Two UFC newcomers will square off in a welterweight showdown at UFC on FOX 10, as Mike “Biggie” Rhodes takes on George Sullivan.
MMASucka.com learned of the match-up from sources close to the bout.
Mike “Biggie” Rhodes signs with UFC, takes on George Sullivan at UFC on FOX 10
Rhodes (6-1) is coming in to the UFC on a two-fight winning streak — most recently defeating Alan Jouban to claim the RFA Welterweight Championship.”Biggie” only has one loss on his professional record and that is against current UFC fighter Brandon Thatch. The Team Roufusport product will look to live up to the hype just like his teammates Anthony and Sergio Pettis.
Sullivan (14-3 1NC) is currently riding a six-fight winning streak, with notable wins over Greg Soto and Julian Lane. His last six fights have come under the CFFC banner and will look to continue his streak under the UFC banner.
No word as to where on the UFC on FOX 10 fight card the Rhodes vs. Sullivan bout will take place.
UFC on FOX 10 goes down on January 25 at the United Center in Chicago. Headlining the event is a lightweight bout between former champion Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson.
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