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==Background==
==Background==
A UFC Interim Heavyweight Title fight between [[Shane Carwin]] and [[Cain Velasquez]] was being targetted for this card, but is not yet signed for as Carwin's wife is due to give birth just days before this event.<ref>http://mmajunkie.com/news/16934/scheduling-problems-could-halt-shane-carwin-vs-cain-vealsquez-interim-title-fight.mma</ref> In addition, a potential co-main event between [[Keith Jardine]] and [[Rich Franklin]] is being discussed, but not yet finalised.<ref>http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rich-Franklin-vs-Keith-Jardine-possible-for-UFC-110.html</ref>
A UFC Interim Heavyweight Title fight between [[Shane Carwin]] and [[Cain Velasquez]] was being targetted for this card, but is not yet signed for as Carwin's wife is due to give birth just days before this event.<ref>http://mmajunkie.com/news/16934/scheduling-problems-could-halt-shane-carwin-vs-cain-vealsquez-interim-title-fight.mma</ref> In addition, a potential co-main event between [[Keith Jardine]] and [[Rich Franklin]] is being discussed, but not yet finalised.<ref>http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rich-Franklin-vs-Keith-Jardine-possible-for-UFC-110.html</ref>

Another potential main card event is being discussed between [[George Sotiropoulos]] and [[Joe Stevenson]]. Bout agrrements have been sent, but at this time not finalised. <ref>http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Joe-Stevenson-vs-George-Sotiropoulos-likely-for-UFC-110.html</ref>


According to UFC President [[Dana White]], the long-rumoured featured bout of [[Wanderlei Silva]] and [[Yoshihiro Akiyama]] might not be on tap for the event, instead having a fight between Silva and [[Michael Bisping]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/news/viewarticle.php?id=3483&offset=0|title= Wanderlei v Bisping at UFC Australia|publisher=fightersonlymagazine.co.uk|date=2009-11-24}}</ref> Wanderlei Silva has now confirmed Bisping as his opponent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Silva-My-Opponent-is-Bisping-21181|title= Silva: 'My Opponent is Bisping' |publisher=sherdog.com |accessdate=2009-11-27}}</ref>
According to UFC President [[Dana White]], the long-rumoured featured bout of [[Wanderlei Silva]] and [[Yoshihiro Akiyama]] might not be on tap for the event, instead having a fight between Silva and [[Michael Bisping]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/news/viewarticle.php?id=3483&offset=0|title= Wanderlei v Bisping at UFC Australia|publisher=fightersonlymagazine.co.uk|date=2009-11-24}}</ref> Wanderlei Silva has now confirmed Bisping as his opponent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Silva-My-Opponent-is-Bisping-21181|title= Silva: 'My Opponent is Bisping' |publisher=sherdog.com |accessdate=2009-11-27}}</ref>

Revision as of 23:09, 29 November 2009

UFC 110
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 21, 2010
VenueAcer Arena
CityAustralia Sydney, Australia
Event chronology
UFC 109 UFC 110

UFC 110 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Sunday February 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia at the Acer Arena. The event will mark the UFC's first trip to Australia, and will be taking place on a Sunday

Background

A UFC Interim Heavyweight Title fight between Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez was being targetted for this card, but is not yet signed for as Carwin's wife is due to give birth just days before this event.[1] In addition, a potential co-main event between Keith Jardine and Rich Franklin is being discussed, but not yet finalised.[2]

Another potential main card event is being discussed between George Sotiropoulos and Joe Stevenson. Bout agrrements have been sent, but at this time not finalised. [3]

According to UFC President Dana White, the long-rumoured featured bout of Wanderlei Silva and Yoshihiro Akiyama might not be on tap for the event, instead having a fight between Silva and Michael Bisping.[4] Wanderlei Silva has now confirmed Bisping as his opponent.[5]

A bout between Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen which was expected to take place on this card has been moved up to UFC 109.[6]

A bout between Heavyweight Contenders Cain Velasquez and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira that was originally scheduled for UFC 108 before Nogueira pulled out due to a staph infection is now being targeted as the card's main event. [7]

A bout between Joe Stevenson and George Sotiropoulos is also in the works, but not yet signed for.[8]

Announced Matchups

These matches have been reported as finalized by reliable sources but have not yet been added to the official card on UFC.com

References

  1. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/16934/scheduling-problems-could-halt-shane-carwin-vs-cain-vealsquez-interim-title-fight.mma
  2. ^ http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Rich-Franklin-vs-Keith-Jardine-possible-for-UFC-110.html
  3. ^ http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Joe-Stevenson-vs-George-Sotiropoulos-likely-for-UFC-110.html
  4. ^ "Wanderlei v Bisping at UFC Australia". fightersonlymagazine.co.uk. 2009-11-24.
  5. ^ "Silva: 'My Opponent is Bisping'". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
  6. ^ "Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen middleweight bout set for UFC 109 (not UFC 110)". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
  7. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/17002/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-vs-cain-velasquez-targeted-for-ufc-110-in-australia.mma
  8. ^ "Joe Stevenson vs. George Sotiropoulos Planned for UFC 110 in Australia". Retrieved 2009-11-29.
  9. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/17002/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-vs-cain-velasquez-targeted-for-ufc-110-in-australia.mma
  10. ^ "Silva: 'My Opponent is Bisping'". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
  11. ^ "Ben Rothwell and Mirko "Cro Cop" likely to meet at UFC 110". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-11-05. {{cite news}}: line feed character in |title= at position 34 (help)
  12. ^ {{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9944&zoneid=13%7Ctitle= STEPHAN BONNAR VS. KRZYSZTOF SOSZYNSKI AT UFC 110|date= |accessdate=2009-11-7}}
  13. ^ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/20/ufc-110-dong-hyun-kim-chris-lytle/
  14. ^ "Pokrajac meets UFC newcomer Te Huna at UFC 110". Retrieved 2009-11-11.
  15. ^ "Cage king challenges Australia to a fight". Retrieved 2009-11-26.
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