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-Z-
08-14-2009, 08:15 AM
sherdog.com

Phil Baroni has verbally agreed to a contract with the UFC, according to a source close to the fighter. The veteran welterweight’s potential signing will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows as well as shed some light on the brewing feud between the UFC and rival promotion Strikeforce.

According to an MMAJunkie.com report, the UFC has also signed Dennis Hallman, another former Strikeforce fighter. A source close to the UFC intimated more signings might be on the horizon as fighters complete their Strikeforce contracts.

"We wish Phil the best of luck and hope he can revive his career,'' Strikeforce Founder and CEO Scott Coker said in a release Thursday. "If he can, maybe one day, he can return and fight for us."

Strikeforce consultant Bob Cook confirmed to Sherdog.com that Baroni was released from his Strikeforce contract in the past few days and would be free to sign with another promotion.

Baroni (13-11) dropped a unanimous decision to Joe Riggs in St. Louis in June. He had won three bouts in a row before the loss.
Mr Incredible
08-14-2009, 08:22 AM
Like the way Coker pute it, hope he can revive his carear at UFC then maybe we'll have him back. Way to kick Baroni in the balls on the way out, but seriousely if you have a UFC contract why would you go strikeforce.

Its only because he has history at UFC they're taking him
Plates
08-14-2009, 09:35 AM
Meh............Not sure why the UFC would want him. When you get beat by Joe Riggs, its time to hang it up. The only thing in my opinion that he is good for is shit talking.
-Z-
08-14-2009, 12:10 PM
Meh............Not sure why the UFC would want him. When you get beat by Joe Riggs, its time to hang it up. The only thing in my opinion that he is good for is shit talking.

I can't figure it out either.
Mr Incredible
08-14-2009, 01:25 PM
The only thing in my opinion that he is good for is shit talking.which is why Frank Shamrock hand picked him as an oponent, its sells tickets!
Plates
08-14-2009, 02:03 PM
LOL! Nice call!
Mirko Cro Cop
08-14-2009, 02:07 PM
He's passed it but he's entertaining. They should sign Kevin Randleman next.

Can't beat the Hammerhouse for entertainment.
Arnoldnumerouno
08-14-2009, 04:16 PM
Without the steroids, Baroni will suck.
-Z-
08-14-2009, 04:57 PM
Without the steroids, Baroni will suck.


There are a few others that have had that problem.
Arnoldnumerouno
08-14-2009, 07:44 PM
Mark Kerr?
-Z-
08-14-2009, 08:16 PM
Mark Kerr?

I think Wand is having that problem. I have no proof just my opinion.