Tim Kennedy (16-4) has this morning got his wish with the announcement that Ultimate Fighting Championship has found a replacement in the form of Rafael Natal (17-4-1). The Brazilian will face the US armed forces veteran in the main event of UFC Fight for the Troops 3.
The story was broken by FOXSports.com and later confirmed by UFC officials.
Kennedy was originally set to face former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida on the card, but due a reoccurrence of an eye injury to Michael Bisping, Machida was drafted into appear on this months UFC Fight Night 30’s card instead, leaving Kennedy without an opponent.
His opponent Natal who defeated Sweden’s Tor Troeng at UFC Fight Night 28 last month was scheduled to face Ed Herman at UFC 167 on November 16th but that fight has now been put on ice.
UFC Fight Night 31 takes place on November 6, live from Fort Campbell in Fort Campbell.
UFC Fight Night 31 Fight Card
Kennedy vs. Rafael Natal
Liz Carmouche vs. Alexis Davis

Ronny Markes vs. Yoel Romero

Rustam Khabilov vs. Jorge Masvidal

Michael Chiesa vs. Colton Smith
Bobby Green vs. James Krause

Francisco Rivera vs. George Roop

Dennis Bermudez vs. Steven Siler

Amanda Nunes vs. Germaine de Randamie

Lorenz Larkin vs. Chris Camozzi 

Yves Edwards vs. Yancy Medeiros

Seth Baczynski vs. Neil Magny

Derek Brunson vs. Brian Houston
