Dana White Puts Philadelphia's Ass on Notice
("Ladies, do you mind? Evans-Machida is about to start.")
Great news for cheese-steak gobbling Ryan Howard fans — last Friday, Pennsylvania officially approved the regulation of mixed martial arts, allowing for MMA events to take place there this year. And you know what that means:
"It's a big fight town, always has been," [UFC president Dana] White said about Philadelphia on Thursday. "When you talk about Las Vegas, you talk about New York, Philadelphia is one of them too. The Blue Horizon, I saw some of the best boxing ever from the Blue Horizon in Philly. It's a big fight town...I'm not saying no to Pittsburgh, but we're going to Philly this year."
Added MMA Weekly:
The UFC is also hopeful that they will hold an event in New York City by the end of this year, and White said he believes other markets like Buffalo could be home to events such as the popular "Fight Night" series on Spike.
2009 has already seen the UFC make its first appearance in Ireland, and the organization is preparing for its upcoming debuts in Tennessee (Condit vs. Kampmann on April 1st) and Oregon (UFC 101 in August). New York is far from a done deal, but Philadelphian UFC fans may want to keep their schedules clear this fall.
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Matt Herpes Says:
Eagles cheerleaders FTW!
MMA-Hole Says:
Dana White seems to be putting a lot of asses on notice lately...
mayhem420 Says:
Wooo Philly... great. Now while your at an MMA event you can have people screaming crap about the Eagles and the Phillies in your ear all night.
I hate the F-ng Eagles.
Oil Pig Says:
Dana needs to bring the UFC to Fort McMurry AB.
Ollie Says:
I also hate the Eagles.
However, I like the band though.
Fuck Fort Mac Says:
If Dana is gonna break the UFC to any Fort in AB, it should be Fort Saskatchewan.
Fuck Fort Mac Says:
break = bring
FAS Says:
NOM NOM NOM
Old, Bald and Irish Says:
YES!
If you think the crowds in England are nuts at MMA events, wait until you see Philly!
Guaranteed riots, mayhem, arrests and abuse.
...should be fun.
Note to Dana: Local boy Eddie Alverez would look real good on a Philly premier fight card, no?
No Europe For Me Please Says:
I would rather see the UFC in different states and cities instead of going overseas because I hate paying for an event that isn't really live.
Also, Europe sucks. Especially England.
West Philadelphia, Born & Raised Says:
Dear Dana,
Please make any of these title bouts happen in Philly.
Rampage or Lyoto vs Rashad
Brock or Mir vs Fedor
Penn vs Sanchez
GSP vs Anderson
I'll pay big if any of these happen in Philly.
Justin Says:
Come back to Louisiana!!!
Kadumel Says:
Dallas TX. Cmon bring em here jeez. Did you know the Fedor / Sylvia fight was originally supposed to be in Dallas, but they moved it to Anaheim? I was so mad...
kylemac Says:
Buffalo? How about MSG ?!
Dana White Says:
@ Justin
We will never come back.
Louisiana sucked. It stunk like horseshit.
Not to mention the retarded accents.
You wanna see UFC live? Go live in a state that matters.
armfarmer Says:
Yeah I'm getting tired of all the time ufc is spending overseas too. They should concentrate on taking care of their home first before having shows in Europe every other time. At least I might actually be able to go to this one sense it's not too far away, but wtf when are they going to get their asses to DC/VA?? It's already sanctioned and regulated here they have fights in DC and at GMU all the time. How are you going to be in Germany, Ireland, England ect. but ignore your own nations capital??
Just Curious Says:
@ Kadumel
Why did they move it?
My Fight Wiffa Cheeto Says:
I was about to say I think OBI just shat himself after reading this article. lol
Seriously, though can the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami market get some more love? At least I got Bellator come April 3rd.
Englishman Says:
England doesn't suck dickhead.
Bisping is gonna knock Henderson out.
Then he's gonna dethrown Anderson.
Mark my words.
Little Dan Says:
I'm so happy that the UFC is finally coming to PA! Now if only I could afford a ticket to go? Anybody know how much you get for sperm donation now a day? My current recession budgeting of drinking, smoking and betting on horses is currently in need of a stimulus package.
armfarmer Says:
LMAO Bisping is over-fucking-rated!! He had the easiest cakewalk through tuf ever, then got fed can after can. What has he fought 3 half decent fighters? He got bullied by Hammil and Leben either of them could easily beat him if they implemented a decent gameplan other than walk into his punchs as he back peddles, and I think Hammil should have won that decision anyway. The only other good fighter he's fought is Rashad and he lost that one. Henderson is going to plow through Bisping and Anderson would murder him. Franklin would ko him too.
armfarmer Says:
Oh and lets not forget that he almost got submitted by Elvis Sinisoc lol. His arm was about to pop off from that kimura.
Englishman Says:
@ Armfarmer
Actually, he messed up Leben pretty bad. Did you not see Leben's face? And the stupid idiot tested positive for Stanozolol. Jason Day and Matt Hamill aren't cans. Day was on a 5 fight winning streak before Bisping crushed him. If Hamill bullied him so bad, why didn't he pull of the win? Also, Bisping was robbed in the decision against Rashad. Henderson and Silva are definitely skilled fighters, but Bisping will crush them like he does to all of his opponents.
