With UFC on FUEL TV 9 in its rear-view mirror, the Octagon has quickly turned its attention towards promoting “UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen” by releasing an extended video preview for the April 27 card.
Light heavyweight king Jon Jones (pictured) defends his throne against Chael Sonnen in the night’s main attraction. Middleweight rivals Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher serve as the co-main event.
Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo receive third-to-top billing.
Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey hosts the gig.
Please click the media player below to watch the promo:
Here is UFC 159’s official roster:
Preliminary Card:
(Facebook 6:35PM ET/3:35PM ET)
Steven Siler vs. Kurt Holobaugh
Nick Catone vs. James Head
Joe Proctor vs. Al Iaquinta
Leonard Garcia vs. Cody McKenzie
(FX 8PM ET/5PM PT)
Ovince St. Preux vs. Gian Villante
Johnny Bedford vs. Erik Perez
Rustam Khabilov vs. Yancy Medeiros
Sara McMann vs. Sheila Gaff
Main Card:
(Pay-Per-View 10PM ET/7PM PT)
Jim Miller vs. Pat Healy
Vinny Magalhaes vs. Phil Davis
Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo
Michael Bisping vs. Alan Belcher
Chael Sonnen vs. Jon Jones (UFC light heavyweight champion)