A rematch nearly three years in the making from the regional MMA scene is being targeted for the octagon.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a women’s bantamweight bout between Nicco Montano and Julia Avila is in the works for the UFC’s event on Aug. 8. The location of the fight card has yet to be revealed but is expected to take place in Las Vegas.
Verbal agreements are in place for the bout with contracts expected to be signed soon.
Montano will return to action after an over one-year layoff due to suffering an MCL injury.