Everything ready in Newark, in the United States for the 111th edition of the UFC. The event, which will take place from 23pm onwards, will feature two title fights and three Brazilians in action. Welterweight champion George St-Pierre defends his title against Englishman Dan Hardy.
“I call myself a martial arts artist because I have training in different fights. I've been studying this game for a long time and trying to put it into practice in the Octagon. I want the public to be impressed by the beauty of the fights and the aesthetics of this sport”, said GSP.
“Facing a champion only makes my performance improve. I've been in this situation other times and I did well. Marcus Davis should have knocked me out and I won, Swick was too fast for me and I won too. This kind of pressure only makes my game grow”, explains challenger Dan Hardy.
In the interim heavyweight title fight, Frank mir e Shane carwin will measure forces and the winner will have the opportunity to unify the belt against Brock Lesnar still this year.
“I feel great. Better than before. Of course, I can't say how I would be if I hadn't been in the motorcycle accident. But I’m happier now and that’s what matters,” he said. Frank mir.
“It’s an honor to compete for the title. I've been in this sport since I was six years old, these fights are part of my life. Witnessing 17 screaming fans makes your blood boil. Only a fighter who steps into the octagon can know what this is. I live to win,” he said Shane carwin.
Among the Brazilians, Rousimar “Toquinho” will face the Polish Tomasz Drwal in the preliminary fights and Ricardo Cachorrão will face the tough Matt Brown. On the main card, Brazilian lightweight Fabricio “Morango” Camoes will try for his first victory in Ultimate, after drawing with Caol Uno in his debut. Check out the full card:
Main card:
- Georges St Pierre vs. Dan Hardy;
- Frank mir vs. Shane carwin;
– Jon Fitch vs. Ben Saunders;
– Fabrício “Morango” Camões vs. Kurt Pellegrino;
- Jim Miller vs. Mark Bocek;
Preliminary card:
- Nate diaz vs. Rory Markham;
– Ricardo “Cachorrão” Almeida vs. Matt Brown;
–Jared Hamman vs. Rodney Wallace;
– Tomasz Drwal vs. Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares.
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