Watch the UFC on FUEL: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Prelims Live Right Here

If you’re one of those Facebook snobs or conspiracy theorists who think that the government controls all social networking sites so they can track your every move, you can watch the prelims live right here between 6:30 and the start of the FUEL broadcast.

Make sure you check out the liveblog tonight. In the meantime, feel free to kibitz below about the undercard bouts.

If you’re one of those Facebook snobs or conspiracy theorists who think that the government controls all social networking sites so they can track your every move, you can watch the prelims live right here between 6:30 and the start of the FUEL broadcast.

Make sure you check out the liveblog tonight. In the meantime, feel free to kibitz below about the undercard bouts.







Wednesday Morning Link Club: Diego’s First Fight, Sylvia Confident, Brittney Likes to See Guys Punched in the Face and More

 

Some selected highlights from our friends around the MMA blogosphere…

–  Marijuana is Not a Performance-Enhancing Drug, It’s Simply Illegal (5th Round)

– UFC on FUEL TV Weigh-In Photos Gallery for ‘Ellenberger vs Sanchez’ on Feb. 14 in Omaha (MMA Mania)

– My First Fight: Diego Sanchez (MMA Fighting)

– Bader Not Intimidated to Face Rampage in Japan (FightLine)

– Image Matters: UFC Business & Media Politics  (MMA Payout)

– Mac Danzig Just Received His ‘Mix Marshal Arts’ license from the DC Athletic Commission (MiddleEasy)

– Britney Palmer Interview (BleacherReport.com/MMA)

– Tim Sylvia: I Can Beat 80 Percent of the Heavyweights in the UFC (Lowkick.Blitzcorner.com)

– Johny Hendricks: The Bigger the Fight, the Bigger I Come Out (Five Ounces of Pain)

–  Joe Rogan Thinks Weed is a Performance Enhancing Drug (MMA Convert)

–  A Fight Nerd’s Betting Guide: UFC on FUEL Edition (The Fight Nerd)

–  Is There a need for MMA Managers? (Fight Opinion)

 

Some selected highlights from our friends around the MMA blogosphere…

–  Marijuana is Not a Performance-Enhancing Drug, It’s Simply Illegal (5th Round)

– UFC on FUEL TV Weigh-In Photos Gallery for ‘Ellenberger vs Sanchez’ on Feb. 14 in Omaha (MMA Mania)

– My First Fight: Diego Sanchez (MMA Fighting)

– Bader Not Intimidated to Face Rampage in Japan (FightLine)

– Image Matters: UFC Business & Media Politics  (MMA Payout)

– Mac Danzig Just Received His ‘Mix Marshal Arts’ license from the DC Athletic Commission (MiddleEasy)

– Britney Palmer Interview (BleacherReport.com/MMA)

– Tim Sylvia: I Can Beat 80 Percent of the Heavyweights in the UFC (Lowkick.Blitzcorner.com)

– Johny Hendricks: The Bigger the Fight, the Bigger I Come Out (Five Ounces of Pain)

–  Joe Rogan Thinks Weed is a Performance Enhancing Drug (MMA Convert)

–  A Fight Nerd’s Betting Guide: UFC on FUEL Edition (The Fight Nerd)

–  Is There a need for MMA Managers? (Fight Opinion)

Reminder: Watch the UFC on FUEL: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Weigh-Ins Live Right Here at 5:00 pm ET


(I guess someone forgot to tell the design team at FUEL that Struve is the taller one.)

Just a friendly reminder that we’ll have the live video stream for the UFC On FUEL: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger weigh-ins for you and your Valentine to watch at 5:00 pm ET tonight. If you’re at home and you’re one of the 17 people who subscribe to FUEL TV, you can watch it on your flat screen.

Will Diego Sanchez spit on Jake Ellenberger’s forehead while he shouts “yes” during the staredown? Will anyone mistake Dave Herman for Macho Man? Will he slam Stefan Struve? Does anyone plan on tuning into the prelims?

These questions and more will be answered after the jump (or in the comment section).


(I guess someone forgot to tell the design team at FUEL that Struve is the taller one.)

Just a friendly reminder that we’ll have the live video stream for the UFC On FUEL: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger weigh-ins for you and your Valentine to watch at 5:00 pm ET tonight. If you’re at home and you’re one of the 17 people who subscribe to FUEL TV, you can watch it on your flat screen.

Will Diego Sanchez spit on Jake Ellenberger‘s forehead while he shouts “yes” during the staredown? Will anyone mistake Dave Herman for Macho Man? Will he slam Stefan Struve? Does anyone plan on tuning into the prelims?

These questions and more will be answered at 5.

Bahadurzada vs. Thiago Inked For UFC on Fuel 2


(Hopefully this one goes the distance for the fans.)

According to a report by Swedish MMA site MMANYTT.se, a welterweight clash between Golden Glory standout Siyar Bahadurzada and Paulo Thiago has been added to Zuffa’s first Swedish event, UFC on Fuel 2 April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.


(Hopefully this one goes the distance for the fans.)

According to a report by Swedish MMA site MMANYTT.se, a welterweight clash between Golden Glory standout Siyar Bahadurzada and Paulo Thiago has been added to Zuffa’s first Swedish event, UFC on Fuel 2 April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.

The bout will mark the Octagon debut if “Siyar the Great,” who was forced to pull out of a planned fight Erick Silva at UFC 142 due to a training injury. The Afghan-born knockout artist is undefeated in his last six MMA bouts, including three in a row against Derrick Noble, John Alessio and Tommy Depret in the 2010 Glory MMA welterweight tournament, which he won.

After signing a four-fight deal with Strikeforce, Bahadurzada failed to secure a visa and did not fight for the promotion as a result. Both sides decided it was in both of their best interest to end their relationship, thus opening Siyar to sign with the UFC.

What’s interesting is that his only two stoppage losses have come by decision — one to Jorge Santiago and the other to Kazuo Misaki. Thiago, a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu finished Mike Swick via D’Arce choke in 2010, meaning if the fight hits the mat, Bahadurzada, who has spent much of the last year training at Mark Munoz’s “Reign Training Center” could be in trouble if his submission and takedown defense hasn’t improved.

Thiago, whose most notable wins are the the submission win over Swick and the KO of his American Kickboxing Academy teammate Josh Koscheck, recovered from a two-fight slide with a decision win over David Mitchell at UFC 134 in August. Prior to the win, Thiago dropped back-to-back decisions to Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez at UFC 115 and UFC 121, respectively. He was slated to fight Mike Pyle at UFC 142, but was also forced off the card due to injury.

UFC on FUEL TV 2
Saturday April 14, 2012
3:00 pm ET on FUEL TV
Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden

Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann
Alexander Gustufsson vs. TBA
Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago
Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad
Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen

Hump Day Headlines with Stephanie Ann Cook

Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz confirmed for UFC on Fox2. Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson set for UFC 143 in Las Vegas. Georges St. Pierre tweets knee surgery was a success. Jon Jones is losing.

Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz confirmed for UFC on Fox2.

Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson set for UFC 143 in Las Vegas.

Georges St. Pierre tweets knee surgery was a success.

Jon Jones is losing to The Rock, asks for your votes to win ESPN SportsNation’s Awesomest Dude of the Year and kicks an IPad. Watch his awesome video here.

Demetrious Johnson moves to Flyweight division to compete in first UFC Flyweight Tournament, out of 135-pound fight with Eddie Wineland for UFC on Fox 2. Johnny Bedford will replace Johnson.

UFC on Fuel TV starts January 1st with marathon UFC programming… WTF channel is that???

Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort named TUF Brazil coaches, casting this week.