Alves-Kampmann Welterweight Clash on Tap for UFC on FX 2 in March

UFC officials Tuesday announced that verbal agreements are in place for the bout, which will take place in early March. Specific date, venue and location information was not revealed.

One of the division’s most powerful strikers, Alves, 28, has split his last four bouts after failing to capture the promotion's 170-pound title from Georges St. Pierre in 2009. The Brazilian “Pitbull” went 1-1 in 2011, falling by unanimous decision to Rick Story in May before submitting debuting Swede Papy Abedi at UFC 138 on Nov. 5. Known for his heavy hands and effective leg kicks, Alves owns 11 of his 19 career wins by knockout.

Kampmann snapped a two-fight losing streak by outlasting Story at UFC 139 just 10 days ago. The 29-year-old’s last two defeats carried with them some controversy, as the “Hitman” was narrowly decisioned by Jake Shields and Diego Sanchez. A 13-time UFC veteran, the Xtreme Couture representative has finished 13 of his 18 career victims and has never been submitted in nearly nine years as a pro.