The Ultimate Fighting Championship's next trip to Tennessee looks like it's in for a serious upgrade.
According to a report from Brazil's Globo.com published on Sunday, the UFC is in the process of finalizing a high-stakes welterweight contest between surging contenders Demian Maia and Jorge Masvidal Per the Globo story, the bout, should it become official, would headline the UFC Fight Night card on April 22 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
The April 22 bill had previously come under heavy criticism from MMA and fans when the card was unveiled with a slated headliner between featherweight veteran Cub Swanson and “Ultimate Fighter 22” alum Artem Lobov.