UFC on Fuel TV 8 Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown: Part II

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Feb 282013
 
Takanori Gomi (black trunks) has the power in his punches to score an upset win in his Japanese homecoming. (Photo courtesy of Yahoo!)

Takanori Gomi (black trunks) has the power in his punches to score an upset win in his Japanese homecoming. (Photo courtesy of Yahoo!)

The first females of the UFC have already made history and now just one week later,  the UFC returns to Saitama, Japan with UFC on Fuel TV 8. Opening duties are bestowed upon the welterweights as “Stun Gun” Dong Hyun Kim (16-2-1) locks up with “The Great” Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1). Brazilian Rani Yahya (17-7) will look to prove homefield advantage means nothing when he takes on Japan’s own “Pugnus” Mizuto Hirota (14-5-1). A move up into middleweight contention could be in order for the victor between fourth-ranked “Thunder” Yushin Okami (28-7) and eighth-ranked “Lightning” Hector Lombard (32-3-1). “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi (34-8) will greet “The Dream” Diego Sanchez (23-5) when he makes his return to the lightweight division. In the co-main event, one heavyweight’s rise to glory will come to a screeching halt as “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve (25-5) takes on K-1 veteran “Super Samoan” Mark Hunt (8-7). Closing the night off is a light heavyweight battle between “The All-American” Brian Stann (12-5) and the always popular “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva (34-12-1). The first half of the main card was given a look in UFC on Fuel TV 8 Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown: Part I. MMA Gospel will round the card off here with Part II, providing what to look for in each match-up leading up to the main event. Continue reading »

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UFC on Fuel TV 5 Main Card Breakdown: Part Two

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Sep 262012
 

Just three fights into his UFC career, Stipe Miocic (top) has blazed through his heavyweight opponents and shows no signs of slowing down – not even for Stefan Struve at UFC on Fuel TV 5. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

It is another tour of destruction when the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to follow up UFC 152 with its latest installment of UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic live from Nottingham, England. Welterweight bangers set the main card’s pace with “Beautiful” Che Mills (14-5) taking on “Bang” Duane Ludwig (21-13).  It all goes bedlam when native countrymen “The Hitman” John Hathaway (15-1) and “The One” John Maguire (18-3) collide. Paul Sass (13-0) will look to lock his signature triangle offensive when he tangles with the ever-grinding pressure of “Handsome” Matt Wiman (14-6). For all the WEC aficionados, fight promoters heard their cries and lined up “One Punch” Brad Pickett (21-6) and “Tiger” Yves Jabouin (18-7) in the card’s anchor. “The Outlaw” Dan Hardy (24-10) will look to prove England belongs to him when he stands across fellow striker Amir Sadollah (6-3). “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve (24-5) and Stipe Miocic (9-0) are two heavyweight freight trains and will look to derail one another in the card’s main event. Here in the second segment of the Fuel TV breakdown, we’ll take a deeper look into the latter half of the night’s proceedings: Struve versus Miocic, Hardy against Sadollah, and Pickett with Jabouin. Anything can happen once that cage door closes, but here a few keys to victory are brought to light and give better insight on who could come out on top. Continue reading »

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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir Fight Bonuses

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May 272012
 

"Big Country" Roy Nelson (left) about knocked Dave Herman (right) into next week with a brutal right hand that earned him one of the two "Knockout of the Night" bonuses. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir

Submission of the Night:

Stefan Struve (over Lavar Johnson) receives $70,000

Paul Sass (over Jacob Volkmann) receives $70,000

Knockout of the Night:

Roy Nelson (over Dave Herman) receives $70,000

Dan Hardy (over Duane Ludwig) receives $70,000

Fight of the Night:

No “FOTN” bonuses were awarded this time.

Click here for the full list of UFC 146 results.

