If nothing else, at least the commentary will be much better for UFC on FOX 3 than the organization’s previous attempts on the network.
Those of you who tuned in for UFC on FUEL: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger more than likely left impressed by Brian Stann’s commentary throughout the evening. Already known for his ability to produce the most professional responses during interviews at will, Brian Stann seamlessly transitioned to the role of analyst. Stann was very confident while analyzing the fights, handling his first commentary gig like it was just another day at the office. Needless to say, the impressive showing granted him a role as an analyst for future UFC on FOX events.
The UFC’s attempts to give fighters active roles as commentators during UFC on FOX broadcasts have seen mixed results. The organization’s debut on FOX saw Brock Lesnar do a great job in both analyzing the fights and promoting his upcoming bout with Overeem. However, when Lesnar lost that fight and subsequently retired, the UFC could not continue to use him. It attempted to fill the void he left with UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture and Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.
If nothing else, at least the commentary will be much better for UFC on FOX 3 than the organization’s previous attempts on the network.
Those of you who tuned in for UFC on FUEL: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger more than likely left impressed by Brian Stann’s commentary throughout the evening. Already known for his ability to produce the most professional responses during interviews at will, Brian Stann seamlessly transitioned to the role of analyst. Stann was very confident while analyzing the fights, handling his first commentary gig like it was just another day at the office. Needless to say, the impressive showing granted him a role as an analyst for future UFC on FOX events.
The UFC’s attempts to give fighters active roles as commentators during UFC on FOX broadcasts have seen mixed results. The organization’s debut on FOX saw Brock Lesnar do a great job in both analyzing the fights and promoting his upcoming bout with Overeem. However, when Lesnar lost that fight and subsequently retired, the UFC could not continue to use him. It attempted to fill the void he left with UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture and Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.
UFC on FUEL 1 has hit the archives, and now is the moment where we all try to find a way to squeeze our anticipation for the UFC’s return to FUEL TV somewhere between now and April 14th.With UFC 144 coming next week from Saitama, Japan, it might be a b…
UFC on FUEL 1 has hit the archives, and now is the moment where we all try to find a way to squeeze our anticipation for the UFC’s return to FUEL TV somewhere between now and April 14th.
With UFC 144 coming next week from Saitama, Japan, it might be a bit difficult to recall that UFC on FUEL TV 2 features a light-heavyweight bout between Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The card also features co-main event featuring Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara, the debut of Siyar Bahadurzada, and the world premiere of Scandinavian MMA on the UFC stage. But, if tonight’s card was any indication, the second go-round is looking like it could be every bit as great as the first time out.
So, even though we’re just coming off of a UFC on FUEL card right now, let’s taken a scrap-happy stroll through the UFC’s Swedish card and establish ten truths about what’s going down at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm on April 14th live on FUEL TV!
UFC on Fuel TV 2 marks the UFC’s first trip to Sweden and it takes place on April 14th. The main event features native son and fast rising light heavyweight champion Alexander Gustafsson against seasoned veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.While this even…
UFC on Fuel TV 2 marks the UFC’s first trip to Sweden and it takes place on April 14th. The main event features native son and fast rising light heavyweight champion Alexander Gustafsson against seasoned veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
While this event is more than a month away it is never too early to take a look at how these two stack up in the cage in what should be an exciting main event for the UFC’s second offering on Fuel TV.
Will Gustafsson keep his rise alive? Or will Rogerio Nogueira spoil Gustafsson’s homecoming?
“I’m going to prove once and for all that I am the #1 Light Heavyweight in the world from theÅlandIslands to the Faroe Islands.”
It looks like the UFC’s first venture to Sweden will be a success, at least as far as live gate revenue is concerned. According to a report from MMAViking.com, tickets to the April 14th card sold out in under an hour. As usual, UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers were given first crack at tickets before they were sold to the general public.
