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MMA Recap (MMA Recap) has learned from several sources that the UFC is likely headed back to Chicago for UFC 123. According to sources, a deal has not been finalized mainly due to rules and regulations by the state with regards to how far in advance a promotion can declare an event. Those same sources have indicated that the event will be held at the United Center and will probably be headlined by two light-heavyweight fights: Lyoto Machida versus Quinton Jackson and Jon Jones versus Forrest Griffin.
If the UFC does in deed come back to Chicago for UFC 123 it will be the second time the city has played host to the organization. UFC 90 took place at the Allstate Arena in November of 2008. Unlike the previous trip, the venue is scheduled to be the United Center, which plays home to both the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks.
The United Center can house over 23,000 fans when set up for concerts and the UFC will likely exceed that capacity.
The only fights rumored at this point for the event are the Jackson-Machida and Jones-Griffin fights.
If the UFC does in deed come back to Chicago for UFC 123 it will be the second time the city has played host to the organization. UFC 90 took place at the Allstate Arena in November of 2008. Unlike the previous trip, the venue is scheduled to be the United Center, which plays home to both the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks.
The United Center can house over 23,000 fans when set up for concerts and the UFC will likely exceed that capacity.
The only fights rumored at this point for the event are the Jackson-Machida and Jones-Griffin fights.
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