The UFC has been forced to make another change to the UFC on FOX 6 preliminary card as Magnus Cedenblad is off the card and Rafael Natal will now face Sean Spencer.
UFC officials announced the change on Tuesday and the fight between Natal and Spencer will now take place on the preliminary portion of the card on the UFC Facebook page.
Natal (14-4-1) entered the UFC in 2010 and lost in his debut to Rich Attonito and went to a majority draw in his second UFC bout against Jesse Bongfeldt. He then went on to won back to back fights with the victories coming against Paul Bradley and Michael Kuiper. Both of those wins came by decision and he was defeated in his last fight by Andrew Craig at UFC on FUEL TV 4 by knockout.
Spencer (9-1) will be making his UFC debut next week in Chicago and is currently on a three fight winning streak. He started his career with six straight victories before he was defeated in 2011 by triangle choke submission against Ali Hanjani. Since that fight, he has two decision victories, with tone of those wins coming in Bellator.
“I am excited for the opportunity to fight at UFC on FOX 6 on Jan. 26,” Spencer said. “As a fighter, you train for moments like this and just wait for your big break. I’ll be ready to step into the Octagon and show the world what I can bring to the table.”
UFC on FOX 6 takes place next Saturday night from the United Center in Chicago and will be headlined by Demetrious Johnson defending the UFC flyweight title for the first time when he is challenged by John Dodson.