Kevin Croom vs. Heili Alateng added to April 16th Fight Night
Per UFC News Alerts, bantamweights Kevin Croom and Heili Alateng will look to get back in the win column at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 on April 16th, 2022.
Croom signed with the UFC back in 2020 and has yet to clinch a victory with the promotion. In his last two bouts, he suffered losses to Alex Caceres and Brian Kelleher via unanimous decision.
Alateng (14-8-2) made his way to the UFC following a spectacular run in Road FC. In his four bouts with the UFC, he has gone 2-1-1. Most recently fighting Gustavo Lopez to a draw at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann.
The night of fights will be headlined by top welterweights Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad.
Also featured on the card will be Andre Fialho vs. Miguel Baeza, Jordan Leavitt vs. Victor Martinez, Uriah Hall vs. Andre Muniz, and the return of Chris Barnett.
The fights are to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be broadcasted on ESPN/ESPN+.
Updated fight card:
Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad – 170 lbs
Chris Barnett vs. Martin Buday – 265 lbs
Uriah Hall vs. André Muniz – 185 lbs
Elizeu Zaleski vs. Mounir Lazzez – 170 lbs
Drakkar Klose vs. Brandon Jenkins – 155 lbs
Rafa García vs. Jesse Ronson – 170 lbs
Caio Borralho vs. G. Omargadzhiev – 185 lbs
Lina Länsberg vs. Pannie Kianzad – 135 lbs
M. Baghdasaryan vs. T.J. Laramie – 145 lbs
Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Yanan Wu – 135 lbs
Jordan Leavitt vs. Victor Martinez – 155 lbs
Sam Hughes vs. Istela Nunes – 115 lbs
Andre Fialho vs. Miguel Baeza – 170 lbs
Heili Alateng vs. Kevin Croom – 135 lbs
