Welterweights Diego Sanchez and Paulo Thiago look to return to the winner’s circle when they meet at
UFC 121.
PennyJoMMA.com first reported the matchup on Tuesday evening, and
multiple outlets have since confirmed that verbal agreements are in place
and both fighters are expected to make it official shortly. It is
unknown whether the fight is a part of the event’s televised lineup.
UFC 121 takes place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and
features a heavyweight headliner between current champion Brock Lesnar
and challenger Cain Velasquez.