Passing the Guard 07.05.08: News, News, News

Happy late Fourth of July folks, and welcome to yet another edition of Passing the Guard. This week, we take a look at some of latest news in the MMA world, including word of BJ Penn's move to welterweight, Drew Fickett's move away from anywhere that has contracts, and Georges St. Pierre's move to the ESPY award stand. All that and more, but first, a quick look at tonight's fight, UFC 86. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Former hype train and accomplished grappler Gabriel Gonzaga will look to set his two consecutive losses straight with a win over Team Punishment's Justin McCully. Gonzaga has had a rough time with things since his KO victory over Pride veteran Mirko Filipovic, suffering a TKO loss to former champ Randy Couture and then a second loss from Fabricio Werdum. Granted, both man are accomplished fighters, but the losses definitely blemish the positive outlook fans gave "Napao" after his big win over Cro Cop. A step down in competition, McCully is relatively new to the Octagon, fighting ...
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