Earlier today, UFC President Dana White made his big announcement for the promotions upcoming debut on FOX, announcing that the UFC on Fox 1 event would host a heavyweight title match between champion Cain Velasquez versus top contender Junior dos Santos.
“This is our Forrest Griffin-Stephan Bonnar, now on a huge, massive platform, and we need to deliver, and there’s no doubt in my mind, and I will bet anything and everything and am betting that these guys (Velasquez and dos Santos) are going to deliver,” said White. “It’s the most prestigious championship in all of sports, the heavyweight title, and there’s nothing more exciting than when you know it’s gonna be a great heavyweight fight.”
The UFC on Versus 1 will feature just the one bout live and will take place on November 12 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Depending on the time remaining in the hour, FOX may opt to show other bouts from the card.
Tickets for the event are scheduled to go on sale on Friday, September 16.