Deleted
Joined on: May 19, 2024 14:14:00 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 12:20:17 GMT -5
UFC ON FOX "VELASQUEZ VS. DOS SANTOS", 11/12/2011 (Fox) Honda Center, Anaheim CA1. Light Heavyweight bout: Aaron Rosa vs. Matt Lucas 2. Middleweight bout: Mike Pierce vs. Paul Bradley 3. Bantamweight bout: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo 4. Featherweight bout: Mackens Semerzier vs. Robert Peralta 5. Bantamweight bout: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama 6. Welterweight bout: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison 7. Featherweight bout: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas 8. Featherweight bout: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza 9. Lightweight bout: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson 10. Heavyweight Championship: Cain Velasquez (c) vs. Junior dos Santos |
|
|
|
Post by sean™ on Sept 2, 2011 12:29:37 GMT -5
Well, that will certainly pull in some viewers. And by some, I mean everyone.
|
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on Sept 2, 2011 12:36:07 GMT -5
I knew they were going to have to do this, after Hendo declined to sign with the UFC.
|
|
|
|
Post by sean™ on Sept 2, 2011 12:38:47 GMT -5
So that leaves us with a PPV with no headliner. Any guesses? Just bump one of the other main card fights? Are there even any other fights announced for the PPV?
|
|
MuffFuzz
Main Eventer
Where is he?!
Joined on: Feb 21, 2004 14:56:16 GMT -5
Posts: 2,995
|
Post by MuffFuzz on Sept 2, 2011 12:41:17 GMT -5
Pretty sick!
JDS vs Cain is going to be a WAR!
|
|
|
|
Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Sept 2, 2011 14:12:13 GMT -5
I knew they were going to have to do this, after Hendo declined to sign with the UFC. Where is this coming from? I haven't read anything about him declining a UFC offer. I guess Dos Santos vs. Velasquez is the best route. The average person, the uneducated MMA public, will already feel like it's a big fight just because they're fighting for the heavyweight title. You could have put Anderson Silva or GSP on there, it would probably do smaller ratings, because it didn't say "heavyweight championship." The uneducated MMA public is still in that boxing mentality that heavyweights are where it's at, it's all about them. I'm sure we can bring them around over time, but Dana's a smart man. He's got a handle on what the public thinks. |
|
|
|
Post by 1992 on Sept 2, 2011 15:08:58 GMT -5
Oh sh*t.
|
|
|
|
Post by Mr. Orange on Sept 2, 2011 15:20:27 GMT -5
Can't wait. Dana said they will air one fight over that hour, and it'll be this one. Hope for UFC's sake they have great prelims if somebody gets knocked out in 43 seconds
|
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on Sept 2, 2011 15:52:26 GMT -5
They will have a full preliminary card.
|
|
PdW2kX
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jan 8, 2007 23:34:52 GMT -5
Posts: 4,551
|
Post by PdW2kX on Sept 2, 2011 17:08:28 GMT -5
My summarized feelings are simple: the UFC is definitely going for broke on this one, and while some would consider it crazy, I think it's right in line with some of the other "so crazy it just might work" things that they've pulled throughout the years that have helped them become the benchmark for the sport.
I have high hopes for this fight, and I'm really looking forward to it.
|
|
|
|
Post by sean™ on Sept 2, 2011 17:24:34 GMT -5
I'm not a business expert by any means, but as an MMA fan I'll be watching for sure. And to non-MMA fans, the phrase "Heavyweight Championship" should definatly help in getting them to tune in as well.
Someone's getting ktfo in this one.
|
|
Sonnen
Main Eventer
Joined on: Aug 16, 2010 8:42:36 GMT -5
Posts: 3,261
|
Post by Sonnen on Sept 2, 2011 17:42:08 GMT -5
I think I speak for everyone when I say.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 19, 2024 14:14:00 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 21:52:32 GMT -5
Without a doubt every single UFC fan will be watching this.
|
|
|
|
Post by SteveHulk on Sept 2, 2011 22:39:14 GMT -5
It'll be really interesting to see what fight headlines the first FOX show... I think they might bump the Velasquez Vs Dos Santos fight up a week (instead of it being at UFC 139). I thank you...  Great news for you guys in the States - I just hope ESPN-UK can get their sh*t sorted out and show it... I knew they were going to have to do this, after Hendo declined to sign with the UFC. ...last I heard, talks were still ongoing with UFC and Strikeforce... (?) |
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on Sept 2, 2011 22:42:40 GMT -5
I'm sure they may work something else out, but Henderson has stated (on his Twitter) that he wasn't too satisfied with the opening offer with the UFC.
|
|
|
|
Post by Kliquid on Sept 3, 2011 4:31:19 GMT -5
By the way, for those wondering, Dana also told us that Brock Lesnar is "100-percent healthy" and returning soon.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 19, 2024 14:14:00 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2011 14:47:26 GMT -5
By the way, for those wondering, Dana also told us that Brock Lesnar is "100-percent healthy" and returning soon. Lesnar/Carwin II or Lesnar/Mir III, winner gets Cain/JDS? |
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on Sept 3, 2011 15:10:18 GMT -5
It'll probably Reem/Lesnar, or Lesnar/Mir III. Can't imagine Carwin coming back until early next year after talking to him.
|
|
Sandy
POSSIBLE BAD TRADER
Joined on: Dec 17, 2004 14:33:52 GMT -5
Posts: 5,868
|
Post by Sandy on Sept 3, 2011 17:42:41 GMT -5
I don't know how to feel about this. It is an AWESOME FIGHT but are Cain or JDS known to the casual fans?
|
|
|
|
Post by James Hetfield on Sept 3, 2011 17:45:43 GMT -5
Does it matter? It's for the HEAVYWEIGHT title (which is looked at by most as the most prestigious title in all of combat sports) and it's UFC's debut on the #1 network in America. I think they'll be fine.
|
|