Englishman Says:
@ Armfarmer
Yea, but he pulled through and beat the living crap out of Sinosic after.
Let's not forget that Fedor was also almost submitted by Hunt, and then pulled through with a kimura.
Dynamite!! Says:
let's not compare bisping to fedor.
Englishman Says:
Face it. The best fighters are from Europe.
You will all realize this when TUF airs.
JiMMA Says:
Do you know what pisses me off CP?
No?
I'll tell you what pisses me off.
Never a mention of BOSTON, MA, EVER!!!
Come home Dana, come home...
mayhem420 Says:
@Englishman
Bisping lost the fight to Rashad just like Matt lost to Bisping.
Both were close fights, and Jason Day is not a quality fighter.... really Jason Day?
Dont kid your self. He will not beat Hendo and would never beat Anderson or Franklin...He is a good fighter but his fights have been a cakewalk thus far.
Frank Mur Says:
Boston is good...English people suck ASS! Bisbing should be a competetive backpeddler. After Hendo wrecks his face I'm going to Liverpool and shitting in it.
Kadumel Says:
I think Hendo should train up on his JJ a little bit, and then finish Bisping via Gogoplata from top mount. Teabag him in the process like Aoki.
Englishman Says:
Alright then. I'll apologize and admit I was wrong if Bisping loses.
But I expect you all to do the same if Bispng wins.
WAR MACHINE Says:
fuck an ass notice
Affliction sucks!! Says:
The UFC needs to come back to Colorado. The first two ufcs where in Denver. Philly is still a good place to hold one.
Anonymous Says:
Is it just me or are those cheerleader not as hot as they should be??
google Says:
boston, mass?
fuck'em
They got the Celtics, Patriots, red socks, all great championship teams.
Now you want MMA too?
Eat Shit
Frank Mur Says:
I will accept your appology by lifting the ban on good looking women in England..(: off to the LIVERpool with you.
google Says:
And another thing, what's wrong with doing a show in Alabama? Mother Fuckers doing shows all the time there when they got banned from all the other states, now they don't do shit there. Thats gratitude for you. Fuck a Dana White.
Englishman Says:
@ Frank Mur
The ugliest female in England is still 10 times more attractive than your mother.
So you should shut the fuck up.
ample Says:
@ Englishman Says:
Fri, 03/06/2009 - 08:11
"England doesn't suck dickhead.
Bisping is gonna knock Henderson out.
Then he's gonna dethrown Anderson.
Mark my words."
Now that i have you in quotes i can laugh at you forever.
You really think Bisping can beat Anderson Silva let alone get through a guy like Hendo!? Holly christ...you english folk need to buy sun lamps so your brains can opperate properly due to lack of sunshine
Your a retarted....dont let your love for your "mother country" blind your logic...if you have any. There is NO fuckin way Bisping has a chance with Silva let alone beating Hendo.
Wheris Bisping going?? Fuuuuuckin no where buddy, that dude will be forced to drop to 170 mark my words yah limey bloak.
Englishman Says:
@ Ample
"Your a retarted"
Now I have you. Fucking retard.
Frank Mur Says:
@ Englishman
You're right, my mother is a hog, but at least she can't eat corn on the cob through a picket fence! Like most of you DENTAL Nightmares over in England. What's with you scurvy fuckers and dental hygene?
Englishman Says:
@ Frank Mur
I'm sure your mother can suck your small dick though a picket fence.
Hey Zeus Says:
Holly christ? SMH
American Juicer Says:
The reason why their are so many shows overseas Is because fans In Europe actually appreciate the sport, and don't boo at every single opportunity. 90% of fans over here are fuckin morons!!! Anyone been to an event here In Vegas or In Cali?? I went to 85 which luckily enough happened to be the same week I was over In England on business. The fans blew the roof off the place. Most of the fights on the undercard got a louder reaction than some of the main card fights here. The Brits blow us out of the park for atmosphere.
google Says:
he said the Brits blow us
Clark Kent Jab Says:
I agree with the American Juicer. England loves a good fight.
Frank Mur Says:
@ Englishman I'm sure she would, right after Bisbing is done sucking Hendo's. Get back to cooking up up fish and chips, the line is backing up!
as for your stupid remark that "All the best fighters are from the UK" I was just looking at the top ten p4p list. Not a single Jerry among them. You're a little too proud of that gloomy shit hole you claim to be from, you're probably some cooky fat Irish girl.
Kronik Says:
Uhm. The last guy to give Anderson Silva a run for his money happened to be a Brit? lol. I think Frank Mur is Tuf Guy in disguise. lol
Frank Mur Says:
^
That wasn't me. I like irish people!
Frank Mur Says:
I'm sorry i'm just a little cranky today. I woke up this morning with a wet condom up my arsehole. I'm just dissapointed i was so drunk i didn't get to really you know experience sexy time with a sexy guy :(