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Johny Hendricks-Stephen Thompson, Roy Nelson-Jared Rosholt Set for UFC 196

Johny Hendricks will give welterweight another go when he squares off with Stephen Thompson at UFC 196 in Las Vegas.

The promotion revealed four bouts for the Feb. 6 event, including a heavyweight encounter between Roy Nelson and Jared Rosholt. Additionally, Josh Burkman will face K.J. Noons in a lightweight clash, and Mike Pyle will meet Sean Spencer at 170 pounds.

UFC 196 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb. 6 and is headlined by a heavyweight championship rematch between Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez.