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Nikita Krylov to Face Ed Herman at UFC 201 in Atlanta

Nikita Krylov and Ed Herman will square off in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 201 in Atlanta on July 30.

The promotion announced the pairing on Friday. UFC 201 takes place at Philips Arena and is headlined by a welterweight title clash between Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley. In the co-main event, Demetrious Johnson will defend the flyweight strap against Wilson Reis.

After losing two of his first three UFC appearances, Krylov enters the matchup with Herman having won four straight in the Octagon.