Date: Saturday, November 17 at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)
Location: The Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

“On Saturday, November 17 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, hugely popular light heavyweight contenders Michael “The Count” Bisping and “Sugar” Rashad Evans will put their undefeated records on the line in the main event of UFC 78: VALIDATION. This will be the first time in history that two winners of Ultimate Fighter Reality series will meet inside the octagon. In an ultra-competitive light heavyweight division ruled by UFC Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, this fight will have massive implications for both of these world-class athletes.”

Main event:

205 lbs: Rashad Evans (10-0-1) vs. Michael Bisping (14-0)

Main card (televised):

205 lbs: Houston Alexander (8-1) vs. Thiago Silva (11-0)
185 lbs: Ed Herman (13-5) vs. Joe Doerksen (39-10)
170 lbs: Karo Parisyan (17-4) vs. Ryo Chonan (14-7)
155 lbs: Frank Edgar (7-0) vs. Spencer Fisher (20-3)

Under card (may not be broadcasted):

170 lbs: Thiago Alves (12-3) vs. Chris Lytle (24-14-5)
155 lbs: Joe Lauzon (15-3) vs. Jason Reinhardt (18-0)
155 lbs: Marcus Aurelio (14-5) vs. Luke Caudillo (12-8)
170 lbs: Tamdan McCrory (8-0) vs. Akihiro Gono (27-12-1)

Official Website: 78.UFC.com
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