Junior dos Santos vs Alistair Overeem co-headlines UFC on FOX 17

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A long-awaited heavyweight contest between former champion Junior dos Santos and top contender Alistair Overeem has been set as the co-main event of UFC on FOX 17 later this year.

Junior dos Santos vs Alistair Overeem co-headlines UFC on FOX 17

UFC officials announced the matchup on Tuesday.

Dos Santos (17-3) got back into the winning column last December with a close decision win over Stipe Miocic. Prior to that, he was dominated for the second time against then-champ Cain Velasquez.

Overeem (39-14, 1 NC) has won two-straight including a recent unanimous decision win over Roy Nelson at UFC 185 and a big TKO win over top 15 Stefan Struve late last year. His last loss was a first-round knockout loss to Ben Rothwell last September at UFC Fight Night 50.

UFC on FOX 17 takes place live from the Amway Center in Orlando, FL on Dec. 19. In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos faces Donald Cerrone.

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