A strawweight bout between former Dana White Contender Series contenders Rayanne Amanda dos Santos and Talita Alencar has been slated for the UFC Fight Night 233 card. The match-up will be part of an eventful night of fights, scheduled to take place in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on December 9. UFC Fight Night 233 is anticipated to feature a critical bantamweight bout between Yadong Song and Chris Gutierrez, two notable names in the division grabbing the spotlight.
The addition of the bout between dos Santos and Alencar was initially revealed by MMAFighting.com, a reliable source for the latest updates in the world of mixed martial arts. The announcement has since sparked interest among fight fans, given the competitors’ histories. Both Alencar and dos Santos made their mark as part of Dana White’s Contender Series, and the upcoming bout represents an opportunity for both to establish themselves further within the UFC.
Following a unanimous decision loss to Denise Gomes during her time on the Contender Series in 2022, dos Santos has secured a commendable three-fight winning streak. Her most recent victory came in May after a unanimous decision win against Jillian DeCoursey, in the process clinching the Invicta FC atomweight championship. On the other hand, Alencar’s recent journey includes an appearance on Week 7 of the most recent edition of the Contender Series, where she fought to a notable draw against Stephanie Luciano. Prior to that, Alencar was on a remarkable four-fight winning streak, making a name for herself with impressive rear-naked choke finishes in her first three professional fights.