For the first time, winners of the popular reality show "The Ultimate Fighter" will square off in the Octagon when Rashad Evans fights Michael Bisping , the UFC announced on its Web site Wednesday.

Evans, who took TUF 2 with a decision win over Brad Imes in a heavyweight fight, and Bisping (14-0), the season three light heavyweight winner after stopping Josh Haynes, will meet Nov. 17 in Newark, New Jersey's Prudential Center.

The 28-year-old Evans (10-0-1) last fought to a draw against former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz.

Bisping, also 28, retained his undefeated status on Sept. 8 with a split decision win against fellow TUF 3 veteran Matt Hammil.