On Saturday, August 4, 2012, UFC will return to network television as UFC on FOX airs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, former Light Heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will square off against versatile veteran Brandon “The Truth” Vera. While both of these guys have had mixed results […]
On Saturday, August 4, 2012, UFC will return to network television as UFC on FOX airs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, former Light Heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will square off against versatile veteran Brandon “The Truth” Vera. While both of these guys have had mixed results recently, they are both very aggressive fighters with fight-ending power in their strikes, which means that, if nothing else, this should be an exciting and hard-fought main event.
In the semi-main event, another former Light Heavyweight champion, Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida, will return to action against heavy-handed young wrestler Ryan “Darth” Bader. Machida has dropped three of his last four, but is still a dangerous and hard-to-catch striker who makes opponents pay for their aggression, while Bader has knockout power and a dominant top control game. The remainder of the card will feature another Light Heavyweight bout pitting Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis against undefeated Wagner “Caldeirao” Prado and a Heavyweight matchup between “Big” Ben Rothwell and Travis “Hapa” Browne.
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Current UFC 149 Betting Odds – On Saturday, July 21, 2012, UFC 149 will air live from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In the main event of the evening, former WEC champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber will square off against grappling phenom Renan “Barao” Pegado in a Bantamweight matchup. Faber is a […]
Current UFC 149 Betting Odds – On Saturday, July 21, 2012, UFC 149 will air live from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In the main event of the evening, former WEC champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber will square off against grappling phenom Renan “Barao” Pegado in a Bantamweight matchup. Faber is a tough and versatile fighter with years of experience fighting the best in the world in two different weight classes, but Barao is riding an insane 28 fight win streak and is arguably the most dangerous submission finisher at 135 pounds. Faber is the toughest test of Barao’s career, but if Barao can get this fight to the ground he is automatically in the driver’s seat, so this should be a very interesting main event.
In the semi-main event, highly regarded Middleweight Hector Lombard makes his UFC debut against tough veteran Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch. Lombard has long been considered the best Middleweight in the world outside of the UFC, but Boetsch is a durable fighter who proved against Yushin Okami that he can handle adversity and finish fights in a flash, so he represents a great test of how ready for a shot at Anderson Silva Lombard might be. Rounding out the card is a Heavyweight showdown pitting Cheick Kongo against Shawn Jordan and two welterweight bouts, the first featuring Brian Ebersole against James Head and the second pitting Ultimate Fighter alum Matt Riddle against knockout artist Chris Clements.
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UFC 148 definitely lived up to the hype, and was easily one of the most exciting MMA events this year. Now that the fights have come to a conclusion, the UFC has to decide what’s.
UFC 148 definitely lived up to the hype, and was easily one of the most exciting MMA events this year. Now that the fights have come to a conclusion, the UFC has to decide what’s next for the fighters. For those who were defeated, just how far did they get knocked down the ranking ladder? For those victorious, how much closer does this bring them to a fight for the title? Is there anyone who will not be returning to the octagon? These are just some a few of the questions that are being asked after UFC 148.
Mike Easton and Ivan Menjivar had a three round back and forth fight that saw Easton getting his hand raised. After the performance that Easton showcased, his next opponent should be a top ten contender. Eddie Wineland or Michael McDonald would most likely be the best choice to ensure another exciting striking war. Menjivar was the underdog, but still displayed a commendable performance. A perfect opponent for Menjivar to face next is Scott Jorgensen. Both are coming off a loss, but are still considered to be two high-level fighters in the division.
Chad Mendes’ quick finish of Cody McKenzie just shows how bizarre this match up was. Mendes should have been matched with someone of a much higher ranking, especially seeing his last fight was against Jose Aldo for the lightweight title. Mendes should fight Ricardo Llams next, but if it ends up being someone talented like Charles Oliveria, then that would still be justifiable opponent. Who knows who KcKenzie’s next opponent will be, but clearly it shouldn’t be an elite contender. He’s just not ready for that yet, and his fight with Mendes is proof of that.
In a stunning upset, Demian Maia make quick work of Dong Hyun Kim, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with at welterweight. Many people speculated that the weight cut would hurt his performance, but it actually helped it, and made him much faster. Whether or not the fight was stopped due to an injury received by Kim is irrelevant. Maia got Kim right where he wanted him and unleashed a fury of punches, the referee would’ve had to step in regardless. After taking out a fighter as good as Kim like it was child‘s play, Joe Silva should give Maia a fighter either in the top ten or just outside the top ten. Diego Sanchez would be ideal if he doesn’t decide to return to lightweight. However, it would be understandable if Maia were to pull a fighter like Jake Ellenberger.
