Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Vs. Cheick Kongo Added To UFC 149

By Chris Howie

MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer

A heavyweight match up has been added to UFC 149 which will take place in Calgary, AB Canada for the first time.

UFC President Dana White announced via Twitter that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will meet Cheick Kongo on the card that is expected to also feature Jon Jones defending the Light Heavyweight title against Dan Henderson.

White also revealed that Jose Aldo, who was expected to defend his UFC Featherweight title on the card, will instead fight in Brazil in June at UFC 148.

UFC 149 takes place on July 21st.

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