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¡Que Suerte! Guida-Henderson, Poirier-Garza Bouts to Air on FOX Deportes

Too late to suck up now, Brock. You’ll have to settle for PPV. (Pic Props: Sherdog forums)

Perhaps the only draw back to the UFC’s debut on FOX will be the lack of fights actually making it to the air. Zuffa’s new broadcast partners have opted to place all of their eggs into one oversized basket in the form of the heavyweight title bout between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos. But good news is here for those who speak Spanish or simply don’t care what’s coming through their television speakers: two undercard bouts will be airing live on FOX Deportes.

The featherweight scrap between Dustin Poirier and Pablo Garza as well as the Clay Guida–Ben Henderson lightweight bout—which could potentially crown the number one contender at 155 lbs.—will serve as the lead-in to the main event on the Spanish sports channel.

Too late to suck up now, Brock. You’ll have to settle for PPV. (Pic Props: Sherdog forums)

Perhaps the only draw back to the UFC’s debut on FOX will be the lack of fights actually making it to the air. Zuffa’s new broadcast partners have opted to place all of their eggs into one oversized basket in the form of the heavyweight title bout between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos. But good news is here for those who speak Spanish or simply don’t care what’s coming through their television speakers: two undercard bouts will be airing live on FOX Deportes.

The featherweight scrap between Dustin Poirier and Pablo Garza as well as the Clay Guida–Ben Henderson lightweight bout—which could potentially crown the number one contender at 155 lbs.—will serve as the lead-in to the main event on the Spanish sports channel.

Unfortunately you won’t be treated to gems like “Su precision era tan precisa” and “De una pagina del libro de Guida es Henderson”. Native English speaker Joe Rogan and quasi-English speaker Mike Goldberg will be replaced by the three man team of Rodrigo Arana, Mario Delgado and Troy Santiago for the broadcast en Español.

For our online readers, you can catch all of the prelim action on Facebook or Fox.com. For subscribers to our daily printed paper, The Cage Potato Gazette (annual subscription $99.99), FOX Deportes is your best option though certainly not a guarantee. The station is only available in 18 million homes, roughly 85% fewer homes than reached by FOX.

Ranking the Entire UFC Lightweight Division

The fifth installment of the UFC divisional rankings finds itself rolling down to the lightweight division.
The lightweight division consists of 54 fighters and is one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC.
This division also hosts several …

The fifth installment of the UFC divisional rankings finds itself rolling down to the lightweight division.

The lightweight division consists of 54 fighters and is one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC.

This division also hosts several top contenders who have been sitting patiently through a draw and injuries for their opportunity to fight for the championship.

The same rules from my prior articles apply here. I hope you enjoy.

For rankings of the other divisions, click the corresponding links below.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/869287-ranking-the-entire-ufc-welterweight-division

 Middleweight

 Light Heavyweight

 Heavyweight

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No Guaranteed Title Shot for Clay Guida-Ben Henderson Winner … Yet

Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, News, UFC on FOXLAS VEGAS — Up until now, it’s been assumed that the winner of UFC on Fox 1’s co-main event will be the next man up to face current lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.

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Clay GuidaLAS VEGAS — Up until now, it’s been assumed that the winner of UFC on Fox 1’s co-main event will be the next man up to face current lightweight champion Frankie Edgar.

But that’s no guarantee.

UFC president Dana White told MMA Fighting that on the heels of Edgar’s stirring comeback knockout win over Gray Maynard, he’s yet to determine the champion’s next challenge.

Asked whether it was a sure thing that the Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson winner would earn a chance to fight for the belt, White initially said no.

But that’s not necessarily his final answer. Moments later, he clarified his thoughts, saying that his unrelenting schedule hasn’t afforded him the opportunity to sit down, examine the situation and make a decision.

“I don’t know. I have no idea,” he said. “We’re going to have to see what happens. I haven’t even thought about it. You have to understand, the only thing I’m thinking about now is FOX. I’ve just got to get past this event. Everything else is taking a back seat. All the other s— will work itself out.”

After a decision win over Anthony Pettis, Guida (29-11) is currently riding a four-fight win streak while Henderson (14-2) has won seven of his eight fights under the Zuffa banner, most recently dominating Jim Miller en route to a decision at UFC Live: Lytle vs. Hardy.

Despite the possible importance of the bout, the Guida-Henderson bout will not be televised, airing on Facebook.com and FOX.com.

