UFC 142: Anthony Johnson Should Have Moved to Middleweight Sooner

Once a welterweight contender, Anthony Johnson will now be venturing into the talent laden 185-pound field for the first time in his career. Johnson recently came off of an emphatic knockout victory over the touted Charlie Brenneman, finishing off the …

Once a welterweight contender, Anthony Johnson will now be venturing into the talent laden 185-pound field for the first time in his career. Johnson recently came off of an emphatic knockout victory over the touted Charlie Brenneman, finishing off the collegiate wrestling standout with a head kick inside of the first round. In an unexpected […]

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UFC 142: Anthony Johnson Should Have Moved to Middleweight Sooner

5 Potential Fights for Lyoto Machida To Take at Middleweight

Following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 140, a lot of questions have been raised about Lyoto Machida’s spot in the light-heavyweight division. Machida will likely have to work extremely hard and go on a sizable win streak in order to get another s…

Following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 140, a lot of questions have been raised about Lyoto Machida’s spot in the light-heavyweight division. Machida will likely have to work extremely hard and go on a sizable win streak in order to get another shot at Jones and the 205lb title. And some fans have […]

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5 Potential Fights for Lyoto Machida To Take at Middleweight

Lyoto Machida Considering Move to Middleweight

Lyoto Machida is considering a move to 185 pounds. Fresh off his UFC 140 submission loss to Jon Jones, “The Dragon” is contemplating whether or not to drop to the middleweight division, which is headed by his teammate and close friend Ander…

Lyoto Machida is considering a move to 185 pounds. Fresh off his UFC 140 submission loss to Jon Jones, “The Dragon” is contemplating whether or not to drop to the middleweight division, which is headed by his teammate and close friend Anderson Silva. “I don’t want to change, but if I am not the light […]

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Lyoto Machida Considering Move to Middleweight

UFC: B/R Official Middleweight Rankings for December

Bleacher Report MMA now brings you our official rankings for the month of December. For the remainder of the month, things in the middleweight division will be relativity quiet. We will not see any of the higher ranked fighters in action, but all of th…

Bleacher Report MMA now brings you our official rankings for the month of December. For the remainder of the month, things in the middleweight division will be relativity quiet. We will not see any of the higher ranked fighters in action, but all of that will change in early 2012 when we see Chael Sonnen […]

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UFC: B/R Official Middleweight Rankings for December

Luke Rockhold to Defend Strikeforce Middleweight Title Against Keith Jardine

Well, it appears that Strikeforce will continue into the next calendar year, as an event scheduled for January 7 now has three fights announced, including a main event. Newly crowned middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will make his first title defense…

Well, it appears that Strikeforce will continue into the next calendar year, as an event scheduled for January 7 now has three fights announced, including a main event. Newly crowned middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will make his first title defense against former UFC light heavyweight Keith Jardine, who will be making his middleweight debut, according […]

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Luke Rockhold to Defend Strikeforce Middleweight Title Against Keith Jardine

Bellator 58 Predictions

Bellator 58 Main Fight Card Lightweight Championship bout: Eddie Alvarez (c) vs Michael Chandler Can’t go against Alvarez. Chandler is an excellent fighter though. Reminds of Jake Ellenberger. Chandler is a very good fighter with all around skills, just lacking everything against Alvarez though. If the odds are totally outrageous, then Chandler wouldn’t be the

Bellator 58 Main Fight Card

Lightweight Championship bout: Eddie Alvarez (c) vs Michael Chandler

Can’t go against Alvarez. Chandler is an excellent fighter though. Reminds of Jake Ellenberger. Chandler is a very good fighter with all around skills, just lacking everything against Alvarez though. If the odds are totally outrageous, then Chandler wouldn’t be the worst upset play. Thinking Alvarez via decision.

Alvarez is -260 and Chandler is +200 at Intertops, so the odds aren’t terrible here. Says a lot about Chandler’s skills.

Catchweight (95lb) bout: Hector Lombard vs Trevor Prangley

Hector Lombard definitely will win, but if you like playing upsets, the odds are probably ridiculously one sided for this one. Prangley though can take a punch. However, thinking Lombard via TKO.

Yep Lombard is -800 and Prangley is +500 at Intertops

Featherweight bout: Marlon Sandro vs Rafael Dias

Marlon Sandro 3rd round TKO.

Sandro is -450 and Dias is +320 at Intertops

Women’s (5 lbs) bout: Jessica Aguilar vs Lisa Ellis-Ward

pass

Bellator 58 Undercard

Middleweight bout: Brett Cooper vs Jared Hess

I lean towards Cooper. He became famous by KO’ing IFL star Rory Markham as a replacement fighter back in 2007. Hess also tasted success as a champion in a 3rd tier fight promotion. This fight should be excellent. If Cooper can’t finish Hess could probably win on points. I think Cooper has a shot though.

Prediction: Hess via decision

Welterweight bout: Valdir Araujo vs Ailton Barbosa

pass

Lightweight bout: Cosmo Alexandre vs Avery McPhatter

pass

Middleweight bout: Jonas Billstein vs Reggie Pena

pass

Bantamweight bout: Farkhad Sharipov vs Fabio Mello

pass