Author: Andrew Saunders

Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez: Preview, Odds and Prediction for UFC 155

Just because Christmas has come and gone doesn’t mean that all of the best gifts in 2012 have been delivered. On Saturday night, UFC 155 will provide fans with a battle for the most prestigious prize in all of mixed martial arts: the UFC heavyweight ch…

Just because Christmas has come and gone doesn’t mean that all of the best gifts in 2012 have been delivered. On Saturday night, UFC 155 will provide fans with a battle for the most prestigious prize in all of mixed martial arts: the UFC heavyweight championship.

Headlining the card is a championship bout between reigning champion Junior dos Santos and former kingpin Cain Velasquez. The two met previously at the inaugural UFC on FOX event last November in a fight that saw JDS strap the belt around his waist following a first-round knockout.

In the co-main event, fans will be treated to a lightweight showcase of jiu-jitsu specialists when Joe Lauzon takes on Jim Miller. Miller takes this fight on short notice after a training injury forced Gray Maynard from the contest.

A trio of middleweight battles rounds up the main card as the surging Tim Boetsch meets Costa Philippou, Alan Belcher looks to win a rematch against Yushin Okami and a returning Chris Leben welcomes Strikeforce veteran Derek Brunson into the Octagon. 

The following is an in-depth look at UFC 155, including preview, odds and predictions.

Author’s Note: For previous events, the best betting odds have been given only for the statistical favorite. Beginning with UFC 155, we will offer underdogs the same courtesy. After all, anything can happen in MMA.

All betting odds are courtesy of BestFightOdds.com. 

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The 20 All-Time Fan Favorite MMA Welterweights

In 2012, the welterweight division was the most stacked in all of MMA. There was a seemingly endless supply of top contenders and big-name stars to keep things interesting.In fact, UFC 158 is currently headlined by a trio of welterweight contests that …

In 2012, the welterweight division was the most stacked in all of MMA. There was a seemingly endless supply of top contenders and big-name stars to keep things interesting.

In fact, UFC 158 is currently headlined by a trio of welterweight contests that feature all six fighters sitting atop the division’s Top 10.

Thinking about a card that features the best welterweights right now had me thinking about the all-time greats of the welterweight division. Although that would make for a nice article, the idea of writing about Jon Fitch and Pat Miletich made me sleepy.

Instead, I decided to put together a piece on the most popular welterweights in history. This is a look at the 20 biggest fan favorites who have ever stepped foot into the UFC at 170 pounds.

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Dana White ‘Holy S#!T’ Moments of 2012

Dana White has long been considered one of the most outspoken figures in mixed martial arts. When things are great, you can hear him yelling praises from the rooftops. When disappointed, his wrath can be felt across state lines. And when the action ins…

Dana White has long been considered one of the most outspoken figures in mixed martial arts. When things are great, you can hear him yelling praises from the rooftops. When disappointed, his wrath can be felt across state lines. And when the action inside the Octagon is too amazing for words, you can be sure that White will head to Twitter to share his now famous “Holy S#!t.”

While expletives aren’t exactly the most politically correct ways for the acting head of a major corporation to use social networking, White’s improbable catchphrase has become synonymous with the MMA moments that take our breath away.

As we bring 2012 to a close, Bleacher Report will bring to you an in-depth look at the very best and worst moments of the year. Here is a look at the year’s 10 most jaw-dropping moments of in-cage action that saw fans take the words right out of White’s mouth.

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The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Results: 10 Memorable Moments

With a weekend of MMA combatives in the books, fans have been more than their fair share of action over the course of the last 48 hours.The UFC was double-fisting this weekend, and their second hand was a series of thrilling bouts and tremendous finish…

With a weekend of MMA combatives in the books, fans have been more than their fair share of action over the course of the last 48 hours.

The UFC was double-fisting this weekend, and their second hand was a series of thrilling bouts and tremendous finishes at The Ultimate Fighter 16 finale. Eight of the evening’s 10 fights ended in finishes, including all four of the Fuel TV offerings, as well as three of the FX bouts.

Here is a look at the 10 most memorable moments from last night’s event.

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UFC on FX 6: What’s Next for the Winners and Losers

Last night, the Zuffa boys made a much anticipated return to Australia for UFC on FX 6. Hosting a pair of tournament finals for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes, there was an animosity between British and Australian fighters, which was documented thro…

Last night, the Zuffa boys made a much anticipated return to Australia for UFC on FX 6. Hosting a pair of tournament finals for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes, there was an animosity between British and Australian fighters, which was documented through the airing of the reality program.

The card featured major knockouts as well as some barn-burning action from undercard fighters who were desperate to show Dana White that they are worthy of their roster spot. On the main card, Hector Lombard and Ross Pearson hammered their opponents to earn wins in the featured contests of the night.

Here is a look at what’s next for the winners and losers of every fight on the card.

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MMA Contenders and Pretenders That Will Be Revealed in December

Tis the season of giving. With the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s almost time to unwrap our first UFC-themed present: UFC on Fox 5.Throughout the month of December, the UFC has elected to provide fans with many presents, including:Five former champ…

Tis the season of giving. With the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s almost time to unwrap our first UFC-themed present: UFC on Fox 5.

Throughout the month of December, the UFC has elected to provide fans with many presents, including:

Five former champs

Four main events

Three American cards

Two title fights

And a partridge in a pear tree.

Too cheesy? Sorry. Sometimes I get caught up in the holiday spirit. 

To make up for my awful attempt at Christmas humor, here is a look at nine fighters who will be competing in December. Each man has an opportunity to take a major step up their divisional ladder.

With quality placement within their respective divisions, there is a lot of ground that can be covered this month. Some of the men on this list can become a contender with a December victory, while others can become champion.

However, the mighty sometimes fall. A series of impressive wins can be washed away with a single defeat. Anyone who doesn’t believe me should ask Mark Munoz.

Here is a look at nine fighters who reveal themselves as either contenders or pretenders in the next four weeks.

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