UFC 127 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole

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Feb 242011
 

"Bad Boy" Brian Ebersole (right) steps into UFC 127 replacing an injured Carlos Condit. With his wrestling background and willingness to strike, this veteran is seeking to earn his spot in the UFC with Chris Lytle as his stepping stone. (Photo courtesy of Scott Clark and Sherdog)

UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch goes down under to the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia to follow their astounding reception at UFC 110 one year ago. Jon Fitch (22-3) takes on “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-1) in the hopes of further supporting his position as the next definite welterweight contender.  The face of MMA in England, “The Count” Michael Bisping (20-3) will clash with “El Conquistador” Jorge Rivera (18-7) who returns to the cage after two consecutive TKO victories. George Sotiropoulos (14-2) enjoys a home-field advantage when he meets one of the lightweight division’s most lethal kickboxers Dennis Siver (17-7). The opening bout features two The Ultimate Fighter standouts American Chris Camozzi (14-3) and Australian-born “KO” Kyle Noke (18-4-1) seek to raise their stock in the middleweight division. In one of the more highly decorated battles, “Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (39-13-1) steps in to replace “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit (26-5) when his baptism by fire into the UFC is hosted by fan-favorite “Lights Out” Chris Lytle (30-17-5). Continue reading »

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MMA Gospel Staff Makes UFC 127 Predictions

 Posted by at 1:27 PM  MMA News, UFC  1 Response »
Feb 242011
 

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Dan Griffin, MMA Gospel CEO

BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch: Penn via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2
Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera: Bisping via Unanimous Decision, Round 3
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Sotiropoulos via Submission (Kneebar), Round 2
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via TKO (Strikes), Round 1
Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi: Noke via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 2

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Mallory Mejia, MMA Gospel Editor-in-Chief

BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch: Penn via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 3
Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera: Rivera via TKO (Punches), Round 3
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Siver via TKO (Kicks and Punches), Round 2
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via TKO (Ground-and-Pound), Round 2
Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi: Noke via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 2

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Gary Friedman, MMA Gospel Radio Host

BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch: Fitch via Unanimous Decision, Round 3
Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera: Rivera via TKO, Round 1
George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver: Sotiropoulos via Unanimous Decision
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole: Lytle via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2
Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi: Noke via Submission (Armbar), Round 3

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UFC 127 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi

 Posted by at 7:56 AM  MMA News, UFC  1 Response »
Feb 242011
 

Chris Camozzi (white shorts) must use his superior wrestling not only to neutralize Kyle Noke's striking at UFC 127 this Saturday night, he must also use it to avoid landing in Noke's guard. (Photo courtesy of CamozziMMA.com)

This Saturday night the UFC treks across the globe to Sydney, Australia for a second time as “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-7-1) takes on Jon Fitch (22-3) to headline UFC 127. The card presents an outstanding smack talk-driven bout between “The Count” Michael Bisping (20-3) and Jorge Rivera (18-7) as well as bouts featuring the crowd pleasing warriors Dennis Siver (17-7), George Sotiropoulos (14-2), and “Lights Out” Chris Lytle (30-17-5) in addition to the UFC debut of IFL veteran Brian Ebersole (39-13-1). As usual, the UFC has decided to showcase some local talent for the Aussie fans and joining Sotiropoulos and Mark Hunt (5-7) on the list of Australian fighters is The Ultimate Fighter 11 semi-finalist “KO” Kyle Noke (18-4-1). Opposite the former Xtreme Fighting Championship (XFC) champion will stand American prospect and Noke’s one time TUF cast mate Chris Camozzi (14-3). The pairing should prove a real crowd favorite as both men like to trade leather and keep things moving on the mat. Continue reading »

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Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard Expected to Return Against Falaniko Vitale at Bellator 44

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Feb 232011
 

Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard is expected to take on Falaniko Vitale at Bellator 44 in a non-title fight. (Photo courtesy of Dave Mandel and Sherdog)

Bellator Middleweight Champion and aggressive knockout artist “Shango” Hector Lombard (25-2) returns to his court after his Unanimous Decision victory over Bellator Season 2 Tournament Winner “The Storm” Alexander Shlemenko (29-4) at Bellator 34 last October. Lombard is expected to meet UFC, Strikeforce, and Superbrawl veteran “Niko” Falaniko Vitale (27-8) in a non-title fight that likely will take place at Bellator 44 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The champ rides an impressive 14-fight win streak into the bout and has not lost a match since 2006. “Shango” is expected to come out as a clear favorite against the larger Hawaiian, who makes his debut on a three-fight streak of his own. Continue reading »

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UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami Quick Results and Bonuses

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Nov 132010
 

—Quick Results—

Kris McCray vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha: Rocha via Submission (Kneebar), Round 1, 2:21

Seth Petruzelli vs. Karlos Vemola: Vemola via TKO (Punches and Elbows), Round 1, 3:46

Kyle Noke vs. Rob Kimmons: Noke via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2, 1:33

Pascal Krauss vs. Mark Scanlon: Krauss via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexandre Ferreira: Matyushenko via TKO (Punches and Elbows), Round 1, 2:20

Nick Osipczak vs. Duane Ludwig: Ludwig via Split Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Goran Reljic vs. Krzysztof Soszynski: Soszynski via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Peter Sobotta vs. Amir Sadollah: Sadollah via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Andre Winner vs. Dennis Siver: Siver via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:37

Alessio Sakara vs. Jorge Rivera: N/A. Sakara withdrew from the competition due to illness.

Yushin Okami vs. Nate Marquardt: Okami via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

—Bonuses—

Knockout of the Night: Karlos Vemola – $60,000

Submission of the Night: Dennis Siver – $60,000

Fight of the Night: Pascal Krauss and Mark Scanlon – $60,000 each

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MMA Gospel Staff Makes UFC 122 Predictions

 Posted by at 3:12 PM  MMA News  3 Responses »
Nov 092010
 

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This Saturday, the eyes of MMA fans worldwide will be glued to the Octagon affixed in the center of the Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany in anticipation of another action-filled night that the UFC has become known for. UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami boasts a roster full of The Ultimate Fighter standouts including “The Savage” Kris McCray (5-1), “KO” Kyle Noke (17-4-1), “Slick” Nicholas Osipczak (6-2), “The Polish Experiment” Krzysztof Soszynski (20-10-1), Amir Sadollah (3-2), Andre Winner (12-4-1), Jorge Rivera (18-7), and “The Great” Nate Marquardt (30-9-2), as well as Strikeforce alum “Bang” Duane Ludwig (19-4), IFL veteran “The Janitor” Vladimir Matyushenko (24-5), and more. The main event between Marquardt and Japanese southpaw Yushin Okami (25-5) is a battle for title contention, as the winner is the next man in line for a shot at UFC Middleweight Championship, after current champ “The Spider” Anderson Silva (27-4) faces “The Phenom” Vitor Belfort (19-8), supposedly at UFC 126 in February.

Exactly how UFC 122 will unfold remains to be seen, but here’s what MMA Gospel staff members are predicting for the event’s main card: Continue reading »

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