A welterweight bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama and Thiago Alves has been targeted for July’s UFC 149 event.
Both fighters have agreed to the summer matchup, sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com. MMAFighting.com initially reported the fight.
UFC 149 takes place July 21 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo headlines against an opponent to be announced.