After a 2018 in which he had to undergo chest surgery, The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 champion Antonio Carlos Junior is ready to pick up right where he left off in the Octagon.
Currently on a five-fight winning streak, with four submission wins, the 29-year-old is now scheduled to take on Ian Heinisch, who most recently defeated another TUF Brazil winner in Cezar Ferreira in his UFC debut. Although Antonio does feel Ian is not the ideal opponent for his comeback, the Brazilian is just happy to finally be back.
“I’ve been away for a year. It’s been a tough period for me because of my injury,” Antonio told Bloody Elbow.