Tag: UFC on Fox 4

Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader: 5 Things We Learned About Bader

At UFC on FOX 4, Ryan Bader failed to capitalize on an opportunity that may have propelled him into a bout for UFC gold, an honor that instead went to Bader’s victorious opponent, Lyoto Machida.Machida frustrated Bader during the first round of their c…

At UFC on FOX 4, Ryan Bader failed to capitalize on an opportunity that may have propelled him into a bout for UFC gold, an honor that instead went to Bader’s victorious opponent, Lyoto Machida.

Machida frustrated Bader during the first round of their contest before ending things in the opening minutes of the second. That Bader was thoroughly outmatched for the entire duration of the fight only emphasizes the disappointment and despair of the defeat.

The performance was telling of many things, including several about Bader’s place in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Here, we will take a look at five things we learned about Bader, and examine the importance of each, as he attempts to recover from a devastating loss.

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UFC on FOX 4 Results: 5 Fights for Joe Lauzon to Take Next

Joe Lauzon put on one the best performances of his career Saturday night, scoring a third-round submission win over a resurgent Jamie Varner at UFC on FOX 4. Lauzon’s terrific showing was impressive enough to earn him the rarely seen victory, Subm…

Joe Lauzon put on one the best performances of his career Saturday night, scoring a third-round submission win over a resurgent Jamie Varner at UFC on FOX 4. Lauzon‘s terrific showing was impressive enough to earn him the rarely seen victory, Submission of the Night and Fight of the Night trifecta. 

Though a fighter can never have too many great performances the win truly could not have come at a better time for Lauzon, who dropped his previous contest to Anthony Pettis via first-round knockout.

The victory should be enough to help fans forget about that failure, and should do wonders for Lauzon‘s progress back up the lightweight ladder. As the 28-year-old preps to begin that climb, let’s take a look at five potential candidates who would make for a suitable first rung.

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UFC on FOX 4 Results: The Most Memorable Moments from Shogun vs. Vera

It wasn’t the most-hyped event that the UFC has put on in recent months, but UFC on Fox 4 proved once again that just because there isn’t a title fight on a card doesn’t mean that it won’t deliver with some incredible fights. T…

It wasn’t the most-hyped event that the UFC has put on in recent months, but UFC on Fox 4 proved once again that just because there isn’t a title fight on a card doesn’t mean that it won’t deliver with some incredible fights.

The co-main events featured two light heavyweight bouts, one between Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader, and the other between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon Vera.

Shogun vs. Vera was originally scheduled to be a No. 1 contenders’ fight, with the winner becoming the next challenger in line for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight championship. But when the Internet cried out against this decision due to Vera’s relative lack of success in the cage recently, UFC President Dana White made the decision to give all four light heavyweights on the main card a shot at becoming the No. 1 contender.

The fighter with the best performance would be given the title fight, which meant that every man had a ton to gain by putting it all on the line…and they did just that.

This unique format allowed for some epic moments that we won’t soon forget. Let’s look back at the best of those moments from UFC on Fox 4.

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Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader: Things We Learned About Machida

Lyoto Machida earned the next shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight title shot by KO’ing Ryan Bader in the co-main event of the UFC on Fox 4 show. Machida knew he needed an impressive showing to warrant a rematch with Jones, and the knockout of Bader was j…

Lyoto Machida earned the next shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight title shot by KO’ing Ryan Bader in the co-main event of the UFC on Fox 4 show. Machida knew he needed an impressive showing to warrant a rematch with Jones, and the knockout of Bader was just that.

Machida came in a little lighter on the scales, weighing in at 201 pounds, which brought up a number of questions about Machida’s training camp. Joe Rogan attempted to explain during the broadcast that this was due to Machida wanting to be as light on his feet as possible and this could be the reason.

Whatever his reasoning, Machida did everything perfect in his bout with Bader—an indicator he did everything right in his training camp as well.

He came in and showcased his usual karate style that appeared to give Bader trouble, and utilized his new strength to put Bader away with a single punch. The fight was brief but Machida showed us just a taste of what he is now capable of.

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‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Brandon Vera: Things We Learned About ‘Shogun’ Rua

In the main event of the UFC on Fox 4 event, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua put on a great performance against Brandon Vera. Rua came close to finishing the bout on numerous occasions, but Vera was able to fend off “Shogun.” The end of the contest came in the f…

In the main event of the UFC on Fox 4 event, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua put on a great performance against Brandon Vera. Rua came close to finishing the bout on numerous occasions, but Vera was able to fend off “Shogun.” The end of the contest came in the fourth round as Rua was finally able to put away Vera.

The bout was action-packed and was the perfect send-off to the best card that’s aired on Fox thus far. Fans were anticipating a muay Thai battle but instead were treated a MMA fight that featured every aspect of this great sport.

“Shogun” earned the victory and showed a few new weapons in his arsenal but also showcased some of the negatives we’ve come to expect when Rua steps into the Octagon.

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UFC on Fox 4 Results: Fights for Mike Swick to Take Next

Mike Swick finally stepped back into the Octagon after two-plus years of being on the shelf. Injuries and medical conditions prevented the AKA product from making a return to the UFC, but Swick was finally able to fight once more.Swick stepped into the…

Mike Swick finally stepped back into the Octagon after two-plus years of being on the shelf. Injuries and medical conditions prevented the AKA product from making a return to the UFC, but Swick was finally able to fight once more.

Swick stepped into the cage to face off against DaMarques Johnson, who himself is a tough opponent. Johnson had a few moments of success and looked to be close to obtaining a victory but Swick persevered through the rough times.

In the end Swick would end the fight with a huge right hand on the ground and turn the lights out for Johnson.

The performance was a sort of mixed bag for Swick, as he did achieve victory but was clearly rocked on a few occasions. The victory for Swick marked the culmination of nearly two years of hard work, but the question now is, where does Swick go from here?

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