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UFC 136 Picks

Main card Lightweight Championship bout Frankie Edgar (c) vs Gray Maynard I always would pick Frank Edgar over opponents, but against Gray Maynard I think the last fight Gray just gassed himself out. I don’t expect that again. I’ve got Gray in this one. Featherweight Championship bout: José Aldo (c) vs Kenny Florian I want

Main card

Lightweight Championship bout Frankie Edgar (c) vs Gray Maynard

I always would pick Frank Edgar over opponents, but against Gray Maynard I think the last fight Gray just gassed himself out. I don’t expect that again. I’ve got Gray in this one.

Featherweight Championship bout: José Aldo (c) vs Kenny Florian

I want to pick Kenny Florian, but I can’t. Aldo faster, more technique, more dangerous.

Middleweight bout Chael Sonnen vs Brian Stann

Chael Sonnen. Expect takedown and grind down.

Lightweight bout Joe Lauzon vs Melvin Guillard

In the past Lauzon would be an easy pick here. However, Melvin Guillard has improved so much in the submission and submission defense. I think Guillard is going to be too much for Lauzon.

Featherweight bout Leonard Garcia vs Nam Phan

Nam Phan. A little more technique here might be the key to victory.

Preliminary card (Spike TV)

Middleweight bout: Demian Maia vs Jorge Santiago

I like the improvements Demian Maia has made to his standup game and the agressive stance he has taken. If it goes to the ground Maia is better there, but Santiago is no slouch. Standup probably goes to Santiago, but hes definitely more wild.

Lightweight bout Anthony Pettis vs Jeremy Stephens

Such a good fight. Both have great striking with Stephens being the bigger power puncher of the two. However, Jeremy is more wild. If it goes to the ground, Pettis, has a good advantage. On the feet I think its even, slight edge to Pettis, due to reach.

Preliminary card (Facebook)

Heavyweight bout Joey Beltran vs Stipe Miocic

I can take the Mexicutioner in the dark here.

Featherweight bout: Zhang Tie Quan vs Darren Elkins

Pass

Middleweight bout Aaron Simpson vs Eric Schafer

Interesting match. Two zombies that don’t stop coming forward despite taking damage. Schafer is not as good as doing damage as Simpson is. If it stays up I say Simpson.

Middleweight bout Steve Cantwell vs Mike Massenzio

Steve Cantwell. I don’t know what skills Massenzio has to beat Cantwell.

UFC 136: Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon Breakdown

Though UFC 136 plays host to two title matches this weekend, the talk of the town is Melvin Guillard, whom is now experiencing a career resurgence.Once regarded as an “untapped talent”, Guillard finally appears to be coming into his own and could soon …

Though UFC 136 plays host to two title matches this weekend, the talk of the town is Melvin Guillard, whom is now experiencing a career resurgence.

Once regarded as an “untapped talent”, Guillard finally appears to be coming into his own and could soon be primed and ready for title shot.

However, fellow The Ultimate Fighter veteran Joe Lauzon, another touted prospect in the lightweight division, stands in Guillard’s way. 

The two men will share main card honors at the upcoming pay-per-view event, which takes place in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center, which will feature both the featherweight and lightweight titles on the line in the co-headliners of the evening. 

All eyes will be on deck for this event, so who will rise above in this pivotal 155-pound scrap and become the next likely contender to the title?

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The MMA Hour With Frankie Edgar in Studio, Guillard, Lashley, Lucas

Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, News, VideosThe MMA Hour is back in your life for the 102nd time on Monday, and this time we’ll be joined in studio by a UFC champion.

* Lightweight king Frankie Edgar will stop by to discuss his title defense…

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The MMA Hour is back in your life for the 102nd time on Monday, and this time we’ll be joined in studio by a UFC champion.

* Lightweight king Frankie Edgar will stop by to discuss his title defense on Saturday night against Gray Maynard at UFC 136 in Houston.

