Bethe Correia vs. Jessamyn Duke set for UFC 172
By Chris Taylor
- January 31, 2014
Brazilian news outlet Combate reported today that Bethe Correia (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will meet Jessamyn Duke (3-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC 172 in Baltimore this April.
Correia made her octagon debut at December’s ‘UFC Fight Night 33′ in Australia, where she scored a split-decision win over Julie Kedzie to remain undefeated.
Meanwhile, ”TUF 18’ contestant, Jessamyn Duke, made her UFC debut at the ‘TUF 18 finale’ where she defeated fellow ‘TUF’ cast member, Peggy Morgan, by unanimous decision.
UFC 172 takes place April 26 at Baltimore Arena in Baltimore. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between current champ Jon Jones and number one contender Glover Teixeira.
Stay tuned for further updates regarding the UFC 172 event.
