A pivotal flyweight matchup between top contenders Jussier Formiga and Henry Cejudo has been scheduled for the UFC’s return to Mexico later this year.
UFC officials announced the bout on Monday.
Jussier Formiga meets Henry Cejudo at UFC Fight Night 78 in Mexico
Formiga is coming off a clear decision win over Wilson Reis earlier this year in Brazil. Prior to that, he upset rising star Zach Makovsky a year ago, winning by decision.
Cejudo is 3-0 inside the UFC, with a big decision win over Dustin Kimura at bantamweight, and dominant wins over Chris Cariaso and Chico Camus at flyweight.
The card placement for the bout is unknown at this time.
UFC Fight Night 78 takes place live from Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico on Nov. 21. In the main event, welterweight contenders Matt Brown and Kelvin Gastelum clash.
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