[autotag]Harry Hunsucker[/autotag] has stepped up.
With [autotag]Don’Tale Mayes[/autotag] out of UFC on ESPN 21, Hunsucker (7-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) signed with the promotion and will make his debut against Tai Tuivasa in a heavyweight bout.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking Wednesday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Hunsucker, 32, competed on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4, in November. He lost to Jared Vanderaa via first-round TKO. In February, he defeated Cory Moon via first-round TKO at HR MMA 119.
Tuivasa (10-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) most recently competed at UFC 254 in October when he snapped a three-fight losing skid with a first-round knockout of Stefan Struve.
Per sources, Tai Tuivasa (11-3) has a new opponent for #UFCVegas22. He'll take on promotional newcomer Harry Hunsucker (7-3) this Saturday. @MMAjunkieJohn and I have a story coming to @MMAjunkie shortly.
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) March 17, 2021
UFC on ESPN 21 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN2.
MAIN CARD (ESPN, 10 p.m. ET)
- Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland
- Gregor Gillespie vs. Brad Riddell
- Harry Hunsucker vs. Tai Tuivasa
- Gustavo Lopez vs. Adrian Yanez
- Max Griffin vs. Song Kenan
- Cheyanne Buys vs. Montserrat Ruiz
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET)
- Macy Chiasson vs. Marion Reneau
- Grant Dawson vs. Leonardo Santos
- Roman Dolidze vs. Trevin Giles
- Montel Jackson vs. Jesse Strader
- Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko
- J.P. Buys vs. Bruno Silva
- Anthony Birchak vs. Johnny Eduardo
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