Matt Hughes v. Ricardo Almeida Confirmed For UFC 117

MMA Mania with the confirmation:

The bout has been talked about for quite some time and remains a really solid match-up. Watching Hughes use his wrestling (and incredibly underrated BJJ) against a submission guy is always interesting. Meanwhile, Almeida is reestablishing himself as a legitimate force in the 170 pound division.

Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes really just can’t get away from fighting members of the Gracie clan.

After easily handling Renzo Gracie at UFC 112, and of course already having thoroughly dominated Royce Gracie back at UFC 60, Hughes looks set to take on Renzo Gracie pupil Ricardo Almeida.