TUF Finale Lidell vs Ortiz June

This was a good season had lots of good matches and of course the usual drama. With Tito Ortiz pulling out of the final fight, Dana booted him off the show and Rich Franklin came in to coach the last fight. His fighter won and coincidentally Franklin beat Chuck in their match a few days […]

This was a good season had lots of good matches and of course the usual drama. With Tito Ortiz pulling out of the final fight, Dana booted him off the show and Rich Franklin came in to coach the last fight. His fighter won and coincidentally Franklin beat Chuck in their match a few days ago.

Kris McCray vs Court McGee

My knowledge of these TUF fighters is so little its difficult to make predictions.

Kris McCray’s striking wasn’t that impressive, but his wrestling and throws were. Court McGee can do some severe damage on the ground and was fairly good at the submissions as well.

Both guys seemed equally tough, but if I had to decide between these two I’m picking Court McGhee.

Sportsbook.com has Court McGee -200 Kris McCray +160

Matt Hamill vs Keith Jardine

Hamill has more than enough skills to get Jardine to the ground. However, Hamill’s footwork is not good enough to avoid Jardine’s big leg kicks nor is his head movement.

However, if Hamill gets Jardine on the ground, Hamill has big power in that position and I think Jardine will likely be fighting from his back for the rest of that round. First Hamill has to get Jardine down there though and by the third round I’m predicting his legs are so battered that he won’t be able to get the takedown at all.

Therefore, due to strikes and activity, I like Keith Jardine in this fight.

Intertops has Keith Jardine +115 and Matt Hamill -150, while Sportsbook.com has Matt Hamill -150 Keith Jardine +120

Chris Leben vs Aaron Simpson

Hard puncher Leben taking on the great wrestler and all around tough guy, Aaron Simpson. Leben’s weakest part of his game is his ground game or at least was in his past. I haven’t seen him in awhile so maybe he has focused on that.

Simpson is just all around tough, but definitely takes big punishment in most of his fights like he did against Tom Lawlor. His head movement is not that good, but Simpson is good everywhere else. However, you have the KO power of Leben against a guy who doesn’t mind taking hits. Both of these fighters have very tough chins. I’d give the standup edge to Leben, but the speed advantage will clearly go to Simpson.

Intertops has Simpson as a -350 favorite with Leben at +250. I think Simpson is most likely to win as well, but with the odds, I think Leben is not that far off from catching Simpson with one of his hooks. I don’t want to pick one here.

Sportsbook.com has Aaron Simpson at -340 and Chris Leben at +260

Spencer Fisher vs Denis Siver

Intertops has Siver at +145 and Spencer Fisher at -185. I actually like Siver in this fight. Fisher isn’t likely to KO Siver, but Siver has the power to do some serious damage. Not to mention his wrestling is pretty good as well. I think he will be the bigger fighter in this match as well. I don’t know why, but I like Siver here. I normally pick him to lose and lost he has. This match has the potential to be fight of the night as Spencer always puts on a show and Siver has always been in every fight.

Sportsbook.com has Spencer Fisher at -175 and Dennis Siver at +145

Jamie Yager vs Rich Attonito

Rich Attonito. Too much ground skill for Yager.

Sportsbook.com has Jamie Yager -135 Rich Attonito +105

John Gunderson vs Mark Holst

Not familiar with Holst, however, Gunderson is good. I like Gunderson in the dark.

John Gunderson -285 Mark Holst +225

Brad Tavares vs Seth Baczynski

I like Baczynski here.

Sportsbook.com has Brad Tavares -240 Seth Baczynski +190

Kyle Noke vs Josh Bryant

I like Josh Bryant here.

Sportsbook.com has Kyle Noke -200 Josh Bryant +160

James Hammortree vs Chris Camozzi

I like Camozzi here.

Sportsbook.com has James Hammortree even Chris Camozzi -130

James McSweeney vs Travis Browne

Not familiar with Travis Browne, but I’m taking the British Kickboxer, McSweeney in the dark here.

The Way of the Brisk: The Untold Story – Featuring Chuck Liddell

A claymation Chuck Liddell causing serious chaos on the set of a Lipton Brisk commercial. The “Iceman” also falls victim to “Tiny Chuck.”
Props to MiddleEasy.com for this gem!

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A claymation Chuck Liddell causing serious chaos on the set of a Lipton Brisk commercial. The “Iceman” also falls victim to “Tiny Chuck.”

Props to MiddleEasy.com for this gem!

NY Senate Says “OK” To MMA

“Training for hoodlums”, is it?
I respectfully disagree, Senator Larson.
It seems as though this beautiful and yet sometimes blood-covered sport we are proud to call Mixed Martial Arts is going to be made legal in the one place where just a…

“Training for hoodlums”, is it?
I respectfully disagree, Senator Larson.
It seems as though this beautiful and yet sometimes blood-covered sport we are proud to call Mixed Martial Arts is going to be made legal in the one place where just about everything in the sports world counts: New York.
Via Dana White’s Twitter account, as well as […]

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NY Senate Says “OK” To MMA

The Jake Shields Free Agency Rant

The Jake Shields free agency feels like the Dan Henderson free agency all over again.
Let me explain.
Dan Henderson fought the final fight of his UFC contract at UFC 100.
Henderson’s status was elevated as he was coming off a highlight reel …

The Jake Shields free agency feels like the Dan Henderson free agency all over again.
Let me explain.
Dan Henderson fought the final fight of his UFC contract at UFC 100.
Henderson’s status was elevated as he was coming off a highlight reel knockout over Michael Bisping.
When Henderson became a free agent, all of the fans said the UFC […]

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The Jake Shields Free Agency Rant

Brock Lesnar Can’t Take My Punch

MMA:30’s Dave Farra caught up with UFC interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin to talk about his upcoming title fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 116. Shane talked about his training routine and weight, his desire for the fight to go into the later rounds, and how he expects the fight to end.
HT: MMA:30.com

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MMA:30’s Dave Farra caught up with UFC interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin to talk about his upcoming title fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 116. Shane talked about his training routine and weight, his desire for the fight to go into the later rounds, and how he expects the fight to end.

HT: MMA:30.com

Rich Franklin: World Class Mixed Martial Artist and True American Fighter

Rich “Ace” Franklin (28-5) was the star of this past Saturday’s UFC 115 event that was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
 
Franklin persevered through a broken arm to defeat UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell (21-8) …

Rich “Ace” Franklin (28-5) was the star of this past Saturday’s UFC 115 event that was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
 
Franklin persevered through a broken arm to defeat UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell (21-8) via first round knockout.
 
According to Rich, he knew almost immediately when the damage was done but do not expect any […]

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Rich Franklin: World Class Mixed Martial Artist and True American Fighter