Phil Baroni Announces Drop To Welterweight, To Fight Jansen at Cage Rage 27
Current EliteXC fighter and UFC veteran Phil Baroni (10-10) has announced that he will be dropping from the 185-pound middleweight division to the 170-pound welterweight division after losing three straight bouts to Frank Shamrock, Kala Hose, and Joey Villasenor:
“Im making the move because I want to be a World Champion. I dont fight for pay day’s or fame, to be on tv or chick’s. I got into MMA because I wanted to be the best fighter in the world. This is what I feel at this point in my career I need to do. Im feel Im a better fighter than Ive shown in the ring esp as of late.As far as the move to Welter Weight goes I feel great. Im more athletic. Im in much better condition, my hand speed is back, an I would go as far as to say Im alot quicker than I was at my previous best. I feel just as strong physicaly if not stronger do to much greater flexability. Im not going to make any predictions or promises. Ive been very humbled as of late. Ive been handed a real wake up call. Im going to give it my all 100% and do my best. Its Do or Die for me. Im All In! I love to fight. Im a real fighter, an like I said the day I dont think I can be a World Champion is the day Ill retire. Im not done yet, I have alot of fight left inside me. I have alot to prove to myself an alot of people to prove wrong.”
Baroni will make his debut at the new weight class on July 12th at Cage Rage 27 in London, England against Scott Jansen (3-2).
Tags: Phil Baroni, Scott Jansen
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Good luck Phil but I think you’re done. I’m not convinced Phil dropping down at this point in his career will make any positive impact for him. He just has not looked good to me in his last 2-4 fights. Obviously that is why he is dropping down but I just do not see that helping a fighter like Phil who is years beyond his prime.
Kris,
Did I say something bad? All my comments say they are “awaiting moderation.” Is that a new feature? I know 2 weeks ago or so you said you would be moderating a little closer but I feel awaiting moderation….if it has to be done by you, will only slow down discusiions. Just curious. Apologies if I said something offensive.
I hope Baroni does’nt become another Ken Shamrock
he already has my friend…he already has…You just need to learn when to fold…
oh and phil if your so concentrated with being the best fighter, then quick with the bull**** WWE entrances/costumes and focus on the fight!!!
HA HA HA HA FOR SURE…
Ya he definitely needs to stop all the fancy crap…… he needs to actually win a few before he comes out like Ric Flair…
The drop down to WW is the ONLY option right now and the only chance at extending his career a little longer……
He has to win his next few fights VERY convincingly …………
This was a wise move for Baroni… I actually think he should be a lightweight.
Love him or Hate him he still has one of the best UFC knockouts EVER.
dont compare him to shamrock! He has to 1st be good then get bad….he has never been good!!
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What happened to my next Ken Shamrock comment ?
10-10 that record sucks
YEAH YEAH THAT IS A SH1TY RECORD I NOTICED THAT WHEN HE LOST HIS LAST FIGHT
Oh its back!
Frank Shamrock and Joey Villasenor are tough fights so you have to give him credit.
I see a Baroni tko in the 1st
Phil Baroni has been more of a mic fighter than a ring fighter.
i think this is a terrible move.. welterweights are much better conditioned fighters and his major problem has always been gassing too quickly… he should just throw in the towel right now.
Agreed he should call it quits before his 10-10 record gets even worse than it already is
THATS NOT EVEN A GOOD RECORD TO GO DOWN WITH… HES TRYING TO GET TO LOOK BETTER BEFORE BUT NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Kris,
My wife’s e-mail was hacked and sent spam mail to all our family and friends…..I wonder if that has something to do with the F up? We’ll see. Thanks. It was really strange. I think someone hates me or something…..
Kris,
That one worked just dandy. Thank You. Just thought of somethin’…….the F up was caused by that Bob Reilly son of a “B” trying to get back at me for my e-mail. Or I may have pissed off a bunch of midgets and dwarfs.
Cole,
You may be onto something. If baroni wants to be champ so bad maybe he should join WWE.
This is an interesting move for Phil. He has always been in fair condition for his fights and with the drop in weight, that will only up his cardio. Also, where he is only 5 foot 8 inches, weight to height proportions will make more sense. As to the comment about him moving to 155 insted, he is just to big to make that darastic of a cut. He has fought some great fighters at 185 and come up short. With this move, and a few tune up fights at the new weight, he may make a soild run for a title and a smaller promotion. This could be what Mr. Baroni needs to rejuvinate his carrer.
Phil is too small for WWE.
he really should just go away.
I’m sure that is not a problem dannyboy
Even with the WWE wellness policy