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The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization is delighted to showcase a selection of the best UK mixed martial artists at its record-breaking UFC 105® event in Manchester on November 14, including appearances from a total of 10 British UFC stars.

As well as witnessing the British debut of UFC Hall-of-Famer Randy ‘The Natural' Couture, as he returns to light heavyweight to tackle Brandon Vera, UK fight fans will also be treated to a full menu of international talent at the MEN Arena.

Fast-rising Nottingham star Dan ‘The Outlaw' Hardy meets fellow top contender Mike ‘Quick' Swick in a fascinating and crucial welterweight clash, while Manchester's very own Michael ‘The Count' Bisping battles Denis Kang in a risky middleweight assignment.

Completing the UFC 105 main card will be appearances from winners of The Ultimate Fighter® series nine, Ross ‘The Real Deal' Pearson and James ‘Lightning' Wilks.

Lightweight winner Pearson will square off with Aaron Riley over three rounds, and Wilks goes up against Matt ‘The Immortal' Brown at welterweight.

Sunderland's Pearson (11-3) has been itching for this moment since defeating fellow Brit Andre Winner to lift The Ultimate Fighter crown in June.

"I expected a tough fight for my UFC debut and that is exactly what they've given me with Riley," says Pearson.

"I wasn't shocked that someone like Riley was picked to face me, because everybody knows it's hard to find soft touches in the UFC. I wanted a genuine test for my first UFC appearance and that is exactly what I've got."

Pearson impressed fans of The Ultimate Fighter with his aggressive, all-action fighting style and his laidback, down-to-earth demeanour away from the Octagon. The 24-year-old now looks to prove he's ‘for real' on November 14.

American Riley (28-11-1) possesses the experience and skills to tell us all we need to know about Britain's latest sensation. Boasting wins over Shane Nelson and Jorge Gurgel, the Indiana-native is considered one of the toughest lightweights in the UFC.

"Riley's a very good, all-round fighter and has good wrestling and kick-boxing," admits Pearson. "He's also a southpaw, which makes things a little more tricky. It goes without saying that he's also very tough, durable and has a lot of experience. This is a definite test for me and Riley is the toughest opponent of my career. I'm looking forward to the challenge."

Another man carrying the coveted title of The Ultimate Fighter is Leicester-born Wilks (7-2), a talented jiu-jitsu practitioner with a degree in business.

British born and bred but now based in Laguna Hills, California, Wilks shocked everyone on last season's Ultimate Fighter, as he cut through the competition and pre-show favourite DaMarques Johnson to lift the crown.

Now back in his homeland, Wilks is excited to return to Britain as an Ultimate Fighter winner.

"This is a huge moment for me, as it will be the first time I've ever fought in my home country," says Wilks. "All my pro fights to date have taken place in the United States, and I can't wait to get back home and show the UK fans what I can do."

Wilks goes up against Matt Brown (12-7), a former Ultimate Fighter contestant from season seven. Now established as a game and exciting welterweight contender, Brown holds explosive recent victories over Pete Sell and Ryan Thomas. Seemingly getting better with...

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