UFC 122 “Marquardt vs Okami” set for November 13th at the König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. The event will air free via tape delay on SpikeTV.
UFC 122: Belfort Out, Marquardt Steps In To Face Okami
Vitor Belfort has been removed and replaced with Nate Marquardt who will take on Yushin Okami at UFC 122 on Nov. 13th in Germany, according to MMAWeekly. The reason for the replacement was first reported as a “undisclosed injury”, but further rumors have surface that Belfort will now fight Anderson Silva for the title, with Chael Sonnen now suspended.
The winner of Marquardt vs Okami is expected to get the next title shot.
UPDATE
UFC President Dana White confirms on twitter that Anderson Silva will face Vitor Belfort for the title and the winner of Marquardt vs Okami will be in-line for the next title shot.
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