Burt Watson a long-time boxing promoter and manager is now the UFC’s on-site coordinator — the main man behind the scenes on fight week who serves as a liaison to the fighters. But with the organization making its first-ever trip to his hometown of Philadelphia this week for UFC 101. “It’s going to be a complete thrill to be part of an event in my hometown,” Watson said
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Philly native pumped for UFC’s first event in hometown (Las Vegas Sun)
PHILADELPHIA – Now it’s official. The UFC has arrived in Philadelphia. Fans got their first chance to see the organization in full effect at Friday’s weigh-in at the Wachovia Center
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Fighters, Philadelphia fans weigh in (Las Vegas Sun)
If the crowd that turned out for a simple weigh-in Friday is any indication, mixed martial arts fans are ready to welcome the Ultimate Fighting Championship back to the East Coast.
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Philadelphia embracing UFC 101 (Asbury Park Press)
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