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Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz: Henderson via Unanimous Decision (50-43, 50-45, 50-45), Round 5, 5:00
Mauricio Rua vs. Alexander Gustafsson: Gustafsson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26), Round 3, 5:00
BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald: MacDonald via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00
Mike Swick vs. Matt Brown: Brown via KO (Punches), Round 2, 2:31 Continue reading »
Nate Diaz (155*) vs. Benson Henderson (154.6)
Alexander Gustafsson (205.4) vs. Mauricio Rua (205)
Rory MacDonald (170.2) vs. BJ Penn (168.2)
Matt Brown (170.2) vs. Mike Swick (170) Continue reading »
Nate Diaz (white trunks) will finally challenge for the UFC lightweight crown at UFC on FOX 5 where he hopes his rangy striking and vicious guard can secure him the title. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The world’s premier mixed martial arts organization will hit the biggest stage in MMA history, the FOX broadcast network, for a fifth time as UFC on FOX 5 hits the airwaves on December 8. The main card action begins with a welterweight contest between TUF original “Quick” Mike Swick (15-4) and hard-nosed TUF 7 alum “The Immortal” Matt Brown (15-11). Second in the rotation is the return of mercurial lightweight superstar “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-8-2) as he steps back up to 170lbs. to face fast-rising welterweight star “Ares” Rory MacDonald (13-1). The co-main pits fallen former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion “Shogun” Mauricio Rua (21-6) against highly touted title contention prospect “The Mauler” Alexander Gustafsson (14-1). In the main event, two lightweights of tremendous talent collide for the 155lbs. title. “Smooth” Benson Henderson (17-2) rules the UFC lightweight division with an iron fist, undefeated since coming to the UFC and 10-1 under the Zuffa umbrella. Nate Diaz (16-7) is 11-5 in the UFC and has long been a figure in the lightweight title picture. Continue reading »
“The Mauler” Alexander Gustafsson (white trunks) has a range advantage that doesn’t show up on paper that makes him a nightmare on the feet. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
December 8 the UFC will set the stage for a lightweight title showdown between “Smooth” Benson Henderson (17-2) and Nate Diaz (16-7) at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. Before the lightweights face off, UFC on FOX 5 has several high quality matches to offer including an opening bout between “Quick” Mike Swick (15-4) and “The Immortal” Matt Brown (15-11). A welterweight showdown between “Ares” Rory MacDonald (13-1) and “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-8-2) anchors the card and the co-main will feature rising light heavyweight star “The Mauler” Alexander Gustafsson (14-1) against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion “Shogun” Mauricio Rua (21-6). The 205lbs. match-up is one that holds major career implications, especially for the young Swede, and could be a “Fight of the Night” contender for fans of fast-paced kickboxing exchanges. Continue reading »
Matt Brown (white trunks) is known for his ability to force the clinch and do damage against the cage but he will face a larger, more experienced opponent in Mike Swick. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The fifth offering in the UFC’s major television deal with FOX is set to hit the airwaves from Seattle, Washington on December 8 as “Smooth” Benson Henderson (17-2) defends his lightweight crown against Nate Diaz (16-7). The night is packed with big names from MMA’s previous era as former PRIDE superstar “Shogun” Mauricio Rua (21-6) meets “The Mauler” Alexander Gustafsson (14-1) and former lightweight wrecking machine “The Prodigy” BJ Penn (16-8-2) has emerged from his apathetic semi-retirement to meet “Ares” Rory MacDonald (13-1). Also conjuring up images of the time during and just after the PRIDE merger is the thirteenth UFC appearance of original TUF cast member “Quick” Mike Swick (15-4). Against him in the main card’s opening bout is one of the most dangerous, if inconsistent, members of the welterweight ranks, TUF 7 cast member “The Immortal” Matt Brown (15-11).
