Looking to rebound from his short-notice UFC debut loss against Chris Wade, France's Mehdi Baghdad is set to make his return to the Octagon.
On Friday, the UFC announced that Baghdad (11-3) will face veteran John Makdessi in a lightweight bout at UFC 199, which is set to take place at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on June 4.
The 30-year-old Baghdad -- who was a member of the Ultimate Fighter 22 cast -- was submitted in the first round against Wade at UFC Fight Night 81 back in January. Before that he had won seven straight fights, all via finishes.