UFC 68: Hughes-Parisyan? -- UPDATED

by MMAmania.com on Dec 27, 2006 11:17 AM EST in UFC News

Hughes vs. Pariyan

The "Savage Dog Show" has a nice interview with UFC welterweight Diego Sanchez (17-0).

It delves into his victory over Joe Riggs (25-9) at UFC Fight Night at Miramar and what it means for the future of the 170-pound division.

Of course, the discussion snowballs into a possible championship fight with Georges St. Pierre (13-1) on April 7 at UFC 69. And, Diego sounds pumped at the prospect of getting a title shot in the next few months.

Greg Savage also more or less confirms that Matt Hughes (40-5) will fight at UFC 68 on March 3 in Columbus, Ohio, possibly against Karo Parisyan (16-4).

He also mentions that either Chris Leben (16-2) or Jason Macdonald (17-7) — who are fighting one another at UFC 66 — will face off against former 185-pound champion Rich Franklin (20-2) that same night (for our thoughts click here).

This is great news if and when it is confirmed by the UFC. By all accounts, it seems like St. Pierre-Sanchez is a done deal for UFC 69.

And Hughes-Parisyan at UFC 68?

These cards just keep getting better and better.

Update: MMAWeekly.com now has now added Matt Hughes and Karo Parisyan to the upcoming UFC 68 fight card. The site has not confirmed that they will fight one another, however.

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Matt vs Karo will be a great fight as they were meant to fight at ufc 56 but Karo became injured. I give the stand up edge to Karo but only slightly . Its a real hard thing to decided who would win on the ground because Hughes would most likely take him down but I am not sure what would be more dominant out of Hughes ‘ground and pound’ or Karo’s submissions from the bottom.
IT WOULD BE AN AMAZING MATCH UP- ANYONE WHO RULES KARO OUT IS A FOOL

by Gladiator/Titan/tbd on Jan 6, 2007 12:09 PM EST reply actions

BIG UP FIGHT FACTORY , AFS AND LONDON SHOOTFIGHTERS BRAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPP!!

by Gladiator/Titan/tbd on Jan 6, 2007 12:10 PM EST reply actions

I hope Karo wins, however he seems to have a great start and mid game its just the finishing I am worried about.
It would definitly be one to watch!!!

by RObin on Jan 9, 2007 7:57 PM EST reply actions

this is going to be a great fight…karo will prove to be to much for the old man…this fight will prove just how good diego is…when the world sees how easily karo handles their golden boy then maybe diego will get his title shot with gsp who might be the only fighter pound for pound who is better than diego…what a fight that is gonna be

by tha spida on Jan 13, 2007 10:05 AM EST reply actions

Do you think that diego can beat matt??

by davlat on Jan 14, 2007 10:27 PM EST reply actions

Well sir, I certainly hope you are right “tha Spida” as he has got to be my favorite all time fighter. I tend to go for underdogs though. Guys who are good but not really “THE BEST” or favorite to pick. He will have his work cut out for him and it will be a long old battle.

GSP could have a little problem with Diego “Physically” but outside of that I think GSP is in a whole other league.

Diego would go the distance with Hughs no problem and Hughs would have to win the first round to ensure he would have a hope at a split decision.

by Robin on Jan 15, 2007 10:19 PM EST reply actions