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Kendall Grove returns at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi, opponent named soon | MMAjunkie.com

Fresh off an impressive submission victory over Jake Rosholt at UFC 106, middleweight Kendall Grove (11-6, 6-3 UFC) returns to action at UFC 112 on April 10 in Abu Dhabi.

Grove made the announcement Monday on his official Twitter account but did not disclose his opponent for the event.

A source close to the event, though, told MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) an official UFC announcement of Grove's opponent could come as early as today.

However, the UFC hasn't yet officially announced the UFC 112 event, which would be the UFC's first in the United Arab Emirates.

UFC 112 is expected to feature a headlining bout between longtime Gracie statesman and UFC newcomer Renzo Gracie and nine-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes.

Grove, who recently opened a fight school in his native Maui, Hawaii, got back on track with the triangle submission victory over Rosholt. The victory followed a decision loss to Ricardo Almeida at UFC 101.

Since winning the third season of "The Ultimate Fighter," Grove has seen ups and downs in his UFC career, but he began to refocus after moving from Las Vegas back to Hawaii. In addition to training at his facility, he frequently makes the short trek to Hilo to train with lightweight champion B.J. Penn’s team.

In Abu Dhabi, Grove looks to make it his third string of back-to-back octagon victories.

[willpunisher]

sexyama anyone?

[ckauffman28]

really where the hell is akiyama at? i forgot he doesnt have a fight since bisping is against wandy now...

[MickeyKnox]

hell yeah, i really like Grove, he looked really good in his last fight, and i believe he would win in a rematch with Almeida.

I think they should put him in with Belcher for the rematch!!! Or Munoz, Leben, Quarry...

[Fedorlei Gomipierre]

Looking at the potential challengers for this matchup, you've got a choice of various styles.

There's Irvin, McFedries and Leban for the throwdown strikefest but little else. Sakara's not too better.

Munoz would be cool, but I'd prefer to see him vs. Thomas Drwal to see who's really worth something.

Sexyama is basically waiting in the wings for a fight, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing him matchup with either Okami or Maia(if he comes off a win) or MAYBE he's waiting to see if he's capable to make the 170 cut down to welterweight where he can be a juggernaut....

Gouvia appears to even have trouble making 185, but he's always a challenge.

Palhares is a dwarf compared to Grove, but they may be interested to see how that could look.

I think Tim Credeur, or either Aaron Simpson or Tom Lawlor(if either are healthy) would be a good matchup because it seems that there's that specific level of competition Kendall can't seem to get over.

[KevoOnTheRadio]

I'm hoping, no DEMANDING Akiyama. He hasn't fought since that epic slugfest at UFC 100. From everything I've read, he as no rumored fights at the moment. This card in the Middle East needs some Asian flair.