By FCF Staff

The UFC continues to build out its upcoming schedule, as it’s being reported that the promotion has booked a fight between lightweight contenders Drew Dober and Diego Ferreira.

The fighters are expected to battle at the UFC’s November 7th card, which is expected to take place at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas.

The UFC’s plans for the match-up was first reported by ESPN and MMA Junkie has confirmed with sources the fight is signed.

Ferreira (17-2) is coming off a submission win over Anthony Pettis in January and the 35-year-old has won six in a row.

Dober (23-9) stopped Alexander Hernandez in May and the 31-year-old has won three straight.

Currently Ferreira is ranked #8 in the UFC’s lightweight division and Dober is #15.