With the 2024 season starting in the UFC, see the mapping of Brazilians competing for the belt in their category in the organization
The 2024 UFC season has already started over a month ago and is full of anticipation. Given this, Brazilians are eager to win the belt and have competitors in almost all categories, in addition to the already champions. Alexandre Pantoja It is Alex Poatanat flyweight and light heavyweight, respectively.
The main thing in the race is Charles Oliveirawho ended up not having the long-awaited rematch with Islam Makhachev and now he will have to prove himself once again to get a new title-shot. From the Bronx already has a fight scheduled against Arman Tsarukyanin one of the most anticipated fights of the 300th edition of the event.
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Beyond, Gilbert BurnsO ‘Durinho‘ may also be close, but sees other competitors still ahead. Gilbert will also be present at UFC 300, in a fight against Jack Della Madalenaand if he wins, he should only be behind Belal Muhammad It is Shavkat Rakhmanov in line to face Leon Edwards at welterweight.
Other Brazilians who were close to a title-shot were Johnny Walker It is Paulo CostaO ‘Rubber‘. Both lost at the decisive moment, with Paulo in the last pay-per-view event held. The good news is Diego Lopeswhich is a great bet for the organization to fight for the featherweight title in the future, which has Ilia Topuria as current champion.
Meanwhile, the veteran Jessica Andrade remains at the top of two categories and could be the Brazilian name at the top in the future, both in straw and fly. Amanda Lemos is also a strong candidate for strawweight, seeing her turn to fight for the title getting closer and closer after beating Mackenzie Dern in his last fight.
Source: sportbuzz
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