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Video: Miesha Tate, Ketlen Vieira make weight for UFC Fight Night 198 main event

Miesha Tate and Ketlen Vieira were the first two fighters to the scale and hit their marks without issue.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Miesha Tate[/autotag] and [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] had no trouble making the bantamweight limit for their UFC Fight Night 198 headliner.

Tate (19-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and Vieira (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) were the first two fighters to the scale Friday morning at the UFC Apex. Tate led the way, registering 136 pounds, while Vieira followed at 135.5.

Tate, 35, will look for her second consecutive win in her return from a nearly five-year retirement after she beat Marion Reneau in July. Vieira, 30, aims to rebound from a loss to Yana Kunitskaya in her most recent bout this past February.

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You can watch Tate and Vieira step on the scale in the video above.

UFC Fight Night 198 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex. The entire card streams on ESPN+.

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Ketlen Vieira excited for challenge Miesha Tate presents in ‘most difficult fight of my career’

Ahead of the first UFC main event of her career, Ketlen Vieira does not attempt to hide the challenge that lays ahead in facing Miesha Tate.

LAS VEGAS – Ahead of the first UFC main event of her career, [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] does not attempt to hide the challenge that lays ahead in facing former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate.

“This is the most difficult fight of my career because it’s also the best fight that I can have,” Vieira told MMA Junkie through an interpreter at Wednesday’s media day at the UFC Apex. “I’m very happy because she has a very great story in the sport, and that also motivates me to do my best in there.”

Vieira (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Tate (19-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) meet in the headlining bout of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 198 event, which streams live on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex. It’s a very meaningful fight at 135 pounds, with Vieira currently at No. 9 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie women’s bantamweight rankings, and Tate just behind at No. 10.

Vieira knows it’s the highest-profile fight of her career to date.

“I’m very grateful, especially because I’m doing my first main event here in Las Vegas against a former champion, so I’m very grateful,” Vieira said.

Vieira made her UFC debut just one month before Tate abruptly retired from the sport in 2016, so it may seem a bit odd that they’re now meeting five years later, but the Brazilian contender believes it makes sense for “Cupcake” to be back and competing again.

“I always thought that she retired too soon,” Vieira said. “I always followed her work. I always admired her.”

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For her part, Tate has insisted that she’s actually a better fighter now than she was when she was a UFC titleholder. She returned to the sport in July and scored a third-round stoppage of Marion Reneau, and Vieira said she has no issues with Tate’s claims.

“I do believe she’s in her best shape because you can see by her physique, like the pictures she showed on social media – and also, if somebody that has her experience didn’t believe that they actually are in their best shape, like they want to go to become a champion, she wouldn’t have come back,” Vieira said. “So that makes me even more motivated and happy to actually be there and face a great opponent.”

Tate believes with a win over Vieira, she can prove that she’s worthy of contesting for a title once again. Vieira, however, chooses not to focus on where she’ll be after a win. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that she seemed to be primed for her own shot at a UFC belt before a loss to Irene Aldana derailed all of that momentum.

That said, Vieira absolutely understands the importance of the fight in front of her, as well as what could come her way with a win. She just doesn’t want to worry about that all ahead of Saturday night.

“I’d like to take one step at a time,” Vieira said. “I don’t like to focus on the after because I did that in the past, but I was thinking about what’s going to happen in the future and then everything didn’t go the way I wanted. So right now, I prefer to take one step at a time and then think about after, after I beat Miesha.”

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After COVID-19 cancellation, Miesha Tate vs. Ketlen Vieira set to headline UFC event in November

The fight removed from the Oct. 16 headlining slot due to COVID-19 has been rebooked.

[autotag]Miesha Tate[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] is back on the books.

A former women’s bantamweight champion, Tate (19-7 MMA, 12-6 UFC) will take on Brazilian contender Vieira (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in the main event of the UFC Fight Night event Nov. 20, the promotion announced Wednesday.

The fight originally was expected to headline the promotion’s UFC Fight Night event Oct. 16. However, Tate withdrew because of COVID-19.

Tate, 35, enters her second fight back since coming out of retirement. In her first fight in almost five years in July, Tate defeated Marion Reneau via unanimous decision. The win snapped a two-fight losing streak.

As for Vieira, she’ll look to rebound from a February unanimous decision loss to Yana Kunitskaya. The defeat was her second in her most recent three outings.

With the addition, the Nov. 20 lineup includes:

Miesha Tate vs. Ketlen Vieira
Joanne Calderwood vs. Alexa Grasso
Sean Brady vs. Michael Chiesa
Davey Grant vs. Adrian Yanez
Cody Durden vs. Aori Qileng
Cheyanne Buys vs. Loma Lookboonmee
Terrance McKinney vs. Fares Ziam
Rafa Garcia vs. Natan Levy
Azamat Murzakanov vs. Marcin Prachnio
Pat Sabatini vs. Gavin Tucker
Augusto Sakai vs. Tai Tuivasa
Denys Bondar vs. Malcolm Gordon
Jessica Penne vs. Luana Pinheiro

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Miesha Tate tests positive for COVID-19; UFC headliner vs. Ketlen Vieira postponed

Miesha Tate’s return to a UFC main event will have to wait due to a positive COVID-19 test.

