Author: Nathan McCarter

Best Walkouts of 2012

Before two mixed martial artists exchange leather in the center of the cage, they have to make the walk down the aisle. When the music hits, it can raise the goosebumps on your body and set the tone for the action.It can be a point of interest for fans…

Before two mixed martial artists exchange leather in the center of the cage, they have to make the walk down the aisle. When the music hits, it can raise the goosebumps on your body and set the tone for the action.

It can be a point of interest for fans. What music will they choose?

Pundits try to analyze the fighters. Does he or she look focused?

It is a small part of the evening, but it adds to the spectacle of the show. The lights, the sounds, and the anticipation is ramped up when the fighters come from behind the curtain.

These are the 10 best walkouts of 2012.

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UFC on Fox 5 Results: Live Reaction for Every Fight

UFC on Fox 5 comes to you from Seattle on Saturday with one of the greatest free live fight cards in combat sports history.The action kicks off at 4:20 p.m. ET with Scott Jorgensen vs. John Albert on Facebook before moving to FX for the six-fight preli…

UFC on Fox 5 comes to you from Seattle on Saturday with one of the greatest free live fight cards in combat sports history.

The action kicks off at 4:20 p.m. ET with Scott Jorgensen vs. John Albert on Facebook before moving to FX for the six-fight preliminary card at 5 p.m.

When the main card gets under way it will feature three fights and another for the UFC Lightweight Championship. Champion Benson Henderson defends his title for the second time. Challenger Nate Diaz will try to bring gold back to Stockton, Calif.

The exciting fight card gets underway Saturday evening. Be sure to come back for live reactions from every fight.

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UFC on Fox 5 Fight Card: Power Ranking Every Fight on the Card

UFC on FOX 5 plays host to numerous exciting matchups, none more important than the main event. Benson Henderson defends the UFC Lightweight Championship against Nate Diaz.The free fight card has 11 fights with plenty of well-rounded fighters waiting t…

UFC on FOX 5 plays host to numerous exciting matchups, none more important than the main event. Benson Henderson defends the UFC Lightweight Championship against Nate Diaz.

The free fight card has 11 fights with plenty of well-rounded fighters waiting to show their skills and go for a fight of the night bonus.

Several fights look to be fight of the night contenders on paper. The fight card is one of the very best ever given away on free television. It will also serve as a great lead-in to Saturday’s big boxing fight: Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez.

These are the power rankings for every fight on the UFC card on Saturday night.

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UFC on FOX 5: 5 Reasons to Root for Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz will try to become the UFC’s sixth lightweight champion at UFC on FOX on Saturday night.The Stockton, CA native has won all three fights since his return to the lightweight division. That was good enough to earn him a shot at the winner of Fr…

Nate Diaz will try to become the UFC’s sixth lightweight champion at UFC on FOX on Saturday night.

The Stockton, CA native has won all three fights since his return to the lightweight division. That was good enough to earn him a shot at the winner of Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson. Now, with that decided, he is ready to capture gold.

Since winning the fifth season of The Ultimate Fighter, Diaz has been one of the most consistent performers in the UFC.

The talking is just about done. The title fight looms.

These are five reasons you should be rooting for Diaz on Saturday.

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Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

New UFC women’s champion @rondarousey will fight Liz Carmouche in the main event of UFC 157.— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) December 6, 2012
 And with that women have arrived in the UFC.Ronda Rousey will headline alongside Liz Carmouche in…

 

And with that women have arrived in the UFC.

Ronda Rousey will headline alongside Liz Carmouche in the first ever women’s championship bout under the UFC banner, and Rousey will be the automatic champion of the division.

Carmouche is coming off back-to-back victories in Invicta FC. While the focus will be on Rousey, Carmouche should not be left in the background. The former Marine and Strikeforce title challenger brings in a solid all-around game.

This is how the first ever UFC Women’s Championship fight breaks down.

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UFC on FOX 5: BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC on FOX 5 brings to you a four-fight main card that will feature a welterweight showdown between young contender Rory MacDonald and former UFC welterweight champion BJ Penn.The lead-up to the fight has had its share of trash talk. Penn will try and …

UFC on FOX 5 brings to you a four-fight main card that will feature a welterweight showdown between young contender Rory MacDonald and former UFC welterweight champion BJ Penn.

The lead-up to the fight has had its share of trash talk. Penn will try and make a big splash in his return to the Octagon, while MacDonald seeks to destroy a legend of the sport.

Penn versus MacDonald will be one of the most anticipated fights on the entire card when Saturday arrives, and the questions will be answered. The welterweight title picture may be more clouded as a result.

Continue on for the head to toe breakdown between these two elite mixed martial artists.

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