Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Morono Added to Dec. 19 Battle Evening

UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Neal has extra a closing combat to its lineup when Anthony Pettis faces Alex Morono on December 19.

Just after Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev’s primary function was canceled, Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal was bumped up to the most important celebration, but there was nonetheless a slot open for a different bout. Enter former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Alex Morono.

ESPN broke the information of Anthony Pettis and Alex Morono completing the Dec. 19 lineup on brief notice. This bout involving Pettis and Morono will certainly be the most significant option in Morono’s 4-12 months UFC occupation. Not only is Anthony Pettis a major and proven name, but he is at present the #12-ranked welterweight even though Morono is unranked.

Just after shedding two straight, Anthony Pettis was capable to get his first acquire because March of very last calendar year when he defeated Donald Cerrone via unanimous conclusion at UFC 249. Pettis has only had two welterweight fights considering that 2008, beginning with a successful debut above Stephen Thompson with a General performance of the Evening-winning KO punch. Pettis’s next bout was not as successful, on the other hand, with Nate Diaz getting the nod by means of unanimous choice at UFC 241. Right after being victorious at light-weight in his most latest bout against Cerrone, Pettis will look to go 2-1 in the UFC’s welterweight division and 2-2 for 2020.

Considering that Alex Morono’s UFC debut in 2016, he has turned in a 7-3 file in the promotion, like winning 4 of his last 5 bouts. Most recently, Morono defeated Rhys McKee just two months ago at UFC on ESPN: Felder vs. Dos Anjos. He will now make a considerable leap in competitors when he requires on a former champion coming off a victory.

With this last-moment addition, the existing lineup for the December 19 Battle Night time is:

Primary Party: Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal

Marlon Moraes vs. Rob Font

Jose Aldo vs. Marlon Vera

Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Morono

Greg Hardy vs. Marcin Tybura

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Manel Kape

Misha Cirkunov vs. Ryan Spann

Sijara Eubanks vs. Pannie Kianzad

Michel Pereira vs. Khaos Williams

Deron Winn vs. Antonio Braga Neto

Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima