Although “UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida” doesn’t pop off for roughly two more months, that hasn’t stopped the planet’s premier MMA promotion from nearly completing the card’s roster.
Ten bouts have been announced for the December 10th show thus far. A light heavyweight title tilt between champion Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida will headline the pay-per-view broadcast.
A rematch with former heavyweight champs Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will serve as the night’s co-featured attraction.
The Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada will host the Octagon’s return up north.
Here are the athletes slated to participate in the event:
Preliminary Bouts:
John Cholish vs. Mitch Clarke
Nik Lentz vs. Mark Bocek
Rich Attonito vs. Claude Patrick
Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi
Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Igor Pokrajac
Main Bouts:
Chan Sung “The Korean Zombie” Jung vs. Mark Hominick
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Brian Ebersole vs. Rory MacDonald
Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lyoto Machida vs. Jon Jones (UFC Light Heavyweight Champion)