UFC 100 confirmed for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on July 11

by Jesse Holland on Mar 13, 2009 12:11 PM EDT

Zuffa announced today that UFC 100 is confirmed for July 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir are expected to finally clash in an effort to declare an undisputed division champion after Lesnar took the original title from Randy Couture at UFC 91 and Mir stopped Antonio Nogueira for the Interim title at UFC 92.

While the two brutes were expected to throw down at UFC 98, Mir went out with a knee injury that required surgery and put him on the shelf until the summer.

Georges St. Pierre is also penciled in to defend his 170-pound strap against number one contender Thiago Alves. 'Rush' flattened BJ Penn at UFC 94 to keep himself atop the heap while "Pitbull" earned his shot at the champ with seven straight wins, including TKO finishes over Matt Hughes and Karo Parisyan.

The Ultimate Fighter 9 coaches, Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping, are also slated to meet and determine who earns the right to challenge the reigning middleweight champion later in 2009.

UFC 100 will be the first event at Mandalay Bay since July 2008, when Quinton Jackson and Forrest Griffin headlined UFC 86 in a battle for the light heavyweight title.

For the latest UFC 100 fight card and rumors click here.

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With two title fights and the opportunity to see Bisping get his ass kicked makes this a must see event.

Has Bonnar/Coleman been confirmed for 100?

by RealDrew on Mar 13, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

This card is going to be off the charts. Possibly the best ever. That Bonnar/Coleman fight hasn’t been confirmed yet, and I hope it doesn’t. It’s not worthy of the Holy Grail of mixed martial arts events. Replace with Jon Jones/Thiago Silva.

by Josh H. on Mar 13, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

If Machida wins and does not get hurt, I can see a Machida/Rampage fight as well.

by Jrandolph on Mar 13, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Shannon Gugerty vs Matt Grice and Dong Hyun Kim vs Johnathen Goulet have also been rumored for this card.

by NM on Mar 13, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

i cannot fuqin wait for this.what a card,its gonna be unreal.war brock!gsp,alves,hendo,bisping,Oh Yesss!!!

by bons on Mar 13, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

Can’t wait, I’m gonna bet AND win big money on a GSP/Lesnar parley ! And as much as I hate Bisping, for some reason I think he’s gonna take it to Dan. So I might put a litte money down on him too.

by Rashad-Marquardt-GSP-Sherk on Mar 13, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Take a minute and think twice about lesnar

by ja434650 on Mar 13, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, thought about it, still betting huge on him. Mir is a joke.

by Rashad-Marquardt-GSP-Sherk on Mar 13, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m on the fence about Bisping. I hate the guy but my unbiased opinion is that Hendo isn’t going to have his stuff ready. it’s going to be a good match but I hope Bisping doesn’t make it past the first. Lesnar isn’t going to be as stupid as he was in his first. I bet he tries to keep it standing. I hope Alves makes GSP his B!tch. I just don’t like the guy, and i know i’m in the minority on that too.

by bigbadbrad on Mar 13, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

GSP used to be my favorite fighter, but I lost tons of respect for him. I hope Alves wins too.

by Josh H. on Mar 13, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe your Lesnar bet is a good one. I was at 81, and Mir was getting absolutely destroyed before Mazzagati stole the fight from him. I can’t get a feel for the Bisping/Hendo fight though. I’ll stay away from that one. As far as Alves/St.Pierre, I’ll leave that one alone too. Alves is on a tear, and GSP’s head might not be right after all the controversy. I don’t think the crowd will be behind him this time. Add Belcher to your parlay, we all know what happens when guys from overseas with alot of hype fight in the UFC for the first time.He may even be an underdog.

by Josh H. on Mar 13, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Just checked the line on the Bisping fight. He’s a huge,huge underdog. I think this is a 50/50 fight, so I will bet heavily on Bisping. He can easily win a decision.

by Josh H. on Mar 13, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Can’t fu*king wait for this card. My B-day is on the 12th. What a weekend… I think I will ask my wife for that chick above for my present. :)

by BNF on Mar 13, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

if that works let me know how you worded that to her for my own future reference

by McArthur on Mar 13, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

If you consider getting smacked a success then here is how I like to approach it. “Jesus-fu*king-Christ, did you see that chick?”

by BNF on Mar 13, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

LMAO!!!

by McArthur on Mar 13, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I think “that girl” is Rachelle Leah. Rather appropriate for her to make a guest appearance @ UFC 100 wouldn’t you say?

by DJ on Mar 13, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Good eye… I believe you are correct sir. I know some of these hot little celebrities like the UFC. How about a guest celebrity ring girl? Megan Fox? Or Adriana Lima for the brazilans? What say you?

by BNF on Mar 13, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Lima is a goddess.

by OJR on Mar 13, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m not Brazilian, but that would be OK with me!

by DJ on Mar 14, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I heard GSP is getting shot out of a cannon in this event.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-Plans-to-Shoot-GSP-From-Cannon-at-UFC-96-16592

by Jackanapes on Mar 13, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

I hope they continue to put loads of powerhouse fights on this card !

