UFC 111: Georges St. Pierre vs Dan Hardy possible for New Jersey's Prudential Center in March 2010
by Jesse Holland on Nov 26, 2009 12:53 PM EST
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Mixed martial arts megastar Georges St. Pierre (19-2) could finally make his return to the "Garden State" to defend his 170-pound title against last-welterweight-standing Dan Hardy (23-6) at UFC 111, as MMA Fanhouse is tagging the Prudential Center as the probable destination for their inevitable clash in March 2010.
The promotion has yet to announce the event, but it would be St. Pierre's first trip to the land of tomatoes and toll booths since his submission loss to Matt Hughes at UFC 50: "War of '04."
Since that loss, "Rush" has gone 12-1, and a 2007 stoppage to Matt Serra notwithstanding, has looked nearly invincible in all 13 of his contests. Aside from avenging his defeat to Hughes at UFC 79 (and then finishing his title aspirations for good at UFC 83), the uber-welterweight also put his stamp of disapproval on BJ Penn (twice), Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves.
In fact, Dan Hardy was likely afforded a title shot because there aren't many competitors in the 170-pound division that haven't already got a crack at the surging Canadian -- and came up short.
That's not to suggest "The Outlaw" isn't deserving. After squeaking past Akihiro Gono in his Octagon debut back at UFC 89, the Nottingham native rattled off three more wins, including two over a pair of the division's burgeoning prospects, Marcus Davis and Mike Swick.
Ironically, Swick was one win away from his turn at facing St. Pierre in a number one contender match against Martin Kampann at UFC 103 back in September; however, the Texan suffered a "Quick" exit from the event after getting dropped on his head during practice.
After "The Hitman" was shot down by Swick substitute Paul "Semtex" Daley on Sept. 19, Hardy was yanked from his UFC 105 bout opposite "Stun Gun" Kim and given the opportunity to elevate himself into title contention with a big win over one of the original Ultimate Fighter stars.
Mission accomplished.
Though it can be said that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for -- you just might get it. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates and developments on this still-developing fight card.
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haha. Not really. GSP will win.
I bet David W-S is pissed though.
by Synyster_08 on Nov 26, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
oh well
He has no right to be anymore than Canadians do that GSP will be defending in the USA. I don’t where this notion comes from that the challenger should get homefield advantage?
GSP is the champ. He’s fought many times in USA for and with his belt. Canada deserves to see the best ww ever defend his crown @ home. Especially since he’s really all we got.
Hardy wants to fight @ home for the belt? Beat GSP n take it there. This is nonsense that the usa will get this fight when they’re supposed to be hitting Vancouver and Montreal again in 2010
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 12:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We still have Cote.
I love Cote!
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
Your missing the point
UFC is a business, they will make so much more in PPV revenue if this fight goes out live in the US, history shows tape delay’s cripple US PPV numbers.
As for Canada, there just isnt a show scheduled near the time when this fight has too happen.
Plus GSP gets a cut of the PPV so he will be delighted its to be held live in the US
i get the time restrictions
But as for live & delayed, I don’t buy that.
Where do u think Canada is?
There wouldn’t be a tape delay (unless ur talking about some 10 second thing or something) its live! & if it usually starts @ 8PM where u are maybe it starts @9PM for u but nonetheless its still LIVE so I’m not sure what u mean there.
Ps Canada does the fastest sell out & best live gates. Dana wouldn’t have to comp 40% of the tickets like he did 106
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 12:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
sorry confused im confused
Lol I think u meant if it were in the UK it’d hurt live #s in USA due to tape delay. I read it wrong.
Though even if that is what you meant, they play it Live in the afternoon usually then replay it again @ night for ppl who couldn’t watch the live one or didn’t kno it was on lol.
But ya UK is nonsense cause GSP on a free card isn’t happening & they are yet to charge or put on a great UK card to charge ppv for.
Poor David ws I feel his pain
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 12:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sort of...lol
This fight was originaly penciled in to be the main event in Australia.
With that kind of time delay everyone in the northern hemisphere would know the result before the show aired (or at least before most people got to watch it).
There is a lot of fans out there who wouldn’t want to pay for the show if thier fighter lost. Im in the UK so it wouldn’t have affected me that badly the show could be starting at 8 or 9am so I could still watch it.
I think GSP would rather fight in canada (yes I know where it is..lol) but like I said there isnt a show scheduled.
Dana's attempting to jet-lag GSP to even the match
Just Dana attempting to secure his job given that McMahon would do a better job promoting because he doesn’t have small dick syndrome like Dana does.
Hardy stands no chance – I watched the GSP – Alves tilt once again last night just to see how badly he dominated Alves. If anyone think that Hardy is a better fighter than Alves, Fitch, or even KOS, they need to stop eating those poison things.
by hairybumcrack on Nov 27, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
England, Canada and Australia all got screwed...
