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Dominick Reyes vs. Jiri Prochazka expected to headline UFC event on Feb. 27

Light heavyweights Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka are expected to clash in a main event fight currently scheduled for Feb. 27.

Multiple sources confirmed the matchup when speaking to MMA Fighting on Tuesday following an initial report via ESPN from UFC president Dana White.

The fight will serve as Reyes’ opportunity to bounce back after suffering consecutive losses in title bouts against Jon Jones and Jan Blachowicz. Prior to those fights, Reyes had gone undefeated in his career including six straight wins in the UFC.