UFC 157: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

 Posted by at 2:06 PM  MMA News, UFC, Women's MMA  No Responses »
Feb 242013
 
Liz Carmouche (white trunks) met the same fate as Ronda Rousey's (black shorts) previous opponents, but not before giving her, and the fans, a fight to remember. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

Liz Carmouche (white trunks) met the same fate as Ronda Rousey’s (black shorts) previous opponents, but not before giving her, and the fans, a fight to remember. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

The ladies made history in a big way at UFC 157 as WMMA introduced itself to the UFC fans in a fast paced and violent main event between reigning champ “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (7-0) and “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-3). Number 2 ranked “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (19-3) and number 1 ranked “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-9) settled their unfinished business in the light heavyweight co-main event. Second-ranked bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (27-6) showed the world again why he is considered to always be in line for a title shot by stopping the dangerous tenth-ranked “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-10). “The Crusher” Court McGee (15-3) and “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-13-1) gave it their all to steal the show in an exciting welterweight exchange. To open the main card, “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (20-9) met number 8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-7) and succeeded in making an explosive  return to the UFC. The obvious big winners of the night were the members of the WMMA community, but there are always a few losers of the night even when the card as a whole is a resounding success. To make that distinction, MMA Gospel offers The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Continue reading »

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UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche Live Results

 Posted by at 3:17 PM  UFC, Women's MMA  2 Responses »
Feb 232013
 
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

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

Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche: Rousey via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 4:49

Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson: Machida via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar: Faber via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 4:34

Court McGee vs. Josh Neer: McGee via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler: Lawler via TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 3:57 Continue reading »

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UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche Weigh-Ins Video, Results

 Posted by at 9:19 PM  UFC, Women's MMA  No Responses »
Feb 222013
 

(Video courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

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

Ronda Rousey (134.6) vs. Liz Carmouche (133.6)

Lyoto Machida (202) vs. Dan Henderson (205)

Urijah Faber (136) vs. Ivan Menjivar (135.6)

Court McGee (170) vs. Josh Neer (171)

Josh Koscheck (171) vs. Robbie Lawler (171) Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche

 Posted by at 8:32 PM  MMA News, UFC, Women's MMA  No Responses »
Feb 222013
 
This bout is not the first time Ronda Rousey (red gloves) has faced a tough as nails opponent who won't tap easily. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

This bout is not the first time Ronda Rousey (red gloves) has faced a tough-as-nails opponent who won’t tap easily. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Saturday night the UFC will return to California’s Honda Center for UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche. On slate for action is an opening bout featuring #8 ranked welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) as he faces Strikeforce standout “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9). Second in the Octagon will be “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) against “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1), followed by an anchoring bout between #3 bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) and #10 seeded “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9). The co-main features a highly anticipated light heavyweight contest between #1 and #2 ranked light heavyweights “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-8) and “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3). Many MMA fans, however, have their eyes focused on the main event to the exclusion of all else. The first UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0), will face the first openly gay fighter in UFC history, “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2), in the first women’s MMA bout to ever be featured in the organization.  Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson

 Posted by at 1:02 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Feb 222013
 
Dan Henderson (left) has the kind of durability and power that typically prevents the conservative Lyoto Machida from mounting any significant offense. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Dan Henderson (left) has the kind of durability and power that typically prevents the conservative Lyoto Machida from mounting any significant offense. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC returns to Pay-Per-View on Saturday with a battle for the newly forged UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship that currently rests around the waist of “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0). She will defend that inaugural title against “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2) on a talent-packed card that opens with #8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) who welcomes the returning knockout artist “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9). Second out is “The Crusher” Court McGee (13-3) debuting at 170 against “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1). Anchor duties fall squarely on the capable shoulders of #3 bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) and #10 ranked “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9). Despite the hype around the UFC women’s MMA debut, the bout that many fans and pundits feel is the most significant on the card is a light heavyweight showdown between the current #1 and #2, “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-8) and “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3). Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar

 Posted by at 3:50 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Feb 212013
 
After multiple consecutive title losses, Urijah Faber (red glove tape) knows a loss now will likely mark the end of his run as a top contender. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

After multiple consecutive title losses, Urijah Faber (red glove tape) knows a loss now will likely mark the end of his run as a top contender. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Saturday night the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0) and “Girl-rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2) lock horns as they become the first two women to compete in the Octagon as they headline UFC 157. The Honda Center in Anaheim, California will also feature light heavyweight contenders #2 ranked “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3) and #1 ranked Dan Henderson (29-8)  taking care of the co-main event duties. “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) makes the drop to 170lbs. to take on “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1). In the card’s opener, #8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) returns after a timely lay-off to welcome back knockout artist “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9). In the middle of all the Pay-Per-View action, the face of the WEC and #2 ranked 135er “The California Kid” Urijah Faber  (26-6) meets the division’s #10 fighter “The Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9) in a bantamweight showdown. Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Court McGee vs. Josh Neer

 Posted by at 11:49 AM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Feb 202013
 
