"Sources close to the promotion say the two have verbally agreed to the fight with bout agreements expected to be signed shortly."


Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis (17-6)
Win Jonathan Goulet - TKO (Punches) UFC 113
Loss Ben Saunders - KO (Knees) UFC 106
Loss Dan Hardy - Decision (Split) UFC 99
Nate Diaz (12-5)
Win Rory Markham - TKO (Punches) UFC 111
Loss Gray Maynard - Decision (Split) UFC FN 20
Win Melvin Guillard - Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC FN 19

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