UFC 288 is shaping up properly.
MMA Melotto on Twitter reviews {that a} combat between Marina Rodriguez and Virna Jandiroba is confirmed for the upcoming pay-per-view occasion, which is scheduled for Might 6 at a soon-to-be-announced location and venue.
Following a break up determination loss to Carla Esparza at UFC Battle Island 3, Rodriguez rattled off 4 consecutive wins, together with selections in opposition to Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan. On the cusp of her first UFC championship alternative, the Brazilian tried to increase her win streak to 5 in opposition to Amanda Lemos at UFC Vegas 64 this previous November. She suffered a third-round TKO.
Jandiroba has received three of her previous 5 fights. In her most up-to-date look, ‘Carcará’ returned to the win column with a unanimous decision in opposition to Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 54 in Might.
Rodriguez and Jandiroba are ranked at No. 4 and No. 10 within the strawweight division, respectively.
With the addition of Rodriguez vs. Jandiroba, UFC 288 has six confirmed fights. The road-up options a bantamweight championship fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo, in addition to a lightweight tilt between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. The remainder of the road up embrace Bryce Mitchell vs. Jonathan Pearc, Khaos Williams vs. Rolando Bedoya, and Johnny Muñoz Jr. vs. Daniel Santos.
Keep tuned to Bloody Elbow for extra updates to the occasion as they develop into out there within the coming months.
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