A welterweight bout between Brian Melancon and promotional newcomer Felipe Portela is in the works for Strikeforce Challengers 19.
Event sources today confirmed the pairing with MMAjunkie.com.
Strikeforce Challengers 19 takes place Sept. 23 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The event’s main card airs on Showtime, though it’s not clear if Melancon vs. Portela will be part of the broadcast.