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UFC president Dana White announced today that Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) and Vitor Belfort (19-9 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has been booked for UFC 133. White had the following to say about the fight…
"Verbal agreements are in for a battle between two of the most exciting fighters in the middleweight division. Coming off three straight 'Fight of the Night' performances, Yoshihiro Akiyama will take on former UFC light-heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort in Philadelphia."
UFC 133 is set for Aug. 6 event will take place in Philadelphia. Here is the updated card for the show…
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Vitor Belfort
Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
Michael McDonald and Nick Pace
Riki Fukuda vs. Rafael "Sapo" Natal*
* - Not officially announced
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Rich Franklin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira added to UFC 133 in Philadephia.
A pair of high-profile light heavyweights looking to return to the win column will meet in Philadelphia, as Rich Franklin faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
UFC officials today announced the matchup, which takes place at UFC 133.
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A welterweight bout between Brian Ebersole and Dennis Hallman is set for UFC 133.
MMAjunkie.com first reported the fight on Thursday, and UFC executives since have made it official.
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Huge Belfort mark, great fight for him