The bout was first reported by Boston Herald’s Dan Duggan, who posted the following on his Twitter, “Just heard from a UFC source: Dan Lauzon’s next fight will come at UFC 114 on May 29 against Efrain Escudero.”

The last time Escudero (13-1) fought was in January at UFC Fight Night 20, where he lost by submission to Evan Dunham, and almost had his arm broken after refusing to tap while the armbar was locked in. He eventually tapped out and suffered damage to his tendons. It was the first loss of his career and ended a thirteen-fight winning streak.

Lauzon (12-3) is coming off a defeat to Cole Miller at UFC 108 in January. Prior to the loss, he had won eight consecutive bouts.

UFC 114 eminates on May 29 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is expected to be headlined by Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Rashad Evans in a highly anticipated grudge match.

Despite recent speculation that UFC 113 will be moving to another date in May, UFC President Dana White told the Las Vegas Review Journal, “We are going May 1st still.”

This would be the third time that the two sports go up against one another with big events. The most recent head-to-head battle was on September 19, with both UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort and the Mayweather vs. Marquez card being held on that day. The estimated pay-per-view buys were 375,000 for UFC 103, and over 1 million for Mayweather vs. Marquez.

UFC 113 will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event is expected to feature a main event light heavyweight title rematch between champion Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, along with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Rashad Evans, and Josh Koscheck vs. Paul Daley.

Koscheck announced the news Monday on his Twitter account. He said, “Ok, here we go. Let the s*** talking start. I am fighting Daley, May 1, co-main event at UFC 113. This kid is going 2 get what he is asking 4.”

Ever since losing to Paulo Thiago at UFC 95 last March, Koscheck has been on a tear inside the Octagon, earning two consecutive wins in impressive fashion against Frank Trigg and Anthony Johnson. A victory over Daley could certainly put him in the number contender spot for the welterweight title.

Daley (23-8-2) has also been on a roll in the UFC, attaining two knockout wins in a row over Martin Kampmann and Dustin Hazelett. He is currently on a four-fight win streak.

UFC 113 is expected to feature light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in a main event title rematch, and a highly anticipated grudge match between former TUF 10 coaches Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans.

The UFC officially announced on Tuesday that heavyweights Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez will headline UFC 108 on January 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Nogueira vs. Velasquez is a great matchup between the present and the future of the heavyweight division,” said UFC President Dana White. “Nogueira showed in the Couture fight that he still has plenty left to offer at the top level of the game, and Velasquez was devastating in his win over Ben Rothwell, so with both guys in top form, we’re definitely going to see a number one contender emerge from this fight to take on the winner of the Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin title fight.”

Nogueira, a former UFC interim heavyweight champion and PRIDE heavyweight champion, holds a record of 32-5-1 with 1 no contest. He recently battled UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture at UFC 102 in August, winning by unanimous decision.

“I’m very excited to face an up-and-coming fighter such as Cain Velasquez,” Nogueira said. “I’m looking to get right back in the title picture. It will be interesting coming off that great win against a legend such as Randy Couture to now face a fighter who’s at the beginning of a promising career and who’s looking for that same success.”

Velasquez, who is currently undefeated a 8-0, is coming off an impressive second-round TKO victory over Ben Rothwell at UFC 104 in October.

“I am excited to fight a legend like Nogueira. He’s one of the fighters I watched growing up and admired – he’s definitely one of the greats, and a win over him is what I need to set me up for my shot at the title,” said Velasquez. “I have a lot respect for Noguiera and look forward to facing him in the Octagon.”

The UFC also officially announced a co-headlining light heavyweight fight between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva for the event.