Weili Zhang is expected to make her first strawweight title defense against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 on March 7.
MMAFighting.com was first to report the news. Verbal agreements are in place for the bout, which is likely to be finalized soon. The promotion has not formally confirmed the pairing. UFC 248 does not currently have a location or venue.
Zhang hinted on social media last month that her first title defense would come against Jedrzejczyk. The Chinese champion has been victorious in 20 of her 21 professional outings.