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Keith Jardine's first post-UFC fight is set, as Sherdog.com reports that he will meet Trevor Prangley in Texas promotion Shark Fights this September.
The event takes place on September 11 in Lubbock, Texas.
"I'm looking forward to getting back in the cage after my last feeble performance," Prangley said. "Keith is a super tough opponent and a real nice guy. It's good to see Shark Fights getting the higher caliber fighters and putting on consistently better shows."
Prangley is looking to bounce back from a loss in a middleweight bout against Tim Kennedy in Strikeforce last month. After a couple of successful throws, Prangley was unable to keep Kennedy down. Kennedy then managed to lock on a rear naked choke in a scramble to force him to tap.
Jardine was released from the UFC after his loss to Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale. It was his fourth straight loss in the organization, and this fight will be his first outside of the UFC since before entering the Ultimate Fighter house in its second season.
The Sherdog.com report states the event will air in the U.S. on pay-per-view. The promotion has garnered large attendance for their last few events and will look to continue that trend in Texas.
Penick's Analysis: This fight makes a lot of sense for Jardine's first fight outside of the UFC. It will still be in front of a large audience, and he's got a touch opponent in the 37 year old Prangley. I'm curious as to what the size difference will be in this one, as Prangley made 185 lb. for his bout with Kennedy and Jardine is not a small light heavyweight. At any rate, a win or two outside of the UFC may lead to a quick return despite the many losses he had suffered in the Octagon.
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