By Kevin Iole of Yahoo!Sports
The Ultimate Fighting Championship made official Tuesday its first foray into the Middle East when it announced that UFC 112 will be held in an open air stadium in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
The card, which will be held at the Concert Arena in Ferrari World on Yas Island, will feature two championship bouts. Anderson Silva will defend his middleweight title against Vitor Belfort and B.J. Penn will put his lightweight belt on the line against Frankie Edgar.
The UFC confirmed that veteran mixed martial artist Renzo Gracie will make his UFC debut on the card when he meets former welterweight champion Matt Hughes.
“This is one of the biggest and most significant nights in the history of the UFC,” UFC president Dana White said. “UFC 112 is our first ever outdoor event and it is taking place in the hometown of our brand new partners, Flash Entertainment. We are very happy we could deliver what fans around the world will recognize as a stacked card featuring the sport’s biggest stars.”
Amazing fight last night. I’ve had my money on Rampage Jackson
Sugar Rashad Evans you still the MAN.