Dana White revealed exclusively to the MMA Underground Forum that UFC 142 was officially the last UFC PPV to be opened up by the standard “Gladiator Man” promo.
“Tonight, UFC President Dana White revealed exclusively to the Underground that the opening sequence for it’s PPV broadcast has been redone and the new introduction will be revealed this Saturday for UFC 143. The event will feature Nick Diaz fighting Carlos Condit for the interim welterweight championship in the main event.”
While it is unknown what will replace it, the new look UFC will debut this weekend. Embedded below is the now eliminated UFC PPV opening.
