Gabi Garcia is back. The multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion has booked her return to MMA. Garcia (6-0) is scheduled to compete in a rematch against Barbara Nepomuceno at Centurion FC 19 on April 25 in São Paulo, Brazil. The news was first reported by MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Both the promotion and Garcia subsequently confirmed the matchup on social media. Although no weight class was announced, the two previously competed at heavyweight.
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