Flyweight contenders will collide in the UFC Fight Night main event Aug. 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Both looking to bounce back from losses, Amir Albazi and Tatsuro Taira will meet in a five-round bout.
Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the matchup to MMA Junkie after Iridium Sports Agency, which represents Taira, announced it Wednesday on social media.
Albazi (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) recorded his first UFC loss in November when he was defeated by unanimous decision by Brandon Moreno. The defeat came after wins over Malcolm Gordon, Zhalgas Zhumagulov, Francisco Figueiredo, Alessandro Costa, and Kai Kara-France.
Taira (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) lost a split decision to Brandon Rovval in October – his first UFC defeat. Prior to the loss, Taira defeated Carlos Candelario, C.J. Vergara, Jesus Aguilar, Edgar Chairez, Carlos Hernandez, and Alex Perez.
With the addition, the UFC Fight Night lineup for Aug. 2 includes:
- Amir Albazi vs. Tatsuro Taira
- Felipe Bunes vs. Andre Lima
- Piera Rodriguez vs. Ketlen Souza
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