Former PRIDE champ Takanori Gomi looks to re-establish himself among the world’s best lightweights, but standing in his path is a resurgent Kenny Florian who hope to quickly work his way to a third shot at the UFC’s elusive lightweight title.
Meanwhile, “The Ultimate Fighter 10” winner Roy Nelson looks to validate his tournament win and potentially dive into the UFC’s heavyweight title mix against Dutch giant Stefan Struve, who currently carries an impressive three-fight winning streak.
In MMAjunkie.com’s official event preview, Steven Marrocco talks to the
four competitors and breaks down the UFC Fight Night 21 co-headliners, which take
place Wednesday at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.