May’s UFC 211 lineup has yet another heavyweight addition.
A matchup with Jarjis Danho (6-1-1 MMA, 0-1-1 UFC) and promotional newcomer Dmitry Poberezhets (24-5-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is now set for the card.
UFC 211 takes place May 13 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass, though the bout order hasn’t been finalized.
Danho, a 33-year-old Syrian fighter, gets a third shot at his first UFC win. After opening his career with a 6-0 run (with one no-contest), he signed with the UFC and debuted this past year. However, he suffered a technical majority decision loss to Daniel Omielanczuk (the fight was stopped in the third round when Danho couldn’t continue after a groin punch) in February, and then in September, he fought Christian Colombo to a sloppy majority draw.
He now meets Poberezhets, a 31-year-old Ukrainian fighter who’s competed throughout Europe since turning pro in 2009. Since a submission loss to Andreas Kraniotakes at Cage Warriors 46 in 2012, he’s posted 14 consecutive wins. Nineteen of his 24 career victories have come via stoppage.
The latest UFC 211 card now includes:
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