No, UFC tonight does not feature a UFC Fight Night. This weekend, Rio de Janeiro’s Jeunesse Arena will host the first UFC pay-per-view of 2022, including two championship fights and several exciting matchups. The main event – Teixeira vs. Hill, and co-main event – Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno of UFC 283, will feature competition for the flyweight and light heavyweight belts, respectively. Follow the latest UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill Updates with InsideSport.IN
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All about the UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill
Brazil-born fighters are featured in every battle on the fight card, enhancing the energy in the arena tonight. This upcoming pay-per-view undoubtedly has a lot to offer: a loaded bout card, a sold-out venue, and the notoriously rowdy Brazilian fans cheering on their compatriots. There will be fierce competition for post-fight bonuses, given the compelling matchups.
The UFC light heavyweight champion will be decided this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. Former champion Glover Teixeira and the rising Jamahal Hill are vying for the title. Teixeira has been in Brazil for the belt before; at UFC 267 in 2021, he defeated Jan Blachowicz to claim the title. However, Hill has never competed outside of the US and has only made two appearances in the main event.
UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill Fight card
Main card
- Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill (Light-heavyweight title match)
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno (Flyweight title match)
- Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny (welterweight category)
- Lauren Murphy vs Jessica Andrade (Women’s flyweight category)
- Paul Craig vs Johnny Walker (light-heavyweight category)
Prelims
- Mauricio Rua vs Ihor Potieria (light-heavyweight category)
- Gregory Rodrigues vs Bruno Ferreira (middleweight category)
- Thiago Moisés vs Melquizael Costa (lightweight category)
- Shamil Abdurakhimov vs Jailton Almeida (heavyweight category)
- Gabriel Bonfim vs Mounir Lazzez (welterweight category)
Early Prelims
- Luan Lacerda vs Cody Stamann (bantamweight category)
- Ismael Bonfim vs Terrance McKinney (lightweight category)
- Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby (welterweight category)
- Josiane Nunes vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos (women’s featherweight category)
- Saimon Oliveira vs. Daniel Marcos (bantamweight category)
Editors pick
