UFC 149 Line-Up Confirmed at Pre-Fight Presser
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Calgary, Alberta today to begin promoting the company’s upcoming July 21st card in the Canadian city.
As expected, the UFC 149 card will be headlined by a featherweight bout between champion Jose Aldo and challenger Erik Koch, and former light-heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will take on Thiago Silva.
Director of UFC Canadian Operations Tom Wright also confirmed at today’s presser that Edmonton based fighter Ryan Jimmo will take on Australia’s Anthony Perosh at the July 21st card.
Here is the line-up to date for UFC 149.
Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Thiago Silva
Cheick Kongo vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Thiago Alves vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch
Mitch Clarke vs. Anton Kuivanen
Court McGee vs. Nick Ring
Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon
Antonio Carvalho vs. George Roop
Ryan Jimmo vs. Anthony Perosh