Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Vitor Belfort booked for UFC 133 in Philadelphia

A tantalizing matchup between middleweight superstars Yoshihiro Akiyama and Vitor Belfort has been booked for UFC 133.

UFC president Dana White today revealed the booking to ESPN.

White also confirmed the long-rumored Aug. 6 event will take place in Philadelphia. The city’s Wells Fargo Center is expected to host the pay-per-view event.