MOSTAPHA AL TURK VS CHEICK KONGO With Al Turk making his debut inside of the Octagon and Kongo angling for a title shot, Saturday night is critical for each European heavyweight.
CB DOLLAWAY VS. MIKE MASSENZIO. After losing in the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 7 to Amir Sadollah, CB Dollaway is looking to make a name for himself in the middleweight division. Although he suffered a first- round defeat at the hands of Sadollah, the former Arizona State University wrestling standout has showed tons of talent and has huge potential, which is why the UFC invited Dolloway back despite his loss in the TUF finale.
WANDERLEI SILVA VS QUINTON JACKSON. This fight has plenty of bad blood. Their rivalry started to boil nearly five years ago and on Saturday night, Quinton Jackson and Wanderlei Silva will meet for the third and perhaps final time. With Silva winning by dramatic fashion in both previous fights, the pressure is on Jackson to finally beat his long time rival. In both previous fights, Silva won by stoppage – one time leaving Jackson draped over the ropes with a vicious knockout.
FRANK MIR VS ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA. After watching these two fighters coach the next generation of stars in the UFC, it is now time to put the coaching aside and enter the Octagon – with the interim UFC heavyweight title on the line.
RASHAD EVANS VS FORREST GRIFFIN. In a clash of two former champions of The Ultimate Fighter, season 2 winner Rashad Evans is looking to become only the third contestant of the popular show to put UFC gold around his waist by beating season 1 winner Forrest Griffin. This bout headlines a deep card and should squash any doubts from naysayers who question the quality of fighters that compete on The Ultimate Fighter
