An exciting flyweight matchup is the latest addition to the UFC’s Sept. 12 lineup.
Matt Schnell will face Tyson Nam in an event expected to take place in Las Vegas.
Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an initial report from MMA Fighting. The people asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Schnell (14-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) saw his four-fight winning streak snapped at the hands of Alexandre Pantoja last December. Prior to that, he submitted both Louis Smolka and Jordan Espinosa in the first round.
With his back potentially against the wall, Nam (19-11-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC) avoided a three-fight losing skid by knocking newcomer Zarrukh Adashev out in 32 seconds at UFC on ESPN 10 in June. Following the win, Nam called Schnell out. He will get his wish when the two square off in September.
The current Sept. 12 lineup includes:
- Andrea Lee vs. Roxanne Modafferi
- Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell
