UFC 95: Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Stevenson Video Event Preview

Posted on February 3rd, 2009

UFC 95 is to be held in London, England on February 21, 2009. The main event is between Diego Sanchez (21-2), TUF season 1 winner and recent addition to the lightweight class, and Joe Stevenson (34-9).

Sanchez was scheduled to fight Thiago Alves at UFC 90, but tore the cartilage in his ribs and was forced to drop from the card. His place was taken by Josh Koscheck, who lost the fight by decision. I am looking forward to seeing how he looks at 155, he has been training with San Diego Jiu Jitsu world champion instructor Saulo Ribeiro, a guy who’s got this much skills with takedowns can be devastating once he knows how to fight on the ground.

Also fighting will be grappling sensation Demian Maia, taking on Chael Sonnen as he works his way up the ladder in the 185lb weight class. He has ended his last four fights in a dominating fashion.

So far the fight card is looking like this:

Main event:

Diego Sanchez (19-2) vs. Joe Stevenson (29-9)

Main card (Televised):

Dan Hardy (20–6) vs. Rory Markham (16-4)
Nate Marquardt (27-8-2) vs. Wilson Gouveia (12-5)
Demian Maia (9-0) vs. Chael Sonnen (21-9-1)
Josh Koscheck (12-3) vs. Paulo Thiago (7-0)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

Justin Buchholz vs. Terry Etim
Junior dos Santos (7-1) vs. Stefan Struve (16-2)
Per Eklund Vs. David Baron
Paul Kelly (7-1) vs. Troy “Rude Boy” Mandaloniz (3-1)