UFC PPV Events Season 22 Episode 6 UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
- June 4, 2016
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2 is a highly anticipated event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) season 22. The show features a main event bout between Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight championship title. The event will be held on June 4, 2016, at The Forum in Inglewood, California, and is sure to be an action-packed night for fans of mixed martial arts.
As the title suggests, the main event is a rematch between these two fighters, with Rockhold defending his championship belt against Bisping, who is eager to claim the title for the first time in his career. The two fighters faced each other previously in November 2014, with Rockhold securing a submission victory in the second round. Bisping has been vocal about his desire for a rematch ever since, and will finally have his chance to prove himself against the champion.
Aside from the main event, the card for UFC 199 features a number of other exciting matchups. In the co-main event, Dominick Cruz defends his bantamweight title against Urijah Faber in a highly anticipated rematch between the longtime rivals. Cruz won their previous bout via decision in 2011, and both fighters have been eager to settle the score ever since.
Another notable matchup on the card is between Max Holloway and Ricardo Lamas in a featherweight bout. Holloway is currently on a 9-fight winning streak, making him the fighter with the longest active winning streak in the UFC's featherweight division. Lamas, on the other hand, is coming off a loss to Chad Mendes and looking to get back on track with a win over Holloway.
The card also features a middleweight bout between Dan Henderson and Hector Lombard, a lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Bobby Green, and a bantamweight bout between Brian Ortega and Clay Guida, among others.
One fighter notably absent from the UFC 199 card is Conor McGregor, who was originally scheduled to fight Nate Diaz in a highly anticipated rematch. However, the fight was postponed due to McGregor refusing to fulfill media duties ahead of the event.
Overall, the UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2 event promises to be an exciting night of fights for MMA fans. With a combination of high-stakes championship bouts and highly skilled fighters eager to prove themselves, this event is one that fans won't want to miss.