This weekend the UFC returns hot on the heels of a successful Ultimate Fighter Finale. This weekend's card, which takes place at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, features fan favorite UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn and The Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez in the main event. In the co-main event former UFC champion Frank Mir faces dangerous striker Cheick Kongo.
The main card is rounded out by a lightweight clash between The Ultimate Fighter finalist Kenny Florian and Clay Guida. Top three welterweight Jon Fitch faces Mike Pierce in Pierces second UFC appearance, and heavyweights Paul Buentello and Stefan Struve have found their way to each other.
The undercard features a wealth of talent as well including Rousimar Palhares, TUF 9 finalist DaMarques Johnson, Matt Wiman, T.J. Grant, and an exciting middleweight bout between Alan Belcher and Wilson Gouveia.
Main Card:
UFC Lightweight Championship:
B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez via TKO - Ref/Doctor Stoppage - Due to Cut Round 5 (2:37)
Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo via Submission - Guillotine Choke Round 1 (1:12)
Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce via Unanimous Decision (29-28 all cards)
Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida via Submission - RNC Round 2 (2:19)
Paul Buentello vs. Stefan Struve via Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Undercard:
Alan Belcher vs. Wilson Gouveia via TKO - Strikes Round 1 (3:03)
Matt Wiman vs. Shane Nelson via Unanimous Decision (30-27 all cards)
Johny Hendricks vs. Ricardo Funch via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)
Rousimar Palhares vs. Lucio Linhares via Submission - Heel Hook Round 2 (3:21)
DaMarques Johnson vs. Edgar Garcia via Submission -Triangle Choke Round 1 (4:03)
T.J. Grant vs. Kevin Burns via TKO - Strikes Round 1 (4:57)