UFC RSS Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 http://www.ufc.tv/TUF13/ufc-logo-silver.jpghttp://video.ufc.tv/TUF13/ufc-logo-silver.jpgLas Vegas, Nevada – When Jon Jones won the UFC® light heavyweight title at UFC 128 by defeating legend Mauricio “Shogun†Rua, he became the youngest world champion in UFC history at just 23-years-old. Two weeks following “Bones†epic win, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the signing of another budding prodigy, 8-year-old Steve Poulin. Poulin, from Schulyerville, NY, has become an internet sensation for his dominating performances on the wrestling mat. His YouTube highlight reel has garnered nearly seven million views, while his style has drawn comparisons to UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage†Jackson. Sensing an opportunity to secure the services of one of the world’s most promising athletes, UFC officials reached a deal to bring the Mohawked powerhouse to the Octagon®. “We are always looking to sign the best fighters in the world,†UFC President Dana White said. “I think this kid has the talent to become the youngest world champion in history. We have signed him to an eight-fight deal and his first fight will be this summer. Let’s see if he can break Jon Jones’ record.†Poulin is expected to start his career in the UFC bantamweight (135 pound) division. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit UFC.com. Ultimate Fighting Championship® - www.ufc.com Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually around the world. UFC programming is distributed in the United States on Viacom, Inc.’s Spike TV and on Comcast, Inc.’s VERSUS network. UFC content is distributed commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries and territories, reaching 354 million homes worldwide, in 19 different languages. Ancillary businesses now include UFC.com with over six million unique visitors per month, the best-selling UFC “Undisputed†videogame franchise distributed by THQ, UFC Gymâ„¢, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expoâ„¢ festivals, branded apparel, trading cards, articulated action figures and other media including best-selling DVDs and a bimonthly magazine. Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Ultimate Fighting®, UFC®, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa®, The Octagonâ„¢ and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, registered service marks, trademarks, trade dress and/or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC and licensed to its affiliated entities and other licensees in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC, its affiliates or other respective owners. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradigm Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 april fools? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 april fools? lol I'd say so, like seriously an 8 year old vs at least 18 year olds? = serious beatdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Kicker Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 war poulin! this kid's gonna absolutely destroy everyone in the 135lb division, even though he'll be coming in to the fights at about 60 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonster Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 it's april fools, they would not sign an 8 year old and have him fight right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Kicker Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 it's april fools, they would not sign an 8 year old and have him fight right away. you think he can't hang?? i'm gonna send a link to this thread to poulin, and he's gonna show up at your house with a couple 40's. he'll drink one and smash it on your face, and then drink the other one and smash it on his OWN face, just because he's that much of a badass. don't disrespect the mohawk!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonster Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 you think he can't hang?? i'm gonna send a link to this thread to poulin, and he's gonna show up at your house with a couple 40's. he'll drink one and smash it on your face, and then drink the other one and smash it on his OWN face, just because he's that much of a badass. don't disrespect the mohawk!!! he can hang, but the UFC has a rule that you have to be 18 years old or over to fight for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Kicker Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 he can hang, but the UFC has a rule that you have to be 18 years old or over to fight for them. dude i'm only joking lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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