UFC 126: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort Made Official

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The Super Bowl weekend UFC card that we’ve all been eagerly anticipated was officially announced Tuesday. February 5th, 2011 in Las Vegas, UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva defends his title against Vitor Belfort in the main event.

The PPV event will broadcast live from Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino the night before the biggest sporting event in the U.S. happens on Sunday.

Tickets for UFC 126 will go on sale this Saturday, December 11th at all Ticketmaster locations, with UFC Fight Club members being able to purchase tickets starting on Thursday December 9.

Main Card
Anderson Silva (c) vs. Vitor Belfort (for UFC Middleweight title)
Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin
Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones
Antonio Banuelos vs. Miguel Angel Torres
Paul Kelly vs. Sam Stout

Preliminary Card
Jake Ellenberger vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha*
Gabe Ruediger vs. Paul Taylor*
Mike Pierce vs. Kenny Robertson*
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ricardo Romero*
* – Not officially announced

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