It’s been a long time coming for Ike Villanueva who will look to make it count when he makes his UFC debut on May 13. Fury FC double champion Villanueva (16-9 MMA, 0-0 UFC) finally got the call from the UFC, and will be making his promotional debut in Jacksonville when he takes on Chase Sherman on the UFC’s midweek card, which takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. The card is expected to air on ESPN, with the preliminary card streamed on ESPN+. Sherman made his way back to the UFC after three straight finishes for Island Fights, and Villanueva is excited for the opportunity to make his UFC debut against a recognizable name. “He’s well-known, he gets my respect, but I’m finally excited to get my opportunity against a guy like him and show everybody,” Villanueva told MMA Junkie.
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