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‘Phoenix Jones’ to Face Roberto Yong at WSOF 23 in Phoenix on Sept. 18

Ben Fodor will attempt to earn his first World Series of Fighting victory when he locks horns with Roberto Yong on Sept. 18.

WSOF officials announced the 160-pound catch-weight bout Tuesday. WSOF 23 takes place at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix and is headlined by a lightweight title rematch between Justin Gaethje and Luis Palomino. The evening’s main card will air on the NBC Sports Network beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Fodor, who is better known by his superhero alias, “Phoenix Jones,” lost his promotional debut against Emmanuel Walo via unanimous decision in a 175-pound affair on April 10.