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UFC 83 to take place in Montreal, Canada, on April 19

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Multiple sources are indicating that UFC 83 -- which was originally supposed to go down on March 8 in Newcastle, England -- has been scrapped altogether and the UFC 84 event booked for April 19 in Montreal, Canada, will now be referred to as UFC 83.

Earlier this month, the Houston Chronicle first reported that the planned March 8 event would be relocated from Europe to a new location in the United States. That seems to be half correct now that it appears the show will not go on at all and the bouts rumored for the card -- such as Michael Bisping vs. Charles McCarthy, Houston Alexander vs. James Irvin, etc. -- will take place on different dates.

No official reason was given for the change perhaps because the March 8 event was never officially announced. In addition, it was more than likely too much work holding major events on back-to-back weekends (UFC 82 takes place on March 1.)

Therefore, the first-ever UFC event to take place in Canada will now be known as UFC 83. It will take place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, and likely feature the welterweight title fight between champion Matt Serra and interim champion, Georges St. Pierre.

In fact, "Rush" plans to make an official announcement on behalf of the UFC during a press conference regarding the event on February 4, according to his Web site.

Other rumored participants on the card include Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Rich Franklin, Travis Lutter, Jason MacDonald, Mac Danzing and more. To check out the latest UFC 83 fight card click here.

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When is the UFC coming to Hawaii?

by pUniSHment on Jan 29, 2008 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When is the UFC coming to Hawaii?

2009

by MMAmania on Jan 29, 2008 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What a sick card. I really think Travis Lutter could come back and make another run at the title. He was by far the closest to stopping Anderson Silva’s current win streak. Franklin has a tough fight ahead of him with this one.

by EazyEismydad on Jan 29, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thank god that mess is over.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Jan 29, 2008 5:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i dont know man franklin is pretty hard to take down and if you do get him down hes kinda like chuck he bounces back up, the opponent has no choice but to bang with him and i dont see lutter pulling another eastman out of his ass. i like lutter dont get me wrong but, Rich will be very hard to take down and Rich is a far better striker than lutter.

by hector on Jan 29, 2008 5:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

dude i just saw Evan Tanners new picture at the UFC website, he looks in damn good shape, i ran into him at UFC79 there was too many ppl around so didnt get chance to talk to him but he was cool guy although he looked normal he was wearing a Tshirt, but, look at his pic and he looks even better than before, hope he puts the smack down on Yushiodnt be on the PPV Okami

by hector on Jan 29, 2008 5:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This card seems like it will shape out to be a good one. It would be great to see the UFC having back to back stacked events for a change. We all know UFC 82 is the real deal, if this card is even close to that one it should be good!

by john on Jan 29, 2008 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2009

Did you here that from your sources Mania? I hope it really is true.

by pUniSHment on Jan 29, 2008 6:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kenny Florian vs. Joe Lauzon
Stephan Bonnar vs. Matt Hamill
Thiago Alves vs. Karo Parisyan
Houston Alexander vs. James Irvin
Marcus Aurelio vs. Spencer Fisher
Josh Neer vs. Din Thomas
Clay Guida vs. Samy Schiavo
Anthony Johnson vs. Tommy Speer

UFC Fight Night 13

by Boss on Jan 29, 2008 6:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think i read somethere that Shogun might NOT be on this card. Don’ quote me on that. I’ve been reading was too much news, that i could of had a dream about that…lol..anyways…thast just what i know.

by ntvman on Jan 29, 2008 6:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yea, I’m starting to wonder if Shogun will be on this card. There have been a lot of rumored fights, but never an opponent for Shogun.

I’m hoping he ends up fighting Jardine or Sokoudjou, though.

by R-Dizzle on Jan 29, 2008 6:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yea, I’m starting to wonder if Shogun will be on this card. There have been a lot of rumored fights, but never an opponent for Shogun.

I’m hoping he ends up fighting Jardine or Sokoudjou, though.

  
Yeah forsure…was there any news on The Phenom fighting in April or May?…Maybe it’s BS? But if Vitor were to fight in Canada that would be great?..wishfull thinking, maybe?

by ntvman on Jan 29, 2008 6:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MMAmania.. this may sound dumb.. but.. Do you know what the GI stands for on the NO GI shorts that some fighters wear?

by Rayo on Jan 29, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

awesome, only about an hours drive from home. cant wait

by Gary on Jan 29, 2008 8:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MMAmania.. this may sound dumb.. but.. Do you know what the GI stands for on the NO GI shorts that some fighters wear?

