Wanderlei Silva
Brian Stann
Mark Hunt
Stefan Struve
Takanori Gomi
Diego Sanchez
Yushin Okami
Hector Lombard
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Struve aiming for top contender spot
If Stefan Struve wins at UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann, Struve believes he would earn his place as a top contender and finally have his title shot in 2013.
Since debuting for the UFC in 2009, Struve is 9-3. The Dutchman currently racked up four consecutive victories inside the octagon and he is looking for his fifth straight win. However his opponent Mark Hunt is also on a three fight win streak, beating Cheick Kongo by TKO, Ben Rothwell by Decision and Chris Tuchscherer by KO. He was supposed to meet Struve in May of last year, but pulled out 10 days before due to injury. Mark Hunt has brutal KO power but Struve knows his size is unique in the UFC. Now he has to use it to his advantage.
"Anything can happen, so first I want to get my win [on Saturday]," Struve said. "Then we'll see what happens. If I win this fight, I'll be a on a five-fight win streak. I'm the only guy on a five-fight win streak, so I think I have a pretty strong bid to be the top contender."
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Muay Thai legend Ramon Dekkers passed away
Even though this isn't MMA news, it's too important not to talk about:
BREDA - Muay Thai legend Ramon Dekkers (43 years) from Breda (Netherlands) suddenly passed away on wednesday afternoon. He didn't feel so well when he was training on his racebike. "The greatest Muay Thai fighter in the world has past away today."
Dekkers fell over with his bike in the tunnel at the intersection with the Emerparklaan. Emergency services (6 police cars, 3 ambulances and 1 helicopter) went there as soon as possible. Even some bystanders helped but CPR didn't work. The traffic was temporarily redirected.
The man from Breda was eight-time Muay Thai -and kickbox worldchampion. At the end of last century he was the most famous foreign Muay Thai fighter in Thailand. He even received Royal Honors in Thailand. Dekkers was the first foreigner who claimed the title Muay Thai fighter of the Year.
"Unbelievable, what a tragedy." says kickboxer Peter Aerts. "I was shocked, man. How is it even possible to die so young." Aerts and Dekkers knew each other 'very well'. "He was the absolute best in the world when I started. Ramon was an example for me and a super Muay Thai fighter."
The sudden death of Dekkers keeps the minds busy in the fighting world. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Bas Rutten, born in Tilburg and now lives in America, does not hesitate about it: "Yes, it's true. The biggest Muay Thai fighter in the world has died today." The American UFC fighter Vinny Magelhaes twitters that Dekkers "was a legend". Colleague Duke Roufus believes that Dekkers has inspired a lot of people in training and fighting.
Facebook is blowing up at the moment. And today won't be the last day that people will talk about the legendary Ramon "The Diamond" Dekkers.
Tito caught posting fan mail for himself
Tito tried to post a tweet to his own twitter page as a fan, but he forgot to log out from his main account.
Riddle cut from the UFC for marijuana usage
Matthew Riddle (8-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) was off on his timetable to cease marijuana usage prior to a fight.
The welterweight fighter on Tuesday confirmed to MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio) that he failed his second post-fight drug test for marijuana and has been released from the UFC.
Riddle flunked a test following UFC on FUEL TV 7, where he earned a split call against Che Mills (15-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC).
Several critics, including UFC President Dana White, said Riddle should have won a unanimous decision. White also disparaged Mills' performance, saying the fighter didn't press the action late in the fight when he had a positional advantage.
Mills was later cut by the promotion in a spate of pink slips handed out prior to UFC 157.
Riddle appeared earlier this month on MMAjunkie.com Radio, where he said he would continue to use medical marijuana despite a previous failed test that resulted in a win over Chris Clements being overturned to a no-contest.
Riddle, who is a licensed medical marijuana user in his current home state of Nevada, said he would prevent future run-ins with regulatory bodies by halting his use three weeks prior to a fight.
But it appears he didn't give himself enough time, and the UFC, who previously advised Riddle not to use the drug prior to competition, took action.
Riddle exits the promotion as one of the only active fighters to serve his entire professional career in the UFC. A former high school state wrestling champ in New York, he competed on "The Ultimate Fighter 7," where he was eliminated in the reality show tournament's opening round.
Since his appearance, he went on to notch wins over the likes of DaMarques Johnson, John Maguire, and most recently, Mills.
It's no secret Riddle is a proud medical marijuana user in the state of Nevada, but athletic commissions who are run by the federal government still consider marijuana to be a banned substance. He served a 90-day suspension earlier for banned substances and now he is "caught" again. But this time the UFC decided to cut him, that's no surprise because it's just a hassle the UFC doesn't want to deal with.
Riddle has talked in "MMA today" about banned substances and he thought it was ridiculous that fighters were allowed medical exemptions for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), which he called steroids, while marijuana users were penalized.
At UFC on Fuel TV 7, Riddle faced off against British fighter Che Mills, who he easily dominated for three consecutive rounds with superior wrestling. Riddle's split-decision victory over Mills has been officially ruled a no contest.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
UFC on Fuel 8: Silva vs. Stann Promo
Former PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva (34-12-1 MMA, 4-7 UFC) returns to Japan to face former WEC light heavyweight champ Brian Stann (12-5 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in a five-round, 205-pound affair.
UFC on Fuel 8 takes place in the morning in Japan, and airs on Fuel in the United States on March 2. It will be the UFC's second event in the same arena of the Pride Fighting Championships. The fight will be five-round light heavyweight bout. Stann has lost two of his past three fights at middleweight, so he desperately needs a win against Silva.
Silva willing to fight Jones @ 192lbs
Here is the translation:
"The lecture was held last Wednesday in Las Vegas, and was attended by Anderson, former player Rai, the announcer of TV Globo Galvão Bueno and his son, the pilot of Stock Car Caca Bueno. They answered the questions of those present, the company's employees, and at some point the fighter was asked about the match-up against Jon Jones. Besides confirming their willingness to face it and say that this should occur in 2013, said the Spider to be fighting at a weight of about 87kg intermediate and not worth nor his middleweight belt (up to 83.9 kg) nor the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) Jones. Also according to the Brazilian, the idea is that the event takes place in New York City, where it has already exited the release of the State of New York to perform MMA tournaments there. If not, is there a chance of the stage being a soccer stadium in Brazil. The story was told by an official of that great Brazilian company the details of the lecture."
