Author: Nathan McCarter

Pros and Cons of Wednesday Night UFC Events on Fox Sports

Fox Sports 1 will debut on August 17, and the UFC will be a big part of its kickoff.After the Saturday launch, UFC on Fox Sports 1 events will move to Wednesday. Two events have already been announced for August 28 and September 4 in Indianapolis and B…

Fox Sports 1 will debut on August 17, and the UFC will be a big part of its kickoff.

After the Saturday launch, UFC on Fox Sports 1 events will move to Wednesday. Two events have already been announced for August 28 and September 4 in Indianapolis and Brasila, Brazil, respectively.

This won’t be the first time the UFC has put on midweek events, but it will be a departure from what we have grown accustomed to in recent times. It appears that the UFC will play a significant role in the early programming of the network.

Fox Sports 1 will replace the Speed channel.

As with any change, it will have both its pros and cons, and here they are.

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5 Questions We Have About TJ Grant Ahead of UFC 160

TJ Grant will take on Gray Maynard at UFC 160 with a lightweight title shot on the line.UFC President Dana White made the announcement that the lightweight tilt would have title implications at the UFC on FOX post-fight press conference in April. With …

TJ Grant will take on Gray Maynard at UFC 160 with a lightweight title shot on the line.

UFC President Dana White made the announcement that the lightweight tilt would have title implications at the UFC on FOX post-fight press conference in April. With other potential contenders in the wings, it was a surprise.

Grant is 4-0 in the division and has the second-longest win streak behind the champion. Maynard is ranked No. 3 in the world. This will be Grant’s first time against an elite lightweight, and it will be his chance to make a name for himself.

These are five questions we have about Grant as he heads in to his UFC 160 contender’s bout.

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UFC on FX 8: What’s Next for the Losers

UFC on FX 8 has come and gone, and the focus is now on the victors of the evening. However, there are 13 others fighters who competed on the card.Not all will stay with the promotion, but many will get another shot at UFC glory.In the main event, No. 5…

UFC on FX 8 has come and gone, and the focus is now on the victors of the evening. However, there are 13 others fighters who competed on the card.

Not all will stay with the promotion, but many will get another shot at UFC glory.

In the main event, No. 5-ranked Luke Rockhold got dropped by a spectacular spinning back kick from a UFC legend. Vitor Belfort finished Rockhold off with some big ground-and-pound. It was an unfortunate end for Rockhold, but the loss will not define his career.

Ranked fighters and unranked alike failed on Saturday.

This is what is potentially next for the losers of UFC on FX 8.

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5 Key Takeaways from UFC on FX 8

UFC on FX 8 outperformed expectations. We were treated to a variety of competitive action and finishes, and it was capped off with Vitor Belfort’s stunning spinning back kick.The UFC finds a way to deliver more often than not.Belfort was not the only f…

UFC on FX 8 outperformed expectations. We were treated to a variety of competitive action and finishes, and it was capped off with Vitor Belfort‘s stunning spinning back kick.

The UFC finds a way to deliver more often than not.

Belfort was not the only fighter to impress. “Jacare” Souza, Nik Lentz and Yuri Alcantara are just three others who came with their best at UFC on FX 8 and inched closer to their goals in their respective division.

It was a fun night of action.

Here are five key takeaways from UFC on FX 8.

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Belfort vs. Rockhold Fight Card: Post UFC on FX 8 Stock Report

UFC on FX 8 packed a punch, and a kick, for the fans. Thirteen fights emanated from Brazil with fighters bringing their best inside the cage in the hopes of picking up a victory.Vitor Belfort stole the show with a shocking spinning back kick that lande…

UFC on FX 8 packed a punch, and a kick, for the fans. Thirteen fights emanated from Brazil with fighters bringing their best inside the cage in the hopes of picking up a victory.

Vitor Belfort stole the show with a shocking spinning back kick that landed flush on Luke Rockhold. The explosive middleweight finished up his business on the ground. The victory puts Belfort back in serious talk for title contention.

Plenty of other action happened across multiple divisions. Potential contenders emerged, and others faltered.

This is your post-UFC on FX 8 stock report.

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UFC on FX 8: What’s Next for the Winners

UFC on FX 8 ended the brief hiatus of the UFC from our lives, and it delivered.The UFC brought 13 bouts to Brazil, and many were exciting affairs. The main event featured one of the best knockouts in UFC history. Vitor Belfort landed a spinning back ki…

UFC on FX 8 ended the brief hiatus of the UFC from our lives, and it delivered.

The UFC brought 13 bouts to Brazil, and many were exciting affairs. The main event featured one of the best knockouts in UFC history. Vitor Belfort landed a spinning back kick on Luke Rockhold. Belfort followed it up with big ground and pound that shut off the lights.

In the co-main event, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza submitted Chris Camozzi without much difficulty.

There were 11 other victors at UFC on FX 8, and all are looking toward the future.

This is what is next for the winners of UFC on FX 8.

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