(Editor’s note: A prior version of this story incorrectly stated UFC 252 as the targeted event; it’s UFC 253 and has been updated.) A featherweight fight is in the works for the UFC’s September pay-per-view. The promotion is currently targeting a fight pinning Canada’s Hakeem Dawodu and Russia’s Zubaira Tukhugov against each other at UFC 253. A location and date is still to be determined. Two people with knowledge of the situation recently informed MMA Junkie of the targeted booking but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an announcement
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Hakeem Dawodu vs. Zubaira Tukhugov targeted for UFC 253 – MMA Junkie