Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show is back for another week. Kenda Perez weighs in on the results of UFC on Fuel TV 1 and takes a look ahead to UFC 144 for what should be an incredible event featuring Frankie Edgar, Benson Henderson, Rampage Jac…
Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show is back for another week.
Kenda Perez weighs in on the results of UFC on Fuel TV 1 and takes a look ahead to UFC 144 for what should be an incredible event featuring Frankie Edgar, Benson Henderson, Rampage Jackson and Ryan Bader.
The Ultimate Show sits down with Jake Shields who weighs in on everything from his UFC 144 with Yoshihiro Akiyama to what he thinks about the other fighters in the UFC.
Have you wondered how much Brittney Palmer trains to be a UFC ring girl? Watch as she hits the gym hard and breaks down some of her best workouts.
We saved the best for last though as Kenda Perez talks with Frankie Edgar about his upcoming fight with Henderson in the headlining match at UFC 144 in Japan. Who will win? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Frankie Edgar, the ultimate UFC underdog, went from a lamb to B.J. Penn’s slaughter, to fluke Lightweight Champion, to undisputed title holder. Though that road saw him face off against a bevy of tough opponents, the lightweight kingpin has seen but th…
Frankie Edgar, the ultimate UFC underdog, went from a lamb to B.J. Penn’s slaughter, to fluke Lightweight Champion, to undisputed title holder. Though that road saw him face off against a bevy of tough opponents, the lightweight kingpin has seen but the tip of the division’s iceberg.
Edgar will face Ben Henderson this Saturday, in Japan, and, though the immediacy and difficulty of the challenge ahead warrants Edgar’s full attention, “Smooth” is but one of many lightweights that will be vying for Edgar’s crown before the end of the calendar year.
The following is a list of the top 10 threats Edgar may have to deal with before 2013.
According to MMAWeekly, Nick Diaz is now facing a temporary suspension for testing positive to marijuana metabolites following his unsuccessful interim title clash against Carlos Condit at UFC 143. The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously…
According to MMAWeekly, Nick Diaz is now facing a temporary suspension for testing positive to marijuana metabolites following his unsuccessful interim title clash against Carlos Condit at UFC 143.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously in favor of temporarily suspending the former Strikeforce welterweight champion until a disciplinary hearing decides his fate later this year, which could be as soon as April.
When the next hearing takes place, Diaz and his team are obligated to present information regarding his 2007 meet with Takanori Gomi at Pride 33 (the bout was overturned to a no contest), where he first tested positive for marijuana, and as such was subsequently banned for a six-month period.
In addition, the NSAC requires evidence of his entire fight purse as well as any bonuses he may have received for the UFC 143 co-main event. Diaz is also compelled to produce his complete application that was handed in preceding the fight.
Albeit the Stocktonian is licensed to use marijuana for medicinal purposes in the state of California, NSAC will conduct their own investigation apropos the authenticity of his medication and will have the reports at hand when they reassemble sometime this year.
In light of his temporary suspension, Diaz was initially heading for a straight 12-month ban or more, with a hefty fine in tow. However, that could still be the case when the hearing convenes again at a date yet to be decided.
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We’re now only a few days away from UFC 144 “Edgar vs. Henderson.” In the main event, Frankie Edgar defends his UFC lightweight championship against former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.The co-main event will also be an in…
We’re now only a few days away from UFC 144 “Edgar vs. Henderson.” In the main event, Frankie Edgar defends his UFC lightweight championship against former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.
The co-main event will also be an interesting matchup, as former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson takes on Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader. As is customary, here are my official “picks and predictions” post (covering who I think will win and why), now featuring UFC 144.
Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson
I don’t make this decision lightly, but I think Benson Henderson will be the next UFC lightweight champion. Henderson has looked amazing in the UFC, and he was amazing in the WEC.
Edgar is good at everything and great at making a game plan to beat his opponent, but Henderson is great at everything and pursues his opponents with the tenacity of a true champion. I think Henderson is going to wear down Edgar and eventually catch him, but knowing that Edgar’s chin is too good, Henderson is going to use the opportunity to get a submission.
It’s going to be a long, hard fight, but eventually Henderson is going to win it.
Henderson wins by submission in Round 4.
Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader’s only chance of winning this fight is to grab Quinton Jackson and hold on for as long as possible. Coming off a stoppage loss (his first stoppage loss since 2005), Jackson is going to come in looking for Bader’s head.
