LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC) 114 battle of the lightweight division fighters is on.
(UFC) 114 battle of the lightweight division fighters is on.Sin City is all hyped up for this Saturday’s (Sunday in Manila) prime time event, Rampage vs Evans, which will happen at the MGM Grand Arena.
It will be another revenue generating event for the entertainment capital of the world, as UFC fans from all over the world are expected to flock to Sin City, which needs sporting events like this to attract tourists.UFC’s CEO Dana White said that every time there is a UFC fight, it impacts the economic revenue globally.
He also expressed his wish to hold a UFC fight in the Philippines.
“We have a huge economic impact no matter what part of the world we are in. People come from all over the world to watch the fight,” said White.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who is known for his wrestling and slamming ability in the Octagon, admitted that he is a huge Manny Pacquiao fan.
“I know Pacquiao is a great fighter. He is a cool guy. I like the way he fights, and I just want to say to all my Filipino fans out there: come and watch me this Saturday. Don’t go to the restroom. Don’t even blink, put a tape in your eye. The guy is going to sleep any second,” Jackson said.
Rampage’s opponent “Suga” Rashad Evans said that Pacquiao’s style in boxing is ferocious, and he will do the same Pacquiao moves this Saturday.
“Manny is not afraid to risk it all to win, and that’s a fine line a lot of people afraid to walk that line, where they try to be so clean and they’re afraid to even take a chance, and they never take a chance and they don’t get the dramatic finishes or win,” said Evans.
ABS-CBN’S “Get it Here” Studio 23 will be airing the fight on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. live.
Source: abs-cbnnews.com
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