Initially scheduled to face Augusto Sakai at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane on Feb. 26, Kongo will now take on fellow UFC veteran Vinicius Spartan. The Brazilian heavyweight revealed the news to MMA Premium.
"I’m really motivated for this opportunity again. Two years ago I had this chance to fight him, but I ended up injured," "Spartan" said. "Kongo is a big name, and this fight will take my career to the next level. I have new knees and I’m training with a new team, training with heavier athletes that will help me, and this fight has everything to be mine.