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Kongo vs. Buentello, Fisher vs. Ludwig Added to UFC on Versus 1 on March 21

ProMMANews.com Staff — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:43 +0000

The UFC added on Monday two additional fights to the main card of its UFC on Versus 1 event on March 21 at the Odeum Colorado in Denver, Colorado.

Those bouts are Cheick Kongo vs. Paul Buentello and Spencer Fisher vs. Duane Ludwig.

Kongo (24-6-1) is coming off a disappointing first-round submission loss to Frank Mir at UFC 107 in December. The loss was his second in a row.

Similarily Buentello (25-11) last fought at UFC 107 and lost to Stefan Struve. Prior to the defeat, he had won back-to-back fights.

Fisher (24-5) and Ludwig (19-10) both suffered losses in their last bouts and will be looking to get back on the winning track.

UFC on Versus 1 is headlined by Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, and features a co-main event between Junior Dos Santos and Gabriel Gonzaga. The event marks the debut of the UFC on the Versus channel.

Dos Santos vs. Gonzaga Announced For Co-Main Event at UFC on Versus 1 on March 21

ProMMANews.com Staff — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:00:40 +0000

The UFC announced three additional bouts on Wednesday for its UFC on Versus 1 event on March 21.

Heavyweights Junior Dos Santos and Gabriel Gonzaga have been scheduled to square off in the co-main event.

Dos Santos (10-1) has been tearing through the UFC’s heavyweight division, earning four consecutive wins, with three of them ending early in the first-round. His most recent victory over feared striker Gilbert Yvel at UFC 108 in January has solidified him as a contender in his weight class.

His opponent Gonzaga (11-4) is looking to make his way back into the title picture. In his last outing, he defeated Chris Tuchscherer via first-round TKO.

Also announced for the card is Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard, and Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Eliot Marshall.

UFC on Versus 1, which is headlined by light heavyweights Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, will eminate from the Odeum Colorado in Broomfield, Colorado. The event marks the debut of the UFC on the Versus channel.

Vera vs. Jones Officially Announced For UFC on Versus 1 on March 21

ProMMANews.com Staff — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:05:39 +0000

The UFC officially announced on Sunday a light heavyweight main event between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones for UFC on Versus 1.

The event, which is set for March 21 at the Odeum Colorado in Broomfield, Colorado, marks the debut of the UFC on the Versus channel.

The 32-year old Vera holds a record of 11-4. He is coming off a disappointing loss to UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture at UFC 105 this past November. Prior to the defeat, he had been victorious in two consecutive bouts.

“I’m honored to be headlining the first ever UFC on VERSUS,” said Vera. “On March 21st, when I fight Jon Jones, we’re gonna find out how hard his ‘Bones’ are.”

Jones, a young mixed martial artist at only 22 year of age, has only tasted defeat once in his MMA career thus far. After winning nine fights in row, he suffered his first loss to Matt Hamill by disqualification in bout that took place at the TUF 10 Finale in December. Despite the loss, Jones dominated the entire fight and looked very impressive.

“I’m really starting to believe in myself and that I do belong here at the top,” said Jones. “I’m working really hard and I know you have to fight the best and beat the best in order to be the best, and that’s what I’ll be doing when I take on Brandon Vera on March 21st.”

The rest of the fights on the card will be soon announced.