A matchup of bantamweight contenders is in the works for UFC 278, as Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili has been targeted for the Aug. 20 event.
Sherdog.com confirmed with Nova Uniao coach Andre Pederneiras that the bout is in the process of being finalized. Ariel Helwani was first to report the proposed booking.
"We didn’t sign the contract yet, but once both parties agree to the fight, it will happen,” Pederneiras said.
According to Nova União leader, Aldo also was willing to face Dominick Cruz or Henry Cejudo.