Ultimate plans rematch between Pedro Munhoz and Jimmie Rivera for UFC 258, says website

Ultimate forwards rematch between Peter Munhoz e Jimmie rivera protocols for UFC 258, says website. Art/Reproduction: Instagram

O UFC 258 could win another important fight for the main card. The Brazilian Peter Munhoz negotiates a rematch against Jimmie rivera for February 13th, with no defined location. The fight will be valid in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg.). The information was released by 'MMA Fighting'.

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At 34 years old, Peter Munhoz has a record of 18 wins and five losses. Currently, the Brazilian is going through a turbulent time, with two setbacks. In his last commitment, he was defeated by the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg.), Frankie Edgar in the judges' split decision, in August 2020, in the UFC Las Vegas 7.

Yes, Jimmie rivera, 31, has a record of 23 positive results and four negative results in professional MMA. In his last fight, in July 2020, the fighter beat cody stmann in the unanimous decision of the judges.

The first meeting between Munhoz and Rivera took place at UFC Sao Paulo, in November 2015. On that occasion, Rivera defeated Munhoz by split decision. In the main fight of UFC 258, the brazilian Gilbert Durinho competes for the welterweight category belt (up to 77,1 kg) against the champion Kamaru Usman.