Zuffa To Build Stadium in Russia... or you know... not.
by SamCupitt on Apr 1, 2009 7:33 AM EDT
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In some very interesting news on the UFC's official website, UFC.com, it has been announced that Zuffa has organized to have a Zuffa controlled stadium built in Russia.
From UFC.com:
UFC President Dana White today greenlighted work to begin on the construction of a new Zuffa-owned stadium in Russia that will be able to hold a number of different sporting events, including soccer, boxing, and of course, mixed martial arts.
“This is a big moment for the company and I couldn’t have picked a better day to announce this monumental event,” said White. “I can’t wait for this Stadium to be finished and we’re even including the fans in the process by holding a contest on the internet for people to choose the name of it.”
Construction is tentatively scheduled to be done in time for UFC 115 on April 1st, 2010.
...Fedor.
Update: April Fools Day is a cruel, cruel time and the UFC are mean, mean people.
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They were asking for this last tme
Fedor’s people that is……………..
by banter on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its an April Fools Joke
And a poor one at that.
by Nick Travaglini on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I fell for it for a moment but I bet plenty get fully hooked. MMAbay will probably have a scoop soon.
by banter on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCKING ASSH*&%%^#$$%#!!!!!!!!!!!..
i got so fucking excited when i read the headline.. Its a really bad business decision if the ufc actually did that. but it would be great for us fans.. but damn..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if this was announced like a day later, we’d see hundreds of internet parties from fedor fans lol.
people jumping around.. and drinking JPEG beer in red cups. :)
here, those who got fooled take one!
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That seems like a good way to develop a professional relationship with a fighter you are interested in signing…
Mock them.
by AnonymousA on Apr 1, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is mocking said unnamed fighter’s management, not him. Which Dana has done many many many many many times before.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Apr 1, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my defense… the article was dated March 31st, 2009.
by SamCupitt on Apr 1, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no its not.. look at the ufc page again.. it says april 1.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Mar-31-2009
UFC Greenlights Construction of Russian Stadium”
by SamCupitt on Apr 1, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apr-1-2009
UFC Greenlights Construction of Russian Stadium
must be the time zones? haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BINGO
TImezone issue. Cupitt is in Autralia, correct? You might have a built in excuse here Sam. You get a mulligan this time.
by Nick Travaglini on Apr 1, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just stupidity on the ufc’s part. I’m in Maine and when you click on the article (and the one about Rogan and Buffer fighting) it says march 31, but on the main page it says april 1
by Phildo on Apr 1, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol so in Australia it’s real? I can live with that.
by SamCupitt on Apr 1, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buffer on fighting Rogan, "I’m sure Joe’s jiu-jitsu is top notch, and admittedly, that’s my weak point. But when I pull the Buffer 180 on him and crack him on the chin, he’ll be the only one on the mat."
by Phildo on Apr 1, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do you make me do this???
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on Apr 1, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I need to find Machida-cat.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Apr 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s paradoxical.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Apr 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rolcats.com is the best website ever.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Apr 1, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a dick move. Seriously, fuck them.
Supporting all Las Vegas MMA.
'09 is the year of the FW's.
by ElliotMatheny on Apr 1, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
matt hughes has one on his website, anouncing he will be on the next season of dancing with the stars. lol.
by bdw on Apr 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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