Well I've only got to say a few things about this:
- He wants Jon Jones to cut to 192lbs while Jones openly said that he will be going to HW soon.
- There is no way in hell Jon Jones will be able to make that weight.
- I'm pretty sick of Anderson Silva talking about super fights while he just continues to beat fighters he wants to fight in other divisions.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Sonnen: "I'm not giving Machida a title shot"
Former Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida may be the top contender for the title together with Alexander Gustafsson (if he wins his next fight). But Chael Sonnen has no intention of giving Machida a title shot should he win against Jon Jones this April.
But according to Sonnen, neither him nor Jones is keen on giving him a shot at the title.
Sonnen:
"Does Lyoto Machida deserve another title shot? Absolutely. Is he a great fighter? Absolutely. I'm in on the business. I'm in on the pay per view. So is Jon Jones, but neither of us want to fight him because he can't draw flies. That's the bottom line. He got booed tonight, he got booed in his last fight. I can't sell out an arena with you. I can't sell PPV's with you. I'm not giving him the shot. Alexander Gustafsson, Gegard Mousasi, step up and I'll take the winner."
I think Chael Sonnen is up to his old tricks again. Sonnen basically says Machida can't sell pay-per-views (PPV). The UFC is in the business of drawing eyeballs to the events, and while Sonnen is the best in selling events, he claims that it's impossible to sell if Machida is his opponent.
Ultimately it is up to the UFC to decide who will fight the winner of Jones vs. Sonnen, and Chael, you need to beat Jones and be champ first before you even get to decide who should or shouldn't get a title shot.
Belcher tattoo bet issued for UFC 159
The contract for the Alan Belcher vs. Michael Bisping fight at UFC 159 may not be the only thing getting inked for their 185-pound showdown on April 27 in New Jersey.
Alan Belcher will get a Britisch flag tattooed on his chest, if his opponent Michael Bisping, can knock him out in the very first round at UFC 159 on April 27, 2013.
Alan "The Talent" Belcher talks to Immunity MMA in the video below:
Alan Belcher also wants Michael Bisping to get a tattoo of Johnny Cash on his arm, if Bisping gets KO'ed inside the first round. For now, Michael Bisping hasn't responded just yet. Will Bisping accept the bet?
Nick Diaz 'close' to losing title shot
ANAHEIM, Calif. – UFC President Dana White doesn't want to scrap the UFC 158 headliner of Georges St-Pierre (23-2 MMA, 17-2 UFC) vs. Nick Diaz (26-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC), but on Saturday night he said if the challenger doesn't change his ways, that may be exactly what happens.Well, first of all, I'm not surprised. Nick Diaz is smoking too much pot and does not realize he needs to show up for work! Nick Diaz is a great fighter but he needs to get his mind straight and show up for these kind of things. Otherwise Dana White is going to scrap his ass from the card and Johnny Hendricks will be more than happy to take his place!
"I hope we don't come to that," White said following Saturday night's UFC 157 post-event press conference. "I'm really close. I don't want to be. I don't want to do this. It sucks."
Diaz is currently scheduled to face welterweight champ St-Pierre at next month's UFC 158 event in Montreal. The reason for the potential change is eerily similar to the series of events that saw a planned October 2011 bout scrapped. That planned UFC 137 fight was tossed aside when Diaz failed to show for a pair of pre-event press conferences.
This time around, the former Strikeforce champ missed three separate interview sessions, leaving a video crew hoping to produce a "UFC Primetime" series without a subject to tape.
"He did not (show up) – neither did his brother Nate," White said. "And we spent over $50,000 in production costs and guys cruising around Stockton, Calif., and not interviewing people.
"It's not funny. We're very cool and very lenient in a lot of ways. Look at this company. Look how we are. We let a lot of things fly. But that's just absolute bulls---."
Diaz's attorney, Jonathan Tweedale, initially claimed his client did not, in fact, miss any scheduled appointments. However, White said he has since spoken with Tweedale and the two are now on the same page. He also said Diaz has since complied with video requests and that his brother, Nate, is also expected to do the same.
Should that all go according to the current plan, then the much-anticipated contest will not be in jeopardy. But for now, White seems a little tense, especially on the heels of the commendable media efforts of UFC 157 headliners Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche.
"We've treated Nate and Nick with respect," White said. "Anytime they come in and want to negotiate their contracts, we do the things, we're good to everybody. At least give us the respect to show up and not blow $50 grand on not showing up for interviews you're supposed to do.
Dana is the boss and you do what the boss asks you to do! If Nick Diaz misses one more thing that has to do with promotion the GSP vs. Diaz fight, Dana needs to cut his ass and show him who's boss. Because Nick Diaz does everything he pleases and he does not give a shit about the fans,otherwise he would show up every time he is needed to.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
UFC 157 Fight Videos
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche
Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson
Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar
Court McGee vs. Josh Neer
Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler
UFC 157 Play-By-Play
Hi,
I'm going to try and do a first play-by-play for the UFC 157 event.
HERE WE GO!!
Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Yuri Villefort
Round 1
Burrell comes out aggressive and lands a good uppercut. Villefort catches a kick and throws Burrell to the ground. Villefort is able to take his back and almost sinks in a rear naked choke. Burrell is able to defend the choke and is able to get up. Villefort delivers a lot of hard leg kicks. Burrell catches Villefort's kick and lands a punch of his own. Villefort tries to go for a leg lock but Burrell is able to escape sweep him. Burrell stands back up and is able to give a hard elbow. I score the round 10-9 for Villefort. (Close round though)
Round 2
Villefort is landing a lot of leg kicks and a big body shot. Burrell catches the leg and takes Villefort down but lets him back up. Burrell lands a nice uppercut. In the clinch, Villefort delivers a knee to the body. After they separate, Burrell lands a hard leg kick and lands a lot of jabs. I score the round 10-9 for Burrell.
Round 3
Villefort goes for the takedown and takes Burrell’s back. He works for a choke but Burrell defends and stands back up. Burrell stands up and Villefort takes him down again. Villefort goes for a heel hook and Burrell pounds him with punches. Villefort lets the leg go. Villefort is pressed against the cage and looks tired. Burrell lands some good knees and punches. Villefort breaks the clinch and tries to take Burrell down, but Burrell defends. Good high kick from Burrell. Again, Villefort tries to take Burrell to the ground but fails again. Good knees from the clinch for Burrell. The final bell goes. I score the round 10-9 for Burrell.
Nah-Shon Burrell def. Yuri Villefort by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Jon Manley vs. Neil Magny
Round 1
Both fighters take the center of the cage. Manley tries very hard to take Magny down but isn't really able to do so. They clinch up against the cage and Manley still tries to jump down and take Magny down but still isn't able to do so. They break up the clinch and Magny lands a good punch. Jabs from Magny, after trading some punches they wrestle against the cage for position. I score the round 10-9 for Magny.
Round 2
Manley tries to take the fight to the ground against and he is able to take Magny down. After holding position, Magny is able to sweep Manley and take the advantage. After some time Magny is able to take Manley down. Magny is trying to get a good position on Manley and is landing some strikes in the process. Manley is able to get back up and they clinch back up against the cage. Good combination by Magny, and Manley responds with a combination of his own. Manley looks very tired and Magny is leaning on Manley and landing good strikes. I score the round 10-9 for Magny.
Round 3
Both fighters take the center of the octagon and Magny lands a good leg kick. Manley responds with some strikes of his own but misses. Both guys exchange strikes in the center of the cage. Magny is trying to land some jabs and is able to get the takedown. Manley tries to go for an armbar. Magny tries to defend and is able to relieve the pressure by stepping over his left leg over Manley's leg. And now he's out, and delivering some strikes. Magny is able to take Manley's back but he is able to escape and get back up to his feet. Both fighters clinch up against the cage with Manley putting pressure on Magny. Magney is defending the takedown and Herb Dean breaks them up. Both fighters are exchanging strikes and again Magny is able to take Manley down. The final bell rings. I score the round 10-9 for Magny.
Neil Magny def. Jon Manley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Kenny Robertson vs. Brock Jardine
Round 1
Both fighters take the center of the octagon early. Robertson goes for the takedown but Jardine is able to sink in a guillotine choke but is unable to finish. Robertson gets free and has top position. He works in half guard. Robertson passes to side control. Robertson is able to take Jardine's back and is softening him up with punches. Robertson is trying to go for the choke and Jardine is able to defend the choke. Robertson was able to climb high on Jardine's back and able to grab his leg and finish him off with a leg lock.
Kenny Robertson def. Brock Jardine by submission (leg lock) at 2:57 of the 1st round.
Sam Stout vs. Caros Fodor
Round 1
Both fighter tie up early. Stout clinches Fodor up against the cage and soften him up with punches. They break up the clinch and Fodor attacks with some punches and Fodor is able to land a takedown. Stout is able to get up and in the process tries to take Fodor's back but is unable to. They got back to the clinch and exchange punches, after breaking up Fodor lands a good shot on Stout. And they clinch back up to the cage. Stout is working and delivering some knees. After some time in the clinch, Stout is able to land a takedown and is in full guard. Stout passes to half guard and is attacking with some punches. Fodor is trying to get a better position but Stout is able to get to the mount. Fodor is trying really hard to get out but Stout is able to get the back and transitions to a submission but isn't able to finish. End of the round. I score this round 10-9 for Stout.
Round 2
Both fighters exchange early and they go back to the clinch pressed up against the cage. They break up the clinch and exchange punches but tie up back into the clinch. They break up again and trade punches and kicks in the center of the octagon. Stout lands a nice body shot and a head kick. Both fighters land good inside leg kicks. And Stout keeps going for Fodor's liver. Nice inside leg kick by Fodor and they clinch against cage. After breaking up they take the center of the cage and trade punches. Stout lands some good punches and so does Fodor. Fodor tries to go for a takedown but is unable to take Stout down, and they clinch up. Stout is working from the clinch with some knees but Fodor is able to take Stout down. Hard round to judge. I score this round 10-10.
Round 3
Early in the round they clinch up against the cage. Fodor is landing a few punches. Stout tries to trip Fodor but he isn't able to take Fodor down. They take the center of the octagon and exchange punches. They clinch up again and Fodor is able to take Stout down. Fodor is working from side position, and Stout is working to get back up again and is able to do so. Fodor holds on to Stout as Stout is landing punches. They clinch up and work against the cage. After they break up Fodor swings for the fences but misses. Stout tries to take Fodor down but isn't able to. They clinch up again and exchange punches. Stout presses Fodor against the cage and Fodor delivers some knees to Stout. This round is hard to score. I score this round 10-9 for Stout.
Sam Stout def. Caros Fodor by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Dennis Bermudez vs. Matt Grice
Round 1
Bermudez comes out aggressive and clinches up with Grice. Grice tries to take Bermudez down but Bermudez takes the mount in the process. Bermudez is punching him to the face as Grice's hand is trapped. But Grice is able to get out. They clinch up again, and Grice is landing some good knees. They break up and Grice gives a good leg kick and Bermudez answers with a good right hand. Bermudez pushes Grice up against the cage and Grice answers with some good shots and elbows. Grice drops Bermudez with a heavy shot. Bermudez is in all kinds of trouble but he's able to hold on. Bermudez lands a leg kick and Grice counters with a strike. End of round 1. I score this round 10-9 for Bermudez.
