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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Following an impressive UFC debut against Kamal Shalorus, Russian lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov will face a stiff veteran challenge in his second bout in the Octagon.
The organization announced on Thursday that Nurmagomedov will take on Gleison Tibau at UFC 148 in July. His submission victory over Shalorus kept his record perfect at 17-0, and marked his 13th finish.
Tibau has won three straight fights, and is 7-2 in his last nine in the Octagon. His three fight winning streak in 2011 saw him earn split decision wins over Kurt Pellegrino and Rafael dos Anjos, with a submission win over Rafaello Oliveira sandwiched in between.
UFC 148 takes place on July 7 from Las Vegas, Nevas, and is expected to be headlined by a Bantamweight Championship bout between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.
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