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Antonio McKee vs. Jacob Volkmann in the works for UFC 125 in January
by Steven Marrocco on Oct 02, 2010 at 3:55 pm ET
"Mandingo" meets "Christmas" on New Year's Day.

MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) has learned that the 40-year-old Antonio "Mandingo" McKee (25-3-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Jacob "Christmas" Volkmann (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 125 and contracts are expected to be finalized shortly.

While not officially announced by the organization, UFC 125 is expected to take place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and air on pay-per-view.

After years of carrying the unofficial title of "world's most boring fighter," McKee, a former amateur wrestler, made a concerted effort to smash that mantle with two recent stoppage wins. The performances earned the outspoken 11-year-vet a shot in the world's biggest mixed martial arts promotion.

McKee brings with him a 15-fight unbeaten streak that carries 11 wins via decision.

Meanwhile, Volkmann opened his UFC career in difficult fashion after enduring back-to-back losses to top contenders Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann. However, since that tough skid, Volkmann has bounced back with decision wins over Paul Kelly and Ronys Torres.

The bout is expected to place on the evening's preliminary card.

Antonio McKee vs. Jacob Volkmann in the works for UFC 125 in January | MMAjunkie.com

I saw this about an hour ago, but just recently awoke from the sudden, onset boredom coma. I dont' get this matchup whatsoever considering they're signing a guy in McKee with a horrible reputation for lagging fights and this fight just screams snorefeast.;;;

[MickeyKnox]

Volkmann will get taken down.

and he will be kept down.

and he will lay on the ground.

for 15 minutes.

...yeah, that's about it.

can't wait?

[xraygex]

Ehh