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Despite winning his first two featherweight bouts, Brazilian fighter Charles Oliveira fell in the first round of his UFC 152 fight to Cub Swanson. Although the knockout loss is a setback, Oliveira still has plenty of potential in th…
Despite winning his first two featherweight bouts, Brazilian fighter Charles Oliveira fell in the first round of his UFC 152 fight to Cub Swanson.
Although the knockout loss is a setback, Oliveira still has plenty of potential in the featherweight division.
Oliveira is still a dangerous submission artist and should have no problem getting back on track.
Here are some fights he could take to get back on top.
On Saturday night, two titles were on the line, with Vitor Belfort challenging Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title and Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson battling for the inaugural flyweight title.Jones and Johnson both came out on top, and …
On Saturday night, two titles were on the line, with Vitor Belfort challenging Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title and Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson battling for the inaugural flyweight title.
Jones and Johnson both came out on top, and while Jones finished Belfort, Johnson had a very close battle with Benavidez.
Jones, Johnson and Benavidez were all ranked in the top 25, which means they all could have moved in the rankings based on performance. Take a look at where everyone stands now.
Jon Jones retained his UFC Light Heavyweight title after surviving an early scare against Vitor Belfort. Jones responded like a champion should respond and dominated the remainder of the fight.After the armbar scare, the fight played out much like a ty…
Jon Jones retained his UFC Light Heavyweight title after surviving an early scare against Vitor Belfort. Jones responded like a champion should respond and dominated the remainder of the fight.
After the armbar scare, the fight played out much like a typical Jones fight. The champion was able to use his height and reach advantage while on the feet, using a variety of kicks to keep Belfort at bay. When the fight did go to the mat, Jones used his razor sharp elbows to batter the Brazilian.
It was just a matter of time before Jones secured the finish. He secured top control and at first looked to unleash a flurry of elbows just as his fight with Vladimir Matyushenko ended, but instead slapped on an Americana to get the tap out.
The performance showed why Jones is the best fighter in the world at 205 pounds. His detractors will say he’s only dominant because of his reach but it’s much more than that.
Yes Jones’ freakish height gives him an advantage over everyone at 205 pounds but height and reach are useless if you don’t know how to utilize them. Jones has figured out how to use his height and reach to perfection and nobody has figured out a way to negate the advantage.
There likely isn’t anyone at 205 pounds who will do so either. Jones probably feels he has some unfinished business with Dan Henderson, but that may fall through if Henderson fails to defeat Lyoto Machida. Other than Henderson, the remaining top contenders are all men that Jones has defeated with ease.
That is except for one man, Chael Sonnen.
The former middleweight title challenger went on a full verbal assault of Jones during the cancellation of UFC 151 and is set to take on Forrest Griffin later this year. A win over Griffin isn’t exactly what you would expect a future title challenger to present on their resume but with Sonnen‘s ability to sell a fight, you know Dana White won’t hesitate to make it happen.
If Jones wants to find the big money fights, leaving the light heavyweight division behind is the only career move left for the champion. The Henderson and Sonnen fights are the only two challenges that remain for Jones to overcome.
I’m sure plenty of you will make the argument for Machida or Mauricio Rua to get another shot and those claims certainly hold merit. But when you consider that Jones doesn’t want to fight Machida and made Rua look like an amateur, does the UFC even want to bother trying to promote either fight?
For Jones, the next title defense needs to come against either Henderson or Sonnen. After that it will be time for Jones to rumble with the big boys.
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UFC 152 featured three high-profile bouts in the light-heavyweight division, which included the Octagon returns of Matt Hamill and Vinny Magalhaes, as well as an exciting championship battle between Jon Jones and surprise-challenger Vitor Belfort.Both …
UFC 152 featured three high-profile bouts in the light-heavyweight division, which included the Octagon returns of Matt Hamill and Vinny Magalhaes, as well as an exciting championship battle between Jon Jones and surprise-challenger Vitor Belfort.
Both Magalhaes and Hamill were successful in their comebacks, and Belfort nearly snapped Jon Jones’ arm after locking in an armbar that tested the mental and physical toughness of the champion.
Ultimately, Belfort would come up short after falling to an Americana in the opening minute of round four, but he proved himself to be worthy of the opportunity that many questioned.
Here is a look at the Top 10 light heavyweights in the UFC after UFC 152.
Everyone should give some major props to Vitor Belfort after UFC 152. After both Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua turned down the chance to rematch the champion, Belfort finally became the problem solver as he happily accepted a fight against Jon Jones. …
Everyone should give some major props to Vitor Belfort after UFC 152. After both Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua turned down the chance to rematch the champion, Belfort finally became the problem solver as he happily accepted a fight against Jon Jones.
Belfort came into the fight knowing the deck was stacked against him, and if he wanted to defeat Jones, the Brazilian would have to be close to perfect inside the Octagon. The miracle moment nearly happened as Belfort swung his hips around to secure a tight armbar. The fight was nearly over, but somehow, the champion persevered through the pain.
After that, it was virtually all Jones, but Belfort continued to press the action. It wasn’t Belfort’s best showing by any means and likely won’t affect his standing in the middleweight division, but the old lion still showed a few new tricks in the UFC 152 main event.
At UFC 152’s co-main event, Joseph Benavidez found himself a step behind Demetrious Johnson, losing the first ever UFC flyweight title bout by split decision. While Benavidez is finally in the right weight class, he will have to climb back to…
At UFC 152’s co-main event, Joseph Benavidez found himself a step behind Demetrious Johnson, losing the first ever UFC flyweight title bout by split decision.
While Benavidez is finally in the right weight class, he will have to climb back to the top if he wants to get another shot against Johnson.
Benavidez will be up to the challenge though as he wants nothing more than to be a UFC champion.
Here’s a look at some fights he could take to get back at the top.