At a press conference in Germany, UFC officials today officially announced the organization's long-anticipated June 13 show at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.
The event, "UFC 99: The Comeback," was originally expected to feature a main event between UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn and top contender Kenny Florian.
However, Penn recently requested more time off from fighting, so a previously reported fight between former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin (24-4 MMA, 11-3 UFC) and former PRIDE title-holder Wanderlei Silva (32-9-1 MMA, 2-4 UFC) – originally slated as a co-main event – will take over headline status.
The Franklin-Silva fight will take place at a catch-weight of 195 pounds.
Additionally, rising welterweight contenders Marcus Davis (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) and Dan Hardy (21-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC) have also campaigned for a fight at UFC 99.
UFC 99 will be the UFC's first-ever trip to Germany. Tickets for the event go on sale next week.
The latest rumored card now includes:
* Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva
* Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno
* Marcus Davis vs. Dan Hardy
* Ben Saunders vs. Mike Swick
* Heath Herring vs. Cain Velasquez
* Mustapha al Turk vs. Todd Duffee
