check out the Brazilian squad selected for UFC Vegas 120 below.

Carlos Diego Ferreira faces a big challenge in the co-main event.

Carlos Diego Ferreira before his UFC fight (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Carlos Diego Ferreira enters the octagon under pressure to prove he's still at a good level in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). The Brazilian will face Billy Quarantillo and seeks to return to winning ways after two consecutive losses.

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At 41 years old, the Manaus native has a record of 19 wins and seven losses, with 12 victories achieved by stoppage. Quarantillo, on the other hand, has 18 wins and seven losses in his career and is betting on his experience to win.

Clash between Brazilian women on the main card

Amanda Lemos promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Also on the main card, Amanda Lemos attempts to break her two-fight losing streak and prove she still belongs among the elite of the strawweight division (up to 52,2 kg). The former title challenger and current ranked fighter faces Alexia Thainara.

'Burguesinha', who boasts a record of 14 wins and only one loss, arrives riding a three-fight winning streak in the UFC and is experiencing the best moment of her career.

Guilherme Pat seeks to return to winning ways in heavyweight bout.

Pat makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Guilherme Pat is trying to recover from his first career loss and secure his second UFC victory. The Brazilian faces Steven Asplund, an American known for his knockout power (six), in a heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) duel that promises plenty of action.

Both fighters are under pressure: Pat is looking to bounce back after his loss to Thomas Petersen , while Asplund is trying to recover from his defeat to Vitor Petrino and return to winning ways in the octagon, after debuting in the organization with a technical knockout over Sean Sharaf.

Bruno Lopes seeks to return to winning ways.

Bruno at the UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Bruno Lopes is looking to solidify his place in the UFC. The Brazilian faces Diyar Nurgozhay , a former Contender Series participant with 11 career wins, in a fight that could put the winner back on the radar of the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).

Both fighters are under pressure going into the confrontation. Lopes was defeated by Navajo Stirling in his last appearance and is looking for his second victory in the organization, while Nurgozhay is trying to build momentum after securing his first win in the event by defeating Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision, following two consecutive losses in his octagon debut.

José Montanha will make his debut against a former opponent of Valter Walker.

José Montanha preparing for his debut. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

José Montanha will make his UFC debut and will face an important challenge right in his first appearance in the organization. The Brazilian will face Louie Sutherland , former Level Fight League champion, in a duel that could represent an important step for both in the heavyweight division.

The two fighters arrive at the confrontation at different points in their careers. Montanha, 29, has built his entire career on the Brazilian circuit, boasting a record of six wins and only one loss, and seeks to make an impact in his debut in the world's largest MMA organization. On the other side, Sutherland is trying to build momentum after securing his first victory in the event by defeating Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision in May.

Manoel Manumito wants to build momentum with another big victory in the lightweight division.

Manoel Manumito at the UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Manoel Manumito is trying to maintain his momentum in the UFC and establish himself as one of the top prospects in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). The Brazilian will face Richie Miranda, former LFA lightweight champion and owner of a seven-fight winning streak, in a fight that could propel the winner in the category right from his first appearances in the organization.

Both fighters are in great form for the duel. Manumito debuted in the organization with a remarkable knockout over Bolaji Oki and extended his streak to three consecutive wins, in addition to boasting a record of 14 wins and only one loss as a professional. On the other side, Miranda enters the octagon riding high after his reign in the LFA and a campaign of 10 wins in 11 fights in the event.

Ravena Oliveira seeks her first UFC victory.

Ravena Oliveira fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ravena Oliveira is trying to end her bad streak and achieve her first UFC victory. The Brazilian faces Juliana Miller , winner of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), in an important fight for both of their positions in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg).

Both teams are under pressure for the duel. Ravena has accumulated three consecutive losses since debuting in the organization and is looking to get back on the winning track to remain on the roster.

On the other side, Miller is also going through a delicate moment and is trying to seize the opportunity to return to winning ways in the octagon. The American has four career wins, two of them by submission, while the Brazilian is betting on her knockout power to surprise and start a comeback in the organization.

A clash between Brazilian debutantes to shake up the strawweight division.

Carol Foro after her victory before the Contender Series. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In the first fight of the event, Carol Foro arrives at the UFC as one of the new Brazilian representatives in the strawweight division. The athlete earned a contract with the organization after participating in the Contender Series last September, a program responsible for revealing new talents for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a professional record of nine wins and one loss, the fighter seeks to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase her striking skills.

On the other side, Gigi Canuto is betting on the experience gained throughout her MMA career to overcome the challenge. The Brazilian gained notoriety by participating in the last (TUF), reaching the semi-finals of the reality show. With a record of seven wins and one loss, the athlete seeks to use her aggressiveness, versatility, and good jiu-jitsu, with five submissions in her career, to achieve an important result and move up in the division.