Still, the Guida-Henderson winner seems like the most likely option for Edgar. Other possibilities include the Donald Cerrone–Dennis Siver winner from Saturday night, or Gilbert Melendez if he is brought over from Strikeforce. Both Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard recently had win streaks snapped that likely removed them from the conversation.

 

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All UFC on FOX Fights Before Title Bout Will Air on Facebook, FOX.com

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS — One fight on the UFC’s debut outing on network television is likely to be the most watched fight in North American TV history. The others going on that same night though won’t even find their way on to television.

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LAS VEGAS — One fight on the UFC‘s debut outing on network television is likely to be the most watched fight in North American TV history. The others going on that same night though won’t even find their way on to television.

UFC president Dana White on Thursday said that every fight under the main event heavyweight title match will air on Facebook and FOX.com.

That means that even the possible No. 1 contenders fight pitting Ben Henderson and Clay Guida won’t find its way on to TV. White said that the promotion considered putting the fights on ION, but ultimately decided against it.

“The way that we looked at this thing as we sat down and figured it out, it just made sense to do this fight on FOX and put the prelims on the internet,” he said.

The UFC’s deal with FOX doesn’t officially kick in until January 2012, but the November 12 event will function as an introduction to the UFC, as a big audience is expected to tune in and watch heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez attempt to defend his crown against Junior dos Santos. The one-hour special begins at 9 pm ET.

Meanwhile, because the UFC’s current deal with Spike has yet to expire, they can not air fights on a competing cable network. That left few options, and while ION was considered, the UFC ultimately has chosen to put all its efforts behind the major main event. In related news, FOX will air a “UFC Primetime” on Velasquez and dos Santos this Sunday following their scheduled broadcast of NFL football.

 

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Georges St-Pierre: 5 Dream Fights for GSP If He Moves to Lightweight

Yesterday UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi told Sherdog radio that St-Pierre could cut to 155 if he wanted to. Although St-Pierre is the current 170 lbs. champ, a jump to a new weight class would not be…

Yesterday UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi told Sherdog radio that St-Pierre could cut to 155 if he wanted to. 

Although St-Pierre is the current 170 lbs. champ, a jump to a new weight class would not be surprising. 

St-Pierre has nearly cleaned out the division and has often said he would move up to 185 if he properly put the weight on. 

If St-Pierre were to ever seriously consider a move to 155, there would be plenty of competition for him. 

Here’s a list of some lightweight dream fights for St-Pierre. 

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UFC on Fox: Who Is Bigger Threat to Frankie Edgar, Clay Guida or Ben Henderson?

UFC on FOX will showcase a lightweight bout between Benson Henderson and Clay Guida, which will likely determine the next challenger for UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. Henderson and Guida have become two of the division’s top stars and im…

UFC on FOX will showcase a lightweight bout between Benson Henderson and Clay Guida, which will likely determine the next challenger for UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. 

Henderson and Guida have become two of the division’s top stars and implement similar strategies and styles when they are competing. Therefore, a bout between both of them seems inevitable. 

While Guida has comfortably enjoyed a three-fight winning streak over some credible opponents, including Anthony Pettis and Takanori Gomi, he doesn’t boast the same credentials and skills as Henderson to be considered a legitimate threat to Edgar. 

Henderson’s pace and style blend well together and it forces his opponents to be more persistent and aggressive in their attack than usual, something Edgar is not relatively known for. The champion is patient and utilizes quick footwork as he anticipates his opponent’s attack and counters with fast, technical combinations. 

Henderson also implements fast movement and is constantly moving inside the pocket and around the Octagon, again, establishing a frenetic pace which his opponents aren’t accustomed to. Guida implements a similar approach but is fairly easier to hit and consumes a lot more damage, making him an easier target for Edgar to hit. 

Also, Henderson is an effective grappler and he will not hesitate to impose his will or attempt a submission when the opportunity arises. Guida has improved his game dramatically since training with Greg Jackson, but he is not as polished in certain areas like Henderson. 

Again, Henderson and Guida will certainly put on one of the most entertaining bouts of the year. They are two of the most accomplished and talented fighters to compete in the UFC today. They both present similar styles, and Guida is a well-rounded fighter, but Henderson displays more tools and a superior skill set that presents him as more of a threat to the champion than Guida.

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