UFC 158: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Mar 172013
 
Georges St.Pierre (red gloves) showed his usual dominance in his lopsided decision win over Nick Diaz (blue gloves). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre (red gloves) displayed his usual dominance in a lopsided decision win over title challenger Nick Diaz (blue gloves). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Over 20,000 fans packed into the Bell Centre to watch the golden son of Montreal, UFC Welterweight Champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (24-2) finally settles his business with the Stockton gunslinger and hardcore fan favorite Nick Diaz (26-9). Welterweight number one contenders “Bigg Rigg” Johny Hendricks (15-1) and “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (28-7) fought a three-round war for the ages to determine the next challenger for GSP’s title. “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (29-6) used his powerful wrestling and punching power to spoil the return of “The Great” Nate Marquardt (32-12-2). TUF  competitors Chris Camozzi (19-5) and “The Promise” Nick Ring (13-2) met in a closely contested Split Decision after “Freakshow” Colin Fletcher (8-3) and “The Martian” Mike Ricci (8-3) met to right their respective ships. With a 3.7 million dollar gate, the UFC is a clear winner, but not everyone can walk away better than they stepped in. For that, MMA Gospel presents The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Continue reading »

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UFC 158 Event Bonuses

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Mar 172013
 
Carlos Condit (left) and Johny Hendricks (right) each earned a $50K "Fight of the Night" bonus for their 15 minutes of non-stop action in the UFC 158 co-main event. (Photo courtesy of USA Today)

Carlos Condit (left) and Johny Hendricks (right) each earned a $50K “Fight of the Night” bonus for their 15 minutes of non-stop action in the UFC 158 co-main event. (Photo courtesy of USA Today)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz

Submission of the Night:

Was not awarded due to no fights being finished by submission

Knockout of the Night:

Jake Ellenberger (over Nate Marquardt) receives $50,000

Fight of the Night:

Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit each receive $50,000

Click here for the full list of UFC 158 results.

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UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz Live Results

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Mar 162013
 
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

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

Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz: St. Pierre via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45), Round 5, 5:00

Carlos Condit vs. Johny Hendricks: Hendricks via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Jake Ellenberger vs. Nate Marquardt: Ellenberger via KO (Punches), Round 1, 3:00

Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Ring: Camozzi via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Colin Fletcher vs. Mike Ricci: Ricci via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00 Continue reading »

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UFC 158 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz

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Mar 152013
 
Georges St.Pierre (black shorts) has all the tools to shut Nick Diaz down, but he may get caught if he puts finishing the fight higher on the priority list than watching out for Diaz's finishing tools. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Georges St.Pierre (black shorts) has all the tools to shut down Nick Diaz, but he may get caught if he puts finishing the fight higher on the priority list than watching out for Diaz’s own finishing tools. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The MMA world is abuzz with anticipation of the Saturday night’s UFC 158 card in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Opening the card, “The Martian” Mike Ricci (7-3) will look to right the ship in his now 0-1 UFC career against TUF: The Smashes standout “Freakshow” Colin Fletcher (8-2). Chris Camozzi (18-5) will face hometown fighter “The Promise” Nick Ring (13-1). Anchoring the card is the first of three ranked welterweight bouts as number 6 ranked “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (28-6) welcomes “The Great” Nate Marquardt (32-11-2) back to the Octagon. The co-main will feature number 2 ranked “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (28-6) against number 1 ranked “Bigg Rigg” Johny Hendricks (14-1), and in the main event, fans around the world will get to see a bout they have been calling for for well over a year. Ultra dominant reigning UFC Welterweight Champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (23-2) will meet number 3 ranked Nick Diaz (26-8). Continue reading »

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UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz Weigh-Ins Results, Video

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Mar 152013
 

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

Georges St. Pierre (170) vs. Nick Diaz (169)

Carlos Condit (169) vs. Johny Hendricks (171)

Jake Ellenberger (170) vs. Nate Marquardt (171)

Chris Camozzi (185) vs. Nick Ring (183)

Colin Fletcher (155) vs. Mike Ricci (156) Continue reading »

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UFC 158 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Carlos Condit vs. Johny Hendricks

