A key lightweight matchup has been added to a star-studded UFC 196 lineup, as Tony Ferguson (20-3 MMA, 10-1 UFC) meets Michael Johnson (16-10 MMA, 8-6 UFC).

The rematch was first reported by the Los Angeles Daily News and subsequently confirmed by UFC officials. While the booking seems a bit odd based on recent results, the contest would allow Ferguson the chance to avenge the lone loss of his UFC career, which saw Johnson claim a May 2012 decision.

Ferguson is currently ranked No. 3 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA lightweight rankings, while Johnson sits at No. 12.

Ferguson, the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter 13,” has built an incredible UFC record since wrapping up the show. His lone loss in that run came to Johnson, though he’s since rattled off seven consecutive wins, including victories over the likes of Edson Barboza, Josh Thomson and Gleison Tibau.

While Johnson enjoyed a 7-2 run in the UFC between 2012 and 2015, “The Menace” finished this past year on a down note, losing a contentious split-decision to Beneil Dariush in August before being outworked by Nate Diaz in a December decision loss, as well.

With the addition to the lineup, UFC 196 now includes:

Champ Rafael dos Anjos vs. Conor McGregor – for lightweight title

Champ Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate – for women’s bantamweight title

Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Johnson

Erick Silva vs. Nordine Taleb

Corey Anderson vs. Tom Lawlor

Darren Elkins vs. Chas Skelly

Jim Miller vs. Diego Sanchez

For more on UFC 196, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.