A top strawweight bout between Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos has been added to UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. The match-up – which pits the division’s No 3- and No 8-ranked contenders against each other – is the sixth bout booked for the October 22 card at Etihad Arena.
UFC 280 features two world title fights, headlined by Charles Oliveira versus Islam Makhachev in a clash for the vacant lightweight belt.
The UFC confirmed Rodriguez-Lemos on Monday night, with the winner in Abu Dhabi expected to move firmly into title contention.
Rodriguez, the No 3 challenger at strawweight, rides a four-fight win streak, with her most recent victory coming in the split-decision success against Yan Xiaonan at UFC 272 in March.
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