No.9 ranked Roy “Big Country” Nelson (20-10) is set to face No. 11 Alistair Overeem (38-14) in a heavyweight bout as part of UFC 185 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
The UFC returns to Dallas March 14 with a pay-per-view event at American Airlines Center. UFC 185 will pit champion Anthony Pettis against Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title.
Nelson has lost three of four fights, most recently to Mark Hunt in September and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Dutchman Overeem.
Overeem is coming off of a victory over Stefan Struve in December.
Both are well-known veterans. Nelson, 38, is known for his huge punching power and somewhat non- athletic appearance. Overeem, 34, is just 3-3 in the UFC and has been KO'd in two of those fights in the first round.
The UFC came to Dallas last March for a sold-out event in which Dallas-area fighter Johny Hendricks beat Robbie Lawler for the welterweight title.
Lawler later won a rematch.
More fights for the card are due to be announced soon.
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