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UFC Fight Night 13: George Sotiropoulos vs. Roman Mitichyan

UFC Fight Night 13: George Sotiropoulos vs. Roman Mitichyan
Castmates on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 6, George Sotiropoulos (8-2) and Roman Mitichyan (5-1), will meet in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 13 on April 2 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colo.

The long-rumored clash has finally been confirmed on UFC.com.

Sotiropoulos was among the pre-show favorites; however, the Australian was derailed by Tommy "The Farmboy" Speer in the semifinals. He bounced back to submit Billy Miles via rear naked choke at TUF 6 Finale in the first stanza back in December 2007.

When TUF 6 wrapped, Sotiropoulos headed out to New York City to train with his coaches on the program, Matt Serra and Ray Longo, at Serra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Mitichyan is the unforgettable character who broke his elbow on the first episode of the mixed martial arts reality series and had a conniption when he was told he could no longer compete. The UFC was impressed with his desire to fight inside the Octagon and invited him back to compete at the TUF 6 Finale.

He didn't disappoint, submitting Dorian Price via heel hook in less than 25 seconds.

This latest news indicates that there will be 10 fights slated for the SpikeTV special, which is a budding trend and departure from the traditional nine-fight cards. It will be a prelim bout that takes a back seat to some other fantastic match ups.

It's still a solid showdown between two fighters who really want to shine inside the Octagon.

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good matchup here….

theres so many great fights on this card….not complaining, but it stinks that this fight, frankie edgar’s fight, and clay guida’s fight arent on the main card…

by mctapout on Feb 12, 2008 11:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Alright here is the questoin of the night. How do I set up an account so I can gamble my life savings away on MMA?

by The Anomaly on Feb 12, 2008 11:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Click this link:

http://www.betus.com/ats/11675/ufc

Everyone should do it and make us happy.

by MMAmania on Feb 12, 2008 11:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Clay Guida should be on the main card, he was beating Huerta the whole fight untill the sub. I don’t get why he would be dropped to the unaired fights.

by Toms Bombs on Feb 13, 2008 12:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Click this link:

http://www.betus.com/ats/11675/ufc

Everyone should do it and make us happy.

I’m ready I think. “Straight bet” I assume right? And what is that can you bet on the round it will end in as well?

by The Anomaly on Feb 13, 2008 12:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Carpenter is the man. period.

by Spider Style on Feb 13, 2008 12:40 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh man. Roman by whateva he wants. Easy. Fights already ova.

by hbdale309 on Feb 13, 2008 7:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I knew about this a while ago! Good match up though!

by john on Feb 13, 2008 8:06 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I just found out from a Matt Aroyo interview that there will be another Ultimate Fight Night event sometime in May.

Keep the fightnights coming….I love em!

by john on Feb 13, 2008 8:52 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Serra Jiu Jitsu is on Long Island. Unless there is a second one in the city.

by RyGuy13 on Feb 13, 2008 10:10 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m ready I think. “Straight bet” I assume right? And what is that can you bet on the round it will end in as well?

They have an over / under of 1.5 rounds for 3 round fights, and 2.5 rounds for title fights.

by ViolentMike on Feb 13, 2008 10:31 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Creepy, they look like twins.

by MMATattoos on Feb 13, 2008 10:37 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The UFC needs to start selling UFN DVDs like UFN 1-4,UFN 5-8 etc…

by Da Twin on Feb 13, 2008 10:59 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

i really thought the ufc was going to build these two up after there performances and give them a couple no names, but i guess one of them gots to go

by keystone on Feb 13, 2008 11:18 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The UFC needs to start selling UFN DVDs like UFN 1-4,UFN 5-8 etc…

i agree the only way to see some good fights that are not aired for prelim bouts

by bryant on Feb 13, 2008 11:59 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

this is a damn good matchup , i think roman will take it.

by belfort_fan on Feb 13, 2008 3:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BYE GEORGE.

by Yikes on Feb 13, 2008 7:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Email spike at feedback@spike.com, with this:

Hi
I’m writing to ask that the UFC Fight Night on April 2nd be given three hours of time instead of two. The card is one of the best UFC cards ever put on Spike, and it deserves a longer timeslot. The entire fight community is looking forward to seeing this event, and I am sure you’ll have a significantly higher number of viewers if you decide to show more of the card.

Thank you for your time

by Chris on Feb 14, 2008 10:31 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Creepy, they look like twins.

Dude that is funny you’re right they look like cousins.

hope it will be a good fight

by TKO on Feb 16, 2008 12:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Karo Parisyan, Roman Miticyan, and ive heard rumors about Manny Gamburyan also
It would be great to watch all three of them on the same card
THE BEST UFN EVER!!!!! THANK YOU UFC

by KnOcKoUtS on Feb 19, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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