UFC on FX books Barry vs Morecraft and Neer vs Ludwig for January 2012
by Jesse Holland on Nov 16, 2011 3:07 PM EST
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced a pair of upcoming bouts for its UFC on FX network debut, currently scheduled for January 2012, though an exact date and location have yet to be revealed.
From UFC.com:
A welterweight bout with fight of the year potential will unfold as Josh ‘The Dentist’ Neer and Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig have verbally agreed to meet in the new year. In addition, a heavyweight showdown has been verbally agreed to for with Christian Morecraft taking on Pat ‘HD’ Barry."
City, date and international viewing information will be made available shortly.
Today's announcement comes less than one week removed from the UFC on FOX: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" network television event, held on Nov. 12 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
FX will also carry season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), among other things.
Barry (6-4) is coming off back-to-back losses to Cheick Kongo and Stefan Struve. The stocky and cocky kickboxer may not be on the chopping block just yet, but a third consecutive loss certainly won't do him any favors, either.
Matt Mitrione entered the "World of Morecraft" and left with a knockout win back at UFC on Versus 4, dropping Morecraft (7-2) to just 1-2 inside the Octagon. A loss in "HD" and it's likely curtains on his Zuffa career.
Also fighting for a spot on the roster -- albeit a much higher one -- is Josh Neer (32-10-1). The welterweight "Dentist" has strung together five straight wins, all of them stoppages, including a technical knockout finish over Keith Wisniewski just last month.
He'll get his favorite type of opponent after the new year, someone who likes to stand and "Bang," as Duane Ludwig (21-11) is riding high after outperforming Nick Osipczak and Amir Sadollah in recent bouts.
Four tough competitors, two great fights.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more details on the UFC on FX debut, which is part of the promotion's seven year, $100 million broadcast agreement with the FOX network, as they become available.
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I’ve only seen one of Neer’s fights from quite a long time ago. Is he still just as exciting as when he fought Nick Diaz these days? That fight was awesome.
MMA is like a puzzle, it's just a matter of finding a solution to each situation.
Yes
he will always be an exciting fighter. Problem is his takedown defense. Virtually non-existant. But in this case…should be a war.
this fight is going to be bad ass
i dont see either of these guys trying to take it to the ground. nice job jay silva.
morecraft is going to get smashed. i hope none of these 4 get injured.
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
YES
He ALWAYS comes to fight.
Try to check out his most recent fight against Keith Wisniewski. They just stood in front of each other against the cage wailing each other with elbows to the face. One of the funnest fights of the year IMO!
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Awesome
Will have a look for it.
MMA is like a puzzle, it's just a matter of finding a solution to each situation.
Nice
Great to see Neer back in the octagon. Hopefully he can keep his shit together.
Too much
I love the UFC, but this is way too much and that’s even with a PVR.
Why is Pat still around? Because he is funny and gay?
You've been Dana'd
becouse he KO Kongo 3 times in last fight, even he get KOd at the end he is great fighter….
by Dejan Kruljac on Nov 16, 2011 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
No. In his last fight he got subbed by Struve. Another exciting fight though. Barry’s entertaining and that’s why he stays but I was hoping for Barry-Hunt as a precious poster has also said.
by cripplerfan1988 on Nov 16, 2011 4:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Either Way
It’s a fight between 2 people who are prob gonna get cut in the long run. I thought Morecraft had been cut already, but I guess not. Pat is hilarious and entertaining, and his kicks are really good, but if he loses to Morecraft he should go hit up the regional circuit for awhile.
Previous not precious. Although I do believe all posters on mmamania are precious in their own special way!
by cripplerfan1988 on Nov 16, 2011 4:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think surely nobody would have anything against watching Leben-Lawler. Would make for a great fight.
by cripplerfan1988 on Nov 16, 2011 8:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's a good fight
Don’t be surprised though if Robbie takes the fight to the ground
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