A pivotal featherweight matchup between Dennis Bermudez and up-and-comer Maximo Blanco has been booked for UFC Fight Night 81 in Boston, MA early next year. The Boston Herald confirmed the news earlier this week.
Bermudez (14-5) is coming off two consecutive stoppage losses to top contenders Jeremy Stephens and Ricardo Lamas. Prior to that, the 28-year old was riding an impressive seven-fight winning streak, which included victories over current Max Holloway and Clay Guida.
Blanco (12-6-1, 1 NC) has won three Octagon appearances in-a-row and most recently scored an (admittedly controversial) quick stoppage vs.