Dennis Hallman faces Ben Saunders at UFC 117

Dennis Hallman will have to wait a bit longer to
drop weight.

MMAjunkie.com has learned that the MMA veteran and
recent UFC returnee is expected to meet Ben Saunders in a welterweight
bout on the non-televised portion
of UFC 117, according to multiple sources close to the event. Although
bout agreements have not yet been signed, both fighters are expected to
put pen to paper shortly.

“UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen” takes place Aug. 7 at the Oracle Arena in
Oakland, Calif.