Sources: Ryan Bader replaces Alexander Gustafsson vs. 'Lil' Nog'

          • Brett OkamotoSep 30, 2016, 09:36 PM ET
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          Light heavyweight Ryan Bader has agreed to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night on Nov. 19 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, according to sources.

          Bader (21-5) replaces Nogueira's original opponent, Alexander Gustafsson, who withdrew from the event for undisclosed reasons. MMAFighting.com first reported the switch.

          Fighting out of Power MMA in Arizona, Bader scored a highlight knockout over Ilir Latifi earlier this month in Hamburg, Germany. The 33-year-old is 6-1 in his past seven fights, although the loss was a resounding first-round knockout to Anthony Johnson in January.

          Prior to that loss, Bader had put together a five-fight win streak. All five victories came via decision.

          Nogueira (22-7) hasn't fought since a first-round TKO over Patrick Cummins in May. The Brazilian snapped a two-fight skid in the win.