Istela Nunes vs. Viktoriia Dudakova Set for UFC Vegas 77 Strawweight Clash
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Excitement is building as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announces a thrilling strawweight showdown between Istela Nunes and Viktoriia Dudakova at the highly anticipated UFC Vegas 77 event. The news was confirmed by First Round Management, the renowned sports management agency. UFC Vegas 77 is scheduled to take place on July 15 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Istela Nunes, hailing from Brazil, will be looking to turn her luck around as she steps into the Octagon with a professional record of 6 wins and 4 losses. Having made her UFC debut in October 2021, Nunes faced a tough start, suffering a submission defeat at the hands of Ariane Carnelossi. She followed up with a decision loss to Sam Hughes in April 2022, and later faced a second-round stoppage against Yazmin Jauregui in December 2022. Despite her previous setbacks, Nunes, aged 30, is determined to prove her skills and claim her first victory in the UFC.
On the other side of the cage, Viktoriia Dudakova, a rising star from Russia, is stepping into the UFC with an unblemished record of 6 wins and no losses. Although this will be her first appearance in the promotion, Dudakova has already garnered attention as a highly touted prospect. She earned her UFC contract after an impressive performance on Dana White’s Contender Series, where she emerged victorious against Maria Silva in August of last year. Dudakova, aged 24, has showcased her talent and determination on the regional scene, and now aims to make a memorable debut on the grandest stage in mixed martial arts.
Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this intriguing clash between Nunes and Dudakova. With Nunes seeking redemption and Dudakova looking to continue her undefeated streak, both fighters have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the strawweight division. The outcome of this matchup will undoubtedly shape their respective paths in the UFC.
Save the date for July 15 and prepare for an exhilarating night of fights at UFC Vegas 77. Stay tuned for further updates and fight card announcements as the event approaches.
