UFC 144 pay-per-view broadcast to feature seven fights, still slotted for 10 p.m. ET start time
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 14, 2012 2:04 PM EST
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to "The Land of the Rising Sun" for the first time in over a decade with its UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" event on Feb. 25, 2012, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
And they're doing it big for the occasion.
Instead of the usual five, the promotion will offer seven fights on the pay-per-view broadcast. The show, however, is still scheduled to kick off at its usual start time of 10 p.m. ET stateside (10 a.m. in Japan).
Be prepared to stay up late to catch the main event between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson for the lightweight championship, folks, especially if you're on the East Coast.
For those of you willing to tough it out the whole way through, here are the seven fights you'll be treated to for dropping your hard-earned coin on this event:
155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson
205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader
170 lbs.: Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama
265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski
155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon
And there you have it, Maniacs. It's not UFC 100 but it's still one hell of a line-up.
To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 144 check out our extensive event archive right here.
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Gonna be 7am when it finishes over here in good old Britannia ha
stock up on the red bull & pro plus boys and girls
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Feb 14, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions
get yourself a couple escorts and a bag of blow and you'll be fine
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 14, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Damn! There's a Ricky Hatton joke there
I’m just not sharp enough. Shit.
King Kong ain't got nothing on me!
get yourself a couple escorts and a bag of chocolate covered strawberriesblow and you’ll be fine
Fixed.
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Ah, heaven…
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by O damn he got caught on Feb 14, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Motel 8, Pabst Blue Ribbon a couple ho's. a bag of blow and the TV set to CNN
Ah, heaven…..
Don't make me swing on you bro
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I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 14, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Cool story brah
bloody queef bubble
by wooly shambler on Feb 14, 2012 5:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
7 fights
good job upping the ante UFC.
How long until PPV runs $69.99?
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When it hits that price
I’m done
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 14, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't know the price was increasing.
is the $69 for the HD? And $59 for regular?
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
It is not increasing yet
but if they continue to offer 7 fights, it won’t be long.
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And c'mon
you and I both know no matter how much we bitch, complain, and threaten…we’re gonna be pressing 0-0-0-0 on our remotes come Saturday night :)
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
Hell no
I’ll either go to the bar or read the results the next day. I’m a broke ass mofo, I can’t afford that shit, not when the grocery bill is like 20% of my pay now a days. Shit is ridiculous.
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 14, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
sometimes I head over to a bar, but the bar tends to be even more expensive.
I’d rather have some friends over, order the PPV, cook some food, buy beers and have a good time.
As opposed to going to a restaurant, ordering drinks, trying to get a good seat, then trying to pay attention to the fight over the “Tapout Tough Guys”, the “I’m cool cuz I like MMA chicks”, and the WWE fans (hopefully they left with Brock). then getting a cab home.
"You never know. I don't know. You know?" -Nick Diaz
You have enough MMA friends to give you $$$ for each event then more power to you. The rest of us are not that lucky.
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Two has got it right
I do this as well, but my friends don’t always kick down on the PPV and I usually feed them liquor, but going to the bar ALWAYS ends up costing me more.
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
Your friends sound like assholes.
You get the money a day or two before the PPV or they don’t come.. It’s how I roll when its my turn to host the event and I show the same respect to my buddies when they host.
They could just leave off the Shields fight. That one's going to suck.
"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,
I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."
by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Feb 14, 2012 2:19 PM EST reply actions
Jake is a finisher
and will finish Sexy, who will subsequently get cut.
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Grinding decision I think. Lots of fence hugging and closed guarding.
"It’s Mark Pavelich calling from the Maximum Fighting Championship,
I’ve just received notice that Drew Fickett or you, I don’t care which one of you fuckers did it, has signed a contract to fight in Strikeforce this fucking weekend. I’m going to get on a fucking plane soon and go where you’re at and choke you the fuck out. I’m telling you right now, I’ve had enough of your fucking shit. First of all, I’ve sent you the fucking pictures and secondly, I placed Drew Fickett in a fight fucking months ago and five weeks prior to my main event of my fucking fight card. You’re going to give me a fucking call tomorrow or I swear I’ll get on a fucking plane and go right where you’re at right now. You’re pissing me off, I’ve been nothing but professional to you motherfuckers and you’re doing this kind of bullshit, alright? Call me back, I’m fucking pissed."
by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Feb 14, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Its a bit hard to see Jake getting the finish on Sexy mainly because Sexy has extremely good takedown defense and good power in his kicks and hands
Definitely taking Sexy this fight tko/ko. Shields can win but it will be hard.
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by Khaos_Warrior on Feb 14, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
7 fights is awesome
This card is worth my cash. Good job ufc. When ppv run 69.99, i’ll be streaming everything. They better not get greedy.
Anderson Silva is going to retire Sonnen in Brazil!
Women are at home with their husbands and children. Whores are at the club getting smacked by the Reem.
Sweet maybe I can make it home in time to watch bendo and Edgar. This card happens to fall on my sons bday so well be at monster jam
by Cerrone's sombrero on Feb 14, 2012 2:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dvr brotha!
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
That’s the plan but now that the main event will show later I’ll get to watch it and re watch the rest
by Cerrone's sombrero on Feb 14, 2012 2:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I can't do it like that.
I’m like frank costanza " I need 2 go in fresh ! " lol start it from the beginning.
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
really?
I almost never watch anything but the fights.on DVR.
I can get a 3 hour event over in an hour or less.
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Yup. DVR is awesome.
Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.
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I still always start from the beginning tho.
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Do they still have a 3 hour time slot?
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yea i was wondering the same thing... Makes me think of pride old days.. more fights less leadup in less time.
By the way do you have an opinion on where the edgar hendo line will go…. I got Bendo at +105 do you think it might get better than that!
The 9pm start time was so much better for me living in the eastern time zone. the kids get up early and that 1 hour made a big difference. i’m sure this is better for those of you out west, but it sucks only getting a few hours sleep before the kids get up.
"If guns cause crime then all of mine are defective."
Fuck this.
10pm start times, cant do it anymore.
tell your mommy it's on a saturday
you don’t have to go to school so chances are she’ll let you watch either way
pride never die.
7 fights is great
9:00 or 10:00 or 11:00 I don’t care just give me great fights the more the better
everything is an act......... T.N.Crew Bronx 13 1/2 12 juror's ,1 judge = 1/2 a chance
by biggant on Feb 14, 2012 3:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Free in the UK
Teevo or Sky Plus – Record in HD – Watch Sunday evening at one’s leisure. Happy days.
"In the future, I will fight my clone!" - Anderson Silva, Fan Expo 2010.
by The Grecian Glaswegian on Feb 15, 2012 5:29 AM EST reply actions
10 AM IN JAPAN!!!
So the Japs have to get up in the morning just so Dana can satisfy his PPV numbers in America. FTS!! The Japanese should get a 7pm start like everyone else.
"In the future, I will fight my clone!" - Anderson Silva, Fan Expo 2010.
by The Grecian Glaswegian on Feb 15, 2012 5:29 AM EST reply actions
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