Escudero (11-0) looked very impressive in a victory over TUF 8 lightweight favorite Phillipe Nover at the TUF 8 Finale last month and will look to test himself against another big striker in Jeremy Stephens.

Stephens (14-3) is currently riding high off of his huge uppercut KO of Rafael Dos Anjos back in November after suffering a tough decision loss to Spencer Fisher this past summer.

A location for the event has yet to be determined but rumors include Nashville and Las Vegas.