Barboza (photo) will face Dunham in July. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Edson Barboza There is already a day and place to return to the UFC Octagon. It will be on July 16th, in the city of Atlantic City, in the US state of New Jersey, when he will face Evan dunham.
Both Barboza, 11th in the lightweight rankings, and Dunham are coming off defeats to the same fighter: Donald Cerrone. In November last year, the “Cowboy” submitted his compatriot with a triangle choke at UFC 167; In April this year, with a rear naked choke, he beat the Brazilian at UFC on FOX 11.
In addition to Barboza, another Brazilian was recently confirmed for the event. Lucas “Mineiro” Martins will face Jim Alers in the featherweight division. Mineiro debuted in the UFC with a loss to Barboza himself, but then recovered by knocking out Jeremy Larsen and submitting Ramiro Hernandez.
Check out the UFC Atlantic City card:
Light (up to 70 kg): Donald Cerrone vs Jim Miller (main fight of the night);
Flies (up to 57 kg): John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkilic;
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Rick Story vs. John Howard;
Light (up to 70 kg): Gleison Tibau vs Pat Healy;
Light (up to 70 kg): Edson Barboza vs Evan dunham;
Feathers (up to 66 kg): lucas mineiro vs Jim Alers
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