Former UFC fighter Rob Wilkinson returns to the cage this Friday in the main event of Hex Fight Series 21 where he will face-off against Daniel Almeida for the Hex light-heavyweight title.
Having lost his UFC debut on short notice against Siyar Bahadurzada, the Tasmanian-based fighter was given the tough task of welcoming Israel Adesanya to the UFC, and such went 0-2 in the promotion. He was released but the 29-year-old is eager than ever to return back to the promotion.
Fight News Australia recently spoke to him ahead of the match-up.
Standing in his way though is BJJ Black Belt Daniel Almeida who brings years of international experience to the cage and will be looking at causing the upset.
Also on the card in a heavyweight title fight, local fighter Ricky Beichun will be looking to stamp his position as a leading heavyweight on the local scene when he meets Samieula Kei.
How to watch Hex Fight Series 21 anywhere in the world?
The event will be streamed exclusively on online sports broadcaster Fite TV with a PPV listing of US$19.99.
STREAM HEX FIGHT SERIES 21 LIVE ON FITE.TV
What time will Hex Fight Series 21 take place in Australia?
The event takes place at the Melbourne Pavilion in Victoria, Australia on Friday 9 April with the broadcast set to begin at 6pm AEST.
Fight Card (Pro):
- Rob Wilkinson vs. Daniel Almeida – Hex light-heavyweight title
- Ricky Beichun vs. Samuele Kei – Hex heavyweight title
- Jesse Arnott vs. Nick Edwards
- Abdullah Eltigani vs. Chris Wase
- Blake Donnelly vs. Roy Armistead
- Dane Beeby vs. Joseph Luciano
- Thomas David vs. Kaleb Rideout
- Daniel Molyneux vs. Semakadde Kakembo
*Last Updated: 5 April 2021