* Melvin Guillard will discuss his UFC 136 lightweight fight against Joe Lauzon and his place in the 155-pound division.

* Heavyweight Bobby Lashley will reveal where and when his next fight will take place.

* Women’s MMA fighter Amanda Lucas, the daughter of Star Wars creator Georges Lucas, will discuss her budding MMA career.

* MMA Fighting’s Ben Fowlkes will look back at UFC on Versus 6 and ahead to UFC 136.

Of course, we’ll be taking your calls. Give us a shout at: 212-254-0193, 212-254-0237 or 212-254-0714.

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UFC 136: 5 Reasons We Can’t Wait for Edgar vs. Maynard III and Entire Card

UFC 136 is one of the most anticipated cards of the year and for good reason. To put it simply, it is flat out loaded with good fights. It is one of those rare events where two title fights will be on the line and it doesn’t stop there.Aside from…

UFC 136 is one of the most anticipated cards of the year and for good reason. To put it simply, it is flat out loaded with good fights. It is one of those rare events where two title fights will be on the line and it doesn’t stop there.

Aside from the two title fights of Edgar-Maynard and Aldo-Florian, there are appearances on the card by former WEC champs in Anthony Pettis and Brian Stann, whom are still chasing UFC gold.

The gangster from Oregon Chael Sonnen is also making his highly-anticipated return to the cage on this card, as he squares off against Brian Stann in what is likely a No. 1 contender bout.

It doesn’t stop there. Fast-rising lightweight Melvin Guillard is taking on Joe Lauzon. Keep your eyeballs on this one, because if Guillard wins he could very well get a crack at the Edgar-Maynard winner.

Like I said before, there are good fights all-around, but what has people looking forward to this card are not just the fights, but there are some intriguing story lines and implications to these fights as well.

What follows is a list of the top five reasons fight fans are looking forward to this card. Whether it is the actual fight or the story lines surrounding the fight, this event has people buzzing.

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UFC 136 Preview: 8 Things to Watch for

With UFC 135 in the books, much of the focus in MMA has turned to UFC 136. Taking place October 8th from Houston, Texas, UFC 136 will be headlined by two championship fights. Kenny Florian will challenge Jose Aldo for the featherweight title,…

With UFC 135 in the books, much of the focus in MMA has turned to UFC 136. 

Taking place October 8th from Houston, Texas, UFC 136 will be headlined by two championship fights. 

Kenny Florian will challenge Jose Aldo for the featherweight title, while Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard will have their highly anticipated third bout for the UFC lightweight title. 

Here are some things to look out for on what should be an exciting night of fights.

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UFC 136: Dana White Says Melvin Guillard Is Close to a Title Shot

Melvin Guillard may be finally reaching his potential. Currently owning a five-fight win streak, should Guillard get past Joe Lauzon at UFC 136, he may very well find in himself next in line for a title shot at 155 pounds. “If he can co…

Melvin Guillard may be finally reaching his potential. 

Currently owning a five-fight win streak, should Guillard get past Joe Lauzon at UFC 136, he may very well find in himself next in line for a title shot at 155 pounds. 

“If he can control himself and focus and keep training and stay serious, I think Melvin Guillard is a force to be reckoned with,” UFC President Dana White told MMAWeekly.com.

Seen as a lost cause during his time on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter, Guillard has had a difficult time remaining mentally focused. But ever since pairing up with Greg Jackson in New Mexico, the once-troubled lightweight seems to be coming into his own and making the most of his opportunities. 

And it’s shown in his recent performances, as he has scored three knockouts in his past five bouts.

““Since he’s been with this (Greg) Jackson camp, it seems like he’s in a much better place. I don’t know, we’ll see,” White continued.

“The Young Assassin” has always proclaimed himself to be one of the top contenders in the lightweight division, and if he is able to get past Lauzon at UFC 136, fans may start to finally envision him as one as well. 

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