A Cinderella story was made and it seemed like the clock had struck midnight and it all disappeared. Well, that is about to change, Tristan Connelly who had, in many people’s minds, the biggest upset victory of 2019 is back. The 35-year-old will return to his natural weight class, lightweight, as he takes on Pat Sabatini at UFC 261.
Tristan Connelly vs. Pat Sabatini at UFC 261
MMAJunkie.com was first to report the bout on Monday, with UFC officials confirming it shortly after.
Connelly (14-6) made his UFC debut in historic fashion, in front of his hometown crowd of Vancouver.