Joe Stevenson Heads to Featherweight, Facing Javier Vazquez at UFC on Versus 4

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After dropping 3 straight fights at 155 lbs., it appears Joe Stevenson is heading to the featherweight division. Stevenson, a former winner of “The Ultimate Fighter,” will face Javier Vazquez in his UFC Featherweight debut at UFC on Versus 4. The event is scheduled for June 26th.

Overall, Stevenson has gone 3-5 since his January 2008 loss to B.J. Penn. Javier Vazquez will be making his UFC debut after a recent stint in the WEC. He brings a 15-5 career record to the Octagon.

Javier Vazquez (15-5) makes his long awaited UFC career after working for several other promotions including his most recent stint with the WEC.

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