Thomas Almeida will still get to compete on “Fight Island,” but it will be one week later than originally expected. Alejandro Perez has been forced out of the UFC’s Oct. 10 event due to a positive COVID-19 test and Jonathan Martinez (12-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will now step in to face Almeida (21-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) one week later at UFC on ESPN+ 38, which takes place at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

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With Alejandro Perez out, Thomas Almeida now faces Jonathan Martinez at UFC on ESPN+ 38 – MMA Junkie

Thomas Almeida will still get to compete on “Fight Island,” but it will be one week later than originally expected. Alejandro Perez has been forced out of the UFC’s Oct. 10 event due to a positive COVID-19 test and Jonathan Martinez (12-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will now step in to face Almeida (21-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) one week later at UFC on ESPN+ 38, which takes place at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Multiple people with knowledge of the situation recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

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With Alejandro Perez out, Thomas Almeida now faces Jonathan Martinez at UFC on ESPN+ 38 – MMA Junkie