Israel Adesanya will take a major step up in competition when he faces Brad Tavares in the main event of "The Ultimate Fighter 27" finale.
The promotion announced the matchup on Monday. The “TUF 27” finale takes place at the Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas on July 6 and will also feature the featherweight and lightweight finals from the current season of the reality show. The card will air on Fox Sports 1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
Adesanya has kicked off his pro career with 13 consecutive triumphs, including two under the UFC banner.