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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir Live Results

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May 262012
 

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—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View)—

Junior Dos Santos vs. Frank Mir: Dos Santos via TKO (Punches), Round 2, 3:04

Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva: Velasquez via TKO (Elbows), Round 1, 3:36

Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman: Nelson via KO (Punch), Round 1, 0:51

Shane Del Rosario vs. Stipe Miocic: Miocic via TKO (Strikes), Round 2, 3:14

Lavar Johnson vs. Stefan Struve: Struve via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 1:05

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MMA Gospel Staff Picks: UFC 146

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May 252012
 

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The earth beneath the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will tremble beneath the weight of the UFC’s first modern day all-heavyweight main card Saturday night. UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir showcases some of the top heavyweight talent in the world, with the likes of massive Dutchman “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve (23-5) and Strikeforce transplant “Big” Lavar Johnson (17-5) starting off the Pay-Per-View broadcast, followed by a pairing of undefeated heavy hitters Shane Del Rosario (11-0) and former NAAFS champion Stipe Miocic (8-0). IFL veteran “Big Country” Roy Nelson (16-7) takes on eccentric striker “Pee Wee” Dave Herman (21-3) leading into the co-main event between former UFC heavyweight king Cain Velasquez (9-1) and Brazilian behemoth “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (16-3). The marquee match-up of the evening pits UFC Heavyweight Champion “Cigano” Junior Dos Santos (14-1) against two-time UFC champ Frank Mir (16-5), both of whom are intent on bringing home the 12lbs. gold strap. Already a landmark event on the UFC’s timeline and one of the most anticipated cards of 2012 thus far, UFC 146 has all the makings of going down in the books as a fan favorite. Below, the MMA Gospel crew takes a stab at predicting how the night will play out. Continue reading »

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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir Weigh-In Results, Video

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May 252012
 


Weigh-ins start at about 19:30 mark. (Video courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on Pay-Per-View)—

Junior Dos Santos: 239lbs.
Frank Mir: 261lbs.

Cain Velasquez: 240lbs.
Antonio Silva: 264lbs.

Roy Nelson: 254lbs.
Dave Herman: 233lbs.

Shane Del Rosario: 246lbs.
Stipe Miocic: 245lbs.

Lavar Johnson: 248lbs.
Stefan Struve: 255lbs. Continue reading »

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UFC 146 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva

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May 242012
 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez (right) has all the necessary tools to take out behemoth Strikeforce veteran Antonio Silva, and will likely be pulling out all the stops to earn the W and make his way back to title contention. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The Ultimate Fighting Championship comes live and direct with UFC 146 out of the MGM Grand Garden Arena this Saturday night.  The first ever all-heavyweight main card is stacked with some of the biggest names and hardest hitters that the division has to offer.  “Big” Lavar Johnson (17-5) and “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve start up  the heavyweight-ridden main card. Then, undefeated prospects Stipe Miocic (8-0) and Shane Del Rosario (11-0) are set to collide. “Pee Wee” Dave Herman (21-3) takes on crowd favorite “Big Country” Roy Nelson (16-7). Before “Cigano” Junior Dos Santos (9-1) sets out to defend his title against Frank Mir (16-5) in the card’s main event,  the co-main will see former champion Cain Velasquez (9-1) take on a modern day Goliath in “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (16-3).  With all the division being represented and paying attention to how the night ends, Velasquez and Silva have the perfect medium to re-establish their ground in the division as one of the most dangerous men among the heavyweights. Continue reading »

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UFC 146 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman

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May 232012
 

Despite a rough run in his recent UFC bouts, Roy Nelson (top) has the ground skills and resilience to pose a serious threat to Dave Herman. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

