Mar 142013
Feb 032013
After engaging in a back-and-forth five-round affair, Jose Aldo (left) retained his 145lbs. title and both he and his opponent Frankie Edgar (right) earned “Fight of the Night” honors. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
Submission of the Night:
Bobby Green (over Jacob Volkmann) receives $50,000
Knockout of the Night:
Antonio Silva (over Alistair Overeem) receives $50,000
Fight of the Night:
Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar each receive $50,000
Click here for the full list of UFC 156 results.
Feb 032013
Feb 012013
Jose Aldo’s (black shorts) killer instinct makes him a very dangerous opponent for a slow starter like Frankie Edgar. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The UFC returns to Las Vegas tomorrow night for the annual Super Bowl weekend event. UFC 156 opens the Pay-Per-View portion of the card with a flyweight showdown between two men eager for a rematch with the champ Joseph Benavidez (16-3) and “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-3-1). Second out of the gates is a welterweight pairing between resurgent BJJ champion Demian Maia (17-4) and long-time welterweight title hopeful Jon Fitch (24-4-1). Anchoring the main card is a heavyweight meeting that will see “The Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem (36-11) clash with “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (17-4). The co-main event features “Sugar” Rashad Evans (17-2-1) and “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) as they look to knock the ring rust off of each other. All eyes are, as usual, drawn to the main event. “Scarface” Jose Aldo (21-1) has reigned like a tyrant over the featherweight ranks since capturing the WEC belt in 2009. Now he faces “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (15-3-1) who, for a brief time was just as impressive as the king of the lightweight division. Continue reading »
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—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View @ 10:00pm ET)—
Jose Aldo (145lbs.) vs. Frankie Edgar (144lbs.)
Rashad Evans (206lbs.) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (206lbs.)
Alistair Overeem (264lbs.) vs. Antonio Silva (262lbs.)
Jon Fitch (171lbs.) vs. Demian Maia (170lbs.)
Joseph Benavidez (126lbs.) vs. Ian McCall (125lbs.) Continue reading »
Jan 312013
“Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (red gloves) has excellent boxing and exceptional Jiu-Jitsu, giving him the ability to end a fight at any time. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada will host another stacked card for Super Bowl weekend. Flyweights kick off the main card when Joseph Benavidez (16-3) encounters “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-3-1). Demian Maia (17-4) tests the welterweight waters again when he meets Jon Fitch (24-4-1) to see who ultimately is the superior grappler. Heavyweights anchor the card as “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (17-4) and “The Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem (36-11) lock horns. “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (15-3-1) comes down from the lightweight division to challenge “Scarface” Jose Aldo (21-1) for his featherweight title in the card’s main event. The fight in question at the moment is set in the co-main event when “Sugar” Rashad Evans (17-2-1) takes on acclaimed veteran of the sport, “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5). These light heavyweights have been nothing short of spectacular in their careers but the stage could not have been set any better for these two to come to a head. Continue reading »
Jan 302013
Alistair Overeem (orange trunks) is arguably the best striker in the history of the heavyweight division, a fact that makes him especially dangerous for Antonio Silva. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The UFC will return to its old stomping grounds at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada to settle business between reigning featherweight king “Scarface” Jose Aldo (21-1) and “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (15-3-1) in a five-round championship fight. Also on the slate, a light heavyweight meeting between former champ “Sugar” Rashad Evans (17-2-1) and PRIDE standout “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5). Welterweights Jon Fitch (24-4-1) and Demian Maia (17-4) will clash, and the opening bout is a meeting between flyweight title hopefuls Joseph Benavidez (16-3) and “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-3-1). In the anchor slot is a heavyweight meeting of particular interest to hardcore fans and pundits. “Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem (36-11) looks to regain his lost title shot by sending “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (17-4) back below the .500 mark in UFC competition. However, the Brazilian giant has other plans. Continue reading »
Jan 302013
Jan 292013
Fourth-degree BJJ black belt Demian Maia (red gloves) has had no problems whatsoever dealing with skilled welterweight wrestlers such as his UFC 156 opponent Jon Fitch. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The UFC 156 card set for February 2 on Pay-Per-View is another step in the UFC’s growing trend of ensuring that big money cards on FOX and PPV are stuffed with matches that have a particular relevance to the fans. Headlining the event is a title affair between “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (15-3-1) and reigning featherweight champ “Scarface” Jose Aldo (21-1). Filling the co-main slot is a pairing of light heavyweights who are eager to get back in the 205 picture after long lay-offs, “Sugar” Rashad Evans (17-2-1) and “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5). The card will be held down by heavyweight title hopefuls “Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem (36-11) and “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (17-4). Opening duties fall on 125ers “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-3-1) and Joseph Benavidez (16-3), and the second fight of the night is a welterweight affair between Jon Fitch (24-4-1) and Demian Maia (17-4). Continue reading »
Jan 282013
Jan 282013
Joseph Benavidez (black shorts) will need to rely on his wrestling to control the tempo of the match at UFC 156. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The UFC reloads and fires again with its second title bout in seven days as UFC 156 pits former lightweight kingpin and debuting 145er “The Answer” Frankie Edgar (15-3-1) against the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion, “Scarface” Jose Aldo (21-1). Filling the co-main event slot for the UFC’s return to the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada is a light heavyweight affair between “Sugar” Rashad Evans (17-2-1) and “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5). Elite heavyweights “Demolition Man” Alistair Overeem (36-11) and “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (17-4) will anchor the card after welterweights Jon Fitch (24-4-1) and Demian Maia (17-4) go toe-to-toe. Opening the card is a meeting between two of the top flyweights in the world, “”Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-3-1) and Joseph Benavidez (16-3). Continue reading »
Jan 282013
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Dec 282012
Many expect to see heavyweight title challenger Cain Velasquez (black and red trunks) return to his trademark ground-and-pound assault in this rematch against Junior Dos Santos. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
As MMA’s 2012 calendar year draws to a close, the UFC returns from its globe-trot to its home in Las Vegas for UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II on December 29. The MGM Grand Garden Arena plays host to a night of thrilling fights including “The Crippler” Chris Leben (22-8) returning to the Octagon against Derek Brunson (9-2). “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-6) looks to stake his title claim at middleweight against “Thunder” Yushin Okami (27-7). Another surging middleweight, “The Barbarian” Tim Boetsch (16-4), takes on Serra-Longo prospect Constantinos Philippou (11-2). “J-Lau” Joe Lauzon (22-7) looks to keep his win streak alive against the always-tough Jim Miller (21-4). The marquee fight closes out the year perfectly as the UFC Heavyweight Championship is put on the line in a rematch of arguably the two toughest heavyweights on the planet in champ “Cigano” Junior Dos Santos (15-1) and the man from whom he took the title, Cain Velasquez (10-1). Continue reading »