A lightweight fight between Jacob Volkmann and UFC newcomer Antonio McKee is in the works for UFC 123 on New Year's Day.
Volkmann (11-2, 2-2 UFC) debuted in the UFC as a welterweight, losing back-to-back contests to Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann. Since dropping to lightweight, though, Volkmann has gone 2-0, with decisions over Ronnys Torres and Paul Kelly.
McKee (25-3-2) has not been defeated since dropping a decision to Karo Parisyan in February of 2003. Since then, the now-40-year-old fighter has gone 14-0-1, and is currently on an 11-fight win streak.
Volkmann last three fights:
Win (Unanimous Decision) Paul Kelly - UFC Live on Versus 2
Win (Split Decision) Ronnys Torres - UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
Loss (Submission - Guillotine Choke) Martin Kampmann - UFC 108
McKee last three fights:
Win (TKO - Doctor Stoppage) Luciano Azevedo - MFC 26: Retribution
Win (Submission - Kimura) Rodrigo Ruiz - Collision in the Cage
Win (Unanimous Decision) Carlo Prater - MFC 22: Payoff
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