The Ultimate Fighter season two veteran Jorge Gurgel (Pictures) confirmed to Sherdog.com Tuesday that he will make his Octagon debut against hard-hitting Canadian Mark Hominick (Pictures) at Ultimate Fight Night 5 on June 28.

In his last pro bout, the Middletown, Ohio lightweight saw his hand raised in victory against Jason Ireland in February of last year at KOTC's "Payback."

"I was impressed with Hominick's game against Yves Edwards (Pictures) at UFC 58," Gurgel told Sherdog.com. "I look forward to testing his stand-up. I've never taken anybody down in a fight. Once we exchange I'll be in familiar territory, and that will confuse him."

When asked about returning from reconstructive knee surgery, the Marcus Aurelio awarded BJJ black belt said, "I feel great man … it's been 10 months since I had the surgery and will be almost a full year by fight night. I'll be ready."

UFN 5, scheduled on a Wednesday for the first time, follows the TUF season three finale, to be held on Saturday, June 24.