Kazuyuki Fujita too make UFC debut in November!!

marsblazin · 07-10-2006, 02:51 AM

Along with wanderlei silva it looks set that pride veteran kazuyuki fujita will be making his debut for the November UFC show in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

story:

Kazuyuki Fujita Scheduled for November UFC Card

"The Wild Beast" appears set to make his Octagon debut.

PRIDE's Japanese site is reporting that Kazuyuki Fujita is scheduled to fight on the Ultimate Fighting Championship's November 18th card from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, alongside the possible title bout between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and PRIDE Middleweight Champion Wanderlei Silva.

According to the article, Fujita himself has confirmed that he was scheduled to fight on the card, though an opponent has not been decided upon.

source: http://completevaletudoaccess.blogspot.com/

after his recent loss too wanderlei silva, it was said that Fujita may not be able to compete this year because of the armbar silva applied but, seems that Fujita is wanting to get back in the ring as soon as possible.

starting too look like a pride vs ufc card for novemeber!!

lallinho · 07-10-2006, 02:53 AM

Warrrrrrrrrrrrr Pride

sj samuraii · 07-10-2006, 03:06 AM

looks like someone who could be my uncle

panda_strike2 · 07-10-2006, 06:43 AM

That's great news. No question the UFC can use some new heavyweights to add to the Sylvia--AA mix.

Fujita always looks like the villain from some James Bond movie when he's wearing a suit.

kaya · 07-10-2006, 06:55 AM

I could have sworn 2+ years ago Fujita and Sakuraba were coming to the UFC.. direct from "I do works" Takada.

Mr.Totality · 07-10-2006, 06:57 AM

I dont see a possible Fujita/Sylvia match good for the UFC. If Fujita wins, the UFC loses their title to a mid level pride HWY

panda_strike2 · 07-10-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Totality

I dont see a possible Fujita/Sylvia match good for the UFC. If Fujita wins, the UFC loses their title to a mid level pride HWY

I doubt they'll have him fight Sylvia for that reason (and the fact that Fujita matches up as a difficult style for him).

If I was going to place a bet I'd go with Mir. He's at a make-or-break stage of his career and his style matches up OK with Fujita since he doesn't mind working off of his back. Either guy would make a credible contender with a victory and the loser could largely be written off.

jager · 07-10-2006, 07:08 AM

fujita will probably face AA he is ufc 's best fighter that isn't the champ

cubs · 07-10-2006, 07:08 AM

I think Fujita would make a good return fight for Buentello.

Mr.Totality · 07-10-2006, 07:11 AM

I personally see it as a fight for Mir or AA. However, if AA loses he is basically done