Organization announces George Roop vs Francisco Rivera for UFC 166

Bantamweights will face each other at UFC 166, on October 19, in Houston (USA)

G.Roop (left) faces F.Rivera (right) in October. Photo: MMA Press Production (UFC/Disclosure)

G.Roop (left) faces F.Rivera (right) in October. Photo: MMA Press Production (UFC/Disclosure)

Ultimate management announced another fight for the UFC 166 card in October. This Sunday (4), it was announced that bantamweights George Roop and Francisco Rivera will face each other at the event held in the North American city of Houston.

Rivera, 31 years old, has a record of nine wins, two losses and one fight without result. The American has won five consecutive victories, but one of them was reversed after he was caught in an anti-doping test. Roop, also 31 years old, has a record of 14 wins, nine losses and one draw.

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UFC 166 takes place on October 19th, at Toyota Center, in Houston (USA). In the main fight of the night, the North American Cain Velazquez faces the Brazilian Junior Gypsy for the third time, again in a confrontation valid for the Ultimate heavyweight belt.

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