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Old 02-25-2008, 01:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The Next Big MMA Heavyweight According To Jon Fitch Is Not Lesnar or Kimbo

He's set to debut at UFC 83.

http://www.fightline.com/news/2008/2...h_317196.shtml
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Yeah I've seen him fight a couple times, he was impressive. Good size/athleticism, excellent wrestling credentials.

UFC has a few new HW prospects with strong wrestling backgrounds, Velasquez, Lesnar and Shane Carwin.
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Anyone heard of this guy?
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OK. So... hype?
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OK. So... hype?
I don't know? That's why I'm throwing it out there to see if anyone knows anything about him. Sounds like he has a good wrestling pedigree. It'll be interesting to see how he does at UFC 83.
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Interesting stuff, the guy is pretty big. The UFC also signed this guy who has also been making some waves...

http://mmajunkie.com/2008/01/20/repo...-shane-carwin/

Sounds like things will get a little more interesting by the time 2008 is over.
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Aw man not another wrestler.
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Old 02-25-2008, 02:11 PM   #9 (permalink)
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He trains at AKA? *edited
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Interesting stuff. Kind of a bold statement regarding Fedor & Randy, but if Cain is as tough as Fitch says he is then that's great. The HW division in the UFC needs more competition. I hope he's really that good. Any combat sport needs a deep talent pool among the HW's. That's one of the things that's hindering boxing right now. Everyone wants to see the big guys go @ it.
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