A bantamweight clash between Song Yadong and Marlon Vera appears to be heading to the octagon next month.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans have confirmed to MMA Fighting that the matchup between Song and Vera is in the works for May 16. The event is scheduled to take place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., and airs on ESPN and ESPN+.
The bout has been verbally agreed to with contracts expected to be signed soon, according to multiple sources.
The no. 13 ranked Song is unbeaten in his last eight fights, with four victories in the UFC.