MMA Gospel Staff Predictions: UFC 140

 Posted by at 7:10 PM  UFC  5 Responses »
Dec 092011
 
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Tomorrow night the Ultimate Fighting Championship takes aim at Toronto, Ontario, Canada for its second offering to the city’s ravenous MMA community with UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida. Leading the way on the live Pay-Per-View broadcast is a featherweight battle between two former WEC stand-outs “The Machine” Mark Hominick (19-8) and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung (11-3). Then, hometown fighter Claude Patrick (14-1) squares off with the always eccentric personality and often underrated skill set of Indiana native Brian Ebersole (43-14-1). Renowned light heavyweights “The People’s Champion” Tito Ortiz (16-9-1), previously dubbed “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy”, and “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (18-5) take to the cage in an effort to revive their once lucrative careers. The co-main event features a heavyweight rematch between former champion Frank Mir (15-5) and “Minotauro” Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1). Finally, the marquis event pits together two of the most technical strikers in the UFC, “Bones” Jon Jones (14-1) and “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (17-2), with Jones’ 205lbs. title up for grabs.

Below, the MMA Gospel staff takes a stab at determining how the UFC’s most recent effort may unfold in front of its ever-growing, worldwide audience. Continue reading »

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UFC 140 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Frank Mir vs. “Big Nog” Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

 Posted by at 3:24 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Dec 092011
 

Frank Mir (red gloves) has developed speed, power, and technique in his boxing in recent years, making him a serious threat anywhere the fight takes place. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC is dropping anchor for a second time in Toronto, Ontario, Canada after a successful debut with UFC 129 in April. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion “Bones” Jon Jones (14-1) will make his second title defense against former 205lbs. champion “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (17-2). Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz (16-9) will enter the cage under the new moniker ”The People’s Champion” against the younger twin of the Nogueira brothers, “Min0tauro” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (18-5). Welterweight dark horse Brian Ebersole (44-14) will take on Claude Patrick (14-1) who is looking to keep his 13-fight win streak alive with a win over a talented veteran. Former title challenger and supreme striker “The Machine” Mark Hominick (19-8) will return to fight in front of his hometown against the tough and seemingly unstoppable “Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung (11-3) in a 145lbs. match-up that could easily make “Fight of the Night”. Serving as the co-main event for UFC 140 is a rematch between former UFC Heavyweight Champions Frank Mir (15-5) and “Minotauro” Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6), finally taking place after their first meeting at UFC 92 in December of 2008 as each man seeks a return to title contention. Continue reading »

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