Schultz to make his return at CFX 8

On Saturday, promoters for CFX 8 say they are expecting the largest crowd for an indoor MMA fight in the area.
Linda Shields, who does promotions for Cage Fighting X-Treme, said about 6,000 people are expected at the event, titled Rumble in the Jungle 3 and being held at the Jugleplex in Plymouth, Mass.
The fight card is an extensive one that features 24 bouts with the main events being the return of Plymouth native Pat Schultz to the cage after a two-year absence because of a broken hand, and fan favorite Josh Diekmann of Connecticut.
Schultz, who was on the Ultimate Fighter Season 7 in 2008, will take on Fernando Rivera in a 190-pound weight class fight.
Schultz lost his first fight in Ultimate Fighter to Cale Yarbrough. Schultz broke his hand during that fight and hasn't been in the cage since.
Diekman, who hails from New London, Conn., takes on Bobby Favors. Diekman is a heavyweight with a record of 12-3. Shields described him as a "freight train."
In 2006, Diekman fought in World Extreme Cagefighting 24: Full Force and lost to Justin Eilers.
Gates open at 6 p.m. on Saturday and the fighting starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at http://www.cagefx.com/.