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Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida: Maynard via Split Decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47), Round 5, 5:00
Sam Stout vs. Spencer Fisher: Stout via Unanimous Decision (30-27 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00
Brian Ebersole vs. TJ Waldburger: Ebersole via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00
Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson: Swanson via TKO (Strikes), Round 2, 4:14 Continue reading »
Gray Maynard (155.0) vs. Clay Guida (155.5)
Sam Stout (155.5) vs. Spencer Fisher (156.0)
Brian Ebersole (170.0) vs. TJ Waldburger (170.5)
Ross Pearson (146.0) vs. Cub Swanson (145.5) Continue reading »
Seth Baczynksi looks to extend his current win streak to five with a victory over undefeated welterweight Lance Benoist at UFC on FX 3. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
This Friday the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida will host the highly anticipated rematch between two of the UFC’s top flyweights “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall (11-2-1) and “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1). The last time these 125ers met it ended in a Majority Draw; now, they will duke it out once again to determine who will face Joseph Benavidez (16-2) for a shot at the inaugural UFC Flyweight Championship title. But before the UFC on FX 3 main card kicks off, fans across the nation will be treated to a stellar line-up in the prelims aired live on Fuel TV and streamed on Facebook. Among those promising undercard fights is a welterweight match-up between undefeated Lance Benoist (6-0) and a potential future star, “The Polish Pistola” Seth Baczynski (15-6). The six-foot-four Baczynski, who was a member of Team Ortiz on Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter, has grown into a well-rounded mixed martial artist since his professional debut in 2006, as his ten wins by submission, five by KO/TKO, and eight first-round finishes can attest. Despite having mixed success in his earlier career, “The Polish Pistola” currently enjoys a three-fight win streak and is MMA Gospel’s pick for the UFC on FX 3 “Undercard Sleeper”.
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion "Bones" Jon Jones (left) puts his belt up for grabs against former friend and training partner turned bitter rival "Suga" Rashad Evans (right) in the UFC 145 main event. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans: Jones via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45), Round 5, 5:00
Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills: MacDonald via TKO (Punches), Round 2, 2:20
Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell: Rothwell via TKO (Punches), Round 1, 1:10
Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald: McDonald via KO (Punch), Round 1, 3:18
Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin: Yagin via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29), Round 3, 5:00
Mark Bocek vs. John Alessio: Bocek via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00
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Tonight's UFC 143 main event sees Nick Diaz (left) square off with Carlos Condit (right) for the UFC Interim Welterweight Championship. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit: Condit via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46), Round 5, 5:00
Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum: Werdum via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00
Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce: Koscheck via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00
Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen: Barao via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00
Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks: Herman via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2, 1:43
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Nick Diaz: 169lbs.
Carlos Condit: 169lbs.
Roy Nelson: 246lbs.
Fabricio Werdum: 246lbs.
Josh Koscheck: 170lbs.
Mike Pierce: 170lbs.
Renan Barao: 136lbs.
Scott Jorgensen: 135lbs.
Ed Herman: 185lbs.
Clifford Starks: 185lbs. Continue reading »
Tonight's UFC 139 main event pits together two legends of the sport, Chute Box fighter "Shogun" Mauricio Rua (left) and fellow PRIDE star and Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion "Hendo" Dan Henderson (right) in a five-round tilt. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Dan Henderson: Henderson via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47), Round 5, 5:00
Wanderlei Silva vs. Cung Le: Silva via KO (Strikes), Round 2, 4:49
Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles: Faber via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 2, 1:27
Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story: Kampmann via Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29), Round 3, 5:00
Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury: Bonnar via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25), Round 3, 5:00
Lethal finisher Brian Foster (white trunks) rides a three-fight win streak into his new home with Bellator Fighting Championships and brings another top level talent to the fast growing MMA promotion. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)
The explosive HIT Squad welterweight and UFC veteran Brian Foster (16-5) has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships after a 3-2 journey within the UFC that saw him face the likes of “Lights Out” Chris Ltyle (31-18), “The Immortal” Matt Brown (12-10), and “The Horror” Rick Story (11-3). Foster adds a lot of finishing power to the Bellator 170lbs. ranks, with eight wins by TKO and eight wins by submission, and if that doesn’t capture the attention of Bellator fans, the fact that he has never gone the distance and has been out of the first round only five times in his 21-fight career. Continue reading »