Kongo vs. Ayala announced for Bellator 199

Cheick Kongo is back in the Bellator cage this spring.
Officials announced Thursday that Kongo will fight Javy Ayala (10-6) in a heavyweight bout at Bellator 199 on May 12 at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Kongo and Ayala were both previously named as alternates for the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament.
The bout was first reported by MMAjunkie.
Kongo, 42, has won his last five bouts — all by decision —and seven of his last eight. He is 9-2 in the Bellator cage and 27-1