After Cung Le’s performance over Patrick Cote, people are realizing that maybe they were to quick to turn on him. After all, he was out striking Wanderlei Silva for the majority of their fight, and scored multiple knock downs. Not to mention, Patrick Cote was cut from the UFC in 2010, after three consecutive losses. The only reason he was brought back was to fill a spot when Rich Franklin was pulled from the bout. Since being cut from the UFC, Cote had fought less talented competition and just isn’t on Le’s striking level. Joe Silva should match up Le and Costa Philippou seeing they both won their last fight, and fought on the same card. If the UFC grants Cote another fight, a rematch with Chris Leben is one that fans would go crazy for. Leben’s suspension will end in November, so the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
Fight of the night award winners, Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz had a very controversial decision in the eyes of the crowd. However, most MMA website agree with the decision that Griffin won the first two rounds. What was more shocking was Griffin running out of the octagon before the official decision came out, and then later taking
Joe Rogan’s microphone to interview Ortiz himself. Griffin later apologized for his actions and simply stated he wasn’t thinking and wish he could take it all back. Ortiz officially retired after the fight, and was inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame. Griffin was asked if he had planned to retire as well, but Griffin stated that he definitely had a few more fights in him. Many have suggested a rematch with Rampage Jackson or Stephan Bonnar for Griffin’s next fight, which are most likely the most interesting fights for the fans.
Chael Sonnen made round one of his rematch with Anderson Silva look like a reenactment of their first encounter. After securing a takedown just seconds into the fight, Sonnen was able to control Silva on the ground and land over seventy strikes, while taking zero. What was more impressive, was Sonnen passing Silva’s guard and achieving the mount position, instead of being content with staying in Silva’s full guard like in their first fight. However Silva turned things around in round two. He was able to keep the fight standing and avoid the takedown attempts of Sonnen. The most important strike Silva was able to dodge was a spinning back fist that when missed, threw Sonnen off balance and caused him to tumble to the mat. Once Sonnen was down, Silva seized his opportunity to pressure Sonnen with a plethora of strikes. Once Silva took control, it was the beginning of the end for Sonnen, and the referee eventually had to step in. As far as who is next for Silva, there aren’t many options to go with. If Mark Munoz beats Chris Weidman, it would most likely make Munoz the number one contender. However, if Weidman is victorious, the UFC may wait to see how the fight between Hector Lombard and Tim Boetsch plays out. As for Chael Sonnen, A fight with Vitor Belfort would be a bout fans would like to see due to the added tension with neither fighter being to fond of the other. However, before that fight can happen, Sonnen needs to decide whether or not he will continue fighting. He said he would like to take some time before making a final decision, but the majority of the fans are confident that we will see the American gangster come back to the octagon.
UFC Middleweight bout: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman Odds: ( +115 Munoz / -145 Weidman ) Betting Pick: Munoz Bet on this fight at Bovada.Iv In the main event of the evening, undefeated Serra-Longo Fight Team standout Chris “All American” Weidman will take a huge step up in competition as he faces heavy-handed wrestler Mark […]
UFC Middleweight bout: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman
In the main event of the evening, undefeated Serra-Longo Fight Team standout Chris “All American” Weidman will take a huge step up in competition as he faces heavy-handed wrestler Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz. Weidman has looked great so far, with a very well-rounded skill set that focuses on a stellar ground game, but Munoz is the most dangerous opponent he has faced by a wide margin. This is going to be a really stern test for the up-and-coming Weidman, and should go a long way toward determining whether he is ready to break into the top of the UFC’s Middleweight division or if he still has work to do.
Chris “All American” Weidman is without a doubt the Middleweight division’s most exciting young prospect. With a perfect 8-0 professional record, Weidman has been steadily climbing the Middleweight ranks, handling every test perfectly and showing a very versatile skill set. He isn’t the most powerful puncher in the division, but he has solid technical boxing with good footwork and hand speed. There is no doubt, though, that Weidman’s bread and butter is his ground game. He has very solid takedowns, great positional control, and a devastating jiu-jitsu game from every position. So far, he hasn’t shown any real holes in his game, but he also hasn’t had to fight anyone who is capable of meeting his strengths head-on, which Munoz can definitely do. This is a perfect fight to gauge where Weidman is at this stage in his career, but Munoz’s power punching and defensive wrestling are going to make it hard for him to simply impose his will. If he wants to keep his unbeaten record intact, Weidman is going to have to show that he is capable of adapting to situations inside the Octagon and dealing with some adversity.
Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz is definitely one of the top contenders in the Middleweight division, and with the title picture unclear after Silva recently dispatched the man many viewed as his own real threat, could well be fighting for a shot at the title against Weidman. What makes Munoz such a dangerous opponent is that, while his wrestling is as good as anyone in the division, he is a long way from one dimensional. He can certainly win fights by forcing opponents onto their back and unleashing his ground and pound, which is arguably the most devastating in the sport, but he also has thudding power punches on his feet. Against Weidman he will enjoy a significant advantage in terms of punching power, and I think he is also the superior wrestler, which means that he can dictate when and how this fight goes to the ground. The most important thing for Munoz is not to get complacent from top position and underestimate Weidman’s submission game, which could spell disaster for him.
As the old saying goes, styles make fights, and stylistically I feel like Munoz is a perfect foil for Weidman. On the feet, Weidman is competent but not overly dangerous. He is going to have to be very wary of Munoz’s superior punching power, which is going to make it harder for him to use his boxing to set up takedowns. Munoz is hard to take down anyway, and the fact that Weidman is going to have to be tentative in the striking exchanges is only going to make it more difficult. I see Munoz landing the bigger shots and controlling the positioning of this fight, scoring some points in the later rounds with takedowns, and handing Weidman the first loss of his professional career via unanimous decision.
