UFC 78: Validation

Nov 17, 2007

★ 5.9

Overview

UFC 78: Validation was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), that took place on November 17, 2007 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Validation was the first UFC event held in New Jersey since June 4, 2005's UFC 53: Heavy Hitters in Atlantic City. The main event featured TUF 2 Heavyweight winner Rashad Evans against TUF 3 Light Heavyweight winner Michael Bisping in a light heavyweight contest.

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Cast

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Rashad Evans

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Michael Bisping

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Thiago Silva

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Houston Alexander

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Karo Parisyan

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Ryo Chonan

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Ed Herman

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Joe Doerksen

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Frankie Edgar

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Spencer Fisher

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Thiago Alves

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Chris Lytle

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