The former UFC bantamweight champion, who also held gold at 125 pounds, will defend his Real American Freestyle (RAF) lightweight crossover championship. 2nd place UFC bantamweight contender Song Yadong headlines the RAF 15 fight card on November 28 at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Fans on social media are convinced that this bout will be a test to see if Yadong can withstand the takedown attack of a better wrestler, which could sway UFC suitors when it comes time to find an opponent for Merab Dvalishvili after that. UFC 333 this weekend in Abu Dhabi – assuming “The Machine” is victorious.
Click for more RAF news and notes here.