Featherweight fighters ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung (12-3) and Dustin ‘Diamond’ Poirier (12-1) are set to headline this May’s UFC on FUEL TV 3 event from Fairfax, Virginia.
Not only will the two headline their first UFC event but both men will be fighting for a No. 1 contender spot to challenge champion Jose Aldo for his 145-lbs title.
The promotion made the announcement on Thursday, officially announcing the third FUEL TV show.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will take place on May 15, 2012 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The action will being live on FUEL TV at 8pm EST (5pm PST).
“We’re excited to head back to the Patriot Center again with another great night of fights, including a featherweight main event pitting Dustin Poirier against ‘The Korean Zombie,’” UFC President Dana White said. “Poirier and ‘The Korean Zombie’ are two of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. This is going to be a fun fight. From top to bottom, I will deliver for the fans in Virginia.”
Tickets for UFC® on FUEL TV go on sale Friday, March 16 at 10 a.m. ET and are priced at $229, $154, $104, $69, and $44. Tickets are available at the Patriot Center box office, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.