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Report: GSP vs. Dan Hardy Slated for March in Newark — Wait, Seriously?

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(Don't worry, buddy, Cory Booker has done wonders with the murder rate.)

If MMA Fanhouse is to be believed, Georges St. Pierre's next welterweight title defense against Dan Hardy won't go down in Canada, Las Vegas, or the U.K. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the scrap will instead go down in March at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. It would be the UFC's first visit to Jerz since UFC 78. Fanhouse offers the only possible explanation:

With neighboring New York likely to host a crucial vote on MMA sanctioning in 2010, the UFC's visit next door could also serve as a lobbying tool, giving New York legislators an up-close look at the organization and its financial impact in bringing an MMA fight night to the state.

Following UFC 105, Hardy told reporters "I’ll fight [GSP] in Canada, in Vegas, in the U.K., on the moon, in a phone box on the corner, in the car park. As long as he brings his belt along for me to take off, I don’t really mind. This is a great opportunity and I’ll fight him anywhere." He then added, "Well, anywhere but Newark, obviously. Good Lord, man, have you seen that place?"*

* Clarification: Hardy didn't actually say this last bit. Our apologies to any Brick City residents who took this seriously...

Tags: Dan Hardy, Georges St. Pierre, GSP, MMA, UFC, UFC 111
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OpShut Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 14:48

Which one of the Bens wrote this crap about Newark?? The Pru Center is a mere two minute walk 30 second sprint from the NJ Transit train station.

If Bob Reilly attends someone should tell GSP to end things quickly.....

sonochamp Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 14:57

I get the desire to hold a UFC event in NJ, within an earshot of NY. But why Newark? Are the Nets such an embarassment that they'd want to keep out of the Meadowlands?

BigCountrysChol... Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:03

Montreal smells like wine and daffodils. Jersey smells like dead bodies. The decision of where to dump Hardy's corpse seems logical to me.

Mr. Bobo Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:13

The Prudential center in Newark is new and a million times nicer than the Izod center at the Meadowlands.

Komodo Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:17

I hope GSP knocks the stripe off that skunk :)

Viva Hate Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:26

Finally the UFC is going to be live from Americas arm pit, Newark, NJ

steampunk22 Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 15:31

YEah shocking choice. Considering the success they have had in the UK as well as Canada. And given that the UFC has an event upcoming in Montreal, and a unofficial date in Vancouver. This makes no fucking sense really. Buddying up to New York is the only real explanation, and kind of a shitty one at that. You've got a french canadian fighting a brit. Hmm....yeah this is just fucked.

bxconti Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:41

The Prudential Center is 100 times nicer than any of the stadiums in the Meadowlands. I'm pumped for this, I'll be buying tickets as soon as they go on sale.

Bloodlust Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 17:29

Wow leave the cheap shots at Jersey to hacks like Conan O'Brien. And Booker put him in his place as well.

Craigger12 Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 17:29

I'm becoming a Dan Hardy fan, especially with this latest poke at Jersey. Its just too bad that he gets a title shot so early cause GSP is gonna squash him.

Bloodlust Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 17:32

New Jersey has many beautiful areas, to stereotype it based on a particular part of the state is just ignorant.

MMA42 Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 18:03

I might finally have a chance to get fucking tix for UFC! AWESOME!

BEAM Says:

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 18:57

Let me get this straight, this fight is going to happen in the biggest media market and most populous area in America, instead of Vegas, Canada or the UK?? That totally doesn't make sense. Clearly this fight should be held in a much smaller market.

Harry Russo Says:

Thu, 11/26/2009 - 04:45

Atleast it's not Camden.

KrmtDfrog Says:

Thu, 11/26/2009 - 08:40

And finally, Newark gets a reward for being the only northeast place for fights during the dark days. GSP/Hardy is an awesome reward and certainly makes up for Bisping/Evans and T Silva/Alexander. Seriously, if you didn't know, the Prudential Center is right by the good section of Newark with some amazing Spanish and Portuguese restaurants. You've got all the trains nearby, including Amtrak, NJ Transit and the local P.A.T.H. as well as nearby highways, hotels and buses.

The Meadowlands fkin stinks compared to the Prudential Center. Nothing nearby but traffic.

Poutine Guillotine Says:

Thu, 11/26/2009 - 10:14

I am Dan
Dan I am

I like to fight GSP for the belt
I'd fight any Canuck for a pelt

I'd fight him on the moon
I'd fight him with a spoon

I'd fight him in a phone box on the corner
I'd fight him in Canada or somewhere warmer

I'd fight him anyplace in the U.K
I'd wear a condom depot logo, it's not gay

I'd fight him in Vegas on the strip
I'd punch him in the face and split his lip

And I would fight him in a boat!
And I would fight him with a goat...
And I will fight him in the rain.
And in the dark. And on a train.
And in a car. And in a tree.
I am so much better, I'm Dan Hardy

So when i fight him I will box.
And I when fight him I won't have sox
And I will punch him in the mouth
And I will fight him in the south
And I will fight him here and there.
Say! I will fight him ANYWHERE!

I do so like to Fight
Thank you!
Thank you,
Dana-White

KrmtDfrog Says:

Thu, 11/26/2009 - 20:17

I laughed very loudly at this one. Thanks P.G.

Titos_Massive_Skull Says:

Fri, 11/27/2009 - 05:50

Talk about an undeserving prick. The guy is mediocre at BEST. And he's fucking annoying to boot.

phaderlanx Says:

Fri, 11/27/2009 - 14:36

Poutine Guillotine ftw!