UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
| UFC Fight Night 22 | ||||
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| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | September 15, 2010 | |||
| Venue | Frank Erwin Center | |||
| City | Austin, Texas, USA | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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UFC Fight Night 22 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While not officially announced by the orgainization, it is expected to take place on September 15, 2010 in Austin, TX and lead in to the season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter 12.[1]
Background
Belcher was caught on tape repeatedly asking for a fight against Maia. It was then reported that Belcher received his wish and will fight Maia in the main event. Maia confirmed the bout with Belcher and location of Austin, Texas on the June 4, 2010 episode of Inside MMA.[2]
Tibau and Miller were originally set to fight at UFC Live on Versus 2, but the fight was moved to this card and is expected to be the co-main event.
Bouts currently rumored to be in the works for the event include:
Most recently it has been rumoured that the main event is a rematch between Mirko "Crocop" and Check "Kingo" Kongo.
References
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 22 slated for Sept. 15". mmajunkie.com. 2010-05-24.
- ^ http://prommanow.com/index.php/2010/06/05/inside-mma-with-anthony-johnson-demian-maia-jon-jones-6-4-10-video/
- ^ "Alan Belcher vs. Demian Maia Targeted for UFN 22". mmafighting.com. 2010-05-28.
- ^ "MILLER VS TIBAU SEPT. 15, TUF 12 DEBUT EXPECTED". mmaweekly.com. 2010-05-24.
- ^ http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/05/29/pearson-miller-at-ufn-22-baroni-salter-at-ufc-118/
