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UFC 138 Results: 10 Burning Questions Heading into UFC on FOX 1: Cain vs JDS

UFC 138 is in the books and the results are below:Mark Munoz defeats Chris Leben via corner stoppage (5:00 of Round 2)Renan Barao defeats Brad Pickett via submission (4:09 of Round 1) Thiago Alves defeats Papy Abadi via submission (3:32 of Round 1)Anth…

UFC 138 is in the books and the results are below:

Mark Munoz defeats Chris Leben via corner stoppage (5:00 of Round 2)

Renan Barao defeats Brad Pickett via submission (4:09 of Round 1)

Thiago Alves defeats Papy Abadi via submission (3:32 of Round 1)

Anthony Perosh defeats Cyrille Diabate via submission (3:09 of Round 2)

Terry Etim defeats Edward Faaloloto via submission (:17 of Round 1)

John Maguire defeats Justin Edwards via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

Phillip De Fries defeats Rob Broughton via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

Michihiro Omigawa defeats Jason Young via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

Che Mills defeats Chris Cope via TKO (:40 of Round 1)

Chris Cariaso defeats Vaughan Lee via split decision (28-19, 29-28, 29-28)

The UFC will make their debut on FOX on Saturday, November 12. The televised portion of the fight is set to feature a heavyweight title bout between champion Cain Velasquez and top contender Junior dos Santos. 

What follows are 10 questions heading into UFC on FOX 1.

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UFC 138 Predictions: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz

UFC 138 headliners Chris Leben and Mark Munoz will clash today across the pond in England. Both men have made short work of the middleweight division’s intermediate tier of fighters while falling short against it’s elite.  The winner o…

UFC 138 headliners Chris Leben and Mark Munoz will clash today across the pond in England. Both men have made short work of the middleweight division’s intermediate tier of fighters while falling short against it’s elite. 

The winner of this bout likely returns to the shark tank of the division’s leaders whilst the loser will be on door duty testing newcomers who’d like to come in.

The Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz has bulldozed through his middleweight challenges, going 6-1 in the division, losing a razor thin split decision to recent title contender Yushin Okami.  

Munoz captured the NCAA Division 1 wresting championship for the 197-pound weight class back in 2001 while attending Oklahoma State University.  His wrestling pedigree ensures a few things: His  take downs are a choice weapon; his work ethic is second to none, there is no training like wrestling; his top game will be top notch.

Munoz has pop in his punches and is often of a mind to throw, 45 percent of his victories have come via knockout of TKO.  

Chris “The Crippler” Leben, a fan favorite, is likely to oblige Munoz should he choose to stand and trade.  Leben has big power in his hands but has used that as a crutch, neglecting other tools at his disposal.  

Like Munoz, Leben is on the best run of his career, winning four of his last five including three knockouts, two submissions and one unanimous decision.  His lone loss comes at the hands of Brian Stann who cracked The Crippler’s previously granite chin with a knee, crumbling him to the canvass.  

Leben bounced back, swatting Wanderlei Silva in less than thirty seconds.  Leben has demonstrated some ground skills but primarily chooses to trust the strength of his chin and trade punches with his opponents, counting on being able to hurt them more than they hurt him.  This usually leads to Leben lumbering around the ring during the second half of the fight living on an overhand right and a prayer.  

Neither man has faced a fourth-round before, and I think this fight may well go there.  Be it the third or the fifth, when Leben goes charging in against Munoz he is going to end up on his back feasting at the Five-Ounce Buffet.  

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UFC 138: Live Results, Commentary and Fight Card Analysis

UFC 138 will be in the books as a highly underrated fight card with some classic action, whether anyone realizes it or not.Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz is the main reason behind much of the card’s criticism not because of who both guys are or what they b…

UFC 138 will be in the books as a highly underrated fight card with some classic action, whether anyone realizes it or not.

Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz is the main reason behind much of the card’s criticism not because of who both guys are or what they bring, but because few recognize them as big-name draws in MMA.

But as some will say out loud, a good fight is a good fight.

Underneath that explosive encounter of the two MMA veterans and WEC standouts, underappreciated British fighter Brad “One Punch” Pickett brings forth one of the better records (21-4).

He is determined enough to earn himself a title shot against UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, but the often-overlooked 26-1 (1 NC) Brazilian prospect Renan Barao stands in Pickett’s way of earning that shot.

Also, Terry Etim returns at UFC 138 to face winless Edward Faaloloto in a surefire “do or die” fight that could see Faaloloto cut from the promotion.

Cyrille Diabate returns to action against Anthony Perosh and the undefeated Papy Abedi (8-0) takes an early tossing to the wolves in a difficult task against former UFC welterweight title contender Thiago “Pitbull” Alves.

All this, plus Chris Cope vs. Che Mills, Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason “Shotgun” Young, and a whole lot more as this is UFC 138: Leben vs Munoz live (blog coverage) on Bleacher Report MMA.

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UFC 138 Results: John Maguire Successful in Octagon Debut over Justin Edwards

The final bout on the undercard portion of UFC 138 was a welterweight fight between TUF alum Justin Edwards and debuting John Maguire. Edwards dropped a close decision to Clay Harvison in his UFC debut, but bounced back to defeat Jorge Lopez in Septemb…

The final bout on the undercard portion of UFC 138 was a welterweight fight between TUF alum Justin Edwards and debuting John Maguire.

Edwards dropped a close decision to Clay Harvison in his UFC debut, but bounced back to defeat Jorge Lopez in September.

Maguire came into the contest on late notice, but has secured five straight wins to earn a shot in the UFC.

