After trying unsuccessfully to lobby for a fight against BJ Penn or Nick Diaz last week, Jon Fitch finally has his next date to enter the octagon.
The UFC welterweight contender will return to action for the first time since February when he takes on Johny Hendricks at UFC 141 on December 30.
The UFC confirmed to MMA Fighting that verbal agreements are in place for the bout, which was first reported by ESPN.