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Mar 142013
 
Johny Hendricks' signature left hand has put the kabosh on multiple opponents' title aspirations, and he surely will look to do the same against Carlos Carlos at UFC 158. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Johny Hendricks’ (blue gloves) signature left hand has put the kabosh on multiple opponents’ title aspirations, and he surely will look to do the same against Carlos Carlos at UFC 158. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Saturday night the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada plays host to the biggest welterweight showcase in years for UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz. A pair of Ultimate Fighter standouts open the night as “The Martian” Mike Ricci (7-3) takes on English “Freakshow” Colin Fletcher (8-2). Middleweight veteran Chris Camozzi (15-5) tries to keep his three-fight win streak alive against “The Promise” Nick Ring (13-1). “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (28-6) clashes with “The Great” Nate Marquardt (32-11-2) to vie for relevancy at 170lbs. as the Kingpin of Welterweights, and “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (32-2) settles a grudge match with the pride of Stockton, Nick Diaz (26-8). While the main event is sure to bring fireworks, the co-main event between “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (28-6) and relentless contender “Bigg Rigg” Johny Hendricks (14-1) has enough heat to thaw the last of Montreal’s icy winter. Continue reading »

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UFC 158 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Jake Ellenberger vs. Nate Marquardt

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Mar 132013
 
Nate Marquardt (red gloves) has a wealth of experience and skill, but has always struggled with skilled wrestlers. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

Nate Marquardt (bottom) has a wealth of experience and skill, but has always struggled with skilled wrestlers. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

March 16 the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Montreal, Quebec, Canada as welterweight champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (23-2) takes on a dangerous adversary in Nick Diaz in the UFC 158 headlining match-up. The co-main event sees “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (28-6) take on “Bigg Rigg” Johny Hendricks (14-3). Chris Camozzi (18-5) battles fellow middleweight “The Promise” Nick Ring (13-1). In the card’s opener, The Ultimate Fighter alumni “The Martian” Mike Ricci (7-3) meets “Freakshow” Colin Fletcher (8-2) in a lightweight showdown. The card’s anchor will have two welterweights meet in a pivotal match-up as “The Great” Nate Marquardt (32-11-2) returns to the UFC to meet “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (28-6).  Both fighters are coming off recent setbacks, but a victory over the other is more than enough needed to put them back on their former path to glory. Continue reading »

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UFC 158 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Ring

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Mar 122013
 
Nick Ring (white trunks) has an edge in the control department and that is exactly what wins fights as evenly matched as his bout with Chris Camozzi. (Photo courtesy of Bleacher Report)

Nick Ring (white trunks) has an edge in the control department and that is exactly what wins fights as evenly matched as his bout with Chris Camozzi. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

In one of the most anticipated main event bouts of the last several years, UFC 158 will finally pair reigning UFC Welterweight Champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (23-2) against number 3 ranked 170lb-er Nick Diaz (26-8). Supporting the main event is another pair of welterweight bouts as St. Pierre’s latest victim, dangerous striker and number 2 ranked “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (28-6), faces number 1 ranked “Bigg Rigg” Johny Hendricks (14-1) and number 6 ranked “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (28-6) welcomes “The Great” Nate Marquardt (32-11-2) back to the Octagon. Opening the main card on Pay-Per-View is a lightweight affair between “The Martian” Mike Ricci (7-3) and “Freakshow” Colin Fletcher (8-2). The second offering of the night will be contested at middleweight and features streaking TUF alumni Chris Camozzi (18-5) and hometown hero “The Promise” Nick Ring (13-1).

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UFC 158 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Mike Ricci vs. Colin Fletcher

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Mar 122013
 
Former "TUF 16" competitor Mike Ricci (blue gloves) not only is arguably the more well-rounded fighter in his UFC 158 match-up, he also comes from a more technically superior fight camp. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Former “TUF 16″ competitor Mike Ricci (blue gloves) not only is arguably the more  technical and well-rounded fighter in his UFC 158 match-up, he also comes from a much more highly-regarded fight camp. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada is set to host mixed martial arts action March 16 with UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz. Chris Camozzi (18-5) engages with “The Promise” Nick Ring (13-1) in a middleweight affair. “The Juggernaut” Jake Ellenberger (28-6) will welcome former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion “The Great” Nate Marquardt (32-11-2) back to the Octagon in the card’s anchor. “Bigg Rigg” Johny Hendricks (14-1) looks to prove that he is worthy of welterweight gold when he tries to eliminate “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (28-6) from the contention talks. Tensions have been growing thick as the main event draws closer with “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (23-2) putting his championship title on the line against Nick Diaz (26-8). The main card’s opener is set to showcase two unlikely combatants getting main card status: “The Martian” Mike Ricci (7-3) and “The Freakshow” Colin Fletcher (8-2). Both men made very little work of the competition during their respective stints on The Ultimate Fighter but came up short trying to win the coveted UFC contract. Now with a grand stage to re-establish themselves within the organization, both of these runners up will look to pull no punches trying to earn that first UFC win. Continue reading »

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