A bantamweight fight between former champion Petr Yan and former flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo will take place on November 23 at a UFC event in China.
This announcement was made by insider Leo Guimaraes on social media.
Yan last fought against Song Yadong in March of this year at UFC 299. In that bout, which went the full distance, Petr secured a victory by unanimous decision. His professional record stands at 17 wins and five losses.
Figueiredo last entered the octagon against Marlon Vera in August of this year at UFC on ABC 7. That fight also went the full distance, ending in favor of Figueiredo by unanimous decision. His record includes 24 wins, three losses, and one draw.