Top-ranked bantamweights Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen will reportedly headline the expected UFC card on October 10.
Raphael Marinho of Combate first reported the main event encounter.
Moraes (23-6-1) has won five of his last six under the UFC banner. His victims include John Dodson, Aljamain Sterling, Jimmie Rivera, Raphael Assuncao and Jose Aldo. Moraes (#1) previously challenged for the UFC bantamweight title, losing to then-champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 238. Moraes is also a former WSOF bantamweight champion, defeating Josh Rettinghouse to capture gold at WSOF 9.
Sandhagen (12-2-0) is looking to rebound from his first UFC loss. He suffered a quick first-round submission to the aforementioned Sterling at UFC 250. Sandhagen (#4) will headline his first UFC card despite three years with the promotion. Sandhagen is also undefeated when competing on Fight Night cards, going 3-0-0 at past Fight Night events.
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen takes place on Saturday, October 10. No location or broadcast details have been announced. Fightful is providing live coverage of the event.
