A welterweight rubber match between former champions Matt Hughes and BJ Penn is reportedly in the works for UFC 123.
This bout would be the third time that Penn and Hughes have squared off in the Octagon, and Penn's first foray into the welterweight division since losing to Georges St. Pierre at UFC 94.
Penn moved up to welterweight to face Hughes for the welterweight title at UFC 46, upsetting the champion and becoming the second man to hold UFC titles in two weight classes. Hughes would even the score at UFC 63, TKO'ing Penn to retain the welterweight belt.
Hughes is riding a three-fight win streak, most recently submitting Ricardo Almeida at UFC 117.
Penn has been left looking for answers after losing back-to-back contests to Frankie Edgar, the last coming at UFC 118.
Hughes last three fights:
Win (Submission - Anaconda Choke) Ricardo Almeida - UFC 117
Win (TKO - Punches) Renzo Gracie - UFC 112
Win (Unanimous Decision) Matt Serra - UFC 98
Penn last three fights:
Loss (Unanimous Decision) Frankie Edgar - UFC 118
Loss (Unanimous Decision) Frankie Edgr - UFC 112
Win (TKO - Cut) Diego Sanchez - UFC 107
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Gerald Harris vs. Maiquel Falcao in the works for UFC 123
A middleweight bout between Gerald Harris and UFC newcomer Maiquel Falcao is in the works for UFC 123.
Harris (17-2, 3-0 UFC) is riding a ten-fight win streak, nine of which have come by stoppage. The former "Ultimate Fighter 7" cast member has already earned two Knockout of the Night bonuses, including a highlight-reel slam knockout of Dave Branch at UFC 116.
Falcao (25-3, 0-0 UFC) has amassed 24 finishes in his 25 wins, including 21 by KO or TKO. The Brazilian is on a seven-fight win streak, and has finished all seven of those opponents in the first round.
Harris last three fights:
Win (KO - Slam) Dave Branch - UFC 116
Win (TKO - Punches) Mario Miranda - UFC Fight Night 21
Win (TKO - Punches) John Salter - UFC Fight Night 20
Falcao last three fights:
Win (TKO - Punches) Wendres Carlos da Silva - Arena Gold Fights 2
Win (TKO - Knees and Punches) Daniel Ludtke - Match Point Sports Aquafit Fight Championship 2
Win (TKO - Doctor Stoppage) Ricardo Silva - Blackout FC 3
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Harris (17-2, 3-0 UFC) is riding a ten-fight win streak, nine of which have come by stoppage. The former "Ultimate Fighter 7" cast member has already earned two Knockout of the Night bonuses, including a highlight-reel slam knockout of Dave Branch at UFC 116.
Falcao (25-3, 0-0 UFC) has amassed 24 finishes in his 25 wins, including 21 by KO or TKO. The Brazilian is on a seven-fight win streak, and has finished all seven of those opponents in the first round.
Harris last three fights:
Win (KO - Slam) Dave Branch - UFC 116
Win (TKO - Punches) Mario Miranda - UFC Fight Night 21
Win (TKO - Punches) John Salter - UFC Fight Night 20
Falcao last three fights:
Win (TKO - Punches) Wendres Carlos da Silva - Arena Gold Fights 2
Win (TKO - Knees and Punches) Daniel Ludtke - Match Point Sports Aquafit Fight Championship 2
Win (TKO - Doctor Stoppage) Ricardo Silva - Blackout FC 3
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Who Needs A Win: UFC Fight Night Marquardt vs. Palhares Edition
For every UFC event, TapouTVTC.com chronicles the fighters who have their backs up against the wall. These articles are speculation, and do not represent any sort of insider information.
Name: Brian Foster
Fighting: Forrest Petz
Record: 1-2 UFC, 13-5 overall, on a one-fight losing streak
How he got here: Defeated Brock Larson by TKO at UFC 106, then lost to Chris Lytle by kneebar at UFC 110
Why he needs the win: None of Foster's professional fights have gone to decision, so it is safe to say he looks for the finish in every bout. There are places for exciting fighters with unspectacular records in the UFC, and Foster did earn Fight of the Night honors in his UFC debut against Rick Story at UFC 103, but no fighter should feel comfortable going 1-3 in the promotion.
Name: Forrest Petz
Fighting: Brian Foster
Record: 2-4 UFC, 18-8 overall, currently on a two-fight UFC losing streak
How he got here: Petz was cut from the UFC following a split decision loss to Josh Burkman at UFC 77, then went 5-2 outside of the promotion. He was resigned and stepped in on short notice to face Daniel Roberts at UFC 116, and lost by split decision.
Why he needs the win: Petz faces Foster in what could be a loser-leaves-town match. Petz should be feeling the pressure, given that he has already been cut once and lost his return match to Roberts.
Josh Barnett signs with Strikeforce
Former UFC heavyweight champion and top-ten heavyweight Josh Barnett has signed a multiple-fight deal with Strikeforce.
Barnett (26-5) is currently riding a six-fight winning streak. He last competed at Impact FC 1 in July, defeating Geronimo dos Santos by TKO in the first round.
Unfortunately for Barnett, he has become known as much for his out-of-ring controversies as his in-ring accomplishments. After defeating Randy Couture to become the UFC heavyweight champion, a then-24-year-old Barnett was stripped of the title for failing a post-fight drug test. More recently, Barnett is appealing a 2009 failed drug test that led to the cancellation of a fight against Fedor Emelianenko and the subsequent fall of Affliction as a fight promotion.
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Barnett (26-5) is currently riding a six-fight winning streak. He last competed at Impact FC 1 in July, defeating Geronimo dos Santos by TKO in the first round.
Unfortunately for Barnett, he has become known as much for his out-of-ring controversies as his in-ring accomplishments. After defeating Randy Couture to become the UFC heavyweight champion, a then-24-year-old Barnett was stripped of the title for failing a post-fight drug test. More recently, Barnett is appealing a 2009 failed drug test that led to the cancellation of a fight against Fedor Emelianenko and the subsequent fall of Affliction as a fight promotion.
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