Dewey's Diva
07-05-2006, 02:31 AM
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Jupiter-based fighters to compete in Vegas
Two fighters who train at Jupiter's Armory Gym will compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Saturday in Las Vegas.
For Hermes Franca, the championship marks his return to UFC competition, which mixes boxing, wrestling and martial arts. For Kurt "The Real Deal" Pellegrino, the Las Vegas tournament is his first UFC event.
Franca (13-5-0) returns to the UFC octagon after a two-year absence to face Roger Huerta (16-1-1) in the light heavyweight 155-pound division.
Kurt "The Real Deal" Pellegrino (13-1-0) will make his UFC debut against Drew "The Master" Fickett (29-4-0) in the 170-pound division.
Jupiter-based fighters to compete in Vegas
Two fighters who train at Jupiter's Armory Gym will compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Saturday in Las Vegas.
For Hermes Franca, the championship marks his return to UFC competition, which mixes boxing, wrestling and martial arts. For Kurt "The Real Deal" Pellegrino, the Las Vegas tournament is his first UFC event.
Franca (13-5-0) returns to the UFC octagon after a two-year absence to face Roger Huerta (16-1-1) in the light heavyweight 155-pound division.
Kurt "The Real Deal" Pellegrino (13-1-0) will make his UFC debut against Drew "The Master" Fickett (29-4-0) in the 170-pound division.