The UFC’s next big pay-per-view card has added a top-15 bantamweight matchup.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that John Dodson will take on Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 252. The event takes place Aug. 15 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
MMA Junkie was first to report the booking.
Dodson recently signed a new five-fight deal with the UFC and looks to build upon a third-round TKO win of Nathaniel Wood at UFC Rio Rancho in February. The two-time flyweight title challenger holds notable wins over T.