Julia Avila vs. Nicco Montano rematch in the operates for August 8 event

Initially described by MMA Fighting, a bantamweight rematch is in the is effective for an party on August 8.

Julia Avila (8-1) versus former flyweight champ Nicco Montano (4-3) is qualified for a now unnamed event in August.

Avila is fresh new off a 22-2nd TKO earn in excess of Gina Mazany at UFC Vegas 2 this past Saturday. The acquire marked Avila’s 2nd UFC look, adhering to up her debut at UFC 239 very last year.

Montano moved to the bantamweight division previous July, dropping a choice to Julianna Pena. The former flyweight champ was scheduled to face Macy Chiasson in a sophomore bantamweight visual appearance, nevertheless, the bout was scrapped thanks to Montano struggling an MCL harm.

This fight will be a rematch— the pair initially met in 2017 the place Avila defeated Montano by unanimous choice.

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