A welterweight bout is in the works for the UFC’s debut in Uruguay.
The promotion is targeting a matchup between surging welterweights Aleksei Kunchenko (20-0, 2-0 UFC) and Laureano Staropoli (9-1, 2-0 UFC) for UFC on ESPN+ 14 in Montevideo. A person with knowledge of the booking confirmed the targeted bout to MMA Junkie. The person asked to remain anonymous since the UFC has yet to make an official announcement.