A middleweight division attraction has been added to UFC Fight Night Smith vs. Teixeira as Marvin Vettori is in action against Karl Roberson.
MMA Fighting first reported the bout, who’s spot on the card isn’t known at this time.
Vettori (14-4-1) enters the contest while riding a two fight winning streak, with his victories coming over Andrew Sanchez and Cezar Ferreira. Vettori has seen his last six professional MMA fights go the distance and it has been over three years since the fighter got a finish. Vettori has suffered four losses as a professional MMA fighter and all of them came by way of decision.
Roberson (9-2-0) also enters the contest riding a two fight winning streak, defeating the duo of Wellington Turman and Roman Kopylov. Roberson competed on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series Episode 3, defeating Ryan Spann by first round knockout. Roberson has suffered two losses as a professional MMA fighter and both of them came by way of submission.
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira takes place on Saturday, April 25 from a secret location with Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira headlining. Fightful is going to be providing live coverage of the event, which streams live on ESPN+.
