Abedi , 33 , signed a four - fight deal with the UFC in June .
Abedi , 33 , will make his 170 - pound debut against Alves , having spent the first eight bouts of his career at 185 .
Abedi , 33 , signed a four - fight deal with the UFC in June and will make his 170 - pound debut against Alves , having spent the first eight bouts of his career at 185 .