Dustin Ortiz - Photo credit: ProMMAnow.comWorld top-ranked flyweight Ian McCall will take on undefeated Strikeforce veteran Dustin Ortiz at Tachi Palace 9 on May 6.
ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) was made aware of the match-up on Wednesday from sources close to the situation, and can confirm at least one bout agreement has been signed.
McCall (9-2) recently moved to the number three spot on Sherdog’s top 125-pound list after taking out number one ranked Jussier da Silva (9-1) via unanimous decision at Tachi Palace Fights 8 last month.
McCall is a WEC veteran whose only losses have been at bantamweight; a unanimous decision loss to Dominick Cruz at WEC 38 in 2009 and a submission loss to Charlie Valencia at WEC 31 in 2007.
Ortiz (7-0) is a Nashville MMA product with a perfect 7-0 record. He made his Strikeforce debut in April 2010 with a first round rear-naked choke submission over Justin Pennington.
He returned to Strikeforce in January of this year with a third round knockout of Matt Horning.
Stay close to ProMMAnow.com for more information and bout announcements regarding Tachi Palace Fights 9.
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