Gi is the traditional uniform top that Judoka’s and ju jitsu guys wear…. No gi, means you are a ju jitsu fighter used to fighting without the Gi (like they do in the UFC)

by john on Jan 29, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is turning out to be a helluva card. I wonder who Shogun fights?

by GodDamnMike on Jan 29, 2008 9:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good call. Im glad they scrapped that weak card.

by UFC-Forums.com on Jan 29, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kenny Florian vs. Joe Lauzon
Stephan Bonnar vs. Matt Hamill
Thiago Alves vs. Karo Parisyan
Houston Alexander vs. James Irvin
Marcus Aurelio vs. Spencer Fisher
Josh Neer vs. Din Thomas
Clay Guida vs. Samy Schiavo
Anthony Johnson vs. Tommy Speer

UFC Fight Night 13

decent. Im shocked actually. wow.

by Big Zino on Jan 29, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

so who is SHOGUN going to fight?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Ramon on Jan 29, 2008 11:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

so who is SHOGUN going to fight?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don’t even think Shogun ison this card..It just speculation him being on that card?..I could be wrong, but it’s whats flying around on the internet. But Shogun also stated that it could be Apr or May he could be competing?…

by ntvman on Jan 30, 2008 12:52 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Man throw crocop on this card. I would fly to Montreal for that.

by Mike on Jan 30, 2008 1:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

That is two big back to back gaps with no events, but at least 82 and 83 are pretty big events, and with that gap by the time they come around we’ll be yerning just that much more to see them.

by The Anomaly on Jan 30, 2008 2:53 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I don’t even think Shogun ison this card..It just speculation him being on that card?..I could be wrong, but it’s whats flying around on the internet. But Shogun also stated that it could be Apr or May he could be competing?…

Shogun himself was quoted saying he would be back fighting on April 19th in Montreal. That was a little while ago so things may have changed. I really hope they announce an opponent for him soon cause I think the addition of a Shogun fight would really solidify this card. Soko or Jardine are possibilities. I think they are trying to be careful with Shogun after his loss but I think they need to give him a decent opponent though to validate his presence at the top of the rankings for LHW.

by Buster Bluth on Jan 30, 2008 8:17 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

That is two big back to back gaps with no events, but at least 82 and 83 are pretty big events, and with that gap by the time they come around we’ll be yerning just that much more to see them.

I agree…Honestly though, I’d prefer to see bigger gaps if the cards are stronger. I’m glad they eliminated the weaker one.

by Shadyone33 on Jan 30, 2008 9:19 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shogun himself was quoted saying he would be back fighting on April 19th in Montreal. That was a little while ago so things may have changed. I really hope they announce an opponent for him soon cause I think the addition of a Shogun fight would really solidify this card. Soko or Jardine are possibilities. I think they are trying to be careful with Shogun after his loss but I think they need to give him a decent opponent though to validate his presence at the top of the rankings for LHW.

I think Tito would have been perfect for Shogun. Name recognition, but Shogun would have taken him out. They need to put him against someone that the fans know, but he can take out, maybe Stephan Bonnar.

by Pat on Jan 30, 2008 9:27 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gi is the traditional uniform top that Judoka’s and ju jitsu guys wear…. No gi, means you are a ju jitsu fighter used to fighting without the Gi (like they do in the UFC)

hey thanks john I know what a GI is but I did not know it was spelled like that(its what Royce Gracie used to use.) I actually was thinking that GI was an acronym for something..
thanks for clearing that up for me though.

by Rayo on Jan 30, 2008 11:44 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shogun himself was quoted saying he would be back fighting on April 19th in Montreal. That was a little while ago so things may have changed. I really hope they announce an opponent for him soon cause I think the addition of a Shogun fight would really solidify this card. Soko or Jardine are possibilities. I think they are trying to be careful with Shogun after his loss but I think they need to give him a decent opponent though to validate his presence at the top of the rankings for LHW.

This week shogun said he would be returning in April or May, and that his opponent will probably be named in the next 2 weeks.

by john on Jan 30, 2008 11:45 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

i heard a rumor that victor belfort will be shogun’s opponent a couple days ago they will annouce it very soon
i wouldn’t be surprised if bisping fight is moved here they have like 4 main card matches they also could move the ed herman match to this card but watch one of them will fill this one while the other gets pushed to may

by bryant on Jan 30, 2008 12:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i heard a rumor that victor belfort will be shogun’s opponent a couple days ago they will annouce it very soon
i wouldn’t be surprised if bisping fight is moved here they have like 4 main card matches they also could move the ed herman match to this card but watch one of them will fill this one while the other gets pushed to may

Really..Honetly, i heard that some where else too. I can’t remember if it was from the public, or a news statement. It would be awsome if that was the case too. There i definately talk between Joe Silva and VItor though, i read that news.

by ntvman on Jan 30, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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