UFC on Versus 2 set for August 1

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Following the success of the first show, the Versus network will host a second UFC event on Aug. 1 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Utah State Athletic Commission confirmed the booking with MMAJunkie earlier today, although it has not been officially announced by the UFC.

FiveKnuckles.com previously reported that the Aug, 1 event would take place in Oakland, Calif., as confirmed by Versus president Jamie Davis last month.

UFC on Versus 1 was an instant hit, as headliner Jon Jones put forth a great showing by TKO-ing Brandon Vera half-way through the first round. Junior dos Santos also cemented his name as a top heavyweight contender when he KO'ed Gabriel Gonzaga in the first round. Another first-round win came to Alessio Sakara, who defeated James Irvin via doctor's stoppage after a punch in the eye inhibited Irvin from continuing. The only three-round fight on the main card was between Paul Buentello and Cheick Kongo, who walked away with the victory.

The only match up currently slated for UFC on Versus 2 is Jake Ellenberger vs. John Howard.