Round 2
Bermudez lands a good inside leg kick but Grice counters with a nice strike and drops Bermudez, but he gets back up again. Bermudez presses Grice against the cage and delivers some knees. After they break up they exchange punches and kicks and Grice is landing some good jabs. Bermudez drops and Grice tries to sink in an Anaconda choke but Bermudez is able to get out and stand back up. Grice tries to go for a takedown but Bermudez defends quite well but is taken down eventually. Grice is trying to take Bermudez' back but Bermudez is able to stand back up. Bermudez lands a good leg kick but Grice lands a good left hook. They clinch and work against the cage, and when they break Bermudez knees Grice to the head while he's still on the ground but nothing happened. Bermudez tries to go for a submission but the round is done. I score this round 10-9 for Grice.
Round 3
Bermudez is landing some good shots and drops Grice, Bermudez follows him to the ground and is delivering some good ground and pound. Bermudez is throwing some punches and elbows. Grice is able to stand back up but Bermudez is trying to take him down again. Bermudez is landing some good shots and Grice is hurt again. Grice tries to survive but Bermudez continues to pour it on. Bermudez was close to stopping the fight but Grice survived. Nice uppercut landed by Bermudez and they clinch up again. They are both teeing of against the cage. Bermudez lands a good knee and Grice clinches up. They exchange punches back and forward. What a fight! This could be fight of the night for sure. I score this round 10-9 for Bermudez.
Dennis Bermudez def. Matt Grice by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Michael Chiesa vs. Anton Kuivanen
Round 1
Kuivanen lands a nice shot to the body. And Chiesa responds with a body kick. Nice front kick to the body by Kuivanen. Chiesa tries a high kick but slips and falls, but is able to stand back up. Chiesa lands a body kick, and tries to exchange. They clinch up and Kuivanen presses Chiesa against the cage. Chiesa reverses and tries to knee Kuivanen in the head. They break up and Chiesa tries to land a knee. Kuivanen is landing a couple of good strikes. Kuivanen tries a flying knee but Chiesa catches it and takes him down but Kuivanen is able to stand back up. End of round 1. I score this round 10-9 for Kuivanen.
Round 2
Chiesa tries to attack with some leg kicks and tries very hard for the takedown but Kuivanen is able to defend. Chiesa is still trying to get the takedown against the cage but isn't able to do so and gets reversed. Chiesa tries to trip Kuivanen and get his back in the process. Chiesa tries to sink in a rear naked chose but Kuivanen is defending very well. Chiesa locks in the body triangle and is able to finish Kuivanen with the choke.
Michael Chiesa def. Anton Kuivanen by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:29 of the 2nd round.
Brendan Schaub vs. Lavar Johnson
Round 1
The fighters tie up in the clinch and Schaub is able to take Johnson down. Schaub is in half guard but isn't really doing anything. Schaub tries to lock in a choke and Johnson is punching Schaub in the process. Johnson is able to get out and Schaub is in side position. Schaub tries to take Johnson's back but he is able to get up and is able to take Schaub down. Johnson is in half guard and Schaub attack Johnson's leg and is able to sweep him. Back in half guard, Schaub is trying to pass to mount, but isn't really able to. They get up again and Schaub takes Johnson back down, Schaub punches Johnson while he's on the ground and the bell rings. I score this round 10-9 for Schaub.
Round 2
They clinch up early and Johnson attacks with punches to the body. Johnson presses Schaub to the cage and tries to knee him. Schaub takes Johnson down and is back in half guard. Johnson is elbowing Schaub on the thigh and Schaub is trying to pass but he can't get his leg free. Referee stands them back up. Johnson misses with the uppercut and they clinch back against the fence. Schaub takes Johnson down again. Johnson attacks with strikes from the bottom. Schaub transitions from full guard to half guard and Johnson keeps attacking with punches from the bottom. Schaub tries to attack with punches from the top. Schaub is trying really hard to pass Johnson's guard but he isn't able to. End of the round. I score the round 10-9 for Schaub.
Round 3
Schaub opens with some jabs and both fighters trade punches. Schaub takes Johnson to the ground again. Schaub works with punches from the guard and Johnson works with punches from the bottom. Referee stand them back up but Schaub is able to take him back down. Both fighters aren't really doing anything but Schaub is able to transition to mount, Johnson is not giving up and transitions back to half guard. Schaub attacks with some strikes from the top. Johnson transitions back to full guard and tries to hammer fist from the bottom. Schaub tries to go for a submission but loses it. They end up back in half guard with Schaub punching Johnson in the face. The round ends. I score the round 10-9 for Schaub.
Brendan Schaub def. Lavar Johnson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler
Round 1
Koscheck comes out quickly and he is able to take Lawler down. Koscheck is in full guard and Lawler attacks with punches and while sweeping Koscheck is able to control Lawler. Lawler tries to stand back up and he is able to. Koscheck is able to take Lawler back down. Koscheck is in half guard and tries to take Lawlers back. Koscheck lets go and Lawler is able to get back up to his feet. Koscheck is really putting pressure on Lawler and letting him work to keep the fight on the feet and not get taken down. As Koscheck takes down Lawler, he sprawls and handed out some big shots to Koscheck and Herb Dean stops the fight.
Robbie Lawler def. Josh Koscheck by TKO (punches) at 3:57 of the 1st round.
Court McGee vs. Josh Neer
Round 1
Both fighters come out swinging and try to land some punches. McGee lands a good leg kick and a few good punches and another leg kick. Neer counters with an overhand right. McGee answers with an nice inside leg kick. Neer follows up with a leg kick of his own. McGee lands a few more strikes on Neer and follows up with a leg kick. McGee is teeing of on Neer, shots to the body and the inside leg kick. They clinch up and McGee delivers a nice knee. McGee hurt Neer very bad on his liver and tries to finish Neer. McGee takes the back and tries to finish the fight by choke. End of the round. I score this round 10-9 for McGee.
Round 2
McGee is landing some vicious kicks. Both fighters are exchanging punches and McGee pushes back Neer with some punches. They clinch up against the cage and Neer attacks with some uppercuts. They break up and McGee lands some more strikes. McGee tries to attack with a headkick. Neer is landing some good jabs and pushes back McGee. McGee tries to get a takedown but get stuffed. Both exchange punches and both land a lot of punches. Neer is coming back with some good punches. McGee ends with a spinning back kick but Neer is not impressed. End of the round. I score this round 10-10.
