The UFC’s return to Las Vegas has added a bantamweight bout between Luke Sanders and Chris Gutierrez.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that the 135-pound matchup will take place Aug. 1 following an initial report from MMA Junkie. The event will take place at the UFC APEX and stream on ESPN+.
Sanders will return to the octagon following an 18-month layoff following his second-round TKO win over former world champion Renan Barao in February 2019. “Cool Hand” is 3-3 in his UFC tenure, which includes victories over Maximo Blanco and Patrick Willams.