("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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Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:23
Eagles cheerleaders FTW!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:26
Dana needs to bring the UFC to Fort McMurry AB.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:26
I also hate the Eagles. However, I like the band though.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:26
Dana White seems to be putting a lot of asses on notice lately...
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:28
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:31
If Dana is gonna break the UFC to any Fort in AB, it should be Fort Saskatchewan.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:32
break = bring
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:33
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:33
NOM NOM NOM
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:34
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?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:37
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:58
Come back to Louisiana!!!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 07:58
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...
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:04
Buffalo? How about MSG ?!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:04
@ 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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:07
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??
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:08
@ Kadumel Why did they move it?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:10
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:11
England doesn't suck dickhead. Bisping is gonna knock Henderson out. Then he's gonna dethrown Anderson. Mark my words.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:19
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:22
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:25
Oh and lets not forget that he almost got submitted by Elvis Sinisoc lol. His arm was about to pop off from that kimura.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:31
@ 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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:32
let's not compare bisping to fedor.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:33
Face it. The best fighters are from Europe. You will all realize this when TUF airs.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:35
@ 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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:42
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...
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:45
@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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:50
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:53
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:57
Is it just me or are those cheerleader not as hot as they should be??
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:57
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:58
I will accept your appology by lifting the ban on good looking women in England..(: off to the LIVERpool with you.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:58
fuck an ass notice
Fri, 03/06/09 - 08:59
The UFC needs to come back to Colorado. The first two ufcs where in Denver. Philly is still a good place to hold one.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:01
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:01
boston, mass? fuck'em They got the Celtics, Patriots, red socks, all great championship teams. Now you want MMA too? Eat Shit
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:01
@ Frank Mur The ugliest female in England is still 10 times more attractive than your mother. So you should shut the fuck up.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:05
@ Ample "Your a retarted" Now I have you. Fucking retard.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:06
@ 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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:07
@ Frank Mur I'm sure your mother can suck your small dick though a picket fence.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:08
@ 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?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:10
Holly christ? SMH
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:11
he said the Brits blow us
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:13
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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:17
I agree with the American Juicer. England loves a good fight.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:17
@ 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.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:18
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
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:20
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 :(
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:21
^ That wasn't me. I like irish people!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:25
lol. Fag
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:26
@Dana White Why does he still pretend that he was a boxing fan once??!? Please! He know as much about boxing as I know about optical electrophysiological techniques. @Englishman "best fighters are from Europe" ARE YOU KIDDING? Europe fighters are as tough as the condom I used on your mom. SON!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:26
@ Anonymus Well that's fine, because I didn't use a condom when I fucked your mom.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:29
lol. Frank Mur is now posting anonymously. 2 condom jokes 1 after the other? You really have an obsession with condoms don't you bitch boy? lol
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:30
I'm sorry everyone, I'm just upset because I'm brittish and there is nothing here to be proud of except M. Bisbing. I know he sucks, as a matter of fact, he just sucked me 10 minutes ago. I'll just shut up now and go over to my Uncle Gary Glitters house for fish lunch and my daily portions of Pink Floyd and little boy sex.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:33
FRANK MUR DON'T USE RUBBERS BOYO!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:35
Man, you crazy. She +
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:36
