(Video courtesy BJPenn.com) BJPenn.com caught up with Dan Hardy recently to talk about his upcoming October 16 showdown with former WEC welterweight champ Carlos Condit and to get his thoughts on his Team Jackson-trained opponent.
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"I think he’s a gamer; I think he’s tough. I enjoyed watching his fights in the WEC. Obviously, I’ve been keeping an eye on him since he came to the UFC. Just watching his fights, paying attention, making sure I’m aware of who’s in the division. He’s had a couple of tough fights but you know, he’s shown a lot of heart. I think he’s a good opponent. He comes to finish and that’s what I want. He’s not gonna be the kind of guy that’s gonna try and grind out a decision; he wants to either get a submission or a stoppage. Perfect opponent for me because we can have a tear-up and entertain the fans."
Filed under: UFCThe headlining bouts for the UFC 120 fight card have been made official with the announcement of Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama and Carlos Condit vs. Dan Hardy for the promotion’s return to London on Oct. 16 at the O2 Arena.
Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama will top the UFC 120 card, UFC President Dana White has confirmed to MMA Fighting, while the previously rumored Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit matchup will serve as the co-main event for the evening’s card, which will emanate from London’s 02 Arena on Oct. 16 and air on Spike in the U.S.
Filed under: UFC, News Phase one of Dan Hardy’s three-step plan to get back to a UFC welterweight title shot will begin in London at UFC 120, when he battles Carlos Condit.
Though the fight is not yet officially announced, it’s been confirmed by sever…
Phase one of Dan Hardy‘s three-step plan to get back to a UFC welterweight title shot will begin in London at UFC 120, when he battles Carlos Condit.
Though the fight is not yet officially announced, it’s been confirmed by several sources, and Hardy himself spoke about the possibility of facing Condit during a recent appearance at UFC 116 in Las Vegas.
“I can’t say the name on the contract, but the speculation is Condit,” Hardy said with a smile. “He’s a real exciting fighter. He comes to brawl and that’s what I’m all about.”