Makwan Amirkhani will look to string together a winning streak when he meets a surging contender.
Amirkhani (17-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) meets Jonathan Pearce (12-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) on July 23 at UFC Fight Night from the O2 Arena in London. The event is expected to stream on ESPN+.
A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Iridium Sports Agency, which represents Pearce, was first to share the news.