UFC 159: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Apr 282013
 
Jon Jones (black trunks) took the fight to Chael Sonnen (white trunks) and beat him at his own game. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones (black trunks) took the fight to challenger Chael Sonnen (white trunks) and beat him at his own game. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

To say UFC 159 was an anti-climactic disappointment would be unfair but it certainly didn’t go off without a hitch. The prelims showcased the first flat performance from the women in the UFC then followed it with a lapse in referee judgement that led to a technical decision and then a fight that was ended due to an odd thumb injury – and the mishaps didn’t end on there. “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (30-16) opened the Pay-Per-View card on a very good note with a “Fight on the Night” and “Submission of the Night” winning, come-from-behind performance against “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (22-5). Next,  ”Mr.Wonderful” Phil Davis (11-1) came out on top with the best striking performance of his career over “Pezao” Vinny Magalhaes (10-6) who gassed early. If the three-round boxing lesson from Davis slowed things, “Big Country” Roy Nelson (19-7) got things back on track with a vicious “Knockout of the Night” win over Cheick Kongo (18-8-2). Then the curse of the canceled UFC 151 card returned in the co-main. “The Count” Michael Bisping (24-5) came out and began dominating a very flat looking “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-8). Between rounds two and three a bizarre audio issue gave the impression that someone was spinning vintage Black Sabbath records backwards and just one minute later, Bisping’s finger found Belcher’s eye in a very bad way, forcing a second technical decision of the night. In the main event, champion “Bones” Jon Jones (18-1) handily defeated Chael Sonnen (27-13-1), but came just thirty seconds from losing his title due to a nasty injury to his toe, which somehow snapped during one of the striking exchanges. To break down the aftermath of this bizarre main card, MMA Gospel has The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Continue reading »

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UFC 159 Event Bonuses

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Apr 282013
 
Pat Healy (blue gloves) nabbed $130K in fight bonuses for "Submission of the Night" and "Fight of the Night" in his bout against Jim Miller (red gloves), who also gets $65K for his part in the FOTN. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Pat Healy (blue gloves) nabbed $130K in bonuses for “Submission of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” against Jim Miller (red gloves), who also earned $65K for his part in the FOTN. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen

Submission of the Night:

Pat Healy (over Jim Miller) receives $65,000

Knockout of the Night:

Roy Nelson (over Cheick Kongo) receives $65,000

Fight of the Night:

Pat Healy and Jim Miller each receive $65,000

Click here for the full list of UFC 159 results.

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UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen Live Results

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Apr 272013
 
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View @ 10:00pm ET)—

Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen: Jones via TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 4:33

Alan Belcher vs. Michael Bisping: Bisping via Unanimous Technical Decision – Eye Injury (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 4:30

Cheick Kongo vs. Roy Nelson: Nelson via KO (Punch), Round 1, 2:03

Phil Davis vs. Vinny Magalhaes: Davis via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Pat Healy vs. Jim Miller: Healy via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 3, 4:02 Continue reading »

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UFC 159 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen

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Apr 262013
 
Chael Sonnen (white trunks) is fighting an uphill battle, but his tenacity and aggression have led him to shock the world before. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Chael Sonnen (white trunks) is fighting an uphill battle, but his tenacity and aggression have led him to shock the world before. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

UFC 159 will hit the Pay-Per-View airwaves from Newark, New Jersey on Saturday and the UFC certainly hasn’t skimped on the main card talent. Opening the main card is Strikeforce stand-out “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (29-16) who will look to make his name known against dangerous submission fighter “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (22-4). Second out, the light heavyweights take the cage as “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis (10-1) continues his quest to re-establish himself at 205 against “Pezao” Vinny Magalhaes (10-5). The anchor bout pits “Big Country” Roy Nelson (18-7) against the towering French kickboxer Cheick Kongo (18-7-2), and the co-main will see two of the loudest mouths in the middleweight division, “The Count” Michael Bisping (23-5) and “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-7), battle for another chance to climb the mountain. Perhaps the loudest mouth of them all will grace the Octagon in his third title bout in as many years as Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) steps up to face the dominant young king of the light heavyweight division, “Bones” Jon Jones (17-1). Continue reading »

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UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen Weigh-In Results, Video

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Apr 262013
 

 

(Video courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View @ 10:00pm ET)—

Jon Jones (205) vs. Chael Sonnen (205)

Alan Belcher (185) vs. Michael Bisping (186)

Cheick Kongo (237) vs. Roy Nelson (258)

Phil Davis (205) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (205.5)

Pat Healy (155.5) vs. Jim Miller (155) Continue reading »

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UFC 159 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Michael Bisping vs. Alan Belcher

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Apr 252013
 
Michael Bisping (left) has a similar skill set to Alan Belcher, but his cardio and athleticism should see him through to victory. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Michael Bisping (left) has a similar skill set to Alan Belcher, but his cardio and athleticism should see him through to victory. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Just a week after an outstanding FOX card, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Pay-Per-View as New Jersey’s Prudential Center hosts the long-awaited UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen. “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (29-16) makes his UFC debut against “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (22-4) in the card’s opener. It’s a clash of styles as Jiu-Jitsu ace “Pezao” Vinny Magalhaes (10-5) takes on wrestling extraordinaire “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis (10-1). Heavyweights make their mark on the main card as “Big Country” Roy Nelson(18-7) battles Cheick Kongo (18-7-2) in the anchor bout. Before “Bones” Jon Jones puts (17-1) his light heavyweight title on the line against Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) in the main event, “The Count” Michael Bisping (23-5) and “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-7) are set to dance. Both men have fallen short in their last outings, but only one will redeem himself when all is said and done. Continue reading »

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UFC 159 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo

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Apr 252013
 
Roy Nelson (black trunks) has big power that he can use to bully his opponents into a position where he can score an easy takedown. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Roy Nelson (black trunks) has big power that he can use to bully his opponents into a position where he can score an easy takedown. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC is returning to Pay-Per-View Saturday to showcase five solid MMA pairings, not the least of which is the clash of TUF 17 coaches “Bones” Jon Jones (17-1) and the man who wants to strip him of his light heavyweight crown, Chael Sonnen (27-12-1). Pulling co-main duties on the card is a long awaited middleweight challenge between “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-7) and “The Count” Michael Bisping (23-5), while lightweights “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (22-4) and “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (29-16) open the evening’s entertainment. A light heavyweight bout will come up second as “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis (10-1) squares off with “Pezao” Vinny Magalhaes (10-5). Of particular interest is a meeting between “Big Country” Roy Nelson (18-7) and Cheick Kongo (18-7-2) which has been lined up in the anchor slot. Nelson skipped the gatekeepers when he won TUF 10 but then slumped hard before regaining some steam in 2012. Now it seems it’s time to pay the piper and face the French kickboxer who has long been the unofficial bodyguard of UFC heavyweight title contention.  Continue reading »

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UFC 159 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Phil Davis vs. Vinny Magalhaes

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Apr 242013
 
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Despite his opponent’s excellent submission game, Phil Davis (blue gloves) should be able to shut him down with his elite level wrestling. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

New Jersey’s Prudential Center hosts a highly anticipated light heavyweight showdown April 27 as “Bones” Jon Jones (17-1) lays his title on the line against the always brash Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) in the headliner for UFC 159. Co-main event duties lie between two middleweights trying to get back in the win column as “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-7) meets “The Count” Michael Bisping (23-5). Cheick Kongo (18-7-2) will look to make a comeback of his own as he takes on fan-favorite heavyweight “Big Country” Roy Nelson (18-7). A dogfight in the lightweight ranks are promised as “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (22-4) welcomes Strikeforce transplant “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (29-16) in the card’s opener. Amongst the action, “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis (10-1) looks to keep his status as top 10 light heavyweight when he’s charged with facing “Pezao”  Vinny Magalhaes (10-5). The tension is still thickening as words have been exchanged, but words alone can only get each fighter so far once they stand across from each other fight night. Continue reading »

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UFC 159 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Jim Miller vs. Pat Healy

