The UFC has yet to announce the card’s headlining attraction and location.
Akhmedov (21-5-1) submitted Tom Breese in his most recent octagon appearance in January, returning to the win column following a unanimous decision defeat to former 185-pound champion Chris Weidman five months prior.
“Wolverine” has only lost once in his past eight UFC bouts, a run that includes wins over Ian Heinisch and Tim Boetsch and a majority draw with Marvin Vettori.
Tavares (18-6) defeated jiu-jitsu specialist Antonio Carlos Junior earlier this year in Abu Dhabi, his first victory since back-to-back losses to future champion Israel Adesanya and Edmen Shahbazyan.
The 33-year-old has gone 13-6 in more than decade under the UFC banner, including wins over former title contenders Thales Leites and Nate Marquardt.
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