Shortly after defending his grappling title at Metamoris, Josh Barnett will be returning to the Octagon as the headliner of UFC Fight Night: Japan on September 27. The former PRIDE star has been a huge star in the country and as he makes his return to the land of the rising sun, he will be matched up against Roy Nelson.
Josh Barnett vs. Roy Nelson set to headline UFC: Japan, coach new reality show
UFC announced that Josh Barnett vs. Roy Nelson will coach a new reality show and will headline UFC: Japan this September
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The pair of ranked heavyweights will also serve as coaches on a new reality show called ‘Road to UFC: Japan’. Ken Berger announced the news on Thursday afternoon as part of UFC: Manila’s media day.
“There is a rich and diverse MMA talent in Japan and we’re positive that through Road to UFC: Japan, we will uncover more UFC prospects,” Berger announced.
As they stated, the weekly TV program will see 8 athletes training both in their hometowns and at the TUF House in Las Vegas. It will air in Japan on September and will culminate with the two finalists competing at the UFC: Japan card.
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