Author: Nathan McCarter

UFC on FX 8 Results: Power Ranking the Top 10 Middleweights in the UFC

UFC on FX 8 featured three top 10 middleweights, and after their performances on Saturday night, there was a mild shake-up in the division.No. 5 Luke Rockhold stepped inside the Octagon for the first time to battle No. 2 Vitor Belfort. The fight didn’t…

UFC on FX 8 featured three top 10 middleweights, and after their performances on Saturday night, there was a mild shake-up in the division.

No. 5 Luke Rockhold stepped inside the Octagon for the first time to battle No. 2 Vitor Belfort. The fight didn’t make it past the first round because Belfort pulled off an incredible KO. A spinning back kick leveled Rockhold, and The Phenom finished him off with heavy punches on the mat.

No. 8 Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza took on Chris Camozzi and made quick work of the young prospect. Once he took the fight to the ground, it was academic. Jacare locked in an arm-triangle and picked up an impressive debut victory.

The division has certainly heated up over the past year, and the inclusion of the Strikeforce middleweights has only deepened the talent pool. These are exciting times in the 185-pound division.

Here are the middleweight power rankings after UFC on FX 8.

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UFC on FX 8: 5 Fights for Jacare Souza to Take Next

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza took care of business against Chris Camozzi on Saturday night.Jacare was originally slated to fight Costa Philippou, but he had to drop out due to a cut.Camozzi is a quality middleweight, but he found out what the elite…

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza took care of business against Chris Camozzi on Saturday night.

Jacare was originally slated to fight Costa Philippou, but he had to drop out due to a cut.

Camozzi is a quality middleweight, but he found out what the elite of the division are like against Souza. Once Jacare took the fight to the ground, it was over. He worked diligently and controlled the action. Once Camozzi opened up the small hole, Souza snatched the arm triangle and finished. Impressive stuff.

The win will earn him a bigger fight in his next outing.

Here are five fights that Jacare should be prepared for when he is set to take on another fight.

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UFC on FX 8 Live Results, Play-by-Play and Fight Card Highlights

Quick Results:Vitor Belfort defeats Luke Rockhold by KO at 2:32 of the first roundRafael Dos Anjos defeats Evan Dunham by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Rafael Natal defeats Joao Zeferino by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Nik Lentz de…

Quick Results:

Vitor Belfort defeats Luke Rockhold by KO at 2:32 of the first round

Rafael Dos Anjos defeats Evan Dunham by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Rafael Natal defeats Joao Zeferino by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Nik Lentz defeats Hacran Dias by unanimous decision (28-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Francisco Trinaldo defeats Mike Rio via submission (arm-triangle) at 3:08 of the first round

Gleison Tibau defeats John Cholish via submission (guillotine) at 2:34 of the second round

Paulo Thiago defeats Michel Prazeres by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Yuri Alcantara defeats Iliarde Santos by TKO at 2:31 of the first round.

Fabio Maldonado defeats Roger Hollett by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)

John Lineker defeats Asamat Gashimov by TKO at 1:07 of the second round

Jussier Formiga defeats Chris Cariaso by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lucas Martins defeats Jeremy Larsen by KO at 0:13 of the third round

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MMA Stock Projection for May: Whom to Bet On, Whom to Avoid

The UFC brings two cards to us in May. The first, UFC on FX 8, is headlined by a middleweight contender’s bout between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. That will be followed by the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between Cain Velasquez and Antonio “B…

The UFC brings two cards to us in May. The first, UFC on FX 8, is headlined by a middleweight contender’s bout between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. That will be followed by the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between Cain Velasquez and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC 160.

On tap are 24 fights, with plenty of opportunities for upsets and failures along the way. Such is life in the sport of MMA.

The matchmakers do not make life easy for anyone, especially oddsmakers and bettors alike.

Here is whom to bet on and whom to avoid in the fights coming your way in May.

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MMA Contenders and Pretenders That Will Be Revealed in May

Major MMA events are few and far between in the month of May, but that may be a blessing after a hectic April.No Bellator, no Invicta, and only two UFC events are showcased in the month.The leader of MMA comes forward with one free event and one on PPV…

Major MMA events are few and far between in the month of May, but that may be a blessing after a hectic April.

No Bellator, no Invicta, and only two UFC events are showcased in the month.

The leader of MMA comes forward with one free event and one on PPV. UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold and UFC 160 will find their way to television screens on the 18th and 25th, respectively. You have plenty of time to plan your parties.

Even with only two events, there are plenty of contenders and pretenders on the cards. They will ultimately be revealed when the action starts. This is a look at just who these men are.

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Nick Diaz vs. Demian Maia: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Nick Diaz and Demian Maia are two of many contenders in the UFC’s welterweight division.Diaz is coming off a decision loss to UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 158, and Maia is undefeated in the weight class with three straight wins.T…

Nick Diaz and Demian Maia are two of many contenders in the UFC’s welterweight division.

Diaz is coming off a decision loss to UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 158, and Maia is undefeated in the weight class with three straight wins.

This is not a fight that is signed, but would potentially be a marquee bout should it happen.

Diaz has talked about retiring unless he gets a rematch against GSP or a middleweight bout against Anderson Silva.

Those fights are unlikely to occur right now.

For Maia, this would be a fight that could make him the next challenger for the championship. Stylistically, it is an intriguing fight that many fight fans would love to see.

Let’s have a look at a breakdown for this potential welterweight clash.

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