The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to China is scheduledfor Aug. 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium and a new flyweightmatchup has reportedly been added to the card.
KevinBorjas (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is set to face Rei Tsuruya(11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), per multiple reports. However, the UFC is yetto confirm the booking.
A flyweight matchup between KevinBorjas and Rei Tsuruyahas reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286's lineup.
Borjas, a Dana White's Contender Series signee, has struggled in the UFCso far, with a 2-4 record inside the Octagon. In the Peruvian'slast fight, he beat Andre Limaby unanimous decision after missing weight.
Meanwhile, Tsuruya earned his spot on the UFC roster via Road toUFC. The ******* anese 125-pounder made his promotional debut atUFC303, beating CarlosHernandez by decision, before losing to current championJoshuaVan. He then won his next bout against Luis Gurulevia a first-round rear-naked choke.
The Fight Night will be headlined by a pivotal bout in thebantamweight division, featuring former ******* le challenger UmarNurmagomedov against China's YadongSong.
KevinBorjas (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is set to face Rei Tsuruya(11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), per multiple reports. However, the UFC is yetto confirm the booking.
A flyweight matchup between KevinBorjas and Rei Tsuruyahas reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286's lineup.
Borjas, a Dana White's Contender Series signee, has struggled in the UFCso far, with a 2-4 record inside the Octagon. In the Peruvian'slast fight, he beat Andre Limaby unanimous decision after missing weight.
Meanwhile, Tsuruya earned his spot on the UFC roster via Road toUFC. The ******* anese 125-pounder made his promotional debut atUFC303, beating CarlosHernandez by decision, before losing to current championJoshuaVan. He then won his next bout against Luis Gurulevia a first-round rear-naked choke.
The Fight Night will be headlined by a pivotal bout in thebantamweight division, featuring former ******* le challenger UmarNurmagomedov against China's YadongSong.
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