You know as well as I do how hard it is to get people to shell out their hard-earned krona so close to Walpurgis Night, which only emphasizes how popular the sport has become in Nordic sphere. Though the capacity of Sweden’s Ericsson Globe Arena tops out at 14,000 seats, the fast sellout is reminiscent of the organization’s previous trips to Canada and Brazil.
Full line-up for the event after the jump:
“I’m going to prove once and for all that I am the #1 Light Heavyweight in the world from theÅlandIslands to the Faroe Islands.”
It looks like the UFC’s first venture to Sweden will be a success, at least as far as live gate revenue is concerned. According to a report from MMAViking.com, tickets to the April 14th card sold out in under an hour. As usual, UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers were given first crack at tickets before they were sold to the general public.
You know as well as I do how hard it is to get people to shell out their hard-earned krona so close to Walpurgis Night, which only emphasizes how popular the sport has become in Nordic sphere. Though the capacity of Sweden’s Ericsson Globe Arena tops out at 14,000 seats, the fast sellout is reminiscent of the organization’s previous trips to Canada and Brazil.
Full line-up for the event:
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara
Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
Akira Corassani vs. Jason Young
Magnus Cedenblad vs. Francis Carmont
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen
Jorgen Kruth vs. Cyrille Diabate
“I was under the impression that [UFC President Dana White] still kind of was on the fence whether he was going to put me in front of Rashad or not, that’s assuming Rashad wins. [White] did offer me a fight with ‘Little Nogueira.’ I didn’t think the fans would be interested in that fight, and not as much time as I would like to prepare for a five-round fight. So I told him I would wait to see what happened with the Rashad fight. I would like to fight Jones now rather than if I took that fight with ‘Little Nog,’ I wouldn’t be fighting Jones until another eight-nine months…
(Dan Henderson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira highlights, via DJIL PROD)
“I was under the impression that [UFC President Dana White] still kind of was on the fence whether he was going to put me in front of Rashad or not, that’s assuming Rashad wins. [White] did offer me a fight with ‘Little Nogueira.’ I didn’t think the fans would be interested in that fight, and not as much time as I would like to prepare for a five-round fight. So I told him I would wait to see what happened with the Rashad fight. I would like to fight Jones now rather than if I took that fight with ‘Little Nog,’ I wouldn’t be fighting Jones until another eight-nine months…
It would have kept me active right now, but I’m okay waiting a little bit. We’ll see what happens with the Rashad fight and go from there. It was more about having the time to prepare. I did inquire and said, ‘Hey, I would be interested in doing it if it was a three-round fight.’ I could have time to prepare for that.”
After such a harrowing end to his 25-minute war against Mauricio Rua, you can understand why Hendo would be a little spooked to jump right back into another five-round main event. But the “fans wouldn’t be interested” excuse is mostly B.S., and it’s clear that this is mostly about staying available just in case the UFC wants to offer him a title shot against Jon Jones. After all, if Phil Davis beats Rashad Evans later this month, the UFC might line-jump Dan Henderson ahead of Davis to create a more marketable light-heavyweight title fight.
That’s the theory, anyway, and Henderson seems to be putting all his eggs in that basket. However, turning down big fights in order to hold out for even bigger fights is the quickest way to get frozen out by the UFC. Ask Rashad Evans, who benched himself in order to wait for a title shot against Mauricio Rua (which never came), and has been paying for it ever since. The UFC asked Hendo to do them a favor, and he said “nah,” so you can expect the UFC to respond the same way when it’s Hendo’s turn to ask.
As for Phil Davis, the undefeated rising star couldn’t care less what the UFC decides to do with the light-heavyweight title picture, telling MMA Mania:
“Give [the title shot] to Hendo. I ain’t losing. Give it to Hendo. I don’t care either way. You can give it to Hendo and there will still be a belt when I get there. There will still be a belt when I get there. I don’t care who the person is that has the belt but there will be a belt when I get to it and that’s all that I’m concerned about. If somebody else gets to fight the champ before I do, that’s fine with me.”
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