Round 3
Neer opens with a nice leg kick. And McGee answers with a good combination of his own. McGee presses Neer to the cage and soften him up with some punches. McGee works with some knees from the clinch and they break up again. McGee tries with a takedown and is able to take Neer down. McGee tries to take Neer's back but Neer is able to get back up to his feet. Back against the fence, Neer is trying to defend the takedown but McGee is able to take him back down. McGee is attacking with strikes from top, and Neer is trying to attack with submission attemps. McGee tries to take Neer's back and he is able to get it but Neer is able to shake McGee back of. McGee is back on top and delivering elbows and punches. End of the round. I score this round 10-9 for McGee.
Court McGee def. Josh Neer by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar
Round 1
Faber pressing the pace early in the round. They clinch up and Menjivar throws Faber to the mat. Faber responds by reversing Menjivar and taking side position. Menjivar is able to switch to full guard and Faber responds with elbows. Menjivar tries to set up a submission but Faber shakes it off and delivers some nasty ground and pound from inside the guard. Faber is attacking with some nasty elbows from the top, Menjivar responds with some upkicks. Faber continues to attack with vicious elbows. Faber is able to take Menjivar's back while standing up and is able to sink in a rear naked choke.
Urijah Faber def. Ivan Menjivar by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:34 for the 1st round.
Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson
Round 1
Henderson comes with 2 kicks early. Machida is feeling out his range and comes with a kick. Henderson lands another kick and tries to chase Machida. Machida is trying to feint kicks and wait on Henderson's reaction, Henderson rushes in and Machida circles away. Kick to the body by Machida. Machida feints with another kick and as Henderson tries to close the distance, Machida counters with a good punch. Henderson rushes in and engages in the clinch with Machida and lands a knee. Machida trips Henderson and lands some big shots on Henderson when the bell rings. I score this round 10-9 for Machida.
Round 2
Henderson landed an outside leg kick and follows up with an inside leg kick. Followed up by a kick by Machida, and Machida lands a front kick to the face but Henderson pushes forward. A lot of feeling out, and feinting by Machida, he caught Henderson with a knee when he was coming in. Henderson lands another inside leg kick. Machida lands a solid kick to the body. Machida catches Henderon again with the knee while he was rushing in, Henderson landed a right hand though. Henderson rushes in with a kick and follows up with a right hand. Hard round to judge. I score this round 10-9 for Machida.
Round 3
Henderson rushes in again and tries to land the big right hand and follows up with a left body kick. Henderson takes Machida to the ground and Henderson is in full guard and lands some punches to the body. Machida keeps Henderson close and tries to control him. Henderson is throwing some punches to Machida's body. Henderson is attacking with some elbows, but he loses the position and Machida get's back up. Machida attacks with inside leg kicks. 1 minute remaining on the clock as Henderson is still looking to land the big right hand. Machida lands a nice jumping front kick to the face, followed by a high kick. The round ends. I score this round 10-9 for Henderson.
Lyoto Machida def. Dan Henderson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche
Round 1
Rousey looking for the clinch early and presses Carmouche against the fence. Rousey is able to get the takedown but Carmouche is able to get the back and sink in a choke. She switches to a neck crank but Rousey is able to shake her off. Rousey takes Carmouche back down and is in side position, Rousey is delivering punches to Carmouche on the ground. Carmouche tries to deliver knees to the body and get her back, Rousey transitions to a armbar. After some struggling Rousey still is able to get Carmouche's arm loose and finish the fight by armbar.
Ronda Rousey def. Liz Carmouche by submission (armbar) at 4:49 of the 1st round.
I'm going to try and do a first play-by-play for the UFC 157 event.
HERE WE GO!!
PRELIMINARY CARD (FACEBOOK)
Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Yuri Villefort
Round 1
Burrell comes out aggressive and lands a good uppercut. Villefort catches a kick and throws Burrell to the ground. Villefort is able to take his back and almost sinks in a rear naked choke. Burrell is able to defend the choke and is able to get up. Villefort delivers a lot of hard leg kicks. Burrell catches Villefort's kick and lands a punch of his own. Villefort tries to go for a leg lock but Burrell is able to escape sweep him. Burrell stands back up and is able to give a hard elbow. I score the round 10-9 for Villefort. (Close round though)
Round 2
Villefort is landing a lot of leg kicks and a big body shot. Burrell catches the leg and takes Villefort down but lets him back up. Burrell lands a nice uppercut. In the clinch, Villefort delivers a knee to the body. After they separate, Burrell lands a hard leg kick and lands a lot of jabs. I score the round 10-9 for Burrell.
Round 3
Villefort goes for the takedown and takes Burrell’s back. He works for a choke but Burrell defends and stands back up. Burrell stands up and Villefort takes him down again. Villefort goes for a heel hook and Burrell pounds him with punches. Villefort lets the leg go. Villefort is pressed against the cage and looks tired. Burrell lands some good knees and punches. Villefort breaks the clinch and tries to take Burrell down, but Burrell defends. Good high kick from Burrell. Again, Villefort tries to take Burrell to the ground but fails again. Good knees from the clinch for Burrell. The final bell goes. I score the round 10-9 for Burrell.
Nah-Shon Burrell def. Yuri Villefort by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Jon Manley vs. Neil Magny
Round 1
Both fighters take the center of the cage. Manley tries very hard to take Magny down but isn't really able to do so. They clinch up against the cage and Manley still tries to jump down and take Magny down but still isn't able to do so. They break up the clinch and Magny lands a good punch. Jabs from Magny, after trading some punches they wrestle against the cage for position. I score the round 10-9 for Magny.
Round 2
Manley tries to take the fight to the ground against and he is able to take Magny down. After holding position, Magny is able to sweep Manley and take the advantage. After some time Magny is able to take Manley down. Magny is trying to get a good position on Manley and is landing some strikes in the process. Manley is able to get back up and they clinch back up against the cage. Good combination by Magny, and Manley responds with a combination of his own. Manley looks very tired and Magny is leaning on Manley and landing good strikes. I score the round 10-9 for Magny.
Round 3
Both fighters take the center of the octagon and Magny lands a good leg kick. Manley responds with some strikes of his own but misses. Both guys exchange strikes in the center of the cage. Magny is trying to land some jabs and is able to get the takedown. Manley tries to go for an armbar. Magny tries to defend and is able to relieve the pressure by stepping over his left leg over Manley's leg. And now he's out, and delivering some strikes. Magny is able to take Manley's back but he is able to escape and get back up to his feet. Both fighters clinch up against the cage with Manley putting pressure on Magny. Magney is defending the takedown and Herb Dean breaks them up. Both fighters are exchanging strikes and again Magny is able to take Manley down. The final bell rings. I score the round 10-9 for Magny.
Neil Magny def. Jon Manley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Kenny Robertson vs. Brock Jardine
Round 1
Both fighters take the center of the octagon early. Robertson goes for the takedown but Jardine is able to sink in a guillotine choke but is unable to finish. Robertson gets free and has top position. He works in half guard. Robertson passes to side control. Robertson is able to take Jardine's back and is softening him up with punches. Robertson is trying to go for the choke and Jardine is able to defend the choke. Robertson was able to climb high on Jardine's back and able to grab his leg and finish him off with a leg lock.
Kenny Robertson def. Brock Jardine by submission (leg lock) at 2:57 of the 1st round.
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
Sam Stout vs. Caros Fodor
Round 1
Both fighter tie up early. Stout clinches Fodor up against the cage and soften him up with punches. They break up the clinch and Fodor attacks with some punches and Fodor is able to land a takedown. Stout is able to get up and in the process tries to take Fodor's back but is unable to. They got back to the clinch and exchange punches, after breaking up Fodor lands a good shot on Stout. And they clinch back up to the cage. Stout is working and delivering some knees. After some time in the clinch, Stout is able to land a takedown and is in full guard. Stout passes to half guard and is attacking with some punches. Fodor is trying to get a better position but Stout is able to get to the mount. Fodor is trying really hard to get out but Stout is able to get the back and transitions to a submission but isn't able to finish. End of the round. I score this round 10-9 for Stout.
Round 2
Both fighters exchange early and they go back to the clinch pressed up against the cage. They break up the clinch and exchange punches but tie up back into the clinch. They break up again and trade punches and kicks in the center of the octagon. Stout lands a nice body shot and a head kick. Both fighters land good inside leg kicks. And Stout keeps going for Fodor's liver. Nice inside leg kick by Fodor and they clinch against cage. After breaking up they take the center of the cage and trade punches. Stout lands some good punches and so does Fodor. Fodor tries to go for a takedown but is unable to take Stout down, and they clinch up. Stout is working from the clinch with some knees but Fodor is able to take Stout down. Hard round to judge. I score this round 10-10.
Round 3
Early in the round they clinch up against the cage. Fodor is landing a few punches. Stout tries to trip Fodor but he isn't able to take Fodor down. They take the center of the octagon and exchange punches. They clinch up again and Fodor is able to take Stout down. Fodor is working from side position, and Stout is working to get back up again and is able to do so. Fodor holds on to Stout as Stout is landing punches. They clinch up and work against the cage. After they break up Fodor swings for the fences but misses. Stout tries to take Fodor down but isn't able to. They clinch up again and exchange punches. Stout presses Fodor against the cage and Fodor delivers some knees to Stout. This round is hard to score. I score this round 10-9 for Stout.
Sam Stout def. Caros Fodor by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Dennis Bermudez vs. Matt Grice
Round 1
Bermudez comes out aggressive and clinches up with Grice. Grice tries to take Bermudez down but Bermudez takes the mount in the process. Bermudez is punching him to the face as Grice's hand is trapped. But Grice is able to get out. They clinch up again, and Grice is landing some good knees. They break up and Grice gives a good leg kick and Bermudez answers with a good right hand. Bermudez pushes Grice up against the cage and Grice answers with some good shots and elbows. Grice drops Bermudez with a heavy shot. Bermudez is in all kinds of trouble but he's able to hold on. Bermudez lands a leg kick and Grice counters with a strike. End of round 1. I score this round 10-9 for Bermudez.
Round 2
Bermudez lands a good inside leg kick but Grice counters with a nice strike and drops Bermudez, but he gets back up again. Bermudez presses Grice against the cage and delivers some knees. After they break up they exchange punches and kicks and Grice is landing some good jabs. Bermudez drops and Grice tries to sink in an Anaconda choke but Bermudez is able to get out and stand back up. Grice tries to go for a takedown but Bermudez defends quite well but is taken down eventually. Grice is trying to take Bermudez' back but Bermudez is able to stand back up. Bermudez lands a good leg kick but Grice lands a good left hook. They clinch and work against the cage, and when they break Bermudez knees Grice to the head while he's still on the ground but nothing happened. Bermudez tries to go for a submission but the round is done. I score this round 10-9 for Grice.
Round 3
Bermudez is landing some good shots and drops Grice, Bermudez follows him to the ground and is delivering some good ground and pound. Bermudez is throwing some punches and elbows. Grice is able to stand back up but Bermudez is trying to take him down again. Bermudez is landing some good shots and Grice is hurt again. Grice tries to survive but Bermudez continues to pour it on. Bermudez was close to stopping the fight but Grice survived. Nice uppercut landed by Bermudez and they clinch up again. They are both teeing of against the cage. Bermudez lands a good knee and Grice clinches up. They exchange punches back and forward. What a fight! This could be fight of the night for sure. I score this round 10-9 for Bermudez.
