MMA’s Great Debate Radio is back for UFC on FX 8 with a complete breakdown of the card, as well as guests including Chris Camozzi, MMA manager Malki Kawa and former Ultimate Fighter competitor Kyle Noke. Camozzi is fighting at UFC on FX 8, and on today…
MMA‘s Great Debate Radio is back for UFC on FX 8 with a complete breakdown of the card, as well as guests including Chris Camozzi, MMA manager MalkiKawa and former Ultimate Fighter competitor Kyle Noke.
Camozzi is fighting at UFC on FX 8, and on today’s show, he’ll discuss the mindset that a fighter takes when accepting a bout on short notice, as well as his no-lose situation facing Souza on Saturday night.
Prominent MMA manager MalkiKawa also stops by to discuss the latest happenings with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and where his next fight might take place.Kawa will also update the latest with his roster of fighters, including UFC champion Benson Henderson, Carlos Condit and much more.
Former Ultimate Fighter competitor Kyle Noke also joins today’s show to talk about his recent layoff due to injury and when he could be expected to return to action.Noke will also make his case to be featured as a coach on the newest international installment of The Ultimate Fighter, which pits Team Canada against his native country of Australia.
Finally the best debate in MMA features all new topics, including discussion about Pat Healy‘s recent drug test and VitorBelfort‘s continued TRT use.
Today’s debate topics include:
—Pat Healy tests positive for marijuana at UFC 159 and loses $130K in bonuses—does the punishment fit the crime for this offense?
—Has the discussion about VitorBelfort‘s use of TRT overshadowed his fight with Luke Rockhold and do you think that will always be the case now?
—Fight Pick: Rafael Natal vs. JoaoZeferino?
—Fight Pick: Evan Dunham vs. Rafael Dos Anjos?
—Can Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza be a legitimate threat to the UFC middleweight title?
—Fight Pick: JacareSouza vs. Chris Camozzi?
—Fight Pick: VitorBelfort vs. Luke Rockhold?
This is MMA’s Great Debate Radio for Thursday, May 16, 2013
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UFC on FX 8 goes down this Saturday from Brazil. It’s been three weeks since the last UFC event, so fans are surely hungry for this free event, which essentially serves as an appetizer to the big event of the month, UFC 160, taking place over Memorial …
UFC on FX 8 goes down this Saturday from Brazil. It’s been three weeks since the last UFC event, so fans are surely hungry for this free event, which essentially serves as an appetizer to the big event of the month, UFC 160, taking place over Memorial Day weekend.
Prediction: You may see a couple of commercials this Saturday for UFC 160. Keep your eyes peeled. And while we’re making predictions, here are my picks for Knockout, Submission and Fight of the Night winners this weekend.
This Saturday at UFC on FX 8, Vitor Belfort will welcome Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold to the Octagon for the first time, in front of a friendly crowd in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Belfort is coming off of his second-round TKO of Michael Bisping at UFC on FX 7 (which also happened to take place in Brazil), while Rockhold hasn’t competed since last July, when he picked up his ninth-consecutive win against Tim Kennedy. At this point, you should start formulating your opinion about which of these guys will win, and how — because if you can predict the future, we’ll make it worth your while.
Yes, ladies and gents, it’s fight-picking time once again. Shoot us your prediction for the Belfort vs. Rockhold fight in the comments section of this post, and the two closest guesses will each score a copy of Bruce Buffer‘s new autobiography It’s Time! My 360° View of the UFC, autographed by the Buffman himself. (If you missed our review of the book yesterday, click here.) Your predictions should be arranged like this…
This Saturday at UFC on FX 8, Vitor Belfort will welcome Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold to the Octagon for the first time, in front of a friendly crowd in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Belfort is coming off of his second-round TKO of Michael Bisping at UFC on FX 7 (which also happened to take place in Brazil), while Rockhold hasn’t competed since last July, when he picked up his ninth-consecutive win against Tim Kennedy. At this point, you should start formulating your opinion about which of these guys will win, and how — because if you can predict the future, we’ll make it worth your while.
Yes, ladies and gents, it’s fight-picking time once again. Shoot us your prediction for the Belfort vs. Rockhold fight in the comments section of this post, and the two closest guesses will each score a copy of Bruce Buffer‘s new autobiography It’s Time! My 360° View of the UFC, autographed by the Buffman himself. (If you missed our review of the book yesterday, click here.) Your predictions should be arranged like this…
Belfort def. Rockhold via TKO, 3:48 of round 2
or Rockhold def. Belfort via unanimous decision (48-47 x 2, 49-46)
In other words: Winner’s last name first, and include the method of victory, time of stoppage, round of stoppage, or the judges’ scores if you think the fight will go all five rounds; we’ll need that in case of a tie-breaker. Please submit your picks to the comments section by noon PT on Saturday. Winners will be announced the following Monday. Only one entry per person, please. Any questions, let us know in the comments. Good luck, guys. And props to Random House for hooking us up with the signed copies of It’s Time!
(Note: Vitor’s hair looks wayfreakier now than it does in that picture.)
Many of Brazil’s finest fighters will be in action when the UFC returns to Brazil on Saturday. Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, will be rocking as the legendary Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort headlines a Brazil-centric card for UFC on FX 8.The…
Many of Brazil’s finest fighters will be in action when the UFC returns to Brazil on Saturday. Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, will be rocking as the legendary Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort headlines a Brazil-centric card for UFC on FX 8.
