An incredible matchup of welterweight strikers is expected to take place at UFC 289 on June 10, as Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira have verbally agreed to throw down. While contracts have not yet been signed, sources close to MMA Sucka have confirmed that the fight is basically a done deal.
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson vs. Michel “Demolidor” Pereira
The two-time welterweight title challenger “Wonderboy” Thompson is coming off of a Fight of the Year contender, having defeated Kevin Holland in the main event of UFC on ESPN 42 in December.