Katlyn Chookagian and Cynthia Calvillo are headed toward an important flyweight matchup.
Multiple people with knowledge of the booking told MMA Fighting that Chookagian (14-4) and Calvillo (9-1-1) are in negotiations to fight at UFC 255 on Nov. 21 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The matchup was first reported by ESPN.
This fight is expected to have major implications for the 125-pound title picture. Chookagian currently sits at No. 2 in the UFC’s official rankings, while Calvillo is two spots behind at No. 4. Chookagian is 1-1 since a failed bid to wrest the flyweight championship from Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 247 in February.