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Report – Marlon Vera remains on UFC 292 card in August, lands short notice opponent change for Boston event

Following the withdrawal of former two-weight champion, Henry Cejudo from a scheduled UFC 292 return in August, fan-favorite bantamweight contender, Marlon Vera is targeted to remain on the Boston, Massachusetts card – with a pairing against Brazilian veteran, Pedro Munhoz currently in the works.

As per an initial report from Marlon Vera’s management firm, Iridium Sports Agency, the Ecuadorian is currently targeted to face the current number ten ranked contender, Munhoz, with verbal agreements in place between the duo to share the Octagon at UFC 292 on August 19. at the TD Garden.

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Marlon Vera currently targeted to make second walk of the year in fight with Pedro Munhoz

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