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Falling Action: Best and Worst of UFC on Versus 3

Filed under: UFCThere are those who would argue that you can tell who won a fight by looking at each participant’s face when it’s over. They’re usually the same people who think takedowns are worthless and jiu-jitsu is some vague form of cheating, so d…

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There are those who would argue that you can tell who won a fight by looking at each participant’s face when it’s over. They’re usually the same people who think takedowns are worthless and jiu-jitsu is some vague form of cheating, so don’t listen to them.

Except just this once they seem to have a point. Both Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann took some damage in the main event of UFC on Versus 3, but it was Sanchez whose face looked like a Picasso that had been left out in the rain by the time it was all over. And you’re telling me this guy won?

He did on the judges’ scorecards, anyway, even if he might have had a hard time convincing the nurses in the hospital of that fact. Since the enduring images from that fight are likely to be ones of a deformed and bloodied Sanchez, it’s hard not to wonder if MMA fans will be any less skeptical.

Now on to Thursday night’s biggest winners, losers, and everything in between.

Diego Sanchez: Heart Led to Win over Martin Kampmann at UFC on Versus

Filed under: UFCLOUISVILLE, Ky. – When both the winner and loser wind up at the hospital after their main event, it’s pretty hard to argue against Fight of the Night.

Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann slugged their way to a bloody 29-28 unanimous dec…

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – When both the winner and loser wind up at the hospital after their main event, it’s pretty hard to argue against Fight of the Night.

Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann slugged their way to a bloody 29-28 unanimous decision for Sanchez to close out the UFC’s debut in Kentucky, UFC on Versus 3, on Thursday. When the scores were read, many in the crowd appeared to be stunned at the decision. But perhaps no one was more surprised than Kampmann.

“Yes I did – I thought I won the fight,” Kampmann told Joe Rogan after the fight. “I think I won all three rounds. If you take a look at his face … I definitely feel I won the fight. I was throwing way more clean shots. Diego’s a tough warrior, but I’m very disappointed.”

Is CB Dollaway Ready to Make the Leap to Middleweight Contender?

Filed under: UFCWhen they look at CB Dollaway, some observers still see the favorite who got tapped out by the ultimate underdog in Amir Sadollah in losing the Ultimate Fighter’s season seven. Or they might see the guy who was chocked unconscious by To…

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When they look at CB Dollaway, some observers still see the favorite who got tapped out by the ultimate underdog in Amir Sadollah in losing the Ultimate Fighter’s season seven. Or they might see the guy who was chocked unconscious by Tom Lawlor back at UFC 100.

But if Dollaway wins his fight with Mark Munoz at UFC on Versus 3, they might have to learn to deal with a new view of him. Try this on for size: CB Dollaway, middleweight title contender.

A win would give him four straight victories, a longer UFC streak than any middleweight aside from current champion Anderson Silva. In a division short on young contenders, that alone might help him vault his name into the mix.

Video: Countdown to UFC 126

(Video courtesy DailyMotion/Spike/UFC)If you don’t have the time or couldn’t be bothered to watch the show, we got you covered.
Here are the CP Notes of this edition:
– Anderson doesn’t like Vitor and says whoever God wants to win will win Saturday…

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If you don’t have the time or couldn’t be bothered to watch the show, we got you covered.

Here are the CP Notes of this edition:

– Anderson doesn’t like Vitor and says whoever God wants to win will win Saturday.

– Vitor believes Jesus loves him more and will help him beat Anderson.

– Ed Soares respects Vitor and seems somewhat nervous about this fight.

– Vitor respects Anderson, but says he isn’t afraid of him.

– Vitor says he’s not there to dance around (like Anderson), he’s there to fight.

– Rich seems to be training seriously ahead of this fight, both in the gym and the tanning beds.

– Forrest seems to be doing lots of book promo ahead of this fight.

– Forrest might rely on his new BJJ black belt for this fight.

– Both Franklin and Griffin say they are pretty much the same fighter, only Rich says Forrest is much bigger.

– Forrest doesn’t like being asked questions about Anderson.

– Jones has a lot of hype to live up to and seems to be buying into it himself.

– Jones wasn’t impressed by Bader’s win over Lil’ Nog, even though Nogueira is widely considered a better calibre fighter than any "Bones" has beaten.

– Jones doesn’t think Bader is very good because he "doesn’t knee, spin or jump."

– Jones doesn’t plan on toning down his ~~cockiness~~ flashiness for the fight.

– CB Dollaway is a weird looking dude.

Parts two and three are after the jump.

Where Is MMA’s Next Great Middleweight?

Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, BellatorFor all his pre-fight bluster, Chael Sonnen walked into the octagon as a major underdog against UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, with most expecting him to emerge chastened and quieted, however briefly. Y…

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For all his pre-fight bluster, Chael Sonnen walked into the octagon as a major underdog against UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, with most expecting him to emerge chastened and quieted, however briefly. Yet for about 23 minutes, Sonnen did just what he said he would, dominating Silva as he seemingly coasted towards his moment of glory. It was not to be. In a comeback that will live on in MMA lore for years to come, Silva found a way to steal a win from Sonnen’s back pocket, trapping him with a fight-ending triangle/armbar submission.

Even in losing, though, Sonnen did something of immeasurable value to the UFC: he stayed a viable contender. Beyond the UFC’s long-reigning champion, a look at the 185-pound class worldwide shows a wide-open field. More specifically, most of the world’s top 10 middleweights are over 30 years old. While opportunities abound, though, few young 185-pound prospects have distinguished themselves.

Most weight classes have their exciting, young prodigies. Featherweight has Jose Aldo, welterweight has John Hathaway, and light-heavyweight has Jon Jones, among others. So where, we must ask, is the next great, young middleweight?