A bantamweight fight between “Suga” Sean O’Malley and Thomas Almeida is in the works for UFC 260.
O’Malley on Tuesday announced via his YouTube channel a bout with Brazilian slugger Almeida for the March 27 pay-per-view event at a location to be announced. A person close to Almeida told MMA Fighting that verbal agreements are in place for the fight; O’Malley said he’s received a contract for the bout.
The matchup arrives as both fighters try to snap recent skids. O’Malley injured his ankle prior to a TKO loss to Marlon Vera this past August at UFC 252.