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Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida Booked for UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island

Bantamweight contenders Jimmie Rivera and Thomas Almeida will square off at UFC on Fox 25 on July 22.

Newsday first reported the matchup, although the Las Vegas-based promotion has not officially announced the bout. UFC on Fox 25 takes place at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, N.Y. and is also expected to include a light heavyweight duel between Gian Villante and Patrick Cummins as well as a lightweight showdown pitting Frankie Perez against Chris Wade.

Rivera is currently riding a 19-fight winning streak that includes victories in his first four Octagon appearances.