Brazilian MMA Star Caio Machado Returns to Canada to Face Hometown Hero in New Weight Class
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced that Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) star Caio Machado will be making his return to Canada on June 25 to face hometown hero Cole Smith in a middleweight bout.
Machado, who is known for his aggressive fighting style and powerful striking, has a professional record of 20-8-1. He has competed in the UFC since 2019 and has won three of his five fights in the promotion.
Smith, meanwhile, is a rising star in the UFC's middleweight division. The Canadian has a professional record of 7-2 and has won both of his fights in the UFC. He is known for his well-rounded game and his ability to finish fights both on the feet and on the ground.
The matchup between Machado and Smith is an intriguing one. Machado is the more experienced fighter and has more power in his strikes, but Smith is the younger fighter and has more momentum on his side. It should be a close and competitive fight that could go either way.
The fight will take place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. It will be the main event of UFC Fight Night 209.