Macy Chiasson will face Ketlen Vieira in a bantamweight bout at UFC’s first Vegas card of 2024 on Jan. 13, with Chiasson hoping to rebound from a TKO loss and vie for the title, while Vieira looks to continue her winning streak after a previous loss to Raquel Pennington.
The upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas on January 13th will feature an exciting bantamweight matchup between Macy Chiasson and Ketlen Vieira, according to sources. Chiasson, the winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 28, is eager to make her return to the octagon after suffering a TKO loss to Irene Aldana in September 2022. With an 8-3 professional record (6-3 in the UFC), Chiasson aims to regain her momentum and position herself as a top contender in the division.
Despite withdrawing from a scheduled bout against Yana Santos last July, Chiasson has notable victories over Norma Dumont and Marion Reneau under her belt. Her upcoming clash with the skilled Vieira presents a perfect opportunity for her to showcase her skills and reestablish her presence among the bantamweight elites.
Meanwhile, Vieira enters the matchup with an impressive UFC record of 8-3 and an overall record of 14-3 in her career. In her most recent fight, she secured a decision win over Pannie Kianzad, bouncing back from a split decision loss against Raquel Pennington. Vieira had previously built a commendable winning streak, defeating former UFC champions Miesha Tate and Holly Holm.
While the headlining attraction for the event is yet to be announced, fans can anticipate an intense and high-stakes battle between Chiasson and Vieira come January 13th. The outcome of this pivotal bantamweight bout could greatly influence the contenders’ path towards a title shot, adding further excitement to the upcoming Vegas card.