A lightweight bout between George Sotiropoulos and Dennis Siver is in the works for UFC 127 in Sotiropoulos' home country of Australia.
UFC president Dana White revealed the match-up after the UFC 123 press conference.
Sotiropoulous (14-2, 7-0 UFC) actively campaigned earlier in the week for a slot on his home country's card. The Aussie then went on to defeat Joe Lauzon by second-round kimura to run his UFC-unbeaten streak to seven.
Siver (17-7, 6-4 UFC) has reversed his UFC fortunes of late, going 5-1 for the promotion in the last two years after a 1-3 start. Most recently, Siver submitted Andre Winner by first-round rear-naked choke at UFC 122.
Sotiropoulos last three fights:
Win (Submission - Kimura) Joe Lauzon - UFC 123
Win (Unanimous Decision) Kurt Pellegrino - UFC 116
Win (Unanimous Decision) Joe Stevenson - UFC 110
Siver last three fights:
Win (Submission - Rear-Naked Choke) Andre Winner - UFC 122
Win (Unanimous Decision) Spencer Fisher - Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
Loss (Unanimous Decision) Ross Pearson - UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
