The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale: The Aftermath

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Apr 142013
 
Cat Zingano (purple shorts) adapted well and scored a huge upset finish over Miesha Tate (pink trunks). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Undefeated Cat Zingano (purple shorts) adapted well and scored a huge upset finish over former Strikeforce champ Miesha Tate (pink trunks). (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

While it was not a spectacular night of fights, the TUF 17 Finale was a solid night of bouts that went over without any real controversy or other disappointments. What did provide a fair amount of excitement was the fact that three of the night’s five-main-card bouts ended in major upsets. “The Menace” Bubba McDaniel (21-6) opened the card with a third-round submission of Gilbert Smith (5-2) that was not unexpected, but then “Hapa” Travis Browne (14-1-1) shut down the red hot submission expert “Napao” Gabriel Gonzaga (14-7)  with a barrage of elbows from the sprawl against the cage. The ladies then stepped into the Octagon for the second time in UFC history and blue chipper “Alpha” Cat Zingano (8-0) overcame early struggles to demolish the heavily favored “Cupcake” Miesha Tate (13-4) with a “Fight of the Night” winning third-round stoppage. The upsets continued into the championship bout of The Ultimate Fighter 17 tournament as ultra-hyped number one seed Uriah Hall (7-3) came out flat and dropped a Split Decision to last-picked wrestler Kelvin Gastelum (6-0). In the main event, “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (28-6) showed the world why he is the eternal top contender at 135lbs. when he finished off fellow top bantamweight “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (14-7) in the fourth round.  Continue reading »

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TUF 17 Finale Post-Fight Press Conference Highlights

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Apr 142013
 

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The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Weigh-Ins Video, Results

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Apr 122013
 

 (Video courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

 

—MAIN CARD (on FX @ 9:00pm ET)—

Urijah Faber (136) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135.5)

Uriah Hall (185) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (186)

Travis Browne (239) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (261)

Miesha Tate (135.5) vs. Cat Zingano (136)

Robert “Bubba” McDaniel (184.5) vs. Gilbert Smith (185) Continue reading »

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The Ultimate Fighter 17 Live Finale: Main Card Pre-Fight Breakdown

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Apr 102013
 
Urijah Faber (black trunks) has a powerful top control game that gives him an edge over fellow wrestler Scott Jorgensen. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Urijah Faber (black trunks) has a powerful top control game that gives him an edge over fellow wrestler Scott Jorgensen. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The curtain has been called on the seventeenth season of The Ultimate Fighter and all that’s left is for the UFC to crown the winner on Saturday night at The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Opening duties for the main card on FX will fall on quarter-finalist “Bubba” Robert McDaniel (20-6) as he debuts against teammate Gilbert Smith (5-1). Next out, “Hapa” Travis Browne (13-1-1) will look to rebound against former heavyweight title challenger “Napao” Gabriel Gonzaga (14-6). “Cupcake” Miesha Tate (13-3) will battle undefeated “Alpha” Cat Zingano (7-0) for a coaching position on TUF 18 to anchor the card. Filling the traditional co-main slot is the TUF Season 17 finale between Team Sonnen teammates Uriah Hall (7-2) and Kelvin Gastelum (5-0), and pulling headlining duties is a battle between former WEC