I’m unimpressed with the UFC, we’ve missed out on 2 big main events involving British fighters who are almost always on UK cards, just as they are finally facing quality opposition. Unless we get a top main event to make up for this like Canada and Australia have then I will probabaly go to a boxing card instead, as we actually get big fights in the UK in that sport.
Daniel, GSP got a title shot in Canada and realistically Dan isn’t going to win the belt, so at least let the guy have his one moment in front of his home crowd. Neither have any affiliation to New Jersey so it’s a bit of a cheat to take 2 stars away from their loyal fans.
There have been UK PPVs when we’ve been given proper main events, I don’t see the problem with watching a UK show live in the day or on repeat in the evening, I watch shows live at 3am without complaining and would honestly pay for the top cards.
i hear you
When the UK cards air live they air live in Canada around 3PM usually so its not a big deal. In fact a 3PM saturday card is nice every now & then. Doesn’t take anything away from ur night so I rather enjoy them.
As for Australia I have no clue when I would get that live ha ha. Oh well.
& I hear ur point on hardy getting it there because he probs isn’t gonna win. But I mean u can’t bank on that nor should GSP have to win there n make the poor guy feel bad @ home n hear GSP potentially get boo’d. It break my wittle heart just thinking about it :(
Ha ha whatever I just think USA doesn’t deserve a Canada vs UK belt defense.
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 2:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
GSP got a louder reaction than Hardy...
So there’s no way that he’d get booed out of the building, the guy is a legend and only an idiot would boo someone that talented and respectful. And you’re right, the US don’t deserve Canada v England as their main event.
Supposedly the Australia card is happening in the middle of the day over there so that it is live in the evening in North America, sucks for them but it’s not as bad as Showtime forcing Froch-Dirrell to take place at 2am so that they could show it live in the evening in the US. It seems a bit wrong to me that everyone has to cater for the North American time zone, I know there’s a much bigger fanbase in the US and Canada but it’s still a shitty way to treat your foreign fans by either giving them substandard cards or good shows at a stupid time when they have to watch the shows live at inconvenient times.
Time Zones
Sydney, Australia has a 14 hr time difference from the US East Coast. It is 6:15am here in Florida and Sudney, Aus is noq 10:15 and it is 11:15 Am in London…I don’t know if that helped or complicated things more.
Yes I will be there with bells on
Oh but wait this will probably get cancalled due to injury with either or both parties and I will be forced to watch Swick vs Goulet 2 for the Interm belt
haha
I was hoping Goulet would have won the first battle. Anyone know what the Road Warrior has been up to lately?
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
Still recovering
From the beating Swick laid on him…..it was awesome. Cheeriohead’s head was still reacting to the punches once they stopped. It was like he has Muhammed Ali head syndrome.
by hairybumcrack on Nov 27, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
GSP coming right next door
going to do everything I can to go to this event. I was out of town for UFC 101 and now they’re bringing the Welterweight title right next door. Sweet
this is awesome!
right in GSP backyard..Hardy is going to get SMASHED and have an entire arena against him. might even go to this one
I think he can take hardy any way he wants but if he plans on facing Silva he needs to
work on his stand up more than anthing for that fight?
Nah, I'd prefer that they duke it out standing up
But I’m sure once Hardy gets the better of these exchanges, GSP will turn into wrestling mode instantly!
Whatever the fuck you do in life, echoes in eternity! <----slightly edited
-Maximus[Gladiator]
by The Negation on Nov 26, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
so impressive
That’s such a great GIF. He throws 3 strikes (2 punches & 1 leg kick) all of to which land in LESS than 1 second, & while ducking an overhand right no less!
Great stuff!
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 2:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You know that wont happen
If he trys to stand with Hardy he will get ko’d.
If he trys to stand with Hardy he will get ko’d.
lol. u kidding? gsp doesn’t just stand or just gnp. wake up. if hardy doesn’t block the first 2 tds hes done, standing or ground. thnx 4 comin out
Huh?
by WickedServant on Nov 26, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Learn to read
Ya of course gsp will just take him down thats what he does, I said if he chooses to stand which he won’t he will get ko’d.
disagree
Guru, although I agree that Hardy hits harder than GSP. I think GSP would be too fast on his feet for Hardy to do any real damage. You might think Hardy is a giant or something and that he will just clobber GSP on the head and knock him out. That wouldn’t be the case though. GSP is too fast and talented on the feet to lose to Dan. Plus GSP does take a good punch. Just because he got knocked out (once in his entire career) doesn’t mean he is weak chinned. GSP wins this fight, on the feet or the easy way, doesn’t matter, GSP is twice the fighter Dan will ever be. I’m also a huge fan of Dan Hardy.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
You must be dreaming again
Hardy couldn’t KO Davis or Swick….what makes you think he can KO GSP? Just because the circus midget got lucky?? I bet that Hardy would lose against the circus midget as well.
