UFC president Dana White revealed the match up on twitter in the last hour.
Rousimar Palhares vs Alan Belcher is to go down at UFC on FOX 3 in May 12. Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller is scheduled to headline the card at this time.
“Alan Belcher vs Rousimar Palhares fight added to FOX card!!!!!!” – @danawhite
Palhares is coming off another impressive heel hook victory against Mike Massenzio at UFC 142 Rio in January. Palhares is currently 7-2 in the UFC, with his only UFC losses coming against Dan Henderson and Nate Marquardt .
Alan “The Talent” Belcher is currently 8-4 in the UFC, having won 3 straight since dropping a split decision to Akiyama at UFC 100.