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Gian Villante Moves Up to Heavyweight, Meets Maurice Greene on June 27

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Gian Villante will test his skills in the UFC’s heavyweight division when he squares off against Maurice Greene on June 27.

MMAFighting.com first reported the bout, which is slated for a card tentatively headlined by a lightweight showdown between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. The event does not currently have a venue, but is likely for the UFC Apex in Las Vegas if combat sports is allowed to resume in Nevada.