Dennis Bermudez def. Matt Grice by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Michael Chiesa vs. Anton Kuivanen
Round 1
Kuivanen lands a nice shot to the body. And Chiesa responds with a body kick. Nice front kick to the body by Kuivanen. Chiesa tries a high kick but slips and falls, but is able to stand back up. Chiesa lands a body kick, and tries to exchange. They clinch up and Kuivanen presses Chiesa against the cage. Chiesa reverses and tries to knee Kuivanen in the head. They break up and Chiesa tries to land a knee. Kuivanen is landing a couple of good strikes. Kuivanen tries a flying knee but Chiesa catches it and takes him down but Kuivanen is able to stand back up. End of round 1. I score this round 10-9 for Kuivanen.
Round 2
Chiesa tries to attack with some leg kicks and tries very hard for the takedown but Kuivanen is able to defend. Chiesa is still trying to get the takedown against the cage but isn't able to do so and gets reversed. Chiesa tries to trip Kuivanen and get his back in the process. Chiesa tries to sink in a rear naked chose but Kuivanen is defending very well. Chiesa locks in the body triangle and is able to finish Kuivanen with the choke.
Michael Chiesa def. Anton Kuivanen by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:29 of the 2nd round.
Brendan Schaub vs. Lavar Johnson
Round 1
The fighters tie up in the clinch and Schaub is able to take Johnson down. Schaub is in half guard but isn't really doing anything. Schaub tries to lock in a choke and Johnson is punching Schaub in the process. Johnson is able to get out and Schaub is in side position. Schaub tries to take Johnson's back but he is able to get up and is able to take Schaub down. Johnson is in half guard and Schaub attack Johnson's leg and is able to sweep him. Back in half guard, Schaub is trying to pass to mount, but isn't really able to. They get up again and Schaub takes Johnson back down, Schaub punches Johnson while he's on the ground and the bell rings. I score this round 10-9 for Schaub.
Round 2
They clinch up early and Johnson attacks with punches to the body. Johnson presses Schaub to the cage and tries to knee him. Schaub takes Johnson down and is back in half guard. Johnson is elbowing Schaub on the thigh and Schaub is trying to pass but he can't get his leg free. Referee stands them back up. Johnson misses with the uppercut and they clinch back against the fence. Schaub takes Johnson down again. Johnson attacks with strikes from the bottom. Schaub transitions from full guard to half guard and Johnson keeps attacking with punches from the bottom. Schaub tries to attack with punches from the top. Schaub is trying really hard to pass Johnson's guard but he isn't able to. End of the round. I score the round 10-9 for Schaub.
Round 3
Schaub opens with some jabs and both fighters trade punches. Schaub takes Johnson to the ground again. Schaub works with punches from the guard and Johnson works with punches from the bottom. Referee stand them back up but Schaub is able to take him back down. Both fighters aren't really doing anything but Schaub is able to transition to mount, Johnson is not giving up and transitions back to half guard. Schaub attacks with some strikes from the top. Johnson transitions back to full guard and tries to hammer fist from the bottom. Schaub tries to go for a submission but loses it. They end up back in half guard with Schaub punching Johnson in the face. The round ends. I score the round 10-9 for Schaub.
Brendan Schaub def. Lavar Johnson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
MAIN CARD (PPV)
Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler
Round 1
Koscheck comes out quickly and he is able to take Lawler down. Koscheck is in full guard and Lawler attacks with punches and while sweeping Koscheck is able to control Lawler. Lawler tries to stand back up and he is able to. Koscheck is able to take Lawler back down. Koscheck is in half guard and tries to take Lawlers back. Koscheck lets go and Lawler is able to get back up to his feet. Koscheck is really putting pressure on Lawler and letting him work to keep the fight on the feet and not get taken down. As Koscheck takes down Lawler, he sprawls and handed out some big shots to Koscheck and Herb Dean stops the fight.
Robbie Lawler def. Josh Koscheck by TKO (punches) at 3:57 of the 1st round.
Court McGee vs. Josh Neer
Round 1
Both fighters come out swinging and try to land some punches. McGee lands a good leg kick and a few good punches and another leg kick. Neer counters with an overhand right. McGee answers with an nice inside leg kick. Neer follows up with a leg kick of his own. McGee lands a few more strikes on Neer and follows up with a leg kick. McGee is teeing of on Neer, shots to the body and the inside leg kick. They clinch up and McGee delivers a nice knee. McGee hurt Neer very bad on his liver and tries to finish Neer. McGee takes the back and tries to finish the fight by choke. End of the round. I score this round 10-9 for McGee.
Round 2
McGee is landing some vicious kicks. Both fighters are exchanging punches and McGee pushes back Neer with some punches. They clinch up against the cage and Neer attacks with some uppercuts. They break up and McGee lands some more strikes. McGee tries to attack with a headkick. Neer is landing some good jabs and pushes back McGee. McGee tries to get a takedown but get stuffed. Both exchange punches and both land a lot of punches. Neer is coming back with some good punches. McGee ends with a spinning back kick but Neer is not impressed. End of the round. I score this round 10-10.
Round 3
Neer opens with a nice leg kick. And McGee answers with a good combination of his own. McGee presses Neer to the cage and soften him up with some punches. McGee works with some knees from the clinch and they break up again. McGee tries with a takedown and is able to take Neer down. McGee tries to take Neer's back but Neer is able to get back up to his feet. Back against the fence, Neer is trying to defend the takedown but McGee is able to take him back down. McGee is attacking with strikes from top, and Neer is trying to attack with submission attemps. McGee tries to take Neer's back and he is able to get it but Neer is able to shake McGee back of. McGee is back on top and delivering elbows and punches. End of the round. I score this round 10-9 for McGee.
Court McGee def. Josh Neer by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar
Round 1
Faber pressing the pace early in the round. They clinch up and Menjivar throws Faber to the mat. Faber responds by reversing Menjivar and taking side position. Menjivar is able to switch to full guard and Faber responds with elbows. Menjivar tries to set up a submission but Faber shakes it off and delivers some nasty ground and pound from inside the guard. Faber is attacking with some nasty elbows from the top, Menjivar responds with some upkicks. Faber continues to attack with vicious elbows. Faber is able to take Menjivar's back while standing up and is able to sink in a rear naked choke.