My prediction: He’s going to find it. Bader simply won’t be able to keep up with Jackson, and he’ll crumble under the pressure of Jackson’s bombs.
Jackson wins by KO in Round 1.
Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo
The first round of this fight is going to be all kinds of awesome. Both men are going to be throwing bombs, both in the form of punches and kicks, and neither man is going to give an inch.
Eventually though, some of the old problems Mark Hunt has shown in the past will catch up to him. His confidence will start to wane as Kongo keeps the pressure up, and his cardio will begin affecting Hunt since he threw so much in the first round. And finally, Kongo will catch Hunt and put him down for the count.
It won’t be as easy as it used to be, but my prediction is that Mark Hunt gets dropped and stopped.
Kongo wins by TKO in Round 2.
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
This will be Akiyama’s last stand. He could turn in one of his best performances in the UFC, or he could get taken down for three rounds. My prediction is…he’s going down and staying down.
Jake Shields will come into this fight knowing he needs a dominant win, and that’s exactly what he’ll be fighting for. Akiyama won’t be able to avoid the takedown for long, and since he’s never been much of a puncher Shields can just absorb his shots until the takedown is complete.
Shields win by unanimous decision.
Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch
This will be another fight where Yushin Okami shines. With a combination of precise and powerful punching, great cardio and the occasional takedown which leads to some well-timed ground and pound, Okami should be able to win this fight convincingly. I have nothing against Tim Boetsch, but he’s simply out of his element and Okami is out of his league.
Okami wins by unanimous decision.
Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski
I think Palaszewski is too good and Hioki is too unready. Hioki had a lot of trouble against George Roop, and I personally felt that Roop should have won that fight.
And without any disrespect intended, I think Palaszewski is several levels above Roop. Palaszewski will put the pressure on Hioki, and Hioki will wilt under it.
Palaszewski wins by TKO in Round 2.
Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon
As much as I like Joe Lauzon, I think this will be Anthony Pettis’ night. Faced with an opponent that wants to finish him just as badly as he wants to finish his opponent, Pettis will get the opportunity to shine in a way he’s never been able to so far in the UFC.
This will be a fight where afterwards I can finally say “Anthony Pettis has arrived.”
Anthony Pettis wins by unanimous decision.
Oliver Saenz, also known as PdW2kX, is a freelance journalist, opinion columnist, hardcore MMA fan, and lifelong video game nerd. For more news, views, previews, and reviews on all things Mixed Martial Arts as well as video games, be sure to visit FightGamesBlog.net.
While the thought of challenging for a world title might be unsettling for some fighters, Benson Henderson is fully prepared.Scheduled to face UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the main event at UFC 144 this weekend, Henderson once held a …
While the thought of challenging for a world title might be unsettling for some fighters, Benson Henderson is fully prepared.
Scheduled to face UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the main event at UFC 144 this weekend, Henderson once held a title of his own, as he reigned over the lightweight division in the now-defunct WEC.
He is no stranger to competition, as Henderson has faced formidable opponents in Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. But in Edgar, who possesses strong boxing, quick footwork and heart, Henderson faces a fighter unlike any other.
Although he couldn’t necessarily point out many weaknesses in the champion, Henderson believes hard work and perseverance can neutralize Edgar’s boxing and angles.
“Keep throwing the kitchen sink at him,” Henderson told MMAFighting.com. “If you want me to beat you up for 25 minutes, let’s do that. I’m OK doing that.”
Henderson’s size and strength, combined with his wrestling and relentless pressure, has stifled many opponents’ game plans in the past, allowing him to capitalize on openings and pull off the win.
Although he wasn’t quick to point out many weaknesses, Henderson recalled the champion’s last few bouts were he saw potential areas he could exploit at UFC 144.
“He leaves openings,” he said. “Gray (Maynard) had him doing the funky chicken dance twice in both of the fights. So, because of that, we know he leaves openings.”
And Henderson believes he will be able to capitalize on those missed opportunities.
“If he lets me touch his chin, I will capitalize and finish off that,” he said.
UFC 144 is coming up this weekend in what should be a very intriguing event. Headlined by a lightweight championship scrap, UFC 144 also hosts an abundance of Japanese fighters who will look to defend their turf. In addition to the title fight, there w…
UFC 144 is coming up this weekend in what should be a very intriguing event. Headlined by a lightweight championship scrap, UFC 144 also hosts an abundance of Japanese fighters who will look to defend their turf. In addition to the title fight, there will be a number of fighters who will be fighting for […]