says is not part of the name you fuck nuts. When impersonating another poster, try and be a little smarter.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:39
LAME! google, how old are you 12?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:39
The 3 top fighters in the world. Canadian, Brazilian and Russian. Enough said.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:41
I like rubbers
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:41
Kimbo is not Canadian dummy, he is from Florida.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:41
america invented acceptance for homosexuality. thats enough said. lol
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:41
Type In Rampage Davis I dont like fighting in America In google. They both admitted to hating to fight here In the states. And I don't blame them. Brits love a good fight. We mainly just love to sit on our couches and eat cheesy poofs. lol The state of New York Is bigger than the whole of Britain. If Britain was the same size as here, they would wipe the floor with us. No 2 ways about it. They get brought up fighting In Britain. It's In their DNA.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:45
I just typed in brit loving homo in google and the word Oblivion came up? Go Figure.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:46
"LAME! google, how old are you 12?" Why? You interested if I am? (Wink Wink)
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:47
baseball, basketball, american football. nobody gives a shit about these sports outside of the states. and before you mention mixed martial arts. it was actually invented in brazil :) where as real football. you know the 1 where you use your foot to kick the ball? you know the 1 that wasn't invented as accross between football and rugby. a.k.a gridiron. is played all over the world. even rugby and cricket are played all over the world more importantly than any american sports.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:50
^ If you guys hook up, I want in on that...okay?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:52
@Pikachu aren't you a japanese cartoon?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:52
lol. Britain owns the U.S No really. We actually own the U.S. Look it up. The states still actually pay us money. We put a large debt on the whole country and they have been paying it us back for over a 100 years. lol
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:53
For the love of god, Pikachu, what the fuck does that have to do with anything?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:54
wah wah wah
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:56
^^^plz don't start using my screen name to say stupid shit. I can handle that on my own.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:57
@Pikachu Pizza, spaghetti, hot dogs, nobody gives a shit about these things! speaking of mixed martial arts, it was created in Brasil! Are you on the wrong site?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:58
As a Philly native and resident, I'm thoroughly excited. I figured they probably wouldn't have an event here til after I got my masters and moved. I'm glad to see they're moving quickly, even if it's mostly to try to peer pressure NY.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 09:59
@ Frank Mur Brazil?? No such place as Brasil. And I believe he said it was created in Brazil. Which Is correct obviously.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:00
WTF is rugby?
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:03
someone keeps using my screen name. wtf guys. no fair :(
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:03
please stop. this is my only source of enjoyment in life. you guys are ruining it for me :(
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:04
British people love to fight nowadays because they barely put up one when 10 redneck farmers with pitchforks toppled the entire British fucking army. Beat your drum to THAT fact pussy
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:05
Did you flunk history class. lol... And I suppose Osama Bin Laden was the cause of 9/11. Dumb redneck fucker. lol
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:06
Its is my only source of enjoyment right now, your moms on the rag.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:07
how about coming to new orleans....fuck philly! they shouldve put on an event during mardi gras, could prob sell out the superdome....did i mention fuck philly...oh yeah and rocky isn't real dickweeds
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:09
lmao. You really need to have a search online before you make a ridiculous claim like that. Independence day. lmao. Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story. We still actually own the states. Ever single war you guys have ever been in was fabricated through your media. Only in america could a retard like George Bush become president. lol And you always go after weak countries. Why don't you motherfuckers invade China. You know why. Some motherfucker in China would just push a button and OOPS where did America go. LOL
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:18
philly- fuck yea!
Fri, 03/06/09 - 10:20
Everything Brit Man just said was basically true.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 11:34
The only reason Bisping bloodied Leben is because Leben didn't give a shit and walked right into his punchs, he even dropped his hands and taunted Bisping eating a few punchs and kicks just to show him he has no power. If Leben would stop trying to be so damn entertaining and actually fight with a game plan and discipline he would probably be a legitimate contender. I'm all for a good exciting slugfest but sometimes you need to be smart and get the W. Besides, half the time he does that it's not even very exciting it just looks sloppy.
Fri, 03/06/09 - 01:22
u could have air brushed the photo those are the most dog faced cheerleaders I've ever seen
Fri, 03/06/09 - 02:39
My rotting corpse could still take Tony Blair's pussy ass in a fight...look that up in your book Other facts about me 1. I am 6 foot 20 and i fucking kill for fun 2. I once stuck an opponents wifes hand in a jar of acid...at a party 3. I am 12 stories high and made of radiation 4. I have like 30 goddamned dicks, If you took off my boots youd see the dicks growing off my feet 5. I'll save children but not the British children 6. The sons of my opponents wish i was their dad
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