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|accessdate=2008-04-22}}</ref> but Chonan's name was later removed from the card without explanation by the UFC.<ref name=UFC85 /> The UFC announced on it's website that the new Main Event will be [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] vs. [[Thiago Alves]] at UFC 85.


== Announced matchups ==
== Announced matchups ==

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UFC 85
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJune 7 2008
VenueThe O2 arena
CityLondon, England
Event chronology
UFC 84: Ill Will UFC 85 UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

UFC 85 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the event is to be held on June 7 2008 at The O2 arena in London, England.[1]

Originally, the main event was to be between light heavyweights Chuck Liddell and Mauricio Rua; however, Rua requires surgery on an injured knee and cannot compete. Rashad Evans replaced Rua in the main event with Chuck Liddell,[2] then Liddell was forced to withdraw from the bout with Evans due to a hamstring injury.[3] The UFC has named James Irvin as Liddell's replacement. A bout between welterweights Ryo Chonan and Roan Carneiro was originally signed,[4] but Chonan's name was later removed from the card without explanation by the UFC.[1] The UFC announced on it's website that the new Main Event will be Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves at UFC 85.

Announced matchups

Main Card

Preliminary Card

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "UFC® Returns To London". UFC.com. 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2008-03-08. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Thomas Gerbasi (2008-03-04). "Rua Re-Injures Knee, will undergo Surgery". UFC.com. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Foster, Eric (April 21, 2008). "Chuck Liddell Injured, Out of UFC 85". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
  4. ^ Denis, Martins (March 10, 2008). "Carneiro, Chonan Sign for UFC Bout". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
  5. ^ Stupp, Dann (Marh 17, 2008). "Jess Liaudin: Fighting Paul Taylor at UFC 85". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2008-03-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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