One-time UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes returns against the surging Merab Dvalishvili this fall.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans told MMA Fighting that the matchup between the two bantamweights is being targeted for UFC 266 on Sept. 25. The bout was first announced by Dvalishvili’s coach, Ray Longo, during an appearance on the Anik & Florian Podcast.
Moraes (23-8-1), show is also a former WSOF champion, looks to get back into the win column after suffering back-to-back TKO losses in fights against Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font this past year.