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Drew McFedries vs. Mike Massenzio at UFC Fight Night 15
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 01, 2008 at 4:17 pm ET
Hard-hitting Drew McFedries (7-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will meet UFC newcomer and former IFL fighter Mike Massenzio (10-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 15 in September.

The fight, first reported by fiveouncesofpain.com, has since been confirmed by MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).

The bout is likely to end up on the night's un-televised preliminary card. UFC Fight Night 15, which takes place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., features co-main events of Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer and Mac Danzig vs. Clay Guida.

McFedries, a Team Miletich fighter, most recently defeated Marvin Eastman at The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale. Like his other UFC victories -- over Jordan Radev and Alessio Sakara -- the win came via first-round knockout. His only losses in the UFC are to middleweight contenders Martin Kampmann and Patrick Cote.

Massenzio fought just once in the IFL and suffered a first-round submission loss to Danillo Villefort. The defeat snapped his nine-fight win streak, which included four-consecutive submission victories prior to his IFL debut. He fought primarily in the Reality Fighting and Ring of Combat organizations. According to fiveouncesofpain.com, the former collegiate wrestler signed a four-fight deal with the UFC.

T-Bone

This should be a pretty good fight. Constant pressure will be Massenzio's strategy.

Here's some info on Massenzio...and an interview by Caplan

5 Oz. Exclusive: Mike Massenzio plans to apply constant pressure during UFC debut :Five Ounces of Pain

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Badfish

I don't like that will end up on the un-televised prelimary card. I want to see Drew knock this guy out.

T-Bone

You never know...it might make its way on the air if there's extra time.

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fightchick

Well, Badfish-I got word after Massenzio's fight that he subbed McFedries in the first round. I guess you didn't get your wish. Tough ****, huh?

Greenman

I dunno if that's considered a spoiler, but you may want to edit it. I could be wrong though.

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Badfish

Strong language for your first post.

I like how you write "I got word..." like you heard it on the streets or in prison or something.

McFedries lost? It happens.
*shrugs*

T-Bone

hah...image of a women's prison enters

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bayoubro

Disappointing outcome. I expected the loser (is spoiler rules over yet?) to really have a big career but it doesn't seem to headed that way.

opsy

Yo Sherwood what's good dawg? Gimme da scoop!

Badfish

Agreed. He's looked impressive in the past, but now, who knows?