Timur Valiev is now a member of the UFC roster, and his promotional debut is being finalized. Valiev (16-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a former WSOF and PFL standout, is slated to take on promotional sophomore Jamall Emmers in a featherweight bout on its upcoming Aug. 1 card in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the targeted booking Monday but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Valiev, 30, has long been considered one of the best bantamweight fighters outside of the UFC.
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Timur Valiev signs with UFC, targeted to fight Jamall Emmers on Aug. 1 – MMA Junkie