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Apr 232013
 

Jim Miller (bottom) has faced a higher level of competition than UFC 159 opponent and Strikeforce vet Pat Healy, but has struggled with well-rounded fighters in the past. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

The UFC heads back to the Pay-Per-View airwaves on April 27 for UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen. Before “Bones” Jon Jones (17-1) defends his title against Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) to officially close the 17th season of TUF, the UFC has lined up several bouts with strong career implications for the athletes involved. In the co-main, “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-7) hopes to rebound against “The Count” Michael Bisping (23-5) who is also struggling to keep his place in line for the middleweight crown. “Big Country” Roy Nelson (18-7) looks to continue his streak at the expense of heavyweight measuring stick Cheick Kongo (18-7-2). “Mr.Wonderful” Phil Davis (10-1) aims to right the ship after a rough 2012 by ending the six-fight win streak of “Pezao” Vinny Magalhaes (10-5). First out, “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (22-4) will continue his quest to re-establish himself as a dominant force in the lightweight division after going 2-2 in his last four. Across from him will be Strikeforce standout “Bam Bam” Pat Healy (29-16), who enters the UFC on the heels of a half-dozen consecutive victories.   Continue reading »

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UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

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Oct 032012
 

Josh Neer (red gloves) will fill the roll of doorman as he offers Justin Edwards a final shot at UFC glory on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

The UFC will once again hit the cable TV airwaves of FX Friday night as UFC on FX 5 throws eight UFC warriors in the cage to do battle. “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-11-1) will look to regain his momentum after a 2-1 start to his UFC return when he meets TUF alum “Fast Eddy” Justin Edwards (7-2). Flyweights “The Magician” John Dodson (16-5) and Shooto standout “Formiga” Jussier da Silva (14-1) will meet second as each attempts to establish themselves in the UFC’s new 125 lbs. division. Third up is welterweight titan “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (27-6) who needs to right the ship after seeing a six-bout win streak snapped. His opponent is “The Thoroughbred” Jay Hieron (23-5) who will make a third attempt to score a win inside the Octagon. Closing out the evening in the main event is a pair of titanic heavyweights as undefeated “Hapa” Travis Browne (13-0-1) goes toe-to-toe with “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (16-4). Continue reading »

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UFC 149: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Jul 222012
 

Renan Barao (right) controlled every second of his five round bout with Urijah Faber (left) but even his high-flying striking attack couldn’t save UFC 149 in the eyes of the fans. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC flopped completely for the first time in a long time as UFC 149′s Pay-Per-View card disappointed in a very big way. After a knockout-riddled, fast paced, and exciting preliminary card, the main card brought on a chorus of boos from the normally respectful Calgary crowd that perfectly harmonized with the internet rage buzzing on Twitter and other forum boards. Renan Barao (29-1) captured bantamweight gold against “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) in a solid main event that wasn’t enough to excuse the night before it. “The Barbarian” Tim Boetsch (16-4) snapped “Shango” Hector Lombard’s (31-3-1) long-standing winning streak in a contestable and contemptible Split Decision. Cheick Kongo (18-7-2) clinched his way to a victory over “The Savage” Shawn Jordan (13-4) that drew the ire of Dana White. “Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (50-15-1) saw his winning streak shattered in a narrow Split Decision loss to James Head (9-2) that was also a subject of fan wrath, and “Deep Waters” Matt Riddle (7-3) impressed in the only main card bout that delivered as promised when he locked a third-round submission against “The Menace” Chris Clements (11-5). The prelims were good, the main card was bad, the fans were downright ugly, but here’s how the fighters themselves made out. Continue reading »

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UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao Live Results

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Jul 212012
 

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View, 10:00pm ET)—

Urijah Faber vs. Renan Barão:  Barão via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 50-45, 49-46), Round 5, 5:00

Hector Lombard vs. Tim Boetsch: Boetsch via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29), Round 3, 5:00

Cheick Kongo vs. Shawn Jordan: Kongo via Unanimous Decision (30-28, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Brian Ebersole vs. James Head: Head via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Chris Clements vs. Matt Riddle: Riddle via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke), Round 3, 2:02 Continue reading »

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