Roy Nelson-Derrick Lewis Now Official For UFC Fight Night 90

A long-rumored heavyweight contest between Roy Nelson and Derrick Lewis is now set for UFC Fight Night 90.

The card, which takes place July 7 and airs on UFC Fight Pass, features Rafael dos Anjos defending his lightweight title against Eddie Alvarez from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Nelson (21-12) snapped a three-fight losing skid in February with a decision win over Jared Rosholt. “Big Country” has gone 4-5 over his last nine, with the defeats coming to Josh Barnett, Alistair Overeem, Mark Hunt, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic.

Of those five losses, four of them went to a decision, with only Hunt finishing Nelson early.

Lewis (15-4) rides a three-fight win streak into the contest, having finishes Gabriel Gonzaga, Damian Grabowski and Viktor Pesta since a loss to Shawn Jordan. Overall, he is 8-2, losing only to Jordan and Matt Mitrione.