Fight Announcements – 7.31.2012 – UFC 153 Filling Up As Jon Fitch, Eddie Alvarez Amongst Top Fighters With Fights Lined up

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A handful of fights have been announced as of late.

Eddie Alvarez vs. Patricky “Pitbull” Freire October 12th (Bellator)

This is Alvarez’s last contracted fight in Bellator; afterwards the company has 90 days in which to match any offers he receives.

Erick Silva vs. Jon Fitch at UFC 153

John Dodson vs. Jussier “Formiga” da Silva at UFC on FX 5

da Silva was the #1 ranked flyweight in the world until a loss to Ian McCall on a Tachi Palace fights card.

Diego Brandao vs. Joey Gambino At UFC 153

Tim Kennedy vs. Roger Gracie TBA

Kennedy and Gracie have agreed to fight verbally over Twitter, apparently, but no date/contractual agreement has been set.

TUF Brazil contender Francisco Drinaldo has been booked for the UFC 153 card

No opponent has been named for Drinaldo, who fought on the show at middleweight and will be returning to lightweight for the card.