Nelson vs. Dos Santos being considered for UFC 117
Roy Nelson (15-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) won’t be tussling with Cheick Kongo after all. Kongo (15-6-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has…
Roy Nelson (15-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) won’t be tussling with Cheick Kongo after all.
Kongo (15-6-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has withdrawn from a rumored meeting with Nelson at UFC 116 due to a back injury, according to multiple reports. In his place, the UFC has slotted a surprising replacement: Junior Dos Santos (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC).
According to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) sources close to the event, at least one fighter has agreed to the contest, now targeted for the main card of UFC 117, with the intention to sign a bout agreement.
UFC 117 takes place Aug. 7 at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City. A middleweight title match between champion Anderson Silva and challenger Chael Sonnen is expected to headline.