The UFC will hold UFC Fight Night 18 at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN on April 1st. The UFC had made it known that they would head to Tennessee in 2009; however, a venue had not been decided upon.

Earlier this morning Sommet Center representatives spoke to PRO MMA (http://promma.info) and confirmed the news.

UFN 18 has been rumored to be headlined by WEC Welterweight champion Carlos Condit taking on Martin Kampmann. Condit’s debut in the Octagon would also be Kampmann’s entry into the 170 pound division.

The Ultimate Fighter season 8 winner’s Ryan Bader and Efrain Escuedero. Tyson Griffin, Junie Browning and Tim McKenzie could also appear on the card.

Here is what the fight card looks like as of now:
Carlos Condit vs. Martin Kampmann
Tyson Griffin vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Efrain Escudero vs. Jeremy Stephens
Cole Miller vs. Junie Allen Browning
Ryan Bader vs. Carmelo Marrero
Ricardo Almeida vs. Matt Horwich
Tim McKenzie vs. Aaron Simpson

Note: Denny “The Mad One” Hodge contributed to this report

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