Bodão (left) faces Cummins (right) in June. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (UFC/Disclosure)
After suffering his first defeat in the UFC in Natal, result that even generated complaints from the governor of Amazonas on a social network, light heavyweight Francimar Bodão already knows who his opponent will be in his attempt to rehabilitate himself in the main MMA organization on the planet. This Friday (04), Ultimate announced that Bodão will face Patrick Cummins at UFC Fight Night 42, which takes place on June 7 in Albuquerque (USA).
At 34 years old, Francimar “Bodão” Barroso has a record of 16 wins and four losses. The Amazonian debuted in Ultimate in August last year, at UFC Rio 4, with a victory over his compatriot Ednaldo Lula. On March 23, in Natal (RN), Francimar suffered his first defeat in the organization when he was defeated by Dutchman Hans Stringer via split decision.
The Brazilian's opponent, Patrick Cummins, caused a stir in Ultimate upon his arrival at the organization. The North American replaced Rashad evans last minute in the fight against Daniel Cormier, after an injury to the former champion. To get the job, Cummins abused provocations against Cormier and brought up an episode in which his rival had cried during training for the American Olympic team. wrestling. The strategy didn't work in the octagon and Pat ended up quickly defeated by DC at UFC 171. In his career, “Durkin”, as he is known, has a record of four wins and one loss.
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