Luana Pinheiro will get her wish. Pinheiro’s previously scrapped booking with Jessica Penne has been rebooked for UFC Fight Night on April 30, which will take place at a location and venue still to be announced. Two people with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an initial report by MMA reporter Mario Filho. The people requested anonymity since the UFC has yet to make an announcement. Pinheiro (10-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) was scheduled to meet Penne at UFC Fight Night 198 this past November, but ended up facing Sam Hughes instead when Penne withdrew due to injury. Pinheiro beat Hughes by unanimous decision and the streaking Brazilian prospect called for her matchup with Penne to get rebooked, which the UFC obliged
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UFC rebooks Jessica Penne vs. Luana Pinheiro for April 30 event – MMA Junkie