Mirsad Bektic vs. Godofredo Pepey, more added to UFC on FOX 27
One of the top prospects in MMA is finally back after a devastating loss.
Mirsad Bektic will make his return to the cage against Godofredo Pepey at UFC on FOX 27 on Jan. 27 in Charlotte, N.C., it was reported Wednesday by the Charlotte Observer. Also added to the card was a bout between Niko Price and George Sullivan.
Bektic (11-1) has not fought since a stunning knockout loss to Darren Elkins at UFC 209 back in March. Bektic was dominating the fight until the third round when Elkins caught him with a head kick and finished with punches on the ground. The bout will be on many lists for both Upset of the Year and Knockout of the Year. Bektic, 26, had been undefeated and a potential rising star before the shocking defeat.
Pepey (13-5) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Shane Burgos at UFC on FOX 25 in July. The exciting Brazilian fighter has lost two of three bouts. Pepey, 30, had won three straight before the current stretch.
Price (10-1, 1 NC) lost the first bout his career by second-round submission to Vicente Luque at UFC Sao Paulo in October. Sullivan (17-5, 1 NC) has not fought since a loss in January 2016 due to a pair of UFC anti-doping policy violations.
As reported Wednesday by MMA Fighting, Dennis Bermudez will also be meeting Andre Fili at UFC on FOX 27. The Observer listed Bobby Green vs. Erik Koch and Gregor Gillespie vs. Jordan Rinaldi as new additions, as well.
UFC on FOX 27 is headlined by a middleweight bout between Ronaldo Souza and Derek Brunson. A co-main event has not been made official yet.