Author: Nicholas Goss

Junior Dos Santos: Former UFC Champion Should Fight Cain Velasquez a 3rd Time

After losing to Cain Velasquez on Saturday night in UFC 155, former champion Junior Dos Santos must fight his rival for a third time since both men have split their first two bouts, with a victory apiece.Even though the fight went the five-round maximu…

After losing to Cain Velasquez on Saturday night in UFC 155, former champion Junior Dos Santos must fight his rival for a third time since both men have split their first two bouts, with a victory apiece.

Even though the fight went the five-round maximum, it wasn’t a close bout at all, as shown by the following statistics provided by ESPN.

To rebuild his reputation and get back to the top of his division, Dos Santos has to fight Velasquez for a third time. Having a third match is the only way to prove which fighter is superior.

Despite his disappointing result on Saturday night, Dos Santos is still a top fighter in UFC’s heavyweight class, and he has more experience than many of his possible opponents.

The 28-year-old still has an impressive 15-2 mixed martial arts record after being beaten by Velasquez, which caused his 10-fight winning streak to end.

Dos Santos didn’t fight aggressively enough on Saturday night, and he wasn’t able to build any momentum because Velasquez started the bout so well. He was relentless, and didn’t back down at all. The result was a well-earned victory for Velasquez.

There’s no question that Dos Santos would be highly-motivated in a third fight and change his approach to have a better chance of beating Velasquez.

After two exciting fights, these two men—and the sport as a whole—deserve a third fight. Not only would it settle this rivalry, but the outcome would show us if Dos Santos is still a legitimate title contender.

Now that Velasquez has the UFC heavyweight title, expect Dos Santos to do everything possible to ensure that a third fight happens. His defeat on Saturday night will help motivate him to make another run toward the heavyweight championship.

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Faber vs. Barao: When and Where to Watch UFC 149 Matchup

Urijah Faber and Renan Barao will square off in the main card of UFC 149 with the interim bantamweight championship at stake.A great performance by Barao against a talented fighter such as Faber would elevate his popularity and marketability in mixed m…

Urijah Faber and Renan Barao will square off in the main card of UFC 149 with the interim bantamweight championship at stake.

A great performance by Barao against a talented fighter such as Faber would elevate his popularity and marketability in mixed martial arts, and especially in the UFC. This is an important bout for him.

It will be interesting to see which fighter can set the tone early and take control of the bout. If Barao comes out with an aggressive start, then he could force Faber to get worried, which could cause him to change up his game plan.

That would not be ideal for Faber, who is tough to beat when he’s confident and landing punches to his opponent’s midsection. Faber comes into this bout as the favorite, but victory will certainly not come easy.

This is going to be a fantastic fight regardless of who wins, so let’s look at all the information you need to catch all the action from Calgary.

 

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

When: Saturday, July 21 at 10:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: Main card begins at 10:00 p.m. EDT on pay-per-view

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Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen Results: What UFC 148 Triumph Means for Silva

Anderson Silva’s triumph in UFC 148 over rival Chael Sonnen on Saturday night has proven that he’s one of the best MMA fighters in recent memory.Silva was under immense pressure to give a good performance on Saturday and he delivered in a major way. Af…

Anderson Silva‘s triumph in UFC 148 over rival Chael Sonnen on Saturday night has proven that he’s one of the best MMA fighters in recent memory.

Silva was under immense pressure to give a good performance on Saturday and he delivered in a major way. After a convincing TKO of Sonnen, Silva has erased all doubt concerning who is better between the two.

The win improved Silva’s record to 30-4 in MMA and 15-0 in UFC, which is just remarkable. It’s very difficult to go undefeated over a number of years in the UFC, but Silva’s unbeaten record is further proof of how talented he is.

With the Brazilian’s second career victory over Sonnen now in the past, everyone wants to know what’s next for the UFC middleweight champ.

A fight with Michael Bisping would be a great matchup for all MMA fans. Bisping is a very talented fighter with a good all-around skill set and a record of impressive wins that would give him confidence in a possible bout with Silva.

Silva was already a huge star for UFC, but after this latest victory, his popularity will definitely continue to grow.

The UFC would be smart to capitalize on this and get him another marquee fight against a big-name opponent.

People will watch Silva fight no matter who he opposes, but that doesn’t mean that an easy challenger is best for him. A bout with Bisping would be a very marketable fight for the UFC, and one that would certainly interest casual and diehard MMA fans.

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UFC 147 Card: Silva vs. Franklin and the Most Exciting Matchups

Wanderlei SIlva versus Rich Franklin is just one fight that will excite MMA fans Saturday night on the UFC 147 card.The card doesn’t have too many stars featured in the scheduled bouts, but the intensity of these fights will make them worth checking ou…

Wanderlei SIlva versus Rich Franklin is just one fight that will excite MMA fans Saturday night on the UFC 147 card.

The card doesn’t have too many stars featured in the scheduled bouts, but the intensity of these fights will make them worth checking out.

Let’s look at the three best matchups on the UFC 147 card.

 

Wanderlei SIlva vs. Rich Franklin

The main event on the UFC 147 card is the second meeting between Wanderlei SIlva and Rich Franklin, and it promises to be an exciting bout that should be full of intense fighting early on.

Silva is younger and quicker than Franklin, and he has no excuses if he loses this fight. Silva will also try to avenge his defeat to Franklin at UFC 99.

 

Cezar Ferreira vs. Sergio Moraes

Sergio Moraes is trying to prove he’s one of the best fighters in his weight class and will use his superior skills on the ground against challenging opponent Cezar Ferreira.

However, Ferreira is capable of preventing Moraes from taking this fight to the floor with his impressive athleticism. Look for Ferreira to win this fight in a close decision.

 

Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Russow

The heavyweight bouts are almost always worth the price, and if Fabricio Werdum can jab Russow a few times early, this bout could be over quickly.

Werdum is the better boxer, and he’ll win the fight easily if he is able to move around and pick his spots when to strike. Unless his defense is poor, which is unlikely, Werdum will win this fight.

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UFC on Fox 3: Nate Diaz Will Add to MMA Resume with a Win over Jim Miller

Nate Diaz will earn an opportunity at the lightweight title with a convincing win over Jim Miller in the main event of the UFC on Fox 3 this weekend.According to ESPN.com, Diaz would land a place in the lightweight title fight with a win over Miller on…

Nate Diaz will earn an opportunity at the lightweight title with a convincing win over Jim Miller in the main event of the UFC on Fox 3 this weekend.

According to ESPN.com, Diaz would land a place in the lightweight title fight with a win over Miller on Saturday in New Jersey.

UFC president Dana White has said a win by Diaz assures him of landing the Ben Henderson–Frankie Edgar winner. That bout is scheduled to take place Aug. 11 at UFC 150 in Denver.

Diaz has enjoyed great success over the last few years, winning five of his last eight fights, including two consecutive victories

One thing that makes Diaz such a difficult person to beat is that he never gives up and has impressive stamina.

He brings a ton of energy to every fight and won’t give in easily. Miller has an impressive 21-3 record, but few of his fights have been against someone as talented as Diaz.

With the fight of his career on the line, Diaz won’t let an opportunity for a major fight at UFC 150 in August pass him by.

He knows that a lightweight title would help make him a legitimate star in the MMA world, and also help his career rise to new heights.

Against an opponent he can beat, and with a chance for a title fight at stake, Diaz will knock out Miller in an exciting bout all MMA fans must watch.

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UFC 145 Results: Jon Jones Will Dominate UFC After Win vs. Rashad Evans

After defeating Rashad Evans by unanimous decision to retain his light heavyweight championship at UFC 145, Jon “Bones” Jones is ready to dominate the UFC for many years, and become the sport’s biggest superstar ever.Saturday night’s victory over Evans…

After defeating Rashad Evans by unanimous decision to retain his light heavyweight championship at UFC 145, Jon “Bones” Jones is ready to dominate the UFC for many years, and become the sport’s biggest superstar ever.

Saturday night’s victory over Evans was one of several convincing wins for Jones against some really talented opponents, and he’s now proved that he can fight any style and defeat any type of challenger.

Even though Jones was a heavy favorite, he was unable to end the fight early with a few devastating punches because Evans was ready for the challenge.

Evans made Jones work, but the title-holder never let the advantage sway to the side of his opponent. Jones did what he had to in order to win, and his great stamina and strength allowed him to be successful.

One of the fighters who Jones could square off against next is Dan Henderson, who is a legend in his own right, but Jones will come into that fight with a ton of confidence after a string of huge victories.

Jones is ready to dominate the UFC for years, and there’s no one capable of stopping his run of dominance.

If Jones can continue his success, he can become the face of the UFC and help the sport grow with possible marketing opportunities.

While the UFC is massively popular, it needs a huge star to bring in more casual fans who still haven’t hopped on the MMA train yet.

Jones has the potential to be a LeBron James-like figure in the UFC and lead the immediate future of the sport, and bring MMA to new heights.

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