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[MADDHATER]

Is Anybody Here Really Going To Pay For This I Am Still Debating. I Know That I Could Hook My Laptop To My Tv.

[BigBanda]

Here is an update on Roufus not being cleared. Looks like they want to have Kerr take on Kauai Kupihea.

Oh and for the ones asking about should or shouldnt they buy it... it is less than $10 so not a bad investment for some good fights on the card.

Source: MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More

Rick Roufus will not be facing Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride veteran Mark Kerr at this weekend’s World Cagefighting Organization/Valor Fighting event in San Diego according to the executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, Armando Garcia.

“Rick Roufus has met all of his licensing requirements. However, these were not done in time to set up a skills evaluation for him,” said Garcia.

“Obviously, we know of his striking abilities. We, however, don't know of his exact level of other skills. This is a must to know prior to approval. We are in the process of setting this up for a future fight date.”

The skills evaluation is necessary because this would have been Roufus’ first professional mixed martial arts bout said Garcia. His striking skills are not in question due to his lengthy history as a world champion in kickboxing. But with Kerr’s vast amount of experience in MMA, the evaluation would be necessary to determine if Roufus would or would not be skilled enough to compete with Kerr.

Garcia also confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that a new opponent has been proposed for Kerr.

“Kauai Kupihea has been presented as his replacement and has been tentatively approved. However, he has not completed his licensing requirements.”

The event, dubbed “The Return,” features a main event of Renato “Babalu” Sobral against Vernon “Tiger” White. It is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12 at the San Diego Sports Arena.

[TravelinMonty]

Originally Posted by BigBanda

Here is an update on Roufus not being cleared. Looks like they want to have Kerr take on Kauai Kupihea.

Oh and for the ones asking about should or shouldnt they buy it... it is less than $10 so not a bad investment for some good fights on the card.

Source: MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More

Jesus... It's five bucks, you spend that at starbucks(I don't because I hate those fucking places, but you might. LOL)

[BigBanda]

Originally Posted by TravelinMonty

Jesus... It's five bucks, you spend that at starbucks(I don't because I hate those fucking places, but you might. LOL)

Yes it's very cheap and I bet someone posts it here in our Pics and Vids section after the event as well.

[TravelinMonty]

Originally Posted by BigBanda

Yes it's very cheap and I bet someone posts it here in our Pics and Vids section after the event as well.

I agree... I'm on the fence about the five bucks

[AngryJohnny]

Unfortunately I'm tied up tomorrow night. I'll definitely download half the fights later in the evening.

BTW - I'm probably a little biased when it comes to Babalu, but does anyone really think Vernon White can pull this out? I give White a 1 in 10 chance. I know Sobral needs to rack up some wins (or just kill time till the infamous choke hold is forgotten) before getting back to the UFC, but isn't there anyone else he could be fighting that would make more sense?

[BigBanda]

Originally Posted by AngryJohnny

Unfortunately I'm tied up tomorrow night. I'll definitely download half the fights later in the evening.

BTW - I'm probably a little biased when it comes to Babalu, but does anyone really think Vernon White can pull this out? I give White a 1 in 10 chance. I know Sobral needs to rack up some wins (or just kill time till the infamous choke hold is forgotten) before getting back to the UFC, but isn't there anyone else he could be fighting that would make more sense?

I dont know, I mean I think this will be mostly a war on the ground considering both are very good at submissions. However, I'll take Babalu's grappling/bjj over Vernon's and the fact that Vernon is about to be 40 (think he's 38 or so).