On May 26 the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will shake under the weight of the all-heavyweight card, UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir. Headlining the collection of giants is none other than UFC Heavyweight Champion “Cigano” Junior Dos Santos (14-1) as he puts the most prized title on the line against former two-time heavyweight champion Frank Mir (16-5). Former UFC heavyweight king Cain Velasquez (9-1) returns to the cage to welcome Strikeforce veteran “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (16-3) to the Octagon. Powerful undefeated boxer Stipe Miocic (8-0) will tee off against fellow knockout artist and M-1 and Strikeforce veteran Shane del Rosario (11-0). Opening the card and coming off his May 5 knockout over “HD” Pat Barry (7-5) looking to make it three wins in a row inside the UFC is “Big” Lavar Johnson (17-5) as he faces UFC veteran “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve (23-5). Playing the anchor role is a bout between battle-tested striker “Pee Wee” Dave Herman (21-3) and former IFL champ “Big Country” Roy Nelson (16-7) in a match that will surely put in a bid for “Fight of the Night”. Each man is looking to break into the title picture that the UFC has filled with top ten talents and each must face a stiff test to get there. Continue reading »

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UFC 146 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Stefan Struve vs. Lavar Johnson

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May 212012
 

Strikeforce transplant "Big" Lavar Johnson (blue trunks) has made a destructive path through the UFC's heavyweight division since his debut in January. Saturday night he will face one of few foes with a larger wingspan than he, 6-foot-11 "Skyscraper" Stefan Struve. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The phrase “biggest card to date” has been tossed around when describing a night of mixed martial arts action but for once, the meaning is literal as the UFC presents its first heavyweights-only main card this Saturday with UFC 146. Newly-crowned champ “Cigano” Junior Dos Santos (14-1) takes on former champion and lethal submission artist Frank Mir (16-5) in the night’s main event. Cain Velasquez (9-1) begins his quest back to the title when he welcomes “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (16-3) from the Strikeforce ranks.  ”Pee Wee” Dave Herman (21-3) battles “Big Country” Roy Nelson (16-7) in the card’s anchor. Undefeated streaks are on the line when UFC prospect Stipe Miocic (8-0) plays host to Shane Del Rosario (11-0) in his promotional debut from Strikeforce. The card’s opener is sure to draw heads as “Skyscraper” Stefan Struve (23-5) and “Big” Lavar Johnson (17-5) are tied to do battle. Both Struve and Johnson have shown the best way to get the job done is to leave out of the judges’ hands. Come Saturday night, they will look to do just that. Continue reading »

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UFC on FOX 3: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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May 062012
 

Strikeforce veteran Lavar Johnson (white trunks) further redefined himself as a UFC heavyweight with a TKO win over Pat Barry (red trunks), putting Barry's UFC career between a rock and a hard place. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC took broadcast network airwaves for the third time last night as UFC on FOX 3 delivered another excellent showing for hardcore and casual fans alike. In the main event, Nate Diaz (16-7) further asserted his place as a top lightweight with a dominant submission win over “The Mongoose” Jim Miller (21-4). The co-main saw “Big Rig” Johny Hendricks (13-1) emerge as a title contender with a hard-fought win over his second perennial top 10 opponent, “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6). Submission ace “Toquinho” Rousimar Palhares (14-4) saw his hype train definitively derailed by “The Talent” Alan Belcher (18-6), and Strikeforce transplant “Big” Lavar Johnson (17-5) made his presence known with a brutal TKO of “HD” Pat Barry (7-5). As in every show, there were winners and there were losers. To sort them out, MMA Gospel has The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.     Continue reading »

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UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller Fight Bonuses

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May 062012
 

Nate Diaz's (gray trunks) aptitudes on the mat secured his victory over Jim Miller (red trunks) via Guillotine Choke as well as the "Submission of the Night" fight bonus. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller

Submission of the Night:

Nick Diaz (over Jim Miller) receives $65,000

Knockout of the Night:

Lavar Johnson (over Pat Barry) receives $65,000

Fight of the Night:

Louis Gaudinot and John Lineker each receive $65,000

Click here for the full list of UFC 145 results.

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UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller Live Results

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May 052012
 

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (on FOX)—

Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller: Diaz via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 2, 4:09

Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks: Hendricks via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Rousimar Palhares vs. Alan Belcher: Belcher via TKO (Punches), Round 1, 4:18

Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson: Johnson via TKO (Punches), Round 1, 4:38 Continue reading »

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