GSP by whatever he wants to do and then there is nobody left…..time to move up a weight class.
by hairybumcrack on Nov 27, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
dont think so
last he stood with someone a guy called matt serra knocked him out and hes been a pussy since honestly tell me the last time we saw exciting gsp fight hes quickly turning into The Law
by irish maniac on Nov 26, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Fighting smart doesn't mean he's a pussy
Why should GSP strike in his fights when he’s such a good wrestler? He should keep playing to his strengths, which is mixing up his striking with his superior wrestling and BJJ, it keeps his opponents on their toes and allows him to pick them apart in every aspect of MMA. If he’d have just stood with Alves then he’d have been KO’d but by mixing up takedowns with strikes he was able to dominate a very tough opponent. You call it boring, I call it tactical, give me tactics over mindless brawls anyday, strategy is the difference between champion and gatekeeper.
Spot on...
GSP is so versatile that he can beat you in many different ways. No one complains about Machida’s elusiveness and reluctantness to engage but GSP is a pussy cause he plays to his strengths which are vast to greak his opponents will and beat them down. GSP could have stood with Alves and quite possibly won that way but why take the risk against someone with that kind of power. Hardy has little to no chance in this fight. He can bring in as many wrestlers as he wants but no one has the hips and power that GSP has. GSP out wrestles guys like Rashad who is a Div 1 wrestler.
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes."
by Buster Bluth on Nov 27, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
I remember GSP knocking down Matt Hughes, John Fitch, and Alves as well as stunning BJ (usually next to impossible) with standing strikes since his TKO loss to Serra. Try watching some fights before you comment irish maniac.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
In fact, when GSP fights Hardy, I hope he comes out and doesn’t throw a single strike and wrestles him to the ground and gut-wrenches the shit out of him until Hardy submits just out of spite. Then the “GSP is only a wrestler” fans would actually have something to complain about.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
well im just sayin gsp isn’t as exciting anymore to me and he did not stun bj
by irish maniac on Nov 27, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
He totally did. Watch the fight again, it was during one of the superman punches.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
it have knocked hes head back but he wasn’t rocked r anything
by irish maniac on Nov 28, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
You know he's from Quebec right?
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
Well, let’s honest jay. GSP was created within the confines of a test-tube and using genetic manipulation, nanotechnology and the right mixture of ninja and Chuck Norris…but it did happen within a secret military base within Quebec, so I guess you’re right.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
That's one huge backyard then.
Maybe you know where he’s from, but don’t understand the whole “his own backyard” analogy. Either way you fail newfie.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
A 5 hour drive for me
would be nice to be part of that but I’d be too drunk to focus on both octagon’s at the same time.
by hairybumcrack on Nov 27, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
doesn't matter where the fight is...
i just want to see gsp fight again..and it does not matter where because he is a fighter that will not get boo’s due to the fact that he is respectful and humble…plus he kicks ass..but hardy has a punchers chance of course and that is all..he is a funny guy and he does have powerful hands..but really i see the fight ending however georges wants it to…i can’t wait till any ufc card comes to vancouver..cuz even though it’s an 8 hour drive..it’s better than the million dollar plane ticket to montreal..i just can’t believe how much it costs to fly across my own country..it’s nuts!!!
MM_Eh
lol.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
I think he was Canada’s response to Fedor during the cold war. It was our way of saying, hey guys, we can play with the big boys too.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
We tried to make a Fedor on a budget and ended up with a bunch of failed experiments who’ve gone on to become criminals and UFC rejects.
Aw c'mon David
You ended up making a Bisping. That’s almost as good.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
Bisping = anti-Fedor
We succeeded in making the opposite of Fedor and GSP, though that’s nothing to be proud of.
David WS
Been meaning to ask u. And since we’re on UK criminal talk anyways this is perfect.
I got hold of a trailer for BRONSON (refn directed movie I believe) & I noticed its slated across seas months ago n hit certain parts of USA just recently but isn’t big enough for Canada just yet. Have you been fortunate enough to see it?
I’m obsessed with the alter ego Charles Bronson & the movie looked fantastic getting draws as ‘the clockwork orange of the 21st century’
Any news would be much appreciated as I want to buy this movie as soon as I can.
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 2:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Never seen it mate sorry, didn’t really fancy it to be honest. I doubt that it’ll be anywhere near as good as Clockwork Orange either, that film was a classic.
DAMMIT! ok thanks anyways man
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 5:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If you guys could have remembered to remove the “Bank-Robber” gene, you might have had a really good fighter David W-S
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
Anyone that KO's Tito...
Is UFC all-weight World champion for life. Even though it’s such a big target – it’s just the satisfaction of having someone do it :) Even better that it was outside a UK pub and a little case of “you come over here with your UFC belt thinking you’re all that, here’s a bunch of fives”… :D
Oh agreed...
