UFC Fight Night 13: Florian vs. Lauzon, Bonnar vs. Hamill Discussed
Posted by MMA Junkie on December 26, 2007 at 10:43 pm ET
A UFC Fight Night 13 event planned for April 2 is starting to take shape.
Earlier today The Fight Network reported that lightweight contender Kenny Florian (7-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and “The Ultimate Fighter 5” standout Joe Lauzon (16-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) have agreed to a bout that will serve as the night’s main event.
MMAjunkie.com () has uncovered some additional details about the event.
UFC Fight Night 13, which will air live on Spike TV, will serve as a lead-in for the season debut of “The Ultimate Fighter 7,” which features a cast of middleweight hopefuls that will be coached by UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson and “The Ultimate Fighter 1” winner Forrest Griffin. Filming begins Jan. 29.
A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that a bout between former cast members Stephan Bonnar (11-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Matt Hamill (3-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has also been discussed as a possibility. The light-heavyweight clash could earn co-main event status if officially signed, we’re told.
As for a possible venue, one fighter told us that Denver, Colo. has been mentioned by UFC officials as a realistic option. The UFC has never held a sanctioned event in the Centennial State, which is home to Nate Marquardt and other MMA notables. The Pepsi Center (capacity: 20,000) is a possible host site, but a smaller venue such as the University of Denver’s Magnass Arena (capacity: 5,200) may be a more realistic option.
UFC President Dana White recently said that the organization would branch outside its usual Las Vegas and Florida locations for 2008 UFC Fight Night events. Colorado could be one such stop.
The Florian vs. Lauzon, and Bonnar vs. Hamill bouts — which contains four veterans from “The Ultimate Fighter” — would make sense for a Fight Night event. Spike TV executives prefer to showcase former cast members from their popular reality series for the live events since they appeal to Spike TV viewers.
Posted by MMA Junkie on December 26, 2007 at 10:43 pm ET
A UFC Fight Night 13 event planned for April 2 is starting to take shape.
Earlier today The Fight Network reported that lightweight contender Kenny Florian (7-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and “The Ultimate Fighter 5” standout Joe Lauzon (16-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) have agreed to a bout that will serve as the night’s main event.
MMAjunkie.com () has uncovered some additional details about the event.
UFC Fight Night 13, which will air live on Spike TV, will serve as a lead-in for the season debut of “The Ultimate Fighter 7,” which features a cast of middleweight hopefuls that will be coached by UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson and “The Ultimate Fighter 1” winner Forrest Griffin. Filming begins Jan. 29.
A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that a bout between former cast members Stephan Bonnar (11-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Matt Hamill (3-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has also been discussed as a possibility. The light-heavyweight clash could earn co-main event status if officially signed, we’re told.
As for a possible venue, one fighter told us that Denver, Colo. has been mentioned by UFC officials as a realistic option. The UFC has never held a sanctioned event in the Centennial State, which is home to Nate Marquardt and other MMA notables. The Pepsi Center (capacity: 20,000) is a possible host site, but a smaller venue such as the University of Denver’s Magnass Arena (capacity: 5,200) may be a more realistic option.
UFC President Dana White recently said that the organization would branch outside its usual Las Vegas and Florida locations for 2008 UFC Fight Night events. Colorado could be one such stop.
The Florian vs. Lauzon, and Bonnar vs. Hamill bouts — which contains four veterans from “The Ultimate Fighter” — would make sense for a Fight Night event. Spike TV executives prefer to showcase former cast members from their popular reality series for the live events since they appeal to Spike TV viewers.
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