Luana Pinheiro was until recently unaccustomed to extended professional hardships, but consecutive defeats and a major health issue have all but removed her margin for error in the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s strawweight division.
The 31-year-old Brazilian will look to get back on track when she toes the line against “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 26 graduate Gillian Robertson in a featured UFC Vegas 100 attraction this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Pinheiro steps back into view with a 3-2 record inside the Octagon but has not recorded a victory since she eked out a split decision over Michelle Waterson-Gomez well over a year ago.