The organization of the fight, which will be the debut of an American in the middle division of the UFC, was reported by informed sources close to the situation.
Uzbekistan’s Makhmud Muradov, 33, is on a two-lose streak after losing via rear naked choke to Gerald Meerschaert and losing via unanimous decision to Cayo Borallo.
34-year-old Brian Barberena also lost two fights in a row, losing by submission to Rafael dos Anjos and Gunnar Nelson.