Eric Spicely ’s UFC return is a done deal. After being released from the promotion in 2018, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt re-signed with the UFC this past weekend. Spicely (12-4, 2-4 UFC) will replace Brazilian UFC newcomer Bruno Silva on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 12 card, taking on AKA product Deron Winn at 185 pounds. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the booking, asking to remain anonymous since the UFC has yet to make an official announcement. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was the first to mention the UFC considering the bout i n a tweet on Sunday . Sunday, MyMMANews reported the bout was being finalized .
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Eric Spicely replaces Bruno Silva against Deron Winn at UFC on ESPN+ 12 in Greenville – MMA Junkie