[autotag]Miesha Tate[/autotag]’s return to a UFC main event will have to wait.

Tate (19-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC), a former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will no longer fight [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 195 on Oct. 16.

MMA Junkie confirmed the news with a person close to the situation following an initial report from Sherdog. The bout is likely to be postponed to a new date, but nothing has been finalized at this time as Tate awaits a clean bill of health.

Tate, 35, ended a five-year retirement in July when she outworked Marion Reneau for a third-round TKO at UFC on ESPN 26. “Cupcake” won the title in 2016 when she submitted Holly Holm but lost it shortly thereafter to Amanda Nunes, who still holds the belt to this day.

Vieira, 29, meanwhile, has alternated losses and wins over her past four bouts. She’s coming off a unanimous decision defeat to Yana Kunitskaya at UFC Fight Night 185 in February.

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Ketlen Vieira vs. Miesha Tate targeted for Oct. 16 UFC Fight Night main event

Miesha Tate’s UFC comeback will kick into high gear with a main event for her next outing.

[autotag]Miesha Tate[/autotag]’s comeback will kick into high gear with a main event for her next outing.

Tate (19-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC), a former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is slated to clash with [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] (11-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in the headliner at UFC Fight Night on Oct. 16.

MMA Junkie verified with a person close to the booking that verbal agreements for the bout are in place. The person requested anonymity because the UFC has yet to make an official announcement. Combate first reported the news.

Tate, 35, ended a five-year retirement in July when she outworked Marion Reneau to a unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 26. “Cupcake” won the title in 2016 when she submitted Holly Holm, but lost it shortly thereafter to Amanda Nunes, who still holds the throne to this day.

If Tate wants to get back to a rematch with Nunes, she’ll have to go through a dangerous Brazilian in Vieira, 29, who has alternated losses and wins over her past four bouts. She’s coming off a unanimous decision defeat to Yana Kunitskaya at UFC Fight Night 185 in February.

The latest UFC Fight Night lineup now includes:

Ketlen Vieira vs. Miesha Tate
Ludovit Klein vs. Nate Landwehr
Luana Carolina vs. Maryna Moroz
Andrei Arlovski vs. Carlos Felipe
Norma Dumont vs. Holly Holm
Ariane Carnelossi vs. Istela Nunes
Julian Marquez vs. Jordan Wright

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UFC Fight Night 185 medical suspensions: Derrick Lewis among 10 facing lengthy layoffs

Headliner Derrick Lewis is among 10 fighters who could be facing lengthy time off after UFC Fight Night 185.

Despite notching a huge victory at UFC Fight Night 185, [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] may be forced to sit out for a long period of time.

Lewis (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC), who scored a big knockout win of [autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag] (14-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) in the second round of their main event clash in Las Vegas, will need doctor clearance for his right hand and wrist or he could face up to six months on the sidelines.

Also facing potential 180-day terms is [autotag]Charles Rosa[/autotag], who suffered a unanimous decision loss to [autotag]Darrick Minner[/autotag]. Rosa (13-5 MMA, 4-5 UFC) must have an X-ray on his right hand.

Surging heavyweight [autotag]Chris Daukaus[/autotag] (11-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) also needs an X-ray on his right hand after stopping [autotag]Aleksei Oleinik[/autotag] in the first round.

MMA Junkie obtained the full list of suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com, the Association of Boxing Commissions’ official record keeper.

The full list of UFC Fight Night 185 medical suspensions includes:

Derrick Lewis: Needs X-ray of right hand and wrist, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 21 days with 14 days no contact.
Curtis Blaydes: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
[autotag]Yana Kunitskaya[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact due to right forehead laceration.
Darrick Minner: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
Charles Rosa: Needs X-ray of right hand, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact due to forehead laceration.
Chris Daukaus: Needs X-ray of right hand, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days
Aleksei Oleinik: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
[autotag]Phil Hawes[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to left eyebrow and right cheek lacerations.
[autotag]Nassourdine Imamov[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Tom Aspinall[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Andrei Arlovski[/autotag]: Needs X-ray of right foot, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact.
[autotag]Jared Gordon[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Danny Chavez[/autotag]: Needs X-ray of right foot, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact
[autotag]John Castaneda[/autotag]: Needs X-ray of right hand, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 21 days with 14 days no contact.
[autotag]Eddie Wineland[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact due to left eyebrow and nose lacerations.
[autotag]Julian Erosa[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag]: Needs X-ray of nose, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact.
[autotag]Casey O’Neill[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Shana Dobson[/autotag]: Needs left eye cleared by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact due to blurry vision.
[autotag]Jamall Emmers[/autotag]: Needs MRI of lumbar, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 21 days with 14 days no contact due to back spasms.
[autotag]Aiemann Zahabi[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Drako Rodriguez[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
[autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
[autotag]Jared Vanderaa[/autotag]: Needs doctor clearance for nasal bone fracture, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact due to eyebrow laceration.

