B. Henderson (left) stares. J. Thomson (dir.). Photo: Disclosure / UFC
This Saturday (25th) the city of Chicago hosts UFC on FOX 10, the first edition of the Ultimate event in partnership with the North American channel in 2014. The night's main attraction promises to shake up the lightweight division. In his first fight after losing the division title, Ben henderson face Josh thomson, who, in case of victory, will compete for the belt against Anthony Pettis.
Ben henderson, who has a professional record of 19 wins and three losses, was UFC champion in February 2012, when he took the UFC belt Frankie Edgar, and defended three opportunities. However, he lost the reign at UFC 164 in August to Pettis. Now, Smooth, as he is known, seeks recovery thinking about returning to the top.
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Yes, Josh thomson, who has an MMA record of 20 wins and five losses, is close to being the next challenger for Anthony's belt. After the end of Strikeforce, he was reinstated to Ultimate and beat Nate diaz at UFC on FOX 7 in April 2013.
Brazil in the octagon
In addition to the dispute between Henderson and Thomson, UFC on FOX 10 highlights the Brazilians in action. In the second most important fight of the night, Gabriel Napao aim for the top 10 heavyweights against Stipe Miocic. Still on the main card, Adriano Martins, who debuted on the show with the right foot, seeks his second victory in the organization against the favorite Donald Cerrone.
In the preliminary card, Hugo Wolverine goes in search of recovery. After losing his unbeaten record against TJ Dillashaw, the Bahian faces off against Ramiro Hernandez.
Check out the complete UFC on FOX 10 card below, which will be broadcast in Brazil on the Combate channel from 19:30 pm:
Donald Cerrone x Adriano Martins
Darren Elkins x Jeremy Stephens
Preliminary Card
Alex Caceres x Sergio Pettis
Eddie Wineland x Yves Jabouin
Chico Camus x Yaotzin Meza
Ramiro Hernandez x Hugo Wolverine
Daron Cruickshank x Mike Rio
Mike Rhodes vs. George Sullivan
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