Despite winning his UFC debut at bantamweight, Lucas Martins (25-7 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is headed to the featherweight division. There to welcome him is Cage Warriors vet Jim Alers (13-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who will face off with the Brazilian at UFC Fight Night 45, officials today announced and Martins’ manager, Wade Hempel of Big Fight Management, confirmed to MMAjunkie. The event takes place July 16 at Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Main card fights air live on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on UFC Fight Pass. The position of Martins vs
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Jim Alers vs. Lucas Martins added to UFC Fight Night 45 – MMA Junkie