The Las Vegas-based promotion recently confirmed the new welterweight matchup. UFC 247 takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston on Feb. 8 and is headlined by a light heavyweight title tilt between Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko will defend her flyweight crown against Katlyn Chookagian.
A 25-year-old native of Lansing, Mich., Williams has compiled a 9-1 mark while competing for various promotions on the regional circuit. His last appearance came in November, when he garnered a unanimous verdict over Bellator veteran Jeremie Holloway at a Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting Event in Michigan. Williams has finished four of his victories by KO/TKO and one via submission.
A nine-time UFC competitor, Morono is currently riding a three-bout winning streak that includes triumphs over Kenan Song, Zak Ottow and Max Griffin. He is 6-2 with one no contest over the course of his promotional tenure.