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UFC adds big names to Japan return

Brian Stann versus Wanderlei Silva and Diego Sanchez against Takanori Gomi are both fights confirmed for the UFC's return to Japan in March, according to reports.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added star attractions including Brian Stann, Diego Sanchez and Wanderlei Silva to its show in Japan next year.

A card to be held at the Saitama Super Arena on Saturday, March 2 will be headlined by a light-heavyweight bout between Stann and the 'Axe Murderer' Silva.

Diego Sanchez will also make his long-awaited return to the lightweight division when he fights local favourite Takanori Gomi.

A previously-postponed heavyweight bout between Stefan Struve and Mark Hunt will also receive a prominent spot on the bill, according to f4wonline.com.

The full list of bouts set for UFC on Fuel 8:.

Brian Stann vs. Wanderlei Silva
Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt
Diego Sanchez vs. Takanori Gomi
Dong Hyun Kim vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
Riki Fukuda vs. Brad Tavares
Takeya Mizugaki vs. Bryan Caraway
Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Marcelo Guimares
Kyung Ho Kang vs. Alex Caceres
Kazuko Tokudome vs. Cristiano Marcello

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