October 25th, 2008, the UFC will hold its first ever show in my hometown Chicago, Illinois. Being a city with such a rich boxing and fighting tradition, it’s suprising to me that it’s taken this long. The only confirmed bout at this time is Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote for the UFC middleweight title. The “Spider” will look to continue turning top 185 pounders into clips for his highlight reel. While the Canadian, Cote, will look to shock the world ala Matt Serra vs. GSP I.
Also rumored to be on the card are a trio of solid lightweight bouts. Melvin Guillard will lock horns with Spencer Fisher in what’s sure to be a barnburner. Guillard rebounded from consecutive losses in the octagon with a brutal KO of Denis Siver at UFC 86. Fisher, a Miletich product, will look to build off his win over Jeremy Stephens at the most recent TUF finale. Sean Sherk is also rumored to be returning to action at UFC 90. He will face the fight of the night king Tyson Griffin in a lightweight contender elimination bout. Hermes Franca is also rumored to be in action in the windy city against American Top Team standout Gleison Tibau. Both are coming off of a loss, so this should be a good one.
There have also been rumors of Fabricio Werdum, Cain Velasquez, and Antoni Hardonk representing the heavyweights at the showdown in the second city. In addition Diego Sanchez will meet Thaigo Alves to more than likely determine who will get a crack at the winner of GSP vs. Fitch.
This card is shaping up to be a good one… Hope to see you there.
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