Full Official UFC 63 "Hughes vs. Penn" Card Released

Matt Boone · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 02:38 PM

From www.MMANEWS.COM

Full Official UFC 63 "Hughes vs. Penn" Card Announced

The following is the final official UFC 63 "Hughes vs. Penn" card for September 23rd

-Matt Hughes (c) vs. B.J. Penn (UFC WW Title)
-Mike Swick vs. David Loiseau
-Jens Pulver vs. Joe Lauzon
-Rashad Evans vs. Jason Lambert
-Gabe Ruediger vs. Melvin Guillard
-Jorge Gurgel vs. Danny Abaddi
-Tyson Griffin vs. David Lee
-Roger Huerta vs. Jason Reinhardt
-Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mario Neto

LethalStriker · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 02:44 PM

I don't care what any of the haters say, this is a great PPV.

Penn vs. Hughes will be a long drawn out fight. I see it going at least 5 rounds if not to a Decision. Hughes won't be underestimating Penn as much as the first time. But then I also think that Penn will come a lot better prepared then he did against St. Pierre.

Lambert is going to be a much bigger test for Evans then Bonnar was. Everyone just assume that Rashad is going to walk through him, a lot of people will be upset come fight time. Not guaranteeing a win for Lambert by any means but he is no joke. He has great strength and wrestling and hell of a lot more of a finished then Rashad is.

Swick vs. Loiseau is going to be a really fun standard war. Loiseau better not try any of that backing up that he did against Franklin, Swick has very fast hands. Swick needs to avoid the fight going to the ground and giving The Crow a chance to throw his patented elbows.

Melvin vs. Ruediger will be another fun fight. Also Tyson Griffin signing is a good addition to the LW roster.

Will be great to see Lil Evil return to UFC, I expect a 1st Round KO.

Kimuras"R"Us · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LethalStriker

I don't care what any of the haters say, this is a great PPV.

Penn vs. Hughes will be a long drawn out fight. I see it going at least 5 rounds if not to a Decision. Hughes won't be underestimating Penn as much as the first time. But then I also think that Penn will come a lot better prepared then he did against St. Pierre.

Lambert is going to be a much bigger test for Evans then Bonnar was. Everyone just assume that Rashad is going to walk through him, a lot of people will be upset come fight time. Not guaranteeing a win for Lambert by any means but he is no joke. He has great strength and wrestling and hell of a lot more of a finished then Rashad is.

Swick vs. Loiseau is going to be a really fun standard war. Loiseau better not try any of that backing up that he did against Franklin, Swick has very fast hands. Swick needs to avoid the fight going to the ground and giving The Crow a chance to throw his patented elbows.

Melvin vs. Ruediger will be another fun fight. Also Tyson Griffin signing is a good addition to the LW roster.

Will be great to see Lil Evil return to UFC, I expect a 1st Round KO.

Yeah as I said on a prior thread this card looks awesome and I'll definitely be at Hooters for it...(the PPV's are free there, I past the point where I go to restaurants to see the help at about 16... not that I'm complaining). I was kidding about the Danny comment.

NinjaShogunRua · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 03:50 PM

Much better card than UFC 62. Hughes vs Penn is a rematch that most of us have wanted to see for over 2 years. It sucks that GSP got injured in training, because he really deserved a title shot. I'm a big BJ Penn fan though, so I'm glad he's getting another shot at the title. This fight is definitely worth the $40

I can't really get as excited for Lambert vs Evans as LethalStriker. Whenever I just see Evans name I immediately yawn. More lay and pray it looks like. I hope Lambert smashes him.

Swick vs Loiseau should be an exciting fight with both having alot to prove. Loiseau coming off the big loss against Franklin is trying to get back into the swing of things, and show he is still one of the top MW. Swick is out to prove that he belongs among the top MW also. This fight should be fast paced and very exciting.

I'm glad Godzilla is getting a shot on one of the big shows. Been watching this guy in the WEC the last couple of years. Besides his quick loss to Hermes, he's been pretty much perfect. Guillard will be a big test for him.

I was pleasently pleased to see that Tyson Griffin will be fighting in the UFC. Like Lethal said, he's a great addition to the LW division. He's got ALOT of potential and will definitely be a force. I don't know much about his opponent David Lee except that he's a submission expert from Cage Rage based on what I got from Fight Finder.

Also glad to see Jens back in the Octagon. He had it rough over in PRIDE fighting Gomi and Sakurai. His eye seems to be better after his last fight. Looks like UFC gave him an easier 1st fight back. Most likely so he can show his skills to the newer fans that aren't very familiar with him.

Pretty good card, but why does Abaddi get brought back? He's horrible

steelebone · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 03:51 PM

Why is Danny Abiddi fighting on a ppv? Shouldn't this guy be on a ultimate fight night undercard? Gurgel will sub him in the first. Good card though, I think the fans deserve an all around good card finally!

Afro · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 03:53 PM

since when was Tyson Griffin in the UFC? Lol

Bran · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 04:20 PM

this is a card i'm very much looking forward to, but what the fuck is the deal with danny abbaddi? did dana white like accidently sign him or are they just trying to use him as a highlight reel for gurgel?

bmore_aki · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Boone

From www.MMANEWS.COM

Full Official UFC 63 "Hughes vs. Penn" Card Announced

The following is the final official UFC 63 "Hughes vs. Penn" card for September 23rd

-Matt Hughes (c) vs. B.J. Penn (UFC WW Title)
-Mike Swick vs. David Loiseau
-Jens Pulver vs. Joe Lauzon
-Rashad Evans vs. Jason Lambert
-Gabe Ruediger vs. Melvin Guillard
-Jorge Gurgel vs. Danny Abaddi
-Tyson Griffin vs. David Lee
-Roger Huerta vs. Jason Reinhardt
-Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mario Neto

Ah man, this is a great card!!!
A couple of my personal favorite MMA'ers on this card. Go Rashad and Melvin!

My picks:
Hughes by TKO rd 2
Loiseau by submission rd 3
Pulver by submission rd 1
Evans by TKO round 3
Guillard by KO rd 2

I already had date circled for another fight party because of the Hughes vs Penn matchup but I've been talking a lot of sh*t about Evans and Guillard as athletic up-and-comers in the sport. Its time to see them take bigger steps in their careers!

Bullock · #9 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 04:25 PM

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

CHUCKtheCHAMP · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullock

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

agreed