Tom Niinimäki (21-7-1) will look to get back on the winning track as he faces Brazil TUF winner Rony Jason (14-5) at the Jose Correa Gymnasium in Barueri, Sao Paulo on December 20. Multiple sources have announced the matchup today.
“Stoneface” was on a 12-fight winning streak that spanned six years, including a win over Rani Yahya in his UFC debut at the TUF 17 Finale. However, the Turku, Finland native’s has lost back to back bouts to Niklas Bakstrom and more recently Chas Skelly to set off a 2 fight losing streak in the Octagon.
The featherweight from Pitbull Brothers also lost his last bout, as he dropped a split decision to American Robbie Peralto in May. Jason has stepped into the Octagon six times, where he has won four.
The UFC Fight Night 58 card is headlined by Lyoto Machida and C.B. Dollaway.