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UFC Fight Night 185 post-event facts: Derrick Lewis’ stats hits legendary status

Derrick Lewis now has the second most wins of any heavyweight in UFC history after his knockout at UFC Fight Night 185.

UFC Fight Night 185 went down Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and the event, which streamed on ESPN+, produced a candidate for “Knockout of the Year.”

[autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) added another incredible highlight to an already remarkable reel when he flattened Curtis Blaydes (14-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) with a picture-perfect uppercut in the second round of the heavyweight headliner, tying the record for most knockouts in UFC history.

“The Black Beast” already had a solid resume coming in, but it’s even greater now. For more, check below for 40 post-event facts to come out of UFC Fight Night 185.

UFC Fight Night 185 predictions: Curtis Blaydes or Derrick Lewis in heavyweight clash?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC Fight Night 185 main card, featuring Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis at heavyweight.

	Blaydes vs. Lewis	Kunitskaya vs. Vieira	Minner vs. Rosa	Daukaus vs. Oleinik	Hawes vs. Imavov	Arlovski vs. Aspinall
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2021: 12-11	Blaydes (58%)	Vieira (66%)	Rosa (78%)	Oleinik (66%)	Hawes (76%)	Aspinall (56%)
Brian Garcia @thegoze 2021: 15-8 2017 Champion	Lewis	Vieira	Rosa	Oleinik	Imavov	Arlovski
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn 2021: 15-8	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Imavov	Arlovski
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2021: 15-8	Lewis	Vieira	Rosa	Oleinik	Hawes	Arlovski
Dan Tom @DanTomMMA 2021: 14-9 2020 Champion	Lewis	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 2021: 14-9	Lewis	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2021: 14-9 2014 Champion	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Oleinik	Imavov	Aspinall
Simon Head @simonhead 2021: 12-11 2019 Champion*	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 2021: 12-11 2018 Champion	Lewis	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 2021: 11-12	Lewis	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 2021: 11-12	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2021: 11-12	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Oleinik	Hawes	Aspinall
Simon Samano @SJSamano 2021: 11-12	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Hawes	Aspinall
Nolan King @mma_kings 2021: 10-13	Blaydes	Vieira	Rosa	Daukaus	Imavov	Arlovski

The UFC stays in its home base this week with a key heavyweight bout atop the bill.

UFC Fight Night 185 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card streams on ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

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In the main event, [autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag] (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) takes on former heavyweight title challenger [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC). The winner is expected to stay in the hunt for a title shot. Blaydes is the biggest favorite on the entire card at -450 at BetMGM, but he’s only got a narrow 7-6 picks lead from our 13 editors, writers, videographers and radio hosts.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Yana Kunitskaya[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) takes on [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in a key women’s bantamweight fight. Vieira is a -275 favorite at the betting window, and she’s one of two unanimous picks on our main card at 13-0.

The other unanimous pick is [autotag]Charles Rosa[/autotag] (13-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) in his featherweight bout against [autotag]Darrick Minner[/autotag] (25-11 MMA, 1-1 UFC). Rosa only is a mild favorite at -190, but he’s got unanimous love from our staff members.

[autotag]Chris Daukaus[/autotag] (10-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is a 2-1 favorite in his heavyweight bout against [autotag]Aleksei Oleinik[/autotag] (59-14-1 MMA, 8-5 UFC), and he’s got a decent lead in the picks at 9-4.

The closest fight on the main card from an odds perspective is between [autotag]Phil Hawes[/autotag] (9-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag] (9-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at middleweight. Hawes is just a slight favorite at -125, but he’s got a sizable picks lead at 9-4.

And to open the main card, former heavyweight champion [autotag]Andrei Arlovski[/autotag] (30-19 MMA, 19-13 UFC) meets [autotag]Tom Aspinall[/autotag] (9-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC). Aspinall is a -250 favorite and has a 9-4 lead in the picks.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Blaydes (58 percent), Vieira (66 percent), Rosa (78 percent), Oleinik (66 percent), Hawes (76 percent) and Aspinall (56 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

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UFC Fight Night 185: Ketlen Vieira media day interview

Ketlen Vieira talks to the media pre-fight at UFC Fight Night 185 before her women’s bantamweight co-headliner against Yana Kunitskaya on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Ketlen Vieira vs. Yana Kunitskaya rebooked for UFC Fight Night on Feb. 20

Ketlen Vieira and Yana Kunitskaya originally were supposed to fight this past August.

The bantamweight matchup between [autotag]Ketlen Vieira[/autotag] and [autotag]Yana Kunitskaya[/autotag] has been rescheduled.

Vieira (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will face Kunitskaya (13-5-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) at UFC Fight Night on Feb. 20, which has yet to be assigned a location. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an initial post from Kunitskaya on her social media.

The pair initially was slated to square off this past August, but visa issues forced Vieira out of the bout, and she was replaced by Julija Stoliarenko. Kunitskaya won the fight via unanimous decision.

After suffering her first career loss to Irene Aldana last December at UFC 245, Vieira rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Sijara Eubanks in September at UFC 253.

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