Without winning for two years, Bethe Correia returns to the octagon in September against Sijara Eubanks, says website

B. Correia (left) returns to the octagon in September. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press

Former bantamweight challenger (up to 61,2kg), Bethe Correira, already has a date to return to the Octagon. The Brazilian faces the North American sijara eubanks in edition 159 of UFC Fight Night, which takes place on September 21, in Mexico City (MEX). The information was released by 'Sherdog.com'. Ultimate has not yet made the clash between the athletes official.

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Bethe Correia.36, definitely not going through a good phase in his career. The native of Paraíba, who has already competed for the title of her division against the former champion, Ronda Rousey, hasn't won a fight since September 2016. If the fight against Sijara is made official in September, it will have been more than three years since the 'Pitbull' had her hand raised in an Ultimate triumph.

In his last six commitments, Correia managed just one victory, when he faced Jessica Eye and won the judges' split decision at UFC 203. Since then, Bethe has drawn a duel against Marion Reneau, in March 2017; and was defeated in meetings with Holly holm e Irene aldana (2017 and 2019).

To win again, Campo Grande will face a less experienced opponent. sijara eubanks He only has seven fights in his professional MMA record. The North American, who signed a contract with Ultimate in June 2018, just over a year ago, held three matches within the company, winning two; one against Lauren Murphy and, another, in battle with Roxanne Modafferi. Even with less baggage within the UFC, the athlete from Camp Springs (USA), today, is ranked better (14th) than the Brazilian, who is not even among the 15 elite fighters in the category.

Sijara last played in the duel against Aspen ladd, one of the UFC’s promises for the bantamweight division. In the fight, Eubanks was defeated by unanimous decision from the judges in the fight that took place in May of this year.

At 34 years old, the North American is a former athlete of 'Cage Fury Fighting Championshops' and Invicta FC, which has promoted athletes such as Chris Cyborg, Lauren Murphy e Carla esparza.

The September 22nd card does not yet have a main fight. The announcement should take place in the coming weeks.