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UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts organization, recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world. The UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and is owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC. This promotion is responsible for solidifying the sport's postion in the history-books.
UFC is currently undergoing a remarkable surge in popularity, along with greater mainstream media coverage. UFC programming can now be seen on FOX, FX, and FUEL TV in the United States, as well as in 35 other countries worldwide.
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09-20-2012, 02:18 PM
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'UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz' main card set, tickets on sale Oct. 5
http://mmajunkie.com/news/30712/ufc-...sale-oct-5.mma
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The main card is set for December's UFC on FOX 5 event, which features a championship headliner between lightweight titleholder Benson Henderson (17-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and challenger Nate Diaz (16-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC).
The event takes place Dec. 8 at Seattle's KeyArena, and tickets go on sale Oct. 5.
UFC on FOX 5 is the final FOX-televised event of 2012, and the main card features four fights in all.
Also slated for the main card, which follows prelims on FUEL TV, are light heavyweights Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (21-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (14-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC), welterweights B.J. Penn (16-8-2 MMA, 12-7-2 UFC) vs. Rory MacDonald (13-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), and welterweights Mike Swick (15-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) vs. Matt Brown (15-11 MMA, 8-5 UFC).
"The fans in Seattle are amazing, and I love holding events there," UFC President Dana White stated. "Well, on Dec. 8 we are bringing them an absolutely stacked card.
"Not only do we have the UFC lightweight title fight between Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz, but also 'Shogun' vs. Gustafsson, B.J. Penn vs. Rory MacDonald, and Mike Swick vs. Matt Brown. This is an incredible card for the fans in Seattle."
Tickets, which range from $50 to $300, go on sale to the general public on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT local time). However, UFC Fight Club members can purchase tickets on Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. ET, and UFC.com e-newsletter subscribers can buy tickets on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET.
The full UFC on FOX 4 card includes:
MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)
Champ Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz (for lightweight title)
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
Rory MacDonald vs. B.J. Penn
Matt Brown vs. Mike Swick
PRELIMINARY CARD (FUEL TV, 5 p.m. ET)
Lavar Johnson vs. Brendan Schaub
Dennis Siver vs. Ediie Yagin
Mike Chiesa vs. Rafaello Oliveira
John Albert vs. Scott Jorgensen
Ramsey Nijem vs. Joe Proctor
Daron Cruickshank vs. Henry Martinez
Tim Means vs. Abel Trujillo
For more on UFC on FOX 5, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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Well i hope Diaz gets his ass handed to him.
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09-20-2012, 02:22 PM
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Well i hope Diaz gets his ass handed to him.
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I certainly don't.
Cant stand Bendo.  |
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09-20-2012, 02:23 PM
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I certainly don't.
Cant stand Bendo. |
Why? he's awesome |
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09-20-2012, 02:28 PM
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Why? he's awesome
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Why?
Does there have to be a reason? |
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09-20-2012, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Soojooko
Why?
Does there have to be a reason?
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yes, yes there does...lol
i guess not i just thought there might be an interesting story behind the hate |
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09-20-2012, 02:46 PM
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Well his last fight didn't earn him many fans - even though he cannot be blamed for the decision  The hate should go to the judges 
Also he gets a lot of flak for his religious comments post-fight
I still enjoy watching him fight though, he's very exciting when pushed  |
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09-20-2012, 03:02 PM
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The fact that the person holding the belt after this fight won't be the best LW in the world lessens its importance to me. I'm looking forward to the fight still but I just can't get hyped up in the same way I can for most other UFC title matches.
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09-20-2012, 03:03 PM
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Wicked card, I think Diaz is taking a belt back to Stockton.
Rua vs Gustaf is a tough pick, I'm leaning toward the young destroyer but despite the way Shogun fights lately, he still has the skin of a tank and hits like a train. After the Vera fight he said he was disappointed and should be fitter during fights... This could be a classic.
And why isn't Siver vs Yagin on the main card?
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09-20-2012, 03:14 PM
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In honor of my boy Bendo, much love to my brother in christ.
*On my knees*... Heavenly father, thank you for this amazing card. I pray that all involved have a healthy camp and come out ready and prepared to put on a good show. Please bind any injuries from this card...LET THE PEOPLE SAY...AMEN!!!!
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I-ya,
I against I,
flesh of my flesh,
and mind of my mind,
two of a kind but one won't survive,
my images reflect in the enemies eye,
and his images reflect in mine the same time
MosDef " I against I"
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09-20-2012, 03:18 PM
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MMA Fanatic
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Originally Posted by Soojooko
Why?
Does there have to be a reason?
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Not exactly a mature response. |
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