One week after Chris Weidman shocked the world with his second-round knockout of Anderson Silva at UFC 162, what may be the biggest rematch in MMA history has been announced. Saturday on ESPN SportsCenter, UFC President Dana White made it official: on December 28, Weidman and Silva will meet again for the UFC middleweight title in the main event of UFC 168 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada .
In the co-main event, UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defends her crown in another highly anticipated rematch against rival Ultimate Fighter 18 coach Miesha Tate.
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UFC 172 figures to shake up the light heavyweight landscape as current champ Jon Jones defends his belt for the seventh time and Anthony Johnson makes his return to the Octagon. Catch all of the action, Saturday, April 26 only on pay-per-view.
21/04/2014
UFC correspondent Megan Olivi sits down with UFC legend Chuck Liddell before UFC 172. The Iceman reviews his career and previews the bout between Glover Teixeira and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Check out the full interview on UFC Fight Pass.
23/04/2014
Hector Urbina and coaches from Team Edgar watch film in preparation for his prelim fight with Cathal Pendred. Despite having only 17 seconds of Octagon footage to work with, coach Edgar helps Urbina work out the kinks.
23/04/2014
Irishman Cathal Pendred and Team Penn coaches go over strategy before his prelim bout against Hector Urbina. Pendred, who received a bye in the elimination round, eagerly wants to prove he belongs in the Ultimate Fighter house.
23/04/2014
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his 10-fight win streak on the line against Glover Teixeira, who hasn't suffered a loss since 2006. Plus, Phil Davis tries to establish himself as a title contender when he faces Anthony Johnson.
7/04/2014
Countdown takes you behind the scenes before UFC 172 as four of the best light heavyweights in the world prepare for a night that will reshape the division. Dominant champion Jon Jones prepares to face Glover Teixeira, his most dangerous threat to date.
17/04/2014
UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones is set to defend his title for the seventh time as he takes on No. 1 contender Glover Teixeira at UFC 172. Also on the docket, Anthony Johnson makes his return to the UFC to take on Phil Davis.
15/03/2014
National wrestling champion Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis welcomes win-streaking Anthony "Rumble" Johnson back to the Octagon in Johnson's newly adopted weight class. Watch them go head-to-head at UFC 172 on April 26.
17/04/2014
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