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A bout between two surging lightweights is in the works for the UFC’s return to Oklahoma.
Diego Ferreira(16-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) is expected to face Drew Dober (21-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC) at the May event. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the booking Monday but asked to remain anonymous since the UFC has yet to make an announcement. Contracts have not been issued, but verbal agreements are in place.
UFC Oklahoma City takes place May 2 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The event does not have an official numerical designation, though it is expected to air on ESPN or stream on ESPN+.
Ferreira is coming off the biggest win of his career, when he became the first man to officially submit former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in January at UFC 246. He has won his last six in a row.
Dober has won five of his last six, picking up two straight first-round finishes over Marco Polo Reyes and, most recently, a “Performance of the Night” over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 246.
With the addition, the UFC Oklahoma City lineup now includes:
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