UFC 144
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UFC 144 | ||||
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Information | ||||
Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
Date | February 26, 2012 | |||
Venue | Saitama Super Arena | |||
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UFC 144 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While not officially announced by the organization, the event is expected to take place on February 26, 2012 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.[1]
Background
Dana White confirmed during his UFC 136 video blog that Quinton Jackson will be fighting on this card.[2]
This event will mark the UFC's first event in Japan since UFC 29.
Announced bouts
- Lightweight Championship bout:
Frankie Edgar (c) vs.
Ben Henderson [3]
- Welterweight bout:
Jake Shields vs.
Yoshihiro Akiyama[4]
References
- ^ http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-targeting-february-26-2012-at-saitama-super-arena-for-japan-show
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0XcX5w99eo
- ^ "UFC champ Frankie Edgar faces Ben Henderson at Feburary's UFC Japan event". mmajunkie.com. November 12, 2011. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ^ "Yoshihiro Akiyama drops to 170 pounds, faces Jake Shields at UFC 144 in Japan". mmajunkie.com. November 14, 2011.
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