In search of recovery, Alex Cowboy faces Niko Price on October 2nd

A. Cowboy (left) and N. Price (right) face each other on October 2nd. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Alex Cowboy He already has a date and opponent for his next fight in the UFC. The athlete from Três Rios – RJ will face Niko Price, in an event that is scheduled to take place on October 2nd, in Las Vegas (USA). The fight is valid in the welterweight category (up to 77kg.). The information was released by the North American website 'MMA Junkie'.

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With two defeats in a row, Cowboy is under pressure to fight in Ultimate. In the organization since 2015, the Brazilian has a record of 22 positive results, ten negative results, one draw and two 'no result' fights in his career, highlighting triumphs over Carlos Condit, Will Brooks and Max griffin.

Price, in turn, has encountered difficulties in his last appearances for the franchise. The North American has gone three fights without winning – two of which were defeats (to Michael Pereira e Vincent Luque) and a 'no contest' against Donald Cerrone, after the athlete tested positive for marijuana use.

The card for October 2nd is being assembled with a 'Brazilian squad'. In the event, Thiago Marreta e Johnny Walker make the main fight of the night. Bethe Correia, Diego Ferreira, Douglas D' Silva, Johnny Eduardo e Leo Santos They are other Tupiniquin representatives of the night.