UFC announces Fitch vs. Penn II, and more bouts
On March 27, at UFC 127,Jon Fitch and BJ Penn fought to determine the next welterweight title contender. It was…
On March 27, at UFC 127,Jon Fitch and BJ Penn fought to determine the next welterweight title contender. It was a controversial split draw. So now they are going to do it again. In addition, the UFC announced a number of new match ups for UFC 130, UFC 131, UFC 132, UFC on Versus 4, and the TUF13 finale.
BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch II at UFC 132, July 2
Dana White confirmed today that BJ Penn and Jon Fitch have verbally agreed to rematch at UFC 132. “Both fighters look to keep it out of the hands of the judges this time,” said White.
In addition to Penn vs. Ftich II, fellow lightweights Evan Dunham and George Sotiropoulos have verbally agreed to a bout.
lastly, Shane Roller and Melvin Guillard have verbally agreed to fight at UFC 132.
UFC 130, May 28
Demetrious Johnson takes on Brazilian phenom Renan Barao at UFC 130.
Japanese star Yamamoto returns in search of his first UFC win when he faces off against Chris Cariaso.
TUF 13 Finale, June 4
At The Pearl at The Palms, bantamweights Reuben Duran and Francisco Rivera square off against each other in an all-California turf war.
135 pounders Fabio Maldonado and Kyle Kingsbury have verbally agreed to the June 4th bout. “It should be an absolute barnburner,” White said.
UFC 131, June 11
Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and TUF 6 winner Mac Danzig have verbally agreed to meet in what should by a non-stop action fight in Vancouver.
Top lightweight strikers Yves Edwards VS Sam Stout, have verbally been agreed to.fight.
UFC on Versus 4, June 26
White also revealed that the Rich Attonito and Matt Brown fight announced yesterday has been moved to the UFC on Versus 4..