As soon as the fight started, Edwards connected with low blow while attempting an inside leg kick against the southpaw Maguire.  Edwards pressed forward with a flurry.  Edwards connected with a spinning back kick and then followed with a right hand that dropped Maguire.  Edwards looked for the finish, but Maguire survived.  Maguire pushed forward for a takedown, but Edwards countered with a guillotine.  Maguire escaped and ended up in the full guard of Edwards.  Edwards regained his footing along the fence.  Using double underhooks, Maguire scored with another takedown.  Edwards again stood.  Edwards delivered a combination against the fence, but Maguire used to move to Edwards’ back.  Edwards escaped the position, and dropped down for a guillotine from side control.  Maguire finished the round on top.

Maguire landed a leg kick to start the second.  Edwards answered with another flurry but a head kick was blocked by the British fighter.  Maguire landed a jumping kick to Edwards’ liver.  Edwards delivered an uppercut against the fence.  Maguire again gained double underhooks and slammed Edwards to the canvas.  Maguire locked in a body triangle.  Edwards defended Maguire’s choke attempts despite the poor position.  Maguire transitioned for an armbar as the second frame ended.

The fighters traded jabs to start the final round.   Edwards again looked for a spinning back kick.  Maguire dumped the fight to the ground.  Edwards looked for a heel hook, but Maguire countered with a kneebar.  Back on the feet, Edwards threw a spinning heel kick.  Maguire connected with a series of knees.  Edwards latched onto Maguire’s neck, but could not complete the guillotine.  Maguire moved to the mount and took Edwards’ back again.  Maguire locked on the body triangle.  Edwards broke the body lock, but Maguire attacked Edwards’ arm.  Edwards got to his feet with thirty second left in the fight.  Maguire looked a guillotine as the fight went the distance.

All of the judges scored the fight for John Maguire.  Maguire explained that he had waited for the opportunity for so long and was thrilled to get the win.

Official Result: John Maguire def. Justin Edwards by unanimous decision (30-27 x3) 

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Barao, Pickett, Mills and Etim Win UFC 138 Bonuses

Filed under: UFC, NewsRenan Barao, Brad Pickett, Che Mills and Terry Etim are all $70,000 richer after picking up bonuses for their performances at UFC 138.

Barao and Pickett won the Fight of the Night bonus for their fast-paced bantamweight brawl in …

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Renan BaraoRenan Barao, Brad Pickett, Che Mills and Terry Etim are all $70,000 richer after picking up bonuses for their performances at UFC 138.

Barao and Pickett won the Fight of the Night bonus for their fast-paced bantamweight brawl in the co-main event. Pickett is an Englishman who had the Birmingham fans on his side, and he came out swinging to get the crowd roaring. But it was Barao who showed he had too much for Pickett to handle, ultimately forcing Pickett to tap out to a rear-naked choke after just over four minutes of intense action.

This was Barao’s first bonus in his fourth fight under the Zuffa banner. Pickett had previously won a Fight of the Night and a Submission of the Night award, with both of those coming in the WEC. For both men, the bonus makes this the most lucrative fight of their career.

UFC newcomer Che Mills finished off Chris Cope in just 40 seconds, and as a result he won the Knockout of the Night award. For Mills, the $70,000 bonus undoubtedly makes this by far the biggest payday of his MMA career.

And Terry Etim, who needed just 17 seconds to force Eddie Faaloloto to tap to a guillotine choke, walked away with the Submission of the Night award. Etim has now won the Submission of the Night bonus a whopping four times.

 

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UFC 138 Results: Phil De Fries Uses Grappling to Win Decision over Rob Broughton

British heavyweights Rob Broughton and Philip De Fries collided in a contrast of styles.  De Fries was originally slated to face Oli Thompson, but an injury forced the change. Broughton entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Travis Browne…

British heavyweights Rob Broughton and Philip De Fries collided in a contrast of styles.  De Fries was originally slated to face Oli Thompson, but an injury forced the change.

Broughton entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Travis Browne at UFC 135 in September.  The veteran had won five straight before the loss.

De Fries, on the other hand, has yet to taste defeat in his young career.  The fighter has won all of his seven wins by way of submission.

Immediately, De Fries looked for a takedown.  Broughton stuffed it, but De Fries pushed the fight against the fence.  The referee split up the position after little action.  De Fries ducked under a punch and again looked for a takedown.  Broughton continued to defend.  De Fries dropped to the ankle and got the fight down.  De Fries moved to side control.  Broughton regained his half guard and looked to stand.  De Fries moved to take the back, but Broughton rolled to his half guard.  Broughton regained full guard, but De Fries stood and passed to side control again.  Broughton rolled and De Fries took his back as the round exhausted.

De Fries again opened with a takedown attempt against the fence.  De Fries looked to take the back again.  Broughton prevented the position.  De Fries continued to look for Broughton’s back.  Broughton briefly attacked De Fries’ right arm with a kimura.  Broughton used the kimura to sweep to the top position.  De Fries looked a kimura of his own on Broughton’s left arm.  Broughton rained punches with his right hand.  Broughton transitioned to a kimura on De Fries’ left arm.  Broughton moved to a mounted crucifix and rained punches on De Fries.  Broughton worked for a straight armbar, but De Fries prevented it.  The round ended with Broughton continuing to drop punches.

The final frame started with De Fries throwing jabs.  Broughton swung for the fences with a right hand, but missed.  De Fries again brought the fight to the mat against the cage.  Broughton gave up his back, but De Fries could not secure his hooks.  De Fries moved back to side control.  De Fries transitioned to the full mount with two minutes remaining the bout.  De Fries delivered his first real strikes of the fight from the position.  Broughton pushed De Fries off, but remained on his back when De Fries moved to the north-south position.  The fight was stood up with ten seconds left. 

The crowd heavily booed the slow fight, which was scored for Phil De Fries.

Official Result: Phil De Fries def. Rob Broughton by unanimous decision (29-28 x3) 

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