One other enormous bantamweight bout will go down at UFC Combat Night time in Abu Dhabi this summer time.
With Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov set to headline the Aug. 3 card at Etihad Enviornment on Yas Island, one other pivotal 135-pound contest is on faucet with Deiveson Figueiredo set to conflict with Marlon Vera.
MMA Junkie verified the Figueiredo (23-3-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC) vs. Vera (21-9-1 MMA, 15-8 UFC) reserving with two individuals who have data of the state of affairs following an preliminary report from Ag. Combat. The individuals requested anonymity as a result of the UFC has but to make an official announcement.
Figueiredo, a former multi-time UFC flyweight champion, will look to remain unbeaten since shifting as much as bantamweight in 2023. He’s already 2-0 within the division with victories over Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt, which has earned him the No. 14 spot within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie rankings.
The Brazilian will try and elevate himself additional when he meets No. 10-ranked Vera, who will try and rebound from a lopsided title-fight loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 in March. “Chito” was dominated over the course of 5 rounds in his first championship alternative, however said on social media that the “2.0” model of himself is coming to make issues proper.
The newest lineup for UFC Combat Night time in Abu Dhabi now contains:
- Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera
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