An intriguing flyweight clash pitting Askar Askarov against Alex Perez is on tap for UFC Fight Night on July 31.
Both fighters confirmed the booking on social media following an initial report from Askar Askarov. The event takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and is headlined by a middleweight tilt between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland.
After battling current champ Brandon Moreno to a split draw, Askarov has rattled off decision victories over Tim Elliott, Alexandre Pantoja and Joseph Benavidez.