Cody Garbrandt, Raphael Assuncao Agree to Meet at UFC Columbus in March

Breaking: UFC targeting Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) vs. Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) on March 28 in Columbus, per multiple sources. First time Garbrandt will fight in his home state of Ohio since signing with UFC. Fun. pic.twitter.com/zaNlr9ewqT

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is quickly building its return to Columbus, Ohio, in March.

ESPN reported on Friday that Raphael Assuncao (27-7) has agreed to face off with former champ Cody Garbrandt (11-3) at bantamweight on the March 28 card in Columbus.