UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson will be making a quick return to the Octagon, as he faces off with Chris Cariaso at UFC 177 in August.
UFC officials confirmed the match-up following an initial report by Yahoo! Sports.
Demetrious Johnson puts title on the line against Chris Cariaso at UFC 177
Johnson (20–2–1) will look to defend his title for a fifth time at UFC 177. He most recently won a unanimous decision against Ali Bagautinov in the main event at UFC 174 in June.
Many thought former title contender John Dodson would be next to face the champ, however an injury has forced him from that slot.
Cariaso (17-5) is riding a three-fight winning streak and since making the move to 125-pounds has gone 4-2. At UFC Fight Night 40 in May, Cariaso won a split decision against Louis Smolka.
The Johnson vs. Cariaso bout will serve as the UFC 177 co-main event.
UFC 177 goes down on August 30 in Sacramento, California. T.J. Dillashaw will look to defend his bantamweight title against former champ Renan Barao in the evening’s main event.
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