September 30, 2023 3: 30 am ET
A bout inbetween 2 fighters on the cusp of the UFC featherweight rankings is set for this fall.
Jonathan Pearce and Joanderson Brito will clash Nov. 18 at a UFC Fight Night occasion at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, several individuals with understanding of the bout Friday notified MMA Junkie. The individuals asked to stay confidential as the promo has yet to make an authorities statement.
Brito (15-3-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) looks to continue momentum off three-straight surface success versus Andre Fili, Lucas Alexander, and most justrecently, Westin Wilson.
Pearce (14-4 MMA, 5-1 UFC) returns for the veryfirst time because tearing his PCL, ACL, and meniscus earlier this year in preparation for a bout vs. Bryce Mitchell, which was lateron canceled. Pearce trips a five-fight winning streak into