Court McGee (black trunks) will enter the Octagon with significant reach and size advantages that should carry him to victory. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Court McGee (black trunks) will enter the Octagon with a significant reach and size advantages that should carry him to victory. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The women will finally step into the bright lights of the UFC on Saturday as the Honda Center of Anaheim, California welcomes newly-crowned UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0) and her challenger, “Girl-rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2), to the Octagon. Shoring up the ladies is a potential light heavyweight title elimination bout between #1 ranked “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-8) and #2 ranked “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3). Holding the card down as the anchor bout is #3 bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) as he meets the #10 ranked “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9,) and opening the action is UFC vet and Strikeforce transplant “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9) against #8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6). The second bout on the main card may have been bumped up from the prelims, but it shouldn’t be lost in the shuffle as “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) makes his welterweight debut against “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1). Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler

 Posted by at 5:23 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Feb 192013
 
Robbie Lawler's (white trunks) striking aptitudes and one-punch knockout power pose the most significant threat to UFC on Fuel TV 7 opponent Josh Koscheck. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Robbie Lawler’s (white trunks) striking aptitudes and one-punch knockout power pose the most significant threat to UFC on Fuel TV 7 opponent Josh Koscheck. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Anaheim, California’s Honda Center will play host to the UFC’s first ever women’s headliner Saturday night with UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche. “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0) will test her mettle as the UFC’s first female bantamweight champ when she takes on “Girl-rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2). Title contention is in the talks for the victor when “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3) meets the hard-hitting Dan Henderson (29-8) in the co-main event. “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) and “The Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9) will meet again in a rematch that has been seven years in the making. “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1) and “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) will  duke it out as they try to spare themselves from tying a three-fight skid. In the main card’s opener, a knockout artist from the UFC’s past returns as “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9) graces the Octagon again with “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) waiting to greet him. Continue reading »

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UFC 155 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Tim Boetsch vs. Constantinos Philippou

 Posted by at 4:06 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Dec 252012
 
Constantinos Philippou (right) plays the role of dark horse in his UFC 155 match-up against Tim Boetsch, against whom he is the more technical and skilled pugilist. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Constantinos Philippou (right) plays the role of dark horse in his UFC 155 match-up against Tim Boetsch, against whom he is the more technical and skilled pugilist. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC closes out the mixed martial arts action for 2012 on a high note with UFC 155, as heavyweight king “Cigano” Junior Dos Santos (15-1) and Cain Velasquez (10-1) face off one more time to claim the heavyweight title as their own. Co-main event duties are handed to “J-Lau” Joe Lauzon (22-7) and “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (21-4) in a possible “Fight of the Night” candidate. “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-7) will try to keep his rise in the middleweight division alive as he takes on “Thunder” Yushin Okami (27-7) in a rematch from their organizational debut. Derek Brunson (9-2) makes the jump from Strikeforce to the UFC 185lbs. division with “The Crippler” Chris Leben (22-8) waiting to greet him. In the middle of all the action, “The Barbarian” Tim Boetsch (16-4) takes on short notice Constantinos Philippou (11-2). Each are riding a wave of success so far in the division but once they’re locked in the cage together, only one is guaranteed to see themselves take a step up in the middleweight food chain. Continue reading »

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UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao Live Results

 Posted by at 3:09 PM  UFC  2 Responses »
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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UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao Weigh-In Results, Video

 Posted by at 7:20 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Jul 202012
 

(Video courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View)—

Urijah Faber (135.0) vs. Renan Barão (135.0)

Hector Lombard (185.5) vs. Tim Boetsch (186.0)

Cheick Kongo (231.0) vs. Shawn Jordan (250.0)

Brian Ebersole (171.0) vs. James Head (170.0)

Chris Clements (170.0) vs. Matt Riddle (170.8) Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 2 “Alves vs. Kampmann”: The Aftermath

 Posted by at 11:30 AM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Mar 042012
 

Constantinos Philippou (blue gloves) took control of his fight with Court McGee (red gloves) once he began to find a home for his powerful uppercuts and hooks. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Friday night the UFC kicked off a weekend of high caliber MMA action with yet another top flight free card on FX. UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann was the whole of MMA in a nutshell, with which a first-timer could get a little taste of everything that prevails in the sport from that one card. Constantinos Philippou (10-2) opened the card with a brief introduction to the concept of the sport as he displayed the gamut of skill sets in his decision win over “The Crusher” Court McGee (12-2). From there the newcomer would be exposed to the fans’ ability to cry foul at the slightest provocation from the judges as well as the general ineptitude of the athletic commissions when “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson (12-2-1 ) and “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (10-2-1) fought to a Majority Draw that was originally reported incorrectly as a Majority Decision for Johnson. Joseph Benavidez (13-2) showed how things can end violently and unexpectedly when he blasted Yasuhiro Urushitani (16-5-5) into unconsciousness just 11 seconds into round two after a competitive first period. Finally, main event “The Hitman” Martin Kampmann (19-5) showed the MMA virgin how, as Yogi Berra said, it ain’t over till it’s over with his stunning come-from-behind Guillotine Choke victory over “The Pitbull” Thiago Alves (18-9) late in the third. Continue reading »

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UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann Live Results

 Posted by at 3:35 PM  MMA News, UFC  No Responses »
Mar 022012
 

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on FX)—

Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann: Kampmann via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 3, 4:12

Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani: Benavidez via TKO (Punch), Round 2, 0:11

Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall: Bout ruled a Majority Draw (29-28, 29-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou: Philippou via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 Continue reading »

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