Information for UFC 85
On Saturday 7 June the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to The O2 Arena in London when welterweight legend Matt Hughes begins his quest for an unprecedented third 170-pound UFC® crown when he battles Brazilian banger Thiago "Pitbull" Alves in the main event of UFC 85. Also on the card, which will stack 13 high-impact bouts into one unforgettable night, is a middleweight showdown between UK superstar Michael "The Count" Bisping and Chris "The Crippler" Leben, and a light heavyweight contest featuring "Sugar" Rashad Evans against knockout artist James "The Sandman" Irvin. Brandon Vera and Fabricio Werdum will face-off in a heavyweight co-feature. Other key fights include: a welterweight showdown between popular striker Marcus Davis and Mike Swick; a middleweight battle between Nate Marquardt and Thales Leites; and a light heavyweight clash between Luiz Cane and Jason Lambert. Plus, undefeated British heavyweight Neil Wain will make his UFC debut against dangerous kickboxer Antoni Hardonk. (Card Subject to change)
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