UFC 153 Undercard Sleeper: Chris Camozzi

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Oct 122012
 

Chris Camozzi’s (blue trunks) powerful hands and submission skills have earned him 11 finishes out of 17 victories. A victory over Luiz Cane at UFC 153 could very well elevate Camozzi’s career to UFC main card status. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for UFC 153 this Saturday night and looks to yet again showcase some of the country’s premier MMA talent. Top Brazilian fighter and UFC Middleweight Champion “The Spider” Anderson Silva (30-4) is the pinnacle focus of the main card as he moves up to light heavyweight to take on Season One Ultimate Fighter veteran “The American Psycho” Stephan Bonnar (17-7) in the headlining bout of the evening. Bonnar proves time and time again to be a tough feat for anyone in the 205lbs. weight class so it will make for an interesting bout as he comes in as a 13-1 underdog against the man largely known as the greatest fighter of all time. In the co-main event, “Minotauro” Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-7) squares off against “Pee Wee” Dave Herman (21-4) in a match-up that will more than likely be a battle between Nogueira’s Jiu-Jitsu and Herman’s striking ability. Glover Teixeira (18-2) will trade leather with fellow Brazilian Fabio Maldonado (18-5) as both look to advance a rung of the 205lbs. division ladder.  Former top welterweight contender Jon Fitch (26-4) looks to battle it out with prospect Erick Silva (14-2) in a classic match-up of wrestler versus striker. “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis (9-1) will once again stand across from the undefeated “Caldeirao” Wagner Prado (8-0), now on the heels of their August meeting that ended in a No Contest after an inadvertent eye poke.  Revving up the main card is a welterweight affair between dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Demian Maia (16-4) and “The Horror” Rick Story (14-5) as both fighters try to establish their place in the UFC’s stacked 170lbs. division. Before Pay-Per-View takes over for the night, FX  and Facebook will present the preliminary card which can and often does boast at least one of the three performance bonuses doled out and reveals some of the promotion’s future top prospects. No stranger to the UFC undercards, Chris Camozzi (17-5) is a particularly promising candidate for main card status. Continue reading »

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UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Live Results

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May 152012
 

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—MAIN CARD (on Fuel TV)—

“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier: Jung via Technical Submission (D’Arce Choke), Round 4, 1:07

Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez: Sadollah via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens: Cerrone via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Yves Jabouin vs. Jeff Hougland: Jabouin via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Igor Pokrajac vs. Fabio Maldonado: Pokrajac via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor: Lawlor via KO (Punches), Round 1, 0:50 Continue reading »

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UFC on Fuel TV: Zombie vs. Poirier Weigh-In Results, Video

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May 142012
 

Footage begins at about the 3:36 mark, event starts at about 11:00. (Video courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Fuel TV)—

“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung: 145lbs.
Dustin Poirier: 145lbs.

Amir Sadollah: 171lbs.
Jorge Lopez: 171lbs.

Donald Cerrone: 155lbs.
Jeremy Stephens: 155lbs.

Yves Jabouin: 135lbs.
Jeff Hougland: 135lbs.

Igor Pokrajac: 205lbs.
Fabio Maldonado: 205lbs.

Jason MacDonald: 185lbs.
Tom Lawlor: 186lbs. Continue reading »

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UFC Fight Night 25: The Aftermath

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Sep 182011
 

Jake Ellenberger (left) made short work of former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields (right) at UFC Fight Night 25 after a pair of brutal knees. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, the UFC, returned to the bayou state of Louisiana for the seventh time last night to deliver the ravenous fans of MMA a quartet of main card bouts. The opening of the festivities saw long absent Thai boxer “The Talent” Alan Belcher (17-6) win in brilliant fashion over “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (23-15) with a quick submission due to strikes. The night looked good from the start but quickly petered out as Jonathan Brookins (14-2) dropped a Unanimous Decision to “New Breed” Erik Koch (13-1) after one of the most lackluster fights in recent memory and “The Crusher” Court McGee (12-1) took the night’s second uneventful nod over “The Ox” Dongi Yang (5-2). The night did end on a high note for fans as young stud wrestler “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (25-5) shocked the odds makers by knocking out heavily favored former Strikeforce champ Jake Shields (26-6-1) in the first, but it did little to make up for a night of less than entertaining combat. The UFC puts on more fights in a year than any other two major organizations combined, so blowout cards can’t be expected every time, but one can’t help but wonder how happy Spike TV was to see one of the organization’s last fights before leaving for FOX fall flat. Continue reading »

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UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger Live Results

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Sep 172011
 

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—MAIN CARD (on Spike TV)—

Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger: Ellenberger via TKO (Knees and Punches), Round 1, 0:53

Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang: McGee via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-28), Round 3, 5:00

Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch: Koch via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald: Belcher via Verbal Submission (Strikes), Round 1, 3:48 Continue reading »

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UFC Fight Night 25 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger

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Sep 162011
 

Jake Shields (top) has a lifelong history of dedication and success as a grappler that gives him an edge on the mat in an otherwise very even bout. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC returns to the great state of Louisiana for battle for the seventh time in its history as TUF vets, former WEC stand-outs, and returning blue chippers meet for Ultimate Fight Night 25. Kicking things off in the Big Easy are two middleweight warriors, “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (23-14) and long absent prospect “The Talent” Alan Belcher (16-6). Featherweight Ultimate Fighter winner Jonathan Brookins (14-1) takes on the always dangerous WEC veteran Eric Koch (12-1) in the night’s second battle and “The Crusher” Court McGee (11-1) joins Korean fighter “The Ox” Dongi Yang (5-1) in the Octagon to round things out before the main event. For the marquis bout of the evening, one of the most dominant fighters in Strikeforce history, former champion Jake Shields (26-5-1), tries to rebound from his title fight loss by stopping the streaking welterweight frontrunner Jake Ellenberger (24-5). The pair offer interesting challenges for one another, and the winner will likely find himself across the cage from the welterweight champion in the near future.   Continue reading »

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UFC Fight Night 25 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang

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Sep 152011
 

Court McGee's (black trunks) success at UFC Fight Night 25 hinges on his ability to remain calm and focus even under pressure. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

September 17 the UFC returns to the great state of Louisiana for a battle in the bayou between former Strikeforce multi-division champion Jake Shields (26-5-1) and red hot welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger (24-5) at UFC Fight Night 25. Opening the card is the return of “The Talent” Alan Belcher (16-6) as he squares off against “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (23-14). Following the middleweight tilt is a solid featherweight showing between TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins (14-1) and WEC stand-out “New Breed” Eric Koch (12-1). Taking the responsibility for ushering in the night’s main event is a truly exceptional middleweight pairing, “The Crusher” Court McGee (11-1) of TUF fame and “The Ox” Dongi Yang (5-1) from Korean Top Team. “The Ox” is looking to make his name known and build a winning streak after his 1-1 UFC start and he knows that McGee is a tough opponent to go through to get there. McGee has no plans on letting the Korean break .500 as he seeks to stay undefeated in the UFC. Continue reading »

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UFC Fight Night 25 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Erik Koch vs. Jonathan Brookins

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Sep 152011
 

Erik Koch (right) is truly a new breed in the featherweight division. Owning the advantage already in the stand-up department, Koch hopes to follow up his "Knockout of the Night" winning performance at UFC 128 with similar results when he faces Jonathan Brookins at Fight Night 25 this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

New Orleans, Louisiana gets its seventh taste of Octagon action when the UFC returns with another installment of its signature series Fight Night this Saturday. “The Talent” Alan Belcher (16-6) and “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (23-14) are set to start the night off in a middleweight bout. Korean transplant “The Ox” Dongi Yang (5-1) and The Ultimate Fighter 11 winner “Crusher” Court McGee (11-1) lock up in another battle in the 185lbs. division. In the main event, Jake Shields (26-5-1) and “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (24-5) meet to see which wrestler can rightfully call the UFC canvas their home. The featherweights make themselves known on the main card between all this action when Jonathan Brookins (14-1) and “New Breed” Erik Koch (12-1) grace the UFC cage. Brookins springs back to action from a nine-month hiatus as The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 champion. Koch is one of the fastest featherweights in the world with two back-to-back knockouts on his heels. The time could not have been any more perfect for these two to finally step up and meet. Continue reading »

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UFC Fight Night 25 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

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Sep 142011
 

With a highly regarded submission game, Jason MacDonald (white trunks) has the definite advantage on the ground over Alan Belcher come fight night. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC returns to the bayou when UFC Fight Night 25 takes place once again in New Orleans, Louisiana this Saturday night. Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion and top contender Jake Shields (26-5-1) plans to get back into his winning ways when he meets fellow wrestling powerhouse “Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (24-5). “New Breed” Erik Koch (12-1) is charged with the task of welcoming back fellow featherweight Jonathan Brookins (14-1) in a promising fast-paced battle. In the co-main event, fan favorite TUF 11 winner “Crusher” Court McGee (11-1) takes on one of the silent killers of the middleweight division, “The Ox” Dongi Yong (5-1). Among all the action though, UFC veteran “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (23-14) brings his crafty ground game to the cage when striking extraordinaire “The Talent” Alan Belcher (16-6) returns to face him after a lengthy lay-off.  Belcher has been absent from combat for some time but his stand-up game is the weapon of choice he can always rely on. MacDonald might be creeping into the elder years in respect to MMA competition but with a tight submission game, Father Time might have to take a backseat for now as athleticism tries to shut down talent. Continue reading »

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UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann Quick Results

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Mar 032011
 

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—UN-TELEVISED PRELIMINARIES—

Todd Brown vs. Igor Pokrajac: Pokrajac via TKO (Knees and Punches), Round 1, 5:00

Rousimar Palhares vs. David Branch: Palhares via Submission (Heel Hook), Round 2, 1:44

Dongi Yang vs. Rob Kimmons: Yang via TKO (Punches), Round 2, 4:47

Takeya Mizugaki vs. Reuben Duran: Mizugaki via Split Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Thiago Tavares vs. Shane Roller: Roller via KO (Punches), Round 2, 1:28 Continue reading »

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