BRAZILIAN IN ACTION AT UFC LAS VEGAS 83

This Saturday (9), UFC Las Vegas 83 features André Sergipano and four other Brazilians in action in the Ultimate Octagon.

World jiu-jitsu champion, Talita Alencar debuts in the UFC with an undefeated record in professional MMA. The Maranhão native is coming off a draw in the last edition of the 'Contender Series'.

Talita Alencar       (4-0-1)

Talita's opponent will be fellow newcomer Rayanne dos Santos, who arrives at the UFC with more experience in MMA and with the credentials of former Invicta FC atomweight champion.

Rayanne dos Santos           (14-6)

 Luana Santos faces Switzerland's Stephanie Egger after debuting in the UFC with a knockout over Juliana Miller in August this year.

Luana Santos        (6-1)

After debuting with a defeat at UFC 283, the man from Pará turned things around with a victory over Austin Lingo and is now looking for his second consecutive victory against the American Steve Garcia.

Melquizael Costa            (20-6)

Pressured by two consecutive defeats, the Minas Gerais native faces South Korean Jun Yong Park on the main card of the event and seeks to overcome his bad form

André Sergipano          (23-6)