The UFC 300 lineup continues add high level talent with the addition of a matchup between two former titleholders. Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will take on former bantamweight kingpin Cody Garbrandt in a 135-pound bout on the April 13 card, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN. Both men had expressed interest in the fight after picking up recent wins, and the promotion obliged. UFC CEO Dana White announced the fight Friday. MMA Junkie previously confirmed the matchup with people with knowledge of the booking following an initial report from AG Fight .
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Former champs Deiveson Figueiredo, Cody Garbrandt set for UFC 300 clash – MMA Junkie