Marlon Moraes is getting a quick turnaround against a returning top-15 contender.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Moraes will face Rob Font at the UFC’s Dec. 19 event. The fight card is scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Reporter Mike Russell first tweeted the targeted booking.
After a four-fight winning streak led him to a title shot, Moraes has lost two of three, including a third-round TKO at the hands of Henry Cejudo in the 135-pound championship main event at UFC 238.