I just like the thought of people punching Tito. ;)
You're funny
I always enjoy your posts MMeh.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
Us Southern Ontarians have to stick together jay.
Unless it comes to the Diaz Bros. ;)
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
Just a question MM_Eh
If you’re from Southern Ontario, why is your timezone in Hong Kong[HKT]? Isn’t it supposed to be like EST/CST/MST/PST?
Whatever the fuck you do in life, echoes in eternity! <----slightly edited
-Maximus[Gladiator]
by The Negation on Nov 27, 2009 6:08 AM EST up reply actions
;)
lol
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
You laugh now, but when we make a bet, and the Diaz bros. lose, you’re going to have a picture of a big sweaty nutsac to contend with.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
I'm realistic
In their abilities. I’m not a blind nuthugger. It would have to be the right opponents for either of them. They aren’t in my top 5, just my top 15. The picture I was thinking of giving to Intro was a giant cock. So we will have to see.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
What about Nate and Maynard…you down for a bet on that one? and by the way, please win your next bet with Intro !!!
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
lol
That is a good scrap. I might be down for that one. We’ll discuss it this week. I might be willing to bet, I finish the Intro bet on the 5th. Maybe your choice of pics will be associated with my posts after that date. Who knows??? LOL. We’ll talk, bud.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
I was hearing rumblings that this fight would take place on UFC 109 (either this, or Anderson vs Vitor, and I guess it will be Anderson vs Vitor on UFC 109 now), but it makes sense to have it at UFC 111 just for the sake of having a strong main event on this card. I hope Hardy gets smashed. Honestly, I don’t see Hardy being that much higher than a Dustin Hazelett, “Stun Gun,” or Anthony Johnson (who are all up-and-coming contenders in Welterweight).
Anyone remember
When hardy met eyes with gsp at a club and said he was gonna fight him someday?
Crazy how fast things go
by Tower on Nov 26, 2009 12:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Who Doesn't?
GSP is the MAN! Coolest thing to come from Canada in a LOOOOOONG time.
Fedor is the king…
P4P best ever.
Now get on your knees…
and bow down to the sweater!!! -infamous Mania Blogger.
Wasnt at a club.
GSP was sitting front row when Hardy knocked out Rory Markham at UFC 95. “There are so many good guys in my division but I managed to lock eyes with Georges St Pierre outside the cage and we had a moment where I was like — ’I’m coming for you, I’m coming for you.”
Mania had an article on it – http://www.mmamania.com/2009/02/23/ufc-quick-quote-dan-hardy-locks-eyes-with-georges-st-pierre-thunder-cracks/
tsk tsk
my only problem with GSP is on his UFC all access show he tells Rachelle that hockey is canada’s national sport!! it isn’t!!
google it by! u might learn something…id be surprised to know how many americans (and canadians for that matter) know what it is!
lacrosse... save yourself a google
Most of us need to be reminded what we already know before we need to be taught a new lesson
ACTUALLY
actually in 1994 it was declared that Lacrosse was Canada’s national summer sport, and hockey was the national winter sport!
im a douche
Hey Newfie
I like that you can admit it bro…. sometimes I am too.
Most of us need to be reminded what we already know before we need to be taught a new lesson
Fvcking right!
Jersey got absolutely SCREWED last time when they came to the Prudential Center. Bisping vs Evans back when they were still up and comers IS NOT a good main event!!
Lets get this set in stone!!!
Nice
30 min drive to see GSP embarrass Hardy…def got to make it to this one. I hope the fight stays on course and the injury bug stays away
Old enough to know better, young enough to enjoy it...
gsp harding
harding should not even get a chance to fight the champ, he looked like crap in his last fight, is that all he has, a joke, harding if you dont get lucky , you can shave your head after this one.
ya Harding
N then go figure skating with Tonya???
by daniel worby on Nov 26, 2009 5:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well no wonder GSP's going to win if he's facing Sarah Harding from Girl's Aloud
I’m sure that you meant her as she’s the only famous Harding from England. Not cool GSP, fighting a girl tut tut.
David W-S
Are you some kind of modest UK fan? .. Maybe they do exist. Just tell me Carl Frotch lost to Dirrell and I’ll be sold!
by BlaiseBlaise on Nov 27, 2009 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
HARDY IS GONNA DESTROY GSP!
Ho sorry, was that outloud? Just practicing my trolling flying side kick.
UFC in March should be in Columbus!!!!!!!!!!
Okay so after 3 consecutive years of doing a show the weekend of the Arnold Classic and setting up a booth at the Arnold Expo, the UFC just said screw it next year I guess.
gsp
I think gsp will finish this early
Possibly 1st rd
Gsp via armbar after vicious gnp
by Phenomenal Angel on Nov 27, 2009 12:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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