The lineup for the Octagon’s most expensive pay-per-view broadcast has been finalized. “UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II,” which costs $59.95 (high definition) instead of the customary $54.95, showcases a pair of championship affairs.
The most anticipated rematch in mixed martial arts history goes down when Anderson Silva (pictured) looks to reclaim his throne against middleweight champion Chris Weidman in the night’s featured attraction.
Reigning bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey defends her crown against archenemy Miesha Tate in the co-main event.
Heavyweights Travis Browne and Josh Barnett take third-to-top billing, while Jim Miller vs. Fabricio Camoes and Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandao round out the main card.
The December 28 extravaganza goes down inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Here is the show’s official agenda:
Preliminary Card:
(5thRound.com 7PM ET/4PM PT)
Estevan Payan vs. Robert Peralta
William Macario vs. Bobby Voelker
(Fox Sports 1 8PM ET/5PM PT)
Siyar Bahadruzada vs. John Howard
Manny Gamburyan vs. Dennis Siver
Gleison Tibau vs. Michael Johnson
Uriah Hall vs. Chris Leben
Main Card:
(Pay-Per-View 10PM ET/7/PM PT)
Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandao
Jim Miller vs. Fabricio Camoes
Josh Barnett vs. Travis Browne
Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey (UFC bantamweight champion)
Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman (UFC middleweight champion)