Covington has an impressive 6-1 record in the UFC, but will be taking a step up in competition as he looks to finally enter the welterweight rankings. His Korean opponent has won 7 of his last 8 UFC bouts, with his only defeat since 2012 being to current champion Tyron Woodley.
The second bout confirmed for the event is Chinese star Wang Guan finally having an opponent revealed. The Sanda champ, who has been called a ‘premier’ Chinese signing, will be facing tenured TUF standout ‘Bruce Leeroy’ Alex Caceres on his debut.
Covington has an impressive 6-1 record in the UFC, but will be taking a step up in competition as he looks to finally enter the welterweight rankings. His Korean opponent has won 7 of his last 8 UFC bouts, with his only defeat since 2012 being to current champion Tyron Woodley.
The second bout confirmed for the event is Chinese star Wang Guan finally having an opponent revealed. The Sanda champ, who has been called a ‘premier’ Chinese signing, will be facing tenured TUF standout ‘Bruce Leeroy’ Alex Caceres on his debut.