The UFC returns to Sao Paulo for the first time in nearly four years on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 231, which takes place at Ginasio Do Ibirapuera and streams on ESPN+. Heavyweight contenders will clash in the main event. Surging contender Jailton Almeida[autotag] (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets two-time title challenger [autotag]Derrick Lewis (27-11 MMA, 18-9 UFC) in a five-round bout. For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 231. * * * *
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