Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed Legacy FC heavyweight titlist Cody East to face Walt Harris at UFC 197.
The bout was announced during the most recent edition of the promotion’s YouTube series ”Lookin’ For a Fight.” The heavyweight contest will serve as the featured preliminary matchup on UFC Fight Pass. UFC 197 takes place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 23 and is headlined by an interim light heavyweight title tilt between Jon Jones and Ovince St. Preux.
East makes his promotional debut on a nine-fight winning streak, including three victories under the Legacy FC banner.