A heavyweight match-up between Josh Barnett and Ben Rothwell has been booked for UFC on FOX 18, according to a report on Tuesday evening.
FOX Sports Live reported that the heavyweights will clash as part of the upcoming FOX broadcast, which takes place Jan. 30 in Newark, N.J.
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Barnett (34-7) last fought in Japan at UFC Fight Night 75 this past September. In the bout, Barnett battered Roy Nelson for five rounds on the way to a unanimous decision.
Rothwell (35-9) is a winner of three in a row and has established himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC heavyweight division. Each of his last three wins came within the distance, two of which in the first round.
UFC on FOX 18 is scheduled to be headlined by a light heavyweight fight between Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader.
