The UFC’s event in Chicago this summer has a co-main event on the books.
A light heavyweight bout with future title implications highlights the card as Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the second-ranked fighter in the division, takes on No. 3 Glover Teixeira. Johnson (21-5) has won five of his last six bouts with his only loss coming in a title fight against current champion Daniel Cormier. Teixeira (25-4), meanwhile, has won his last three fights.
Two other fights were recently announced for the United Center event as well. In the lightweight division, Gilbert Melendez (22-5) will square off against Edson Barbozas (17-4). In addition, Portage, Ind., native Darren Elkins (20-5) will take on Godefredo Pepey (13-3) in a featherweight matchup.
The UFC previously announced seven other fights for the July 23 card:
Suburban Chicago native Felice Herrig vs. Kailin Curran (strawweight)
Eddie Wineland vs. Frankie Saenz (bantamweight)
Tony Martin vs. Michel Prazeres (lightweight)
Ryan LaFlare vs. Alexander Yakovlev (welterweight)
Hector Urbina vs. George Sullivan (welterweight)
Alex Oliveira vs. James Moontasri (welterweight)
Luis Henrique vs. Dmitry Smolyakov (heavyweight)
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