With a last minute opponent, Thomas Almeida will face Jonathan Martinez next Saturday, says website

T. Almeida returns to the octagon after more than two years away due to injuries. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @thomasalmeida

In order not to miss your trip to Abu Dhabi, Thomas almeida was in the incessant search for a new rival, since Alejandro Perez tested positive for Covid-19. Ultimate, then, chose to escalate Jonathan martinez to face the Brazilian at UFC Ilha da Luta 6, which takes place next Saturday (17), postponing the São Paulo native's appearance by a week. The information was released by 'MMA Junkie'.

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Commitment next week, regardless of the opponent, has a special flavor for Thomas. The event will mark the Brazilian's return to the octagon after more than two years away from MMA due to injuries.

In addition to the return, the São Paulo native, who is a great promise in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), needs to get away from a negative sequence of two clashes. In his last challenge, Almeida was defeated by Rob font by knockout at UFC 220.

Confirmed at the last minute, the fight between Almeida and Martinez, two representatives of the under-61,2kg division, will be held between featherweights (up to 65,7kg), as the North American would not have much time to make a cut. safe and efficient weight.

Jonathan last fought in August. On that occasion, the fighter beat Frankie Saenz with a knockout, in Las Vegas.