UFC 171 was highlighted by the fight between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship, but there were several important divisional battles on the card. Not only did Hendricks capture the title via unanimous decision, but Tyron Woodley was victorious over Carlos Condit (via a knee injury) to likely earn the […]
UFC 171 was highlighted by the fight between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship, but there were several important divisional battles on the card. Not only did Hendricks capture the title via unanimous decision, but Tyron Woodley was victorious over Carlos Condit (via a knee injury) to likely earn the […]
Like Optimus Prime or Starscream, the UFC welterweight division has began its intricate transformation. But like any significant alteration, the 170-pound weight class needed a new beginning. UFC 171 ultimately served as that AllSpark. Without former champion Georges St-Pierre at the helm in the cage and out of it, the promotion was in need of […]
Like Optimus Prime or Starscream, the UFC welterweight division has began its intricate transformation. But like any significant alteration, the 170-pound weight class needed a new beginning. UFC 171 ultimately served as that AllSpark. Without former champion Georges St-Pierre at the helm in the cage and out of it, the promotion was in need of […]
The post-Georges St-Pierre era begins in earnest on Saturday night, when Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler scrap for the vacant welterweight title at UFC 171. In addition to learning who will shepherd the 170-pound championship into this uncertain future, MMA fans stand a good chance of discovering the identity of the new No. 1 contender […]
The post-Georges St-Pierre era begins in earnest on Saturday night, when Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler scrap for the vacant welterweight title at UFC 171. In addition to learning who will shepherd the 170-pound championship into this uncertain future, MMA fans stand a good chance of discovering the identity of the new No. 1 contender […]
After a razor-thin split decision and monumental announcement, Georges St-Pierre—the long-reigning king of the UFC’s welterweight division—vacated his throne atop the 170-pound mountain. After barely slipping past heavy-handed title challenger Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 in November, the pound-for-pound great decided to step away from the rigors and stresses of being champion and removed himself […]
After a razor-thin split decision and monumental announcement, Georges St-Pierre—the long-reigning king of the UFC’s welterweight division—vacated his throne atop the 170-pound mountain. After barely slipping past heavy-handed title challenger Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 in November, the pound-for-pound great decided to step away from the rigors and stresses of being champion and removed himself […]
The UFC has told welterweight competitor Carlos Condit that he will receive the next title shot in the 170-pound division if he wins his UFC 171 showdown against Tyron Woodley. According to a tweet from UFC on Fox, the stipulations are simple: If Condit wins, the shot is his. He does not need a finish, […]
The UFC has told welterweight competitor Carlos Condit that he will receive the next title shot in the 170-pound division if he wins his UFC 171 showdown against Tyron Woodley. According to a tweet from UFC on Fox, the stipulations are simple: If Condit wins, the shot is his. He does not need a finish, […]
Melvin Manhoef is so explosive that his leg kicks destroy everything including Melvin Manhoef. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos is such a fearless badass that he willingly and repeatedly stuck his Elmer Fudd in Cristiane Justino‘s rabbit hole (do not click this link to confirm). So obviously, when these two met at Cage Rage 15 back in 2006 with Manhoef’s light heavyweight title on the line, the result was every bit the epic slugfest that fans had predicted it would be.
For nearly ten minutes, Manhoef and Santos traded heavy leather and heavier kicks and knees, leaving both men gasping for air before the second round even got under way. It wasn’t until a flurry by an exhausted Manhoef finally found its mark that Santos was defeated, marking an insane fight in the Cage Rage books and a ridiculously improbable comeback win for Manhoef.
And now, the two are set to do battle once again (*BRAAAAHM*). MMAFighting is reporting that Santos and Manhoef have agreed to meet in a welterweight contest on April 13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fight will not only serve as Manhoef’s debut at 170 lbs, but as a title match for the vacant Gringo Super Fight welterweight belt. A prestigious achievement if there ever was one.
Although both guys have fallen on harder times since their original battle — Cyborg has gone 7-7 since and Manhoef 15-9 — there’s simply no way that this fight will leave a bad taste in the mouths of those who have witnessed the mayhem depicted above. I can only pray that we will be able to say the same about Shogun vs. Hendo II come March 24th.
–J. Jones
Melvin Manhoef is so explosive that his leg kicks destroy everything including Melvin Manhoef. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos is such a fearless badass that he willingly and repeatedly stuck his Elmer Fudd in Cristiane Justino‘s rabbit hole (do not click this link to confirm). So obviously, when these two met at Cage Rage 15 back in 2006 with Manhoef’s light heavyweight title on the line, the result was every bit the epic slugfest that fans had predicted it would be.
For nearly ten minutes, Manhoef and Santos traded heavy leather and heavier kicks and knees, leaving both men gasping for air before the second round even got under way. It wasn’t until a flurry by an exhausted Manhoef finally found its mark that Santos was defeated, marking an insane fight in the Cage Rage books and a ridiculously improbable comeback win for Manhoef.
And now, the two are set to do battle once again (*BRAAAAHM*). MMAFighting is reporting that Santos and Manhoef have agreed to meet in a welterweight contest on April 13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fight will not only serve as Manhoef’s debut at 170 lbs, but as a title match for the vacant Gringo Super Fight welterweight belt. A prestigious achievement if there ever was one.
Although both guys have fallen on harder times since their original battle — Cyborg has gone 7-7 since and Manhoef 15-9 — there’s simply no way that this fight will leave a bad taste in the mouths of those who have witnessed the mayhem depicted above. I can only pray that we will be able to say the same about Shogun vs. Hendo II come March 24th.
–J. Jones
