Erick Silva vs. Nordine Taleb joins recently announced UFC 197 lineup

March’s UFC 197 lineup is shaping up to be a good one.

Following Tuesday’s announcement of a championship doubleheader, officials today announced welterweights Erick Silva (18-6 MMA, 6-5 UFC) and Nordine Taleb (11-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) also will fight at the event.

UFC 197 takes place March 5 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

The latest UFC 197 card now includes:

• Champ Rafael dos Anjos vs. Conor McGregor – for lightweight title
• Champ Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate – for women’s bantamweight title
• Erick Silva vs. Nordine Taleb

For more on UFC 197, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.