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Stephen Thompson open to UFC 290 return in July, eyeing ‘Exciting’ fight with Michel Pereira next

Snapping his losing run in the main event of UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December of last year, two-time welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson has sights set on a return to the Octagon in the coming months – welcoming a fight with dynamic Brazilian striker, Michel Pereira.

Thompson, the current #7 ranked welterweight contender, managed to turn in an impressive eventual finish of Riverside striker, Kevin Holland in the main event of UFC Orlando last year – landing a fourth round corner stoppage TKO victory, Thompson earned a Fight of the Night bonus for his efforts in the ‘Sunshine State’.