(‘Okay, now if you’ve gotten to this point, I’m assuming that either you’ve been slammed after being carried across the cage, or else you were the one who did the slamming. Either way, I’m fresh out of ideas.’)
The UFC has spent the last few weeks reacquiring old talent and signing the even older fighters they already have to new contracts that take them beyond their foreseeable athletic futures, so it only makes sense that they’d also go ahead and get former welterweight champ Matt Hughes to re-up. On his blog Hughes writes that he signed a new "multi-fight deal with the UFC, which is much like my old contract." We realize that the phrase "multi-fight" is pretty vague, but something about the way the UFC is stocking up on over-the-hill fighters who have no real chance at making a title run, it just seems suspicious.
Hughes said that he hasn’t been given an opponent or a date for his next fight, but that the UFC mentioned one possibility and it was "a person I’ve never fought before." That rules out Frank Trigg and Dennis Hallman. Former coach Pat Miletich is still an option, though. Just saying.
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Thu, 09/03/09 - 02:59
boring
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:05
I know what's going on Ben (whichever). The UFC is greating a Master's Class for the 35 and over fighters.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:07
In other related news, the sale of gastric waste bags, canes and Rub A535 from the ufc.com store has seen a resurgence of late.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:07
@Josh - I think they are just sucking up all the talent they can to choke out Strikeforce. Why else would you sign Phil "Big Shots" Baroni? I don't see an issue with getting guys like Couture and Hughes wrapped up in new contracts. I still like watching them fight.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:23
^ We completely agree with Catalyst8487 ^
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:34
Dear god no, not a "Master's tournament". We all know how the last one ended. I'm up for Hughes Vs. Anthony Johnson though.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:42
@ Catalyst8487: Makes you think. If UFC is grabbing up all the fighters that Strikeforce would use, then Strikeforce in turn wil have to use guys from smaller organizations like KOTC and Shark Fights. I think that would be awesome cuz I'd love to see some local fighters like Mike "Joker" Guymon fighting on showtime. They still could use a Master's class, though.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 03:57
lovin' it. Hughes was one of my heroes back in the day.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 04:15
Do you guys don't remember about your previous post? UFC is going to do a TUF with old people!
Thu, 09/03/09 - 06:24
Best. Caption. Ever.
Thu, 09/03/09 - 08:15
No it's not.
Fri, 09/04/09 - 07:01
man you serious.. their bringin that whiney bitch back.. god why.. hes a washed up has been, he cant stand with anyone in the ring it seams anymore. hes a one move terd nugget hick. previously a great fighter yes but now he is just a fuckin steeping stone.. pathetic of the ufc to bring him back..
Fri, 09/04/09 - 09:31
They are sucking up talent to fuck over Strikeforce AND EA Sports at the same time. They don't want those guys in the upcoming MMA game, so they'll give them contracts so they can't be in it.
Fri, 09/04/09 - 10:34
Ah yes, please tell me the "just sayin" is in reference to CNN.
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