Author: Sebastian Maldonado

UFC on FOX: 10 Reasons Jon Jones Isn’t Sweating Rematch with Lyoto Machida

Saturday night featured a stunning knockout performance by Lyoto Machida. Machida’s knockout victory over Ryan Bader earned “The Dragon” a title shot for the UFC Light-Heavyweight Title. He will face the winner of September’s bo…

Saturday night featured a stunning knockout performance by Lyoto Machida.

Machida’s knockout victory over Ryan Bader earned “The Dragon” a title shot for the UFC Light-Heavyweight Title. He will face the winner of September’s bout of Jon Jones and Dan Henderson.

It will be Machida’s second title shot since he lost the Light-Heavyweight Title.

If it happens to be Jones/Machida 2, it won’t be pretty for the No. 1 contender. Here are 10 reasons why Jon Jones isn’t worried about a potential rematch with Lyoto Machida.

*Stats are from ufc.com

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Silva vs. Sonnen 2: 5 Guys We Want to See Anderson Silva Fight Next

Anderson Silva retained his UFC middleweight title at UFC 148.  After the fight, one question remained unanswered: Who can beat Anderson Silva?  Silva, champion extraordinaire, has fought everyone in his path, from former champions to up-and-…

Anderson Silva retained his UFC middleweight title at UFC 148. 

After the fight, one question remained unanswered: Who can beat Anderson Silva? 

Silva, champion extraordinaire, has fought everyone in his path, from former champions to up-and-comers. 

Silva is seemingly unstoppable. He’s knocked out opponents, makes them submit and has even embarrassed a few throughout his championship journey. 

Silva remains undefeated in the Octagon, making it his personal playground. Proving there is no question that a fight against Silva should always be the main event, especially in the pay-per-view genre. 

Now that Silva has once again demolished the middleweight division, many wonder who will take on Anderson Silva next. 

Here are five guys we want to see Silva fight next.

*Stats are from MMA-Core.com

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Silva vs. Sonnen 2: Why Anderson Silva Had the Most Impressive Showing

Anderson Silva, the UFC middleweight champion, defeated Chael Sonnen in the second round via TKO on Saturday, putting on what was perhaps the the most impressive showing at UFC 148.  Looking like a man possessed, his tranquil demeanor never c…

Anderson Silva, the UFC middleweight champion, defeated Chael Sonnen in the second round via TKO on Saturday, putting on what was perhaps the the most impressive showing at UFC 148. 

Looking like a man possessed, his tranquil demeanor never changed. 

Silva promised fans that he would give Chael Sonnen the beating of his life. It may have not been what fans expected, but Silva did keep his word.

Silva retained his title for the 10th time, and like a moving train he isn’t slowing down. Just look at yesterday’s performance. 

Anderson Silva proved he is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.  

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Silva vs. Sonnen 2: 10 Reasons Anderson Silva Will Ruin Chael Sonnen at UFC 148

Expect those fireworks not just on July 4th but also on July 7th, when Anderson Silva will defend his UFC Middleweight Title against Chael Sonnen. “Silva vs. Sonnen 2” rematch, one of the most anticipated fights of the year, is only five da…

Expect those fireworks not just on July 4th but also on July 7th, when Anderson Silva will defend his UFC Middleweight Title against Chael Sonnen.

“Silva vs. Sonnen 2” rematch, one of the most anticipated fights of the year, is only five days away.

The anticipation stems from their last confrontation, which ended with Silva forcing Sonnen to submit to a triangle chokehold. 

Sonnen controlled the fight for four rounds and he’s been begging for the rematch ever since that night. 

Now, Sonnen will get his.

But the outspoken No. 1 contender might have gone too far with his taunts at Silva.  The UFC Middleweight Champion has more to prove, and he will come Saturday.

Here are 10 reasons why Anderson Silva will destroy Chael Sonnen. 

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UFC on FX 4 vs. UFC 147: Which Card Is Superior?

UFC on FX 4 and UFC 147 air back-to-back this weekend, which should surely mark a big weekend for the UFC. UFC on FX 4 airs Friday night at 9 p.m. EST in Atlantic City.  UFC 147 airs Saturday night at 10 p.m. EST in Bolo Horizonte, Brazil.  B…

UFC on FX 4 and UFC 147 air back-to-back this weekend, which should surely mark a big weekend for the UFC.

UFC on FX 4 airs Friday night at 9 p.m. EST in Atlantic City.  UFC 147 airs Saturday night at 10 p.m. EST in Bolo Horizonte, Brazil. 

Both events should bring new excitement to the sport of MMA.  However, one of these events could result in a letdown.

Which card is superior: UFC on FX 4 or UFC 147?

Let’s weigh the pros and cons of each event.

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UFC 146 Results: JDS, Cain Velasquez Make Their Cases for a Rematch

UFC 146 made for an exciting night with its two main events.  Even though last Saturday featured many heavyweights, the focus was on two heavyweights who headlined the first UFC on FOX broadcast: Current champion Junior Dos Santos and the former c…

UFC 146 made for an exciting night with its two main events.  Even though last Saturday featured many heavyweights, the focus was on two heavyweights who headlined the first UFC on FOX broadcast: Current champion Junior Dos Santos and the former champion Cain Velasquez.

Dos Santos was set to defend his title against Frank Mir.  Velasquez would take on Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, who was making his UFC debut.  It seems both men wanted to prove a point Saturday night, and they did.  

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