Another star wrestler is set to step into the Octagon.
After signing with the UFC last December, three-time NCAA All-American Deron Winn will make his debut for the promotion in a middleweight bout against Markus Perez (11-2) at an upcoming UFC on ESPN+ card on June 22 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz confirmed the matchup with sources following a report by Combate.
Winn, 29, is 5-0 since beginning his pro MMA career in March 2017. He has competed for Bellator and Legacy Fighting Alliance.