Thomas Almeida vs. Tim Gorman slated for UFC Fight Night 56

Thomas Almeida and Tim Gorman have verbally agreed to compete at UFC Fight Night 56 on Nov. 8 in Uberlandia, Brazil, according to UFC officials Thursday.Almeida, who is 17-0 in his career, will make his UFC debut in the bantamweight contest….

Thomas Almeida and Tim Gorman have verbally agreed to compete at UFC Fight Night 56 on Nov. 8 in Uberlandia, Brazil, according to UFC officials Thursday.

Almeida, who is 17-0 in his career, will make his UFC debut in the bantamweight contest.

Gorman (8-3) lost his UFC debut via unanimous decision against Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night at the TUF Nations Finale this past April.

A light heavyweight contest between Mauricio Rua and Jimi Manuwa headlines the contest.