Fresh off a TKO win, Al Iaquinta replaces Benson Henderson and is set to face Jorge Masvidal in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 63.
Al Iaquinta steps in to face Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 63
UFC officials announced the matchup on Monday night.
Masvidal (28-8) is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, with wins over Pat Healy, Daron Cruickshank, and most recently James Krause at UFC 178.
Iaquinta (11-3) has been on a tear in the UFC, also riding a three-fight winning streak. All three wins over Rodrigo Damm, Ross Pearson and Joe Lauzon have come by way of strikes.
UFC Fight Night 63 takes place live from Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on April 4. In the main event, Chad Mendes battles it out with fellow top featherweight Ricardo Lamas.
