Jun 232012
 

Clay Guida (left) had a good game plan against Gray Maynard at UFC on FX 4 but his lack of striking acumen saw it degrade into merely running from the fight. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC returned to the FX network last night to deliver a free card featuring some of the UFC’s more exciting and colorful characters. Hard nosed British slugger “The Real Deal” Ross Pearson (13-6) went out on his shield in the second in a TKO loss to WEC veteran Cub Swanson (17-5). Crafty veteran and harbinger of the hairrow “Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (50-14) added an eleventh victory to his winning streak as he survived early then out-foxed his younger opponent TJ Waldburger (15-7) en route to a Unanimous Decision. The co-main saw “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout (18-7) earn a unanimous nod over “The King” Spencer Fisher (24-9) in their “Fight of the Night” winning rubber match, and the headline bout of the evening saw “The Bully” Gray Maynard (11-1-1) and “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (29-13) deliver a cure for insomnia with one of the most lackluster fights in recent memory. Continue reading »

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Jun 232012
 

Sam Stout’s (left) and Spencer Fisher’s (right) 15-minute rubber match fight in the 155lbs. division entertained fans and earned both men a $50K “Fight of the Night” bonus. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The following fight bonuses were awarded for UFC on FX 4: Maynard vs. Guida

Submission of the Night:

Dan Miller (over Ricardo Funch) receives $50,000

Knockout of the Night:

Cub Swanson (over Ross Pearson) receives $50,000

Fight of the Night:

Sam Stout and Spencer Fisher each receive $50,000

Click here for the full list of UFC on FX 4 results

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Jun 222012
 

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

—MAIN CARD (Live on FX, 9:00 PM ET)—

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 »

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Jun 212012
 

Up-and-coming featherweight fighter Steven Siler (red shorts) has flown somewhat under the radar thus far in his career, but has the skillset to earn the praises of casual and hardcore fans alike. His next chance to do so will come this Friday in the UFC on FX 4 prelims. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC once again brings its roster of top mixed martial arts talent to the FX network Friday night with UFC on FX 4: Maynard vs. Guida. The marquee attraction sees a lightweight affair between “The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-1-1) and “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (29-11) as they battle it out for potential title contention in the UFC’s 155lbs. division. Supporting the main event are the likes of “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout (17-7-1) and “The King” Spencer Fisher (24-8) duking it out for the third time in a lightweight tilt, 170ers “Bad Boy”  Brian Ebersole (49-14-1) and TJ Waldburger (15-6) facing off in what will likely be a brawl on the canvas, and British TUF alum “The Real Deal” Ross Pearson (13-5) and WEC veteran Cub Swanson (16-5) fighting to ascend the 145lbs. division ladder. Though much of the MMA fan base will have their eyes glued to the main card on FX, as always, the prelims on Facebook and Fuel TV offer some entertaining match-ups as well, featuring some of the best up-and-comers in the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. Among the long list of promising undercard fighters to keep an eye on is “Super” Steven Siler (20-9). Continue reading »

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Jun 212012
 

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—MAIN CARD (Live on FX, 9:00 PM ET)—

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 »

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Jun 212012
 

“The Carpenter” Clay Guida’s (white trunks) frantic pace and bottomless gas tank have caused fits for many of his previous opponents and multiple times have proven sufficient in earning him the judges’ favor. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The Ultimate Fighting Championship sets up shop at Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Revel Casino on Friday night to present UFC on FX 4. “The Real Deal” Ross Pearson (13-5) battles Cub Swanson (16-5)  in the main card’s opening bout. The highly eccentric veteran “Bad Boy”  Brian Ebersole (49-14-1) will take on submission ace TJ Waldburger (15-6)  in the welterweight division. The co-main event sees the final battle of an epic rivalry as “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout (17-7-1) and “The King” Spencer Fisher (24-8) battle it out once again with each man hoping to break the tie in this famous trilogy. Rounding off the card though sees another pivotal match-up in the 155lbs. division as “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (29-11) takes on his fellow contender “The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-1-1). Each man has stumbled in their past endeavors but with the lightweight division as competitive as ever, it’s crucial at this point for each fighter to come out on top. Continue reading »

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Jun 202012
 

Sam Stout (silver trunks) and Spencer Fisher (green trunks) have set a high bar for their third meeting considering the high octane results of their first two fights. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Friday night the UFC returns to the birthplace of the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts as UFC on FX 4: Maynard vs. Guida hits the Garden State of New Jersey. Opening the main card action is a featherweight brawl between “The Real Deal” Ross Pearson (13-5) and Cub Swanson (16-5). Playing the role of anchor is a welterweight affair between the harbinger of the hairrow “Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (49-14-1) and TJ Waldburger (15-6). The main event will feature 155er “The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-1-1) against “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (29-12), but before they meet two other lightweights will face off in the center of the Octagon: “The King” Spencer Fisher (24-8) and “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout (17-7-1).

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Jun 202012
 

Sixty-five fight veteran Brian Ebersole (black shorts) has several clear cut advantages over his UFC on FX 4 opponent TJ Waldburger, including high pressure ground-and-pound. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Atlantic City, New Jersey’s Revel Casino will be the next venue to host the world’s greatest mixed martial artists as the UFC delivers UFC on FX 4: Maynard vs. Guida Friday night. Headlining the card is former lightweight title challenger “The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-1-1) as he sees action against long-time lightweight wrestling powerhouse “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (29-12). Also featured on the card is a lightweight stand-up affair between “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout (17-7-1) and “The King” Spencer Fisher (24-8). Opening the festivities is yet another striker’s war between British transplant “The Real Deal” Ross Pearson (13-5) and WEC veteran Cub Swanson (16-5), and rounding things off on the main card is a welterweight feature  fight between “Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (49-14-1) and TJ Waldburger (15-6). Continue reading »

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Jun 192012
 

Ross Pearson’s (black shorts) ability to land solid jabs moving into the pocket and big kicks on the exit will make him a dangerous opponent for Cub Swanson. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey will serve as the backdrop for UFC on FX 4 this Friday. With a headliner between “The Bully” Gray Maynard (10-1-1) and “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (29-12) backed by well-known fighters like “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout (17-7-1) and “The King” Spencer Fisher (24-8), UFC on FX 4 is one of the more starlit cards to hit the cable channels.  ”Bad Boy” Brian Ebersole (49-14-1) is no unknown himself and will square off with TJ Waldburger (15-6) who has made a 3-1 mark in the UFC with back-to-back submission victories. Opening the card is another bout between two highly revered fighters, WEC staple Cub Swanson (16-5) and former lightweight British bomber “The Real Deal” Ross Pearson (13-5). If nothing else, the pair have a long history of putting it all on the line and should provide an entertaining featherweight match to open the festivities. Continue reading »

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