Fighting for the Troops

UFC Fight Night 23 Fight for the Troops 2 will take place this Saturday January 22nd at Fort Hood, Texas. It will be the third UFC event to take place at a military post. Although UFC Fight Nights are considered minor events, the occasions held in aid of the US army tend to be adrenaline fuelled and action packed with the cards stacked with predominantly American fighters eager to put on a show for their military, many of whom risk their lives in combat for their country on a daily basis.
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Todd Duffee vs. Alistair Overeem is still in works for Dynamite!! 2010 (Updated)

With a proposed bout between Alistair Overeem and Bobby Lashley now dead and buried, “The Reem” was left searching for an opponent. But just a few short hours ago, rumours surfaced of a potential fight with Former UFC Heavyweight Todd Duffee.
Reports were quick to surface that an agreement was possible, with both sides locked in tense negotiations earlier today, and it looks like the fight will go ahead with Duffee releasing the following message via his own Facebook:
“Have no plans on NYE? Dream

Kenny Florian pulls out of Fight for the Troops 2; Melvin Guillard steps in as a replacement

Heavy.com reports that the two-time UFC Lightweight Title challenger Kenny “Kenflo” Florian had to pull out of his Fight for the Troops 2 Main Event bout against Evan Dunham, due to an injury. Twelve-fight UFC veteran Melvin Guillard was picked as a replacement, for a headliner of the card that will take place at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texax on January 22nd.Later on, Kenny Florian spoke the injury via his official website:It is with deep regret that I will not be able to compete in my scheduled fight