Urijah Faber def. Ivan Menjivar by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:34 for the 1st round.
Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson
Round 1
Henderson comes with 2 kicks early. Machida is feeling out his range and comes with a kick. Henderson lands another kick and tries to chase Machida. Machida is trying to feint kicks and wait on Henderson's reaction, Henderson rushes in and Machida circles away. Kick to the body by Machida. Machida feints with another kick and as Henderson tries to close the distance, Machida counters with a good punch. Henderson rushes in and engages in the clinch with Machida and lands a knee. Machida trips Henderson and lands some big shots on Henderson when the bell rings. I score this round 10-9 for Machida.
Round 2
Henderson landed an outside leg kick and follows up with an inside leg kick. Followed up by a kick by Machida, and Machida lands a front kick to the face but Henderson pushes forward. A lot of feeling out, and feinting by Machida, he caught Henderson with a knee when he was coming in. Henderson lands another inside leg kick. Machida lands a solid kick to the body. Machida catches Henderon again with the knee while he was rushing in, Henderson landed a right hand though. Henderson rushes in with a kick and follows up with a right hand. Hard round to judge. I score this round 10-9 for Machida.
Round 3
Henderson rushes in again and tries to land the big right hand and follows up with a left body kick. Henderson takes Machida to the ground and Henderson is in full guard and lands some punches to the body. Machida keeps Henderson close and tries to control him. Henderson is throwing some punches to Machida's body. Henderson is attacking with some elbows, but he loses the position and Machida get's back up. Machida attacks with inside leg kicks. 1 minute remaining on the clock as Henderson is still looking to land the big right hand. Machida lands a nice jumping front kick to the face, followed by a high kick. The round ends. I score this round 10-9 for Henderson.
Lyoto Machida def. Dan Henderson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche
Round 1
Rousey looking for the clinch early and presses Carmouche against the fence. Rousey is able to get the takedown but Carmouche is able to get the back and sink in a choke. She switches to a neck crank but Rousey is able to shake her off. Rousey takes Carmouche back down and is in side position, Rousey is delivering punches to Carmouche on the ground. Carmouche tries to deliver knees to the body and get her back, Rousey transitions to a armbar. After some struggling Rousey still is able to get Carmouche's arm loose and finish the fight by armbar.
Ronda Rousey def. Liz Carmouche by submission (armbar) at 4:49 of the 1st round.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
UFC 157 Prediction
Hi,
I'm going to talk about UFC 157 and make some predictions about what I think what's going to happen and who's going to win. Tonight at the Honda Center UFC 157 will take place and everyone in there will be witness of the first ever women's UFC fight. Many people feel Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson should be the main event, but tonight we'll see how it all plays out. I'm very exited to start on my predictions as this a stacked UFC events full of exiting fights.
Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler
Nice to see Robbie Lawler back in the UFC, but I don't know what to expect from him.
I know he's got huge knock-out power and can knock a lot of people out. But I think Koscheck will be the better man and tries to grapple Lawler and take him to the ground and grind him out.
So I hope Koscheck does not try to do anything stupid like brawling with Lawler because then he could get knocked out cold! But that being said, I expect Koscheck to take him to the ground and beat him up there!
Josh Koscheck by Decision!
Court McGee vs. Josh Neer
Because McGee lost his last 2 fights, I think dropping down to welterweight is a good choice for him. He can use his size now because he's a natural middleweight. His opponent Josh Neer, also coming of 2 losses, is a good fight for McGee. If McGee can stay away from Neer's clinch and take him to the ground, everything will be fine and he will grind out a decision win against Neer. Of course I don't know if McGee's is in shape, dropping down a weight class, but I think that's something we'll have to see this evening!
Court McGee by Decision!
Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar
I expect Faber to win this pretty comfortably. I know these 2 have already met, but I really think Faber is worthy of fighting for the belt.
He keeps on losing to the champions but beats up anybody else.
I think it will be hard to put away Menjivar so I expect for this to be a decision but this fight could be fight of the night for sure!
Urijah Faber by Decision!
Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson
Well let's face the truth, I think Hendo is to old and too slow for Machida. Machida is too unpredictable and too fast for Hendo to keep up. The only way I see Hendo winning this fight is landing a huge H-Bomb. As Hendo is a wrestler, I have not seen a lot of wrestlers get close to Machida and take him to the ground.
The only man capable of doing that is Jones. I know Hendo hasn't been finished by TKO/KO but I think this will be a good time to say he could be stopped by the always unpredictable Machida.
Lyoto Machida by TKO/KO!
Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Liz Carmouche
Well I think this will be the easiest prediction on the whole card. This fight will go pretty much the same way as any other fights Rousey has been in.
I really think Carmouche is outmatched in this fight and we will see that this evening.
She will take Carmouche to ground by some vicious judo throw and finish her of by armbar.
Ronda Rousey by Armbar!
UFC 157 Weigh-in
Weigh-In Results
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
Champ Ronda Rousey (134.6lbs) vs. Liz Carmouche (133.6lbs) - for women's bantamweight title
Dan Henderson (205lbs) vs. Lyoto Machida (202lbs)
Urijah Faber (136lbs) vs. Ivan Menjivar (135.6lbs)
Court McGee (170lbs) vs. Josh Neer (171lbs)
Josh Koscheck (171lbs) vs. Robbie Lawler (171lbs)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX, 8 p.m. ET)
Lavar Johnson (255lbs) vs. Brendan Schaub (243lbs)
Mike Chiesa (156.2lbs) vs. Anton Kuivanen (156lbs)
Dennis Bermudez (145lbs) vs. Matt Grice (145lbs)
Caros Fodor (155lbs) vs. Sam Stout (155lbs)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook, 6:30 p.m. ET)
Brock Jardine (170lbs) vs. Kenny Robertson (170lbs)
Neil Magny (171lbs) vs. Jon Manley (171lbs)
Nah-Shon Burrell (175.8lbs) vs. Yuri Villefort (170lbs)
Burrell elected to give a percentage of his purse to Villefort and the fight will be at a catch weight of 175.8 pounds.
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