Scott Jorgensen vs. Eddie Wineland added to UFC on FX 3
An intriguing bantamweight matchup between Scott Jorgensen (13-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and Eddie Wineland (18-8-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC) has been added to UFC on FX 3.
UFC officials today announced the new matchup, as well as confirming previously reported 135-pound contests of Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin at UFC on FUEL TV 3 and Renan Barao vs. Ivan Menjivar at UFC 148.
UFC on FX 3 takes place June 8. While the main card airs on FX, officials haven't finalized a venue for the event.
The placement of the bout on the evening's lineup has yet to be revealed.
Jorgensen looks to bounce back from a disappointing decision loss to Barao this past February. The result snapped a two-fight win streak for Jorgensen built after an unsuccessful bid for the WEC's bantamweight belt at December 2010's WEC 53 event.
Meanwhile, Wineland, the WEC's first-ever bantamweight champion, tries for the third time to earn a win in the UFC's octagon. Wineland ended his time in the WEC on a four-fight win streak with victories over Ken Stone, Will Campuzano, George Roop and Manny Tapia. However, since migrating to the UFC, Wineland has dropped back-to-back fights to Joseph Benavidez and Urijah Faber.
Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall - flyweight-tourney opening round
Dustin Pague vs. Jared Papazian
Josh Neer vs. Mike Pyle*
Mike Pierce vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha*
Caio Magalhaes vs. Buddy Roberts*
Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Henry Martinez*
* - Not officially announced
