Rio de receives UFC this Saturday

This Saturday (21), Cidade Maravilhosa will host the main MMA event in the world.

UFC Rio has a high-level card, highlighting the flyweight and light heavyweight title fights. Both fights feature Brazilians fighting for the title. In the Light Heavyweight category, Brazilian Glover Teixeira faces American Jamal Hill for the title dispute. Former champion of the division, Glover seeks to retake the belt in a fight that promises to be quite busy.

In the duel between the Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, the Rio fans will be essential for the home athlete to keep the belt. Ultimate Fighting Championship champion, Deiverson will have a difficult duel ahead. 

The fights take place at the Jeunesse Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, starting at 8 pm. This will be the first UFC event in the country since March 2020. 


UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill - January 21

Main card:

Light Heavyweight Championship: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill

Flyweight belt: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno

Welterweight: Gilbert Durinho vs Neil Magny

Flyweight: Lauren Murphy vs Jessica Andrade

Light Heavyweight: Paul Craig vs Johnny Walker

Divulgação/Jeunesse Arena