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UFC 127 Weigh-In Results

Filed under: UFC, NewsMMAFighting.com has UFC 127 weigh-in results for B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch and the rest of the fighters competing this Saturday at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Penn made weight with his jeans on, checking in at 169 pounds. …

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MMAFighting.com has UFC 127 weigh-in results for B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch and the rest of the fighters competing this Saturday at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Penn made weight with his jeans on, checking in at 169 pounds. Meanwhile, Fitch registered at 170 pounds. Afterwards, Fitch referred to Penn as a “legend” but said Penn is standing in his way of a title shot. Penn thanked the fans in Australia and as he tends to do when interviewed by Joe Rogan, kept it brief.

“I’ll do my talking in the ring tomorrow,” Penn told Rogan.

UFC 127 weigh-in results are below.

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.

UFC 127 Main Event Breakdown: BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse ExclusiveThe UFC 127 main event between BJ Penn and Jon Fitch could mark the beginning of the end of the UFC’s welterweight division as we know it. UFC president Dana White has already said the winner is probably the next No….

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The UFC 127 main event between BJ Penn and Jon Fitch could mark the beginning of the end of the UFC’s welterweight division as we know it. UFC president Dana White has already said the winner is probably the next No. 1 contender, and with champion Georges St. Pierre’s potential weight class move to face Anderson Silva in a superfight looming in the shadows, the top of the division could soon be rearranged.

Both Penn and Fitch are fighting for the chance to be king when the dust settles. Of course, they got here by very different methods. Penn seemed like he was in for a long run as UFC lightweight champ when he was derailed twice by Frankie Edgar. From there, a move to welterweight was the logical choice, and he announced his arrival by blasting Matt Hughes in a 21-second knockout last November.

Meanwhile, Fitch has rolled through his recent competition, winning five straight fights since his title loss to St. Pierre. But he still faces criticism from fans about his inability to finish. He’s been to a decision in eight straight fights. In matching them, the UFC hopes the pairing of the grinding technician against a game fighter with top takedown defense results in a more dynamic performance from Fitch or a legit claim as top contender for Penn en route to a title shot.

UFC 127 Press Conference Video

Filed under: UFCThe press in Australia will get a chance to question UFC UK president Marshall Zelaznik and more at the UFC 127 pre-fight press conference, and we’ll carry the video live here at MMAFighting.com.

The press conference in Australia will …

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Marshall Zelaznik and several UFC fighters will speak at the UFC 127 press conference.The press in Australia will get a chance to question UFC UK president Marshall Zelaznik and more at the UFC 127 pre-fight press conference, and we’ll carry the video live here at MMAFighting.com.

The press conference in Australia will be particularly interesting because the media down under haven’t completely accepted mixed martial arts: Don’t be surprised if White, B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch face some questions about whether MMA is brutal, savage and unfit for polite society.

The press conference begins at 7 PM ET on Tuesday (which is actually Wednesday morning in Australia) and the video is below.

UFC 127 Predictions

Filed under: UFCThe Octagon is Down Under again this weekend for UFC 127, a fight card that is a step down in quality from the star-studded UFC 126 card of three weeks earlier, but does have a main event that pairs off two of the best fighters in the w…

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Jon Fitch will face B.J. Penn in the main event of UFC 127.The Octagon is Down Under again this weekend for UFC 127, a fight card that is a step down in quality from the star-studded UFC 126 card of three weeks earlier, but does have a main event that pairs off two of the best fighters in the world in B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch.

What: UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch

When: Saturday, the pay-per-view starts at 10 PM ET (Sunday afternoon in Australia)

Where: Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia

Predictions on the five pay-per-view fights below.

UFC 127 Fight Journal: Final Thoughts

Filed under: UFCI’m currently in Sydney, Australia preparing for my fight this weekend against B.J. Penn, and the days can’t pass by soon enough. This fight with B.J. represents the kind of match I want to be involved in at this stage of my career and …

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Jon FitchI’m currently in Sydney, Australia preparing for my fight this weekend against B.J. Penn, and the days can’t pass by soon enough. This fight with B.J. represents the kind of match I want to be involved in at this stage of my career and and I’m determined to make the opportunity count on Saturday night (Feb. 26).

I respect B.J. immensely and have always wanted to fight him one day, and Saturday offers me that chance. As everybody knows by now, B.J. is one of the true icons and pioneers of this sport and is still one of the best fighters out there today. He’s in his prime, he’s ambitious and he’s a great scalp to have for any fighter in the world.

You never really know how good you are until you fight these kind of legends. This is going to be a great test for me and a great opportunity to show the world who I am and what I’m all about. Throw all that in with the fact that I’m headlining an event in Australia, and it’s almost overwhelming to try and explain how excited I am right now.