by Winner by Strikes!! on Mar 13, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher is also rumoured

by McArthur on Mar 13, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

You know Alan Belcher catches alot of heat from alot of people but I really dont think he is all that bad! I loved it when his split kalib’s head open! Then kalib was in his corner crying saying the dr could see his scull ! boo hoo

by Winner by Strikes!! on Mar 13, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

akiyama will fight on this card? do you think vera will be healthy to fight on this card?

by NM on Mar 13, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

this gonna to be SWEET!

by 3sixMafia on Mar 13, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

as long as Bonnar/Coleman is on the undercard

by McArthur on Mar 13, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

i really hope so but i fricken doubt it,knowing the UFC.

by NM on Mar 13, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

how does this sound
Lesnar/Mir
GSP/Alves
Hendo/Bisping
Vera/Jones
Cigano/Valesquez
Reljic/TBA
Maia/TBA
Marquardt/TBA
Bonnar/Coleman

by NM on Mar 13, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought this card was supposed to be HUGE! But it looks like an Ultimate 2009 type card..

by TheEder on Mar 13, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

What more do you want ? That weenie Mir messed up my dream card of Rampage/Evans. BULL crap. I hope thye add MARQUARDT !

by Rashad-Marquardt-GSP-Sherk on Mar 13, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

come back john.

by the still operator on Mar 13, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, what the hell happened to John. Clearly, I missed something.

by Jeff on Mar 13, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

he said he was done. come back john,

by the still operator on Mar 13, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Lesnar vs. Mir
GSP vs. Alves
Henderson vs. Bisping
Bonnar vs. Coleman
Marquardt vs. Maia

by horny for mma on Mar 13, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

are you a fag? if not why are you horny for mma ??

by AK47 on Mar 13, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

…relax

by McArthur on Mar 13, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

are you a soldier why name yourself after a gun

but horny for mma that card sounds solid. id replace bonnar vs coleman for velesquez vs dos santos

by Jared on Mar 13, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Marquardt vs. Maia is awesome and logical, but that means the Spider doesn’t fight for another 6-7 months assuming he beats Leites. Unless he fights Okami first???

by BNF on Mar 13, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

wow, i’m looking forward to every one of those fights…amazing

by ja434650 on Mar 13, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i hope they dont match maia and marquardt up!!but that would be awesome if they fight on this card and how about goren reljic fighting on this card.that would be perfect.

by NM on Mar 13, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m hoping for a surprise fight on this card….a surprise named Ovreem.

by Flyingknees on Mar 13, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

JOHN, I need you!! My life have very little meaning without your self-aggrandizing posts. Please come back.

by John's biggest fan on Mar 13, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah Im going. I never been to a ufc but shit its ufc 100..The cards not the best and living in az makes it a quick drive. I like the the fact that they have ufcs so close to me. I better take advantage of it.

by AK47 on Mar 13, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

LOL John’s biggest fan…He’s probably here under a different name. I forgot how hot rachelle was, nice to see her again, I wish she was still the ring girl as IMO she was the best looking, the new tall one is cute too, can’t remember her name.
Brock vs Mir-tough call I think brock takes this one but I’m not really a bid fan of either of these guys.
gsp vs alves-another tough call should be a very tough fight for either of these guys, they both dominated kos in a three round decision and both stopped hughes within 2 rounds. Both are likeable guys and aren’t trash talkers so if either guy wins I won’t be too disappointed.
hendo vs bisping-still tough call, I know most don’t think much of bisping but he still took the light heavy weight champ to a split decision which means a lot to me, I hope hendo wins as I like him more, bisping has a big mouth.

Looks to be a very interesting card, probably the one I’m looking forward to seeing the most so far this year. :P

by nathan on Mar 13, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

John… I don’t post here much.. but I think its silly that people hatin you even if they dislike what you post or disagree with your personality. This is a mma site and we shouldn’t make personal attacks. Its good to see loyal cats on here who know what they are saying and even contribute to the site with new info and headline news..F*&^ them clowns who don’t like you… Its not really about them..its not really about you.. its about this MMA movement!!! thats my word

by fistoffury on Mar 13, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

Henderson by TKO.

Bisbing certainly isn’t going to crack that chin of Henderson if Franklin, Palharas and Quinton couldn’t do it.

by chris on Mar 13, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Why do people hate on bisping so much hes a realy nice guy

by levis on Mar 13, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

Because he’s British…just kidding. I for one started hating Bisping after the Hamill fight. The horrible decision mixed with Bisping’s celebration sealed his position as a goat in my eyes.

by RealDrew on Mar 13, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Why bisping is such an underdog is surprising to me considering he almost beat the reigning champ rashad a close split decision. I just checked the betting lines and here they are.
Hendo -500
bisping+300 I don’t understand the logic behind this one, wouldn’t be surprised if bisping won.

st.pierre -250
alves +190 It should be closer IMO I think alves has a decent shot, but if gsp doesn’t get t(ko)ed and it goes to a decision I think the odds definitely favor cardio machine gsp.

Lesnar -270
mir + 210 again I think it should be closer but we’ll see, I think if lesnar can avoid the submission mir has no chance.

by nathan on Mar 13, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions