Shawn Jordan replaces ‘Big Nog,’ meets Cheick Kongo at UFC 149

With his broken arm still not fully healed, former UFC interim champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has pulled out of next month’s UFC 149 event.

In his place steps Shawn Jordan, who now fights fellow heavyweight Cheick Kongo.

Sherdog first reported the scratch and Jordan’s acceptance of the fight earlier today. MMAjunkie.com confirmed Nogueira’s withdrawal.