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Attention Goes to UFC 127 Drama, but Praise Belongs With Brian Ebersole

Filed under: UFCLet’s put the UFC 127 controversy and arguments away for a little while, just long enough to celebrate someone deserving of some praise. Can we do that? I mean, it’s easy to focus on the negative, but shouldn’t we give equal time to the…

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Let’s put the UFC 127 controversy and arguments away for a little while, just long enough to celebrate someone deserving of some praise. Can we do that? I mean, it’s easy to focus on the negative, but shouldn’t we give equal time to the people who beat the odds? That’s why we watch sports, isn’t it? To watch people win, to overcome obstacles, and celebrate the triumph of the human will.

We get enough negativity in this lifetime from the regular news, yet in the sports world, the victory of Brian Ebersole is buried under the headlines of Michael Bisping spitting, and the disputed draw between BJ Penn and Jon Fitch.

Ebersole was never going to have an easy time stealing the limelight from those guys. Despite a career spent in the trenches, he was not well known by anyone other than the hardest of the hardcore fans. Walking in to his fight with Chris Lytle, Ebersole was a major underdog, particularly fighting on short notice as a replacement for the injured Carlos Condit.

Mark Hunt Wins UFC 127 Knockout of Night

Filed under: UFC, NewsFormer K-1 World GP champion Mark Hunt won the “Knockout of the Night” award at Sunday’s UFC 127 event at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Hunt was announced by the UFC during the post-fight press conference as one of the fou…

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Mark Hunt wins knockout of night at UFC 127.Former K-1 World GP champion Mark Hunt won the “Knockout of the Night” award at Sunday’s UFC 127 event at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Hunt was announced by the UFC during the post-fight press conference as one of the four recipients of a $75,000 performance award bonus. The other post-fight winners were Kyle Noke for “Submission of the Night” and Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole for “Fight of the Night.”

Brian Ebersole Explains ‘Up Arrow’ Chest Hair

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SYDNEY — MMA Fighting spoke to Brian Ebersole after his win over Chris Lytle at Sunday’s UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia. Ebersole explained his unique chest hair and talked about his desire to win a post-fight bonus in his UFC debut.

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SYDNEY — MMA Fighting spoke to Brian Ebersole after his win over Chris Lytle at Sunday’s UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia. Ebersole explained his unique chest hair and talked about his desire to win a post-fight bonus in his UFC debut.

Brian Ebersole Chest Hair the Strangest Sight of UFC 127

Filed under: UFCBrian Ebersole made his UFC debut this weekend at UFC 127, and he did something we’ve never seen anyone do in the UFC before: He shaved his chest hair into an arrow, pointing up to his own face.

What would make a man shave his chest ha…

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Brian Ebersole made his UFC debut this weekend at UFC 127, and he did something we’ve never seen anyone do in the UFC before: He shaved his chest hair into an arrow, pointing up to his own face.

What would make a man shave his chest hair in this way? I have no idea. Ebersole is an odd bird, known for participating in some strange fights and pulling off some unusual moves during his 60-plus fights on the small-time MMA circuit, so maybe he just thought turning his chest hair into an arrow was one more way of distinguishing himself.

UFC 127 Penn vs Fitch

Welterweight bout: B.J. Penn vs Jon Fitch BJ’s hands are better. He has more power there. Fitch is a zombie and is the bigger fighter. Although BJ’s takedown defense is excellent, he has to make sure Fitch doesn’t get a hold of him otherwise he won’t be able to hop around on one leg against […]

Welterweight bout: B.J. Penn vs Jon Fitch

BJ’s hands are better. He has more power there. Fitch is a zombie and is the bigger fighter. Although BJ’s takedown defense is excellent, he has to make sure Fitch doesn’t get a hold of him otherwise he won’t be able to hop around on one leg against Fitch. Fitch will get BJ to the ground if he gets close. Penn also has a pretty bad going to the decision ratio where Fitch is that pristine grinder who takes and destroys everyone’s will for a full 15 minutes. However, BJ Penn is an underdog in this fight and despite Fitch’s greater wrestling and excellent jiu-jitsu game, Penn has better ground game, and much better stand up game.

Its worth it here to take Penn.

Middleweight bout: Michael Bisping vs Jorge Rivera

Bisping is that pinpoint striker without the power to deal Rivera stopping blow. Rivera however, hasn’t always displayed the conditioning that Bisping has, yet possesses real KO power. Against Bisping taking Rivera here at +250 is just a smart play. On the ground Bisping is more dangerous. I don’t think Bisping is going to finish him on the ground, but Bisping has a big advantage in the submission defense and escape department. If this fight stays on the feet without going to the ground.

The odds are squarely in Rivera’s favor.

Lightweight bout: George Sotiropoulos vs Dennis Siver

Despite Siver’s great spinning back kick and duck under overhand right left hook combo, Sotiropoulos should take this victory on the ground. George’s top game is pretty insane.

I’ve got George winning inside 2.

Welterweight bout: Chris Lytle vs Brian Ebersole

Ebersole is American fighting on the other side of the world for basically his whole career. He has wrestling experience and Muay Thai background. However, from what I’ve seen in video, I think Lytle will not have a problem. However, this should be an entertaining fight as both of these guys are very loose on their feet. This is a big step up for Ebersole who has fought on lesser promotions against much less talented fighters. He also stepping in on short notice.

I think Lytle wins this based on a number reasons, but like I said, should be a good fight to watch as both fighter’s styles make for entertaining match up.

Middleweight bout: Kyle Noke vs Chris Camozzi

These two ex-TUF guys I think are a pickem, but I’m leaning towards Noke in his backyard (sorta, NZ).

Preliminary card (Ion TV & ESPN UK & Rogers Sportsnet)

Lightweight bout: Ross Pearson vs Spencer Fisher

I’m excited for this fight. Ross Pearson is a tremendous lightweight and has shown incredible boxing ability overall. I’m taking the younger fighter in Pearson with this match, despite Fisher’s craftiness anywhere the fight goes.

Light Heavyweight bout: James Te-Huna vs Alexander Gustafsson

Pass

Middleweight bout: Nick Ring vs Riki Fukuda

Pass

Preliminary card (Facebook)

Light Heavyweight bout: Anthony Perosh vs Tom Blackledge

No pick

Featherweight bout: Zhang Tie Quan vs Jason Reinhardt

No pick

Preliminary card

Heavyweight bout: Mark Hunt vs Chris Tuchscherer
I’ve got Tuchscherer taking this fight to the ground and beating up Hunt on the ground. Hunt has no submission defense as well. Literally 0.

Lightweight bout: Maciej Jewtuszko vs Curt Warburton

Both rangey fighters. Warbuton fights chin up and Maciej is a very aggressive fighter both on the ground and on his feet. I think Warbuton gets caught with something from Maciej.

Chris Lytle Devastated When Carlos Condit Pulled Out of UFC 127

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SYDNEY — MMA Fighting spoke to Chris Lytle on Tuesday at the UFC 127 media workouts about switching his opponent from Carlos Condit to Brian Ebersole, his place in the welterweight division and fighting in Australia.

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SYDNEY — MMA Fighting spoke to Chris Lytle on Tuesday at the UFC 127 media workouts about switching his opponent from Carlos Condit to Brian Ebersole, his place in the welterweight division and fighting in Australia.