Jacob Volkmann vs Antonio Mckee slated for UFC 125
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"Mandingo" meets "Christmas" on New Year's Day.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned that the 40-year-old Antonio "Mandingo" McKee (25-3-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Jacob "Christmas" Volkmann (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 125 and contracts are expected to be finalized shortly.
While not officially announced by the organization, UFC 125 is expected to take place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and air on pay-per-view.
After years of carrying the unofficial title of "world's most boring fighter," McKee, a former amateur wrestler, made a concerted effort to smash that mantle with two recent stoppage wins. The performances earned the outspoken 11-year-vet a shot in the world's biggest mixed martial arts promotion.
McKee brings with him a 15-fight unbeaten streak that carries 11 wins via decision.
Meanwhile, Volkmann opened his UFC career in difficult fashion after enduring back-to-back losses to top contenders Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann. However, since that tough skid, Volkmann has bounced back with decision wins over Paul Kelly and Ronys Torres.
The bout is expected to place on the evening's preliminary card.
For more on UFC 125, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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