Ricco Rodriguez inks deal with PFC, expected to contend for title

Originally posted on MMAjunkie.com

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez (34-10) has inked a three-fight deal with the California-based Palace Fighting Championship, and a shot at the organization's vacant heavyweight title appears eminent.

Sources close to the fighter alerted MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) of the signing.

Rodriguez's first appearance for the PFC is currently scheduled for "PFC 13: Validation" on May 8 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, Calif.

Rodriguez has been tentatively scheduled to face Ruben "Warpath" Villareal (14-14-3) on the card, while UFC veteran Wesley "Cabbage" Correira (19-14) was slated to face PFC and WEC veteran Lavar Johnson (11-3) for the organization's vacant heavyweight title.

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