It looks like the card for the UFC debut event at the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York in November is finally starting to take shape.
While we still don’t know which fight will headline the historic event, a very intriguing bout appears to be on, according to the folks at FloCombat.com, as Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy appears to be targeted for the show.
Evans, a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and winner of the second season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, will reportedly drop down in weight to make his debut in the UFC’s Middleweight division against the longtime UFC veteran Kennedy.
The 185-pound bout between Evans and Kennedy is expected to be one of many interesting fights that will ultimately fill out what is expected to be a blockbuster night of fights for the company’s first show in the state of New York, which finally legalized the sport of MMA this year.
As we noted earlier today, UFC appeared to be banking on the return of Ronda Rousey to headline their MSG debut event in November, however it’s looking like she won’t be ready until early-2017, leaving the door open for a headline attraction for the special event.
UFC 205 is scheduled to take place on November 12, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, and will air live on pay-per-view.