The 36-year-old veteran will serve as Luke Rockhold‘s welcome wagon to the UFC.
Rockhold is 10-1, but he had a 9-0 run in Strikeforce. He comes to the UFC with a good measure of hype, but facing The Phenom in Brazil is no small task.
Will this be the event that launches a successful UFC run for Rockhold and sends Belfort‘s career possibly to an end; or will The Phenom prove yet again that he isn’t done?
Here’s how you can watch.
Date: May 18, 2013 Time: 9 p.m. ET Where: Arena Jaragua, Jaragua do Sul, Brazil TV:FX; FUEL TV and Facebook prelims
Predictions with asterisks (*) have deeper analysis beneath
Rio is not just one of the more interesting personalities in the UFC; he’s also a well-rounded fighter.
He’ll be facing a raucous Brazilian crowd who will be firmly in the corner of his opponent Francisco Trinaldo, but Rio’s size and versatility will win out.
Although Rio is a very good striker, his submission win over John Cofer in his UFC debut showed he could handle himself on the ground as well. He isn’t going to out-grapple Trinaldo, but his length and power will stifle the Brazilian in the stand-up game.
If the fight does go to the mat, Rio can hold his own. Look for The Wolverine to come away with a unanimous decision victory.
Natal’s Athleticism Will Give Him the Edge Over Zeferino
Both of these men are excellent submission artists; which could turn this into a stand-up battle. Staying on the ground could continually end in a cat game, so this is an opportunity for both to prove their mettle as strikers.
If that happens, Natal’s agility and varied striking attacks gives him an edge.
Sometimes he gets a bit too comfortable and it leads to careless defense. This was the case when he was finished by a head kick from Andrew Craig on UFC on Fuel 4. However, when he’s focused, he’s a handful for most middleweights.
I actually like Zeferino‘s ability, but with no major edge on the ground in this matchup, I favor Natal more as a striker.
Look for Sapo to win by unanimous decision.
Evan Dunham‘s Improvement Will Show
I’m expecting Dunham to make a huge statement on Saturday night.
Since he lost to T.J. Grant in a war in September 2012, Grant has destroyed Matt Wiman. That bout only makes Dunham‘s performance against Grant look even better.
Dunham rebounded well with a close decision victory over GleisonTibau in February. But he’ll be facing a tough Brazilian submission artist in dos Anjos. Dunham is at home on the ground and has never lost a fight via submission in his career.
The 28-year-old has a three-inch height advantage and is the stronger man physically. If the fight stays in the stand-up for any length of time, Dunham should pick dos Anjos apart.
I fully expect the two men to go to the ground eventually, but Dunham‘s ability to handle himself on his back and in top position will serve him well.
I predict yet another unanimous decision victory for Dunham.
Souza Will Best the Gutsy Carmozzi
Carmozzi will always put up a great fight; the guy has tremendous heart and will. But sometimes, he’s just overmatched from a talent standpoint and this will be one of those times.
Jacare is the real deal. The only losses he’s had in the past five years came to GegardMousasi and Rockhold. Carmozzi has the size advantage, but I don’t believe he has the takedown defense to keep Jacare from taking over this fight.
The Brazilian is quicker and he’ll use that advantage to close distance. I predict a submission win for Jacare.
Rockhold Will Take Down the Legend
I truly believe Rockhold will be the next serious challenger for Anderson Silva. Belfort has surprised me in both of his last two fights, though.
He nearly submitted Jon Jones and he stopped Michael Bisping, but at some point, the age will show on a consistent basis. Rockhold is young, hungry, versatile and strong; his future in the UFC seems quite bright.
Belfort isn’t quite as quick as he used to be. The striking edge he might have had in the past he won’t have on Saturday night. I think stamina will be the biggest factor in this fight.
If Rockhold survives Belfort‘s initial charge and adrenaline rush, he will take over the late rounds of the fight with takedowns and top position control.
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The UFC returns to Brazil with UFC on FX 8, as Brazilian legend Vitor Belfort welcomes Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold to the Octagon. That main event may thrust a contender into the rank of title challenger, depending on how his performance is.Also…
The UFC returns to Brazil with UFC on FX 8, as Brazilian legend Vitor Belfort welcomes Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold to the Octagon. That main event may thrust a contender into the rank of title challenger, depending on how his performance is.
Also on the card is Strikeforce import Ronaldo Souza, who meets Chris Camozzi in the main event. This is Souza’s debut and late-replacement fight for Camozzi, who replaced Costa Philippou on short notice.
Before all of that, we have the prelims on Fuel TV and Facebook. Here are the predictions for all of those fights.
UFC on FX 8 will take place on Saturday, May 18 from the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. In rhe main event, Vitor Belfort will welcome Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold to the UFC. The co-main event will see the man…
UFC on FX 8 will take place on Saturday, May 18 from the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. In rhe main event, Vitor Belfort will welcome Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold to the UFC. The co-main event will see the man Rockhold defeated for the Strikeforce crown, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, face Chris Camozzi.
The card will feature a total of 26 fighters in 13 bouts. As with almost any UFC fight card, this one will include some individuals who will be fighting for their jobs, while others will be facing different types of pressure.
Who will be on the hot seat on Saturday? Read on to find out.
Many of Brazil’s finest fighters will be in action when the UFC returns to Brazil on Saturday. Arena 
