Author: Garrett Derr

Mandy Moore Gives Her Pick for Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos

For the first time in the history of the organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be making their broadcasting television debut on the Fox Network on November 12th, 2011. UFC on Fox 1 will be headlined around current heavyweight champion C…

For the first time in the history of the organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be making their broadcasting television debut on the Fox Network on November 12th, 2011.

UFC on Fox 1 will be headlined around current heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, who will square off with No. 1 contender Junior dos Santos.

As November 12th quickly approaches, fans from across the globe patiently await for what has potential to be the biggest night in UFC history.

Recently, it was television and movie star Mandy Moore who weighed in with her predictions on who would win the heavyweight title fight between Velasquez and Dos Santos.

In a Fox interview Moore stated, “I am pumped for the UFC heavyweight title fight.”

Not only is Moore excited for the title fight, but she’s hoping to see a knockout.

“Cain Velasquez and Junior dos. Seeing a heavyweight fight pretty much guarantees that there’s going to be a knockout,” said Moore.

While it was a tough choice in deciding who she felt would walk away with the heavyweight title, Moore stated,

“It’s a tough choice but I think I got to go Cain Velasquez. He’s the more well-rounded fighter in my opinion.”

“I got to go with Cain.”

UFC on Fox 1 can be seen on Fox beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET and 6:00 p.m. PT.

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UFC 1 on FOX: ‘Big John’ McCarthy Likely to Referee Velasquez vs. Dos Santos

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is just days away from making its broadcasting television debut on the FOX Network. UFC on FOX 1 will air live from the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. The mai…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is just days away from making its broadcasting television debut on the FOX Network.

UFC on FOX 1 will air live from the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET.

The main event will be headlined around current UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, who will look to make his first successful title defense against No. 1 contender, Junior Dos Santos.

However, Velasquez and Dos Santos will be entering the Octagon hearing a new voice.

Instead of Herb Dean, the UFC has been informed by the state of California that “Big” John McCarthy will referee the main event between Velasquez and Dos Santos.

According to George Dodd, the executive officer of the California State Athletic Commission, “The UFC has been informed that there is a 99 percent chance that John McCarthy will be in the cage for the main event.”

And while many UFC fans were thrilled to hear the news, UFC president Dana White wasn’t one of them.

White made it clear he would rather have Dean overseeing action on Nov. 12, saying, “I think Herb Dean’s the best referee in the business. Now I won’t get Herb Dean because I said that.“

UFC fans can expect to hear McCarthy’s famous saying of, “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on!”

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UFC on FOX: Info and Predictions for the Every Fight

The UFC will make its broadcasting television debut when they air live on the Fox Network on November 12, 2011.UFC on Fox 1 will take place in Anaheim, California in front of a sold out Honda Center crowd beginning at 6:00 p.m. PT and 9:00 p.m. ET.The …

The UFC will make its broadcasting television debut when they air live on the Fox Network on November 12, 2011.

UFC on Fox 1 will take place in Anaheim, California in front of a sold out Honda Center crowd beginning at 6:00 p.m. PT and 9:00 p.m. ET.

The main card will be headlined around current UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, who will put his title up for grabs against number one contender, Junior Dos Santos.

In total, the fight card consists of one main card fight and nine preliminary bouts.

The following slides display info and predictions for every fight for UFC on Fox 1.

Let’s take a look.

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UFC 138 Results: Grades for Main Card Fighters

The UFC has wrapped up yet another event for the year of 2011 as English fans got to witness UFC 138 in Birmingham, England on Nov. 5.Leading up to the fight, there was speculation that Leben vs. Munoz could very well be the worst fight card of the ent…

The UFC has wrapped up yet another event for the year of 2011 as English fans got to witness UFC 138 in Birmingham, England on Nov. 5.

Leading up to the fight, there was speculation that Leben vs. Munoz could very well be the worst fight card of the entire year.

And, despite it being free of cost, expectations weren’t very high leading up to the event.

However, that all changed when UFC 138 surprised most fans by providing them with four submissions, two knockouts and a close split decision.

While each fighter will look to move forward in his mixed martial arts career, they all need to be critiqued by their performance in the United Kingdom.

So, the following slides display report card grades for every main card fighter of UFC 138.

Let’s take a look.

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The 10 Best Nicknames in MMA History

The sport of mixed martial arts has undoubtedly become one of the most entertaining sports known to mankind today.What makes MMA so entertaining is the fighters who enter the Octagon and give it everything they’ve got, holding nothing back.And, not onl…

The sport of mixed martial arts has undoubtedly become one of the most entertaining sports known to mankind today.

What makes MMA so entertaining is the fighters who enter the Octagon and give it everything they’ve got, holding nothing back.

And, not only are some of these fighters some of the coolest guys in the sport, but so are their nicknames.

Nearly every fighter in MMA today is not only recognized by their full name, but, of course, their nickname.

And while there are some fighters with the lamest nicknames we’ve ever heard, there are a few who have some of the sweetest we’ve ever heard as well.

The following slides display the 10 best nicknames in MMA history.

Let’s take a look.

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Brock Lesnar and the 7 Meanest Looking Fighters in the UFC

Over the past several years, the sport of mixed martial arts has evolved into one of the fastest growing sports on the planet.And a major part of this rapid growth can be credited to the world class fighters who dedicate their lives to the sport they t…

Over the past several years, the sport of mixed martial arts has evolved into one of the fastest growing sports on the planet.

And a major part of this rapid growth can be credited to the world class fighters who dedicate their lives to the sport they truly love.

However, it’s these fighters’ personalities and appearances that add an extra spice to the sport’s reputation.

The UFC specifically, has those guys who are always smiling, those who show no emotion and of course, the mean looking ones.

So, the following slides display the seven meanest looking fighters in the UFC today.

Let’s take a look.

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