UFC heavyweight, and former title contender, Shane Carwin (12-1) posted that message from his Twitter page Wednesday evening. He noted in an earlier message that he had received the paperwork for a UFC 125 bout.
Shane Carwin – UFC 125 Bout Agreement (in my in box) thanks
Early news reports had Carwin facing “TUF 10″ winner Roy “Big Country” Nelson (15-5), but Nelson has come out saying he won’t be 100% by the date of the fight. Nelson underwent knee surgery in August.
MiddleEasy.com says they have the scoop, noting that Carwin will be facing Nelson at UFC 125 citing a “very reliable source.”
News of an opponent should surface soon with Carwin signing the bout paperwork.
UFC 125 is set for New Years Day, Jan. 1, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.