A showdown between experienced middleweight striker Uriah Hall and fast-rising Andre Muniz is set for UFC’s Fight Night card on April 16, multiple people with knowledge of the booking told MMA Fighting. Contracts are expected to be signed soon after verbal agreements have been reached.
The event is headlined by a welterweight rematch between Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad and airs live on ESPN+.
Hall (17-10) is looking to get back on track after losing a decision to Sean Strickland in July 2021. “Prime Time” was on a four-fight winning streak prior to the setback, including stoppages over former champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman and a decision over future PFL light heavyweight champion Antonio Carlos Junior.
Muniz (22-4), unbeaten in six straight octagon appearances since August 2018, which includes a pair of wins at Dana White‘s Contender Series, won his past three via armbar in the opening round.
“Sergipano” tapped Eryk anders, breaking Ronaldo Souza’s arm. This year’s submission of the year award from MMA Fighting for 2021. was won by Eryk Anders.
Mike Heck helped to create this report.
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