“Judo” Jimmy Wallhead has his second UFC assignment. The Englishman will face Luan Chagas at UFC 212.
Combate.com first reported the news.
Wallhead (29-10 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is a pioneer of mixed martial arts in the UK, and got his long awaited UFC call up in 2016. The 33-year-old faced Jessin Ayari at UFC Hamburg, which took place in August. After a close, back and forth three round fight, Wallhead lost the fight via split decision. Many viewers thought he should have been given the nod.
Chagas (14-2-1 MMA, 0-1-1 UFC) debuted in the UFC at UFC 198, and fought to a draw against Sergio Moraes. In his second octagon bout, the 23-year-old faces Erick Silva at UFC Brasilia, but was submitted in the third round.
UFC 212 takes place live from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, June 3. The card is set to be headlined by a featherweight championship fight between Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.
