After a formidable exhibiting on Dana White’s Contender Collection, Daniel Frunza has the chance to proceed his momentum within the UFC.
At a UFC Battle Night time occasion April 5 anticipated to happen on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Frunza (9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will battle former Cage Warriors champion Rhys McKee (13-6-1 MMA, 0-4 UFC).
Two folks with information of the matchup not too long ago knowledgeable MMA Junkie of the reserving however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement. Eurosport NL first reported the welterweight combat Sunday.
Frunza entered his DWCS alternative in September an underdog however wore down after which thrashed opponent Vadim Kutsyi en path to a second-round TKO stoppage. The win was his fifth in a row. Frunza has eight stoppages in 9 professional wins.
Whereas his domination on the regional scene has turned heads and earned him a Cage Warriors title, McKee seeks his first UFC win in his fifth try throughout two stints. He’s 0-2 on this stint specifically. However win or lose, McKee normally proves to be a gritty outing for any fighter.
With the addition, the UFC Battle Night time lineup for April 5 consists of:
- Luis Gurule vs. Ode’ Osbourne
- Daniel Frunza vs. Rhys McKee
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for the UFC Battle Night time for April 4.
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