Recent Donald Cerrone submission victims Edson Barboza and Evan Dunham are set to meet at UFC Fight Night 45 in Atlantic City.
Barboza (13-2) was submitted by Cerrone last month at UFC on FOX 11 in Orlando. The Brazilian is a renowned striker that holds notable wins over Ross Pearson, Danny Castillo, Terry Etim and Anthony Njokuani. Barboza is the only fighter in UFC history to win two fights via leg kicks.
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Meanwhile, Dunham (14–5) was tapped out by Cerrone at UFC 167. After beginning his UFC career 4-0 back in 2009, Dunham has struggled against the division’s elite, going 3-5 over his last eight bouts. He was scheduled to face Mark Bocek at the TUF Nations Finale in April, but withdrew from the event injured.
UFC Fight Night 45 is scheduled to be headlined by Cerrone, who will seek a fourth-straight win when he faces Jim Miller in the five-round main event.
A lightweight bout between Gleison Tibau and Pat Healy was also added to the card, which takes place at the Revel Casino. Tibau (28-10) is coming off a knockout loss to Michael Johnson in December; Healy (29–19, 1 NC) is looking to snap a three-fight losing streak.
