The 32-year-old Brazilian will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship rotation for the first time in 574 days when he meets Jafel Filho in a UFC on ESPN 61 flyweight showcase.
flyweight showcase this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Nascimento has not suited up since he banked a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus with a rear-naked choke submission of“They were important bouts,” Nascimento told Sherdog.com. “I had to drop out to be able to come back healthy. Since we don’t get paid if we don’t fight, I had to work with my sponsors and invest my bonus money to stay afloat. I didn’t get to fight for nearly 16 months.
It offers him world-class training close to home, along with daily access to accomplished stablemates and coaches, with Lima focused on his muay thai,“I don’t train anywhere else,” Nascimento said. “Training is solid in every area. I’m evolving in every facet.”“The plan doesn’t change; it’s to climb up that ladder one rung at a time,” Nascimento said. “I was supposed to face ranked opponents last year. I hope that happens after this next win.
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