Kenny Robertson Out of UFC 122 Debut Against Pascal Krauss

Filed under: UFC, NewsUFC newcomer Kenny Robertson has been forced out of his promotional debut against Pascal Krauss.

Robertson posted the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday, and sources close to the bout also confirmed the injury with MMA Fightin…

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UFC newcomer Kenny Robertson has been forced out of his promotional debut against Pascal Krauss.

Robertson posted the news on his Facebook page on Tuesday, and sources close to the bout also confirmed the injury with MMA Fighting.

Robertson had been scheduled to meet Krauss, also a UFC newcomer, in a welterweight bout on the preliminary card of UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany, on Nov. 13. It is not yet known who will replace Robertson on the card.

Darren Elkins to Meet Edson Barboza at UFC 123

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsLightweight Darren Elkins will meet UFC newcomer Edson Barboza at UFC 123 in Michigan, MMA Fighting learned Thursday.

Sources close to Elkins’ camp confirmed that though bout agreements between the two fighte…

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Lightweight Darren Elkins will meet UFC newcomer Edson Barboza at UFC 123 in Michigan, MMA Fighting learned Thursday.

Sources close to Elkins’ camp confirmed that though bout agreements between the two fighters have not yet been signed, verbal agreements are in place.

Though not yet made official by the promotion, UFC 123 will take place Nov. 20 at The Palace in the northern Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills.

Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner Bout Planned for UFC 122

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A lightweight bout between Dennis Siver and Andre Winner is planned for UFC 122 in Germany, sources told MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani on Thursday.

The event will be the UFC’s second in Germany and will be a…

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A lightweight bout between Dennis Siver and Andre Winner is planned for UFC 122 in Germany, sources told MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani on Thursday.

The event will be the UFC’s second in Germany and will be a homecoming for Siver. He also fought on the promotion’s debut in that country, UFC 99 in June 2009, submitting Dale Hartt with a first-round rear naked choke. Siver (16-7, 5-4 UFC) is of German and Russian descent and began his MMA career in Germany.

Vitor Belfort Confirms UFC 122 Fight Against Yushin Okami

Filed under: UFC, NewsOnce the rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and challenger Chael Sonnen is sorted out, the 185-pounder next in line will most likely be the winner of Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami.

Belfort confirmed Wednesd…

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Once the rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and challenger Chael Sonnen is sorted out, the 185-pounder next in line will most likely be the winner of Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami.

Belfort confirmed Wednesday on Twitter that he will face Okami on Nov. 13, which is the date of UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany. Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer was first to report of the matchup.