There are still more than two months to go until March 1st, the date of UFC 82, but the duel between Anderson Silva e Dan Henderson for the American organization's middleweight belt is already starting to heat up. Dana White announced on the official website that the city of Columbus, in the state of Ohio, will be the stage for the show. It was enough for Dan Henderson already cheered up.
“I think I can beat anyone at middleweight, that's what I'm going to do. My style is bad for Anderson Silva, I'm going to knock him out or submit him. I'm very excited to fight in Ohio, I know there's a great wrestling community there, and with my wrestler base, I'll have a lot of support”, said Hendo.
The fact of once again playing “at the opponent's home” does not worry champion Anderson. “I'm very motivated, as it will be the two best middleweights in the world putting their belts on straight (note: Henderson was PRIDE middleweight champion when he beat Wanderlei Silva). These are fights that everyone wants to see. I'm going to put on a great performance and a great show for all the UFC fans around the world, and especially those in Ohio. The people there treated me with a lot of respect the last time I was there and I can't wait to go back,” said the Brazilian.
The last UFC held in the city of Columbus was UFC 68, in March. More than 19000 people attended the Nationwide Arena, breaking the absolute attendance record for MMA events in the United States. In box office alone, the UFC raised 3 million dollars.
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