Without question, Tristan Connelly will be the underdog Saturday night at UFC on ESPN+ 16. On less than a week’s notice, Rise FC lightweight champion Connelly (13-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will move up a weight class to take on viral sensation Michel Pereira (23-9 MMA, 1-0 UFC). UFC on ESPN+ 16 takes place Saturday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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