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

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May 152012
 

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—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 143 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen

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Feb 012012
 
Bearing stiff hands with the wrestling to boot, Scott Jorgensen (front) stands a better chance than those before him when he faces Renan Barao in what could very well be a title eliminator for the bantamweight strap.  (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Las Vegas, Nevada plays hosts again for mixed martial arts action when the UFC unleashes what could already be one of their most pivotal cards of the year with UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit. Middleweights kick off the card when “Short Fuse” Ed Herman (17-8) battles Clifford Starks (5-0). Mike Pierce (10-3)  is looking to jump into the higher ranks of the welterweight division, but he will have to go through “Kos” Josh Koscheck (16-5)  in order to do so. In the co-main event, heavyweights take the stage as “Big Country” Roy Nelson (16-6) welcomes back one of the top submission artists in mixed martial arts, “Vai Cavalo” Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1). The welterweight title picture is sure to change as “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (27-5) and former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz (26-8) battle for the interim welterweight title. Traces of the WEC make itself known though in the middle of all this action as Renan Barao (27-1) and “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (12-3) collide. Each have made their own strides within the bantamweight division but the time has come for these two to meet in what could ensure a chance at gold in the future. Continue reading »

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UFC 137: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Oct 302011
 

Nick Diaz (red trunks) took full advantage of BJ Penn's (white trunks) cardio issues at UFC 137, out-landing him 218-58 in total strikes during the second and third rounds. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The thousands of fans have left the Mandalay Bay Event Center and fighters have returned home to nurse their injuries and plan for their next bouts following a night of solid competitive fights at UFC 137. “Diablo” Nick Diaz (25-8) took the win over “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-2) in his main event return to the UFC. Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) showed how superior technical abilities are a perfect foil for raw athletic ability when he dismantled “Meathead” Matt Mitrione (5-1). The MMA world witnessed the end of one of the most storied careers in MMA as “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (27-11-2) came out on the losing side of a three-round fire fight with “Big Country” Roy Nelson (16-6). “Big Frog” Jeff Curran (35-14-1) had his UFC return spoiled by WEC stand-out “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (12-3) and Hatsu Hioki (22-4-2)  broke the curse of JMMA fighters with a solid win over George Roop (12-7-1). With the fights in the books, everyone knows which man recorded the victory in each fight, but that doesn’t necessarily reflect how each man’s career will be affected and for that, MMA Gospel has the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.   Continue reading »

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UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz Live Results

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Oct 292011
 

Former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion BJ Penn (left) and former Strikeforce 170lbs. champ Nick Diaz (right) square off tonight in the UFC 137 headliner. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View)—

BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz: Diaz via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione: Kongo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Mirko Filipovic vs. Roy Nelson: Nelson via TKO (Punches), Round 3, 1:30

Scott Jorgensen vs. Jeff Curran: Jorgensen via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop: Hioki via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 Continue reading »

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MMA Gospel Staff Makes UFC 137 Predictions

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Oct 292011
 

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The UFC 137 main card has survived a series of blows to its line-up to finally come to fruition tonight at the promotion’s primary stomping grounds, the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. To kick off the Pay-Per-View festivities, perpetual underdog and TUF 8 alum George Roop (12-6-1) welcomes Japanese sensation Hatsu Hioki to the Octagon for his stateside debut. Two former WEC stand-outs go to battle as multiple-time “Fight of the Night” winner “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (11-3) is pitted against fellow bantamweight and seasoned submission guru “Big Frog” Jeff Curran (35-13-1). The famed head kicks of  ”Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) will likely make an appearance when the former PRIDE superstar takes on inaugural IFL Heavyweight Champion and TUF 10 winner “Big Country” Roy Nelson (15-6). The co-main event sees another heavyweight clash, this time between renowned French kickboxer Cheick Kongo (16-6-2) and the man who “pisses excellence” each time he steps foot in the Octagon, “Meathead” Matt Mitrione (5-0). Former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-2) goes head to head with Stockton native “Diablo” Nick Diaz (24-8) of Cesar Gracie tutelage in the evening’s marquis event – a pairing that already showed fireworks at last night’s weigh-ins. Despite its rocky start, the UFC once again has managed to string together an event chock full of promising match-ups that are nearly certain to render the full gamut of results. Continue reading »

