Author: Riley Kontek

BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald: Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC 152 will be the host of a high-profile welterweight clash, as the legendary BJ Penn meets the hottest prospect in the division, Rory MacDonald. This fight has the potential to be epic, as Penn appears to be motivated by a fighter with the upside of…

UFC 152 will be the host of a high-profile welterweight clash, as the legendary BJ Penn meets the hottest prospect in the division, Rory MacDonald. This fight has the potential to be epic, as Penn appears to be motivated by a fighter with the upside of MacDonald.

Toronto will play host to UFC 152, which will be headlined by the rematch between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez for the heavyweight title. The Penn-MacDonald fight will most likely take co-main event status, due to the high profile the fights possesses.

Here is an early head-to-toe breakdown of the scrap between the old guard and the new.

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UFC on FX Results: Power Ranking the June Knockouts

Knockouts are arguably the most exciting part of mixed martial arts, as they are definitive finishes that prove who the better man is. There are a number of ways a knockout can be achieved; punches, knees, kicks and elbows can get the job done.So far i…

Knockouts are arguably the most exciting part of mixed martial arts, as they are definitive finishes that prove who the better man is. There are a number of ways a knockout can be achieved; punches, knees, kicks and elbows can get the job done.

So far in June, there have been some great knockouts in the two UFC events (TUF Finale and UFC on FX 3). Here is a power ranking of the knockouts so far.

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UFC on FX 3 Results: Power Ranking Main Card Fights

UFC on FX 3 had a great main card tonight, which more than made up for the lackluster undercard that aired on Fuel TV and Facebook. Headlined by Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall, fans were treated to jaw-rattling knockouts and fantastic submissions in…

UFC on FX 3 had a great main card tonight, which more than made up for the lackluster undercard that aired on Fuel TV and Facebook. Headlined by Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall, fans were treated to jaw-rattling knockouts and fantastic submissions in the four fights on FX.

Out of the four fights on FX, how did they stack up against one another? Let’s take a look at the fights and rank them in terms of excitement.

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UFC on FX 3: Predictions You Can Take to the Bank

UFC on FX 3 takes place tonight from South Florida with an exciting night of fights. Headlining will be a flyweight semifinal in the tournament which will crown the first ever champion in that weight division.Ian McCall meets Demetrious Johnson in a re…

UFC on FX 3 takes place tonight from South Florida with an exciting night of fights. Headlining will be a flyweight semifinal in the tournament which will crown the first ever champion in that weight division.

Ian McCall meets Demetrious Johnson in a rematch, with the winner fighting Joseph Benavidez later this year for the belt. The first fight was extremely close, with it ending in a draw.

Also on the card will be top Brazilian prospect Erick Silva taking on tough-as-nails Charlie Brenneman. Silva looks to erase the memory of a controversial DQ loss he experienced in his latest outing against Carlo Prater.

Here are some predictions you can take to the bank for tonight’s event.

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UFC on FX 3: Erick Silva and the 7 Best Prospects in the WW Division

The welterweight division is a shark tank in the UFC right now, with a mixture of established veterans, up-and-coming stars and promising prospects all clawing for position in the division.There are a number of intriguing prospects in the welterweight …

The welterweight division is a shark tank in the UFC right now, with a mixture of established veterans, up-and-coming stars and promising prospects all clawing for position in the division.

There are a number of intriguing prospects in the welterweight the division that have the opportunity to be big names with the division, as their skill and work ethic have already carried them to the UFC in a short time. These guy could be future top contenders and mainstays in the UFC.

Some prospects that have already proven to be stars and contenders in the UFC are Rory MacDonald, Johny Hendricks and Siyar Bahadurzada. These three erased their prospect status with their big wins and have cashed them in for top contender tags.

Here are the seven best prospects the UFC has to offer that could eventually be big names in the division. 

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UFC on FX 3: Who Will Win the Fight Night Bonuses?

UFC on FX 3 promises to provide fireworks, that much is certain. This will make fight night bonuses extremely difficult to pick, as it could be a number of fights and finishes potentially taking home some extra money.Headlined by a rematch between Ian …

UFC on FX 3 promises to provide fireworks, that much is certain. This will make fight night bonuses extremely difficult to pick, as it could be a number of fights and finishes potentially taking home some extra money.

Headlined by a rematch between Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson, Friday looks to be a great night of fights for the UFC. From the top to the bottom, the entire card may not have “star power,” but it definitely provides a number of guys who will bring their “A game” to the Octagon.

Although it’s a tough task, here are my predictions to win the fight night bonuses.

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