Roy Nelson to fight Dos Santos, if Mark Hunt cant make it back

Roy Nelson vs Junior Dos Santos

I think it would be ok by me fine if Mark Hunt couldn’t make it back.  Big Country vs Dos Santos II would be sick!

By Shaun Al-Shatti | source: MMAFighting.com

UFC officials have asked heavyweight contender Roy Nelson to apply for a license to fight Junior Dos Santos in the co-main event of UFC 160, MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani reported on Tuesday’s edition of UFC Tonight.

Nelson has yet to accept the offer, but is expected to serve as a backup plan in the event that Mark Hunt is unable to resolve his ongoing visa issues. The Nevada State Athletic Commission are expected to discuss Nelson’s application at a hearing in Nevada on Friday.

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