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UFC 137 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione

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Oct 272011
 

Matt Mitrione (yellow trunks) has shot through the ranks like a rocket thanks to his work ethic and solid fundamental striking, two things Cheick Kongo will put to the test. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

While a knee injury in training has robbed MMA fans of the UFC Welterweight Title fight between “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (22-2) and “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (27-5), the UFC 137 card headlined by  “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-2) and “El Diablo” Nick Diaz (24-8) is certainly not lacking in talent. Sengoku superstar Hatsu Hioki (21-4-2) will open the main card in his UFC debut against George Roop (12-6-1). “Big Frog” Jeff Curran (35-13-1) will make his return to the Octagon against former WEC contemporary “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (11-3) and “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) will seek a return to glory against “Big Country” Roy Nelson (15-6). Pulling co-main event duties are a pair of heavyweight strikers from opposite ends of the public spectrum, Cheick Kongo (16-6-2) and “Meathead” Matt Mitrione (5-0). Known for his blunt, dry sense of humor and almost comical arrogance, Matt Mitrione came from the NFL, to the TUF house, and into a five-fight win streak as he continues to “piss excellence” in the Octagon. Kongo, by contrast has been a man of very few words who has quietly climbed the UFC ladder with a five-year-long, 9-4-1 mark in the organization and a traditional, no-flash style of kickboxing that he uses to great effect. Both men have made their presence known and are looking for the chance to make a big splash in the division. This fight represents that chance. Continue reading »

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UFC 137 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Mirko Filipovic vs. Roy Nelson

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Oct 272011
 

Mirko "Cro Cop" (right) will look to end his career as the fighter he was when he KO'd Wanderlei Silva (left) when he faces Roy Nelson and his own demons at UFC 137. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Though an injury to UFC Welterweight Champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (22-2) cost fans a title fight between he and former WEC champ “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (27-5), the UFC 137 event headlined by “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-2) and polarizing welterweight talent “El Diablo” Nick Diaz (24-8) remains one of the most impressive offerings of the year, from any organization. The cast of characters is nothing short of amazing with the stern Frenchman Cheick Kongo (16-6-2) going head to head with heavyweight class clown and break away knockout artist “Meathead” Matt Mitrione (5-0), Japanese champion Hatsu Hioki (21-4-2) taking on George Roop (12-6-1), and “Big Frog” Jeff Curran (35-13-1) making his first Octagon appearance in nearly six years against former WEC rival “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (11-3). Also slated for marquis action, former PRIDE superstar “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) will again seek to reclaim a piece of his former self against former IFL champion “Big Country” Roy Nelson (15-6). The pairing is an interesting affair as both men have questions about their career decisions pressing in on them from the media, the UFC brass, and the fans. Continue reading »

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UFC 137 Pre-Fight Breakdown: George Roop vs. Hatsu Hioki

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Oct 262011
 

He might have stumbled a few times in past performances but George Roop (left) has always made it a point to win until stopped otherwise. He will face a daunting challenge when he faces UFC newcomer Hatsu Hioki in the main card's opener. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The card has undergone many changes but UFC 137 still comes at full force come Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Young  Guns” Scott Jorgensen (11-3) welcomes back “Big Frog” Jeff Curran (35-13-1) in a bantamweight match-up. The potential for knockouts is always high when the heavyweights are involved, especially when Cheick Kongo (16-6-2) meets “Meathead” Matt Mitrione (5-0) and “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) clashes with “Big Country” Roy Nelson (15-6). The main event is a dream match for those who love a good old fashioned scrap, as “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-2) and “Diablo” Nick Diaz (24-8) are set to lock horns. In the card’s opener, George Roop (12-6-1) welcomes top featherweight Hatsu Hioki (21-4-2) into the Octagon. Roop has always been the featherweight division’s underdog but when he meets a high-level grappler in Hioki, the moniker might seem fitting more than ever. Continue reading »

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UFC 137 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Scott Jorgensen vs. Jeff Curran

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Oct 252011
 

"Young Guns" Scott Jorgensen (top) got his UFC debut off to the right start with a knockout victory to erase his loss to current bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz. If he can make short work of the veteran Jeff Curran at UFC 137 he makes another shot at the title come closer to fruition. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

Despite a series of last-minute changes, the UFC still manages to pull through as the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada hosts UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz on Saturday night. The original main event bout with “Rush” Georges St. Pierre defending his welterweight title against “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit was scrapped after the champion sustained a knee injury, “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-2) and former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion “Diablo” Nick Diaz (24-8) take care of headlining duties. In the co-main event, “Meathead” Matt Mitrione (5-0) gets a steep increase in competition as he tries to keep his undefeated streak alive when he taking on fellow knockout artist Cheick Kongo (16-6-2). It is a do-or-die fight for their careers when “Cro Cop” Mirko Filipovic (27-10-2) and “Big Country” Roy Nelson (15-6) square off to get back into the winning circle. George Roop (12-6-1) is the one-man welcoming party when he greets Hatsu Hioki (21-4-2) into the Octagon for his featherweight debut. The bantamweights kick off the festivities when “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (11-3) takes on submission artist “Big Frog” Jeff Curran (35-13-1). Once a challenger for the title, Jorgensen seeks to tie together another chain of wins in order to get a second shot at the gold. Curran is as tested as they come and would love to make a statement when he enters the cage by making the young contender tap. Continue reading »

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UFC 132 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz

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Jul 012011
 

Current 135lbs. champ "The Dominator" Dominick Cruz (left) takes on "The California Kid" Urijah Faber (right) in a highly anticipated rematch that puts the bantamweight belt on the line at UFC 132. (Photo courtesy of Dave Mandel and Sherdog)

Fireworks come early this Fourth of July weekend when the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada plays host to UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber. “Handsome” Matt Wiman (13-5) and Dennis Siver (18-7) meet in a promising lightweight battle. Title implications are at stake when former WEC Welterweight Champion “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (26-5) meets Korean Judoka “Stun Gun” Dong Hyun Kim. It is a do-or-die fight for “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz (15-8-1) when he meets top light heavyweight “Darth Ryan Bader” (12-1). In the co-main event, two of the middleweight division’s most respected and dangerous brawlers finally clash when “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva (34-10-1) returns to face off  with “The Crippler” Chris Leben (21-8). For the main event, pull out the “WEC Never Die” banners because “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (25-4) welcomes reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion “The Dominator” Dominick Cruz (16-1) in his UFC debut with the belt up for grabs. Faber and Cruz have met once before in 2007 where Faber ended the victor. Now four years later and ten pounds lighter, Cruz gets his chance at not only proving he is the most dominant bantamweight in the world, he also gets a chance of redeeming the loss that tarnishes his otherwise perfect record. Continue reading »

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Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion Airs Tomorrow on Pay-Per-View

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Dec 122010
 

(Photo courtesy of Nemesis Fighting)

After several changes in its date and location, Nemesis Fighting’s inaugural event, “MMA Global Invasion”, was held December 10 at the Barceló Bavaro Hotel and Casino Convention Center in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  The event was chock full of UFC and Strikeforce veterans and promised to showcase a handful of solid match-ups and offer  all the potential to be a stacked card.  Continue reading »

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Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion

 Posted by at 9:32 PM  MMA News  5 Responses »
Dec 082010
 

(Photo courtesy of Nemesis Fighting)

Live on December 10 from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in sunny Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, upstart promotion Nemesis Fighting presents their debut event: MMA Global Invasion. Filled with UFC and Strikeforce vets as well as great stylistic match-ups, the event has all the makings of what should be a stacked and exciting card. Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion is headlined by former UFC light heavyweight contender “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine (14-9-1) who desperately needs a win to piece together the shambles of his career. Also on the card is the devastating striker of the South, MMA Gospel Young Gun “The Professional” Chris Davis (10-2). Davis defeated the man slated to face Jardine, “Kiko” Francisco France (6-1) in his last fight and looks to make a case for a place in the UFC by defeating a man who posted a 3-1 record with the UFC, “Fire” Elliot Marshall (9-2). The event was initially scheduled for November 13 before tropical storms forced the event to be rescheduled. The effects of the delay on the fighters’ training camps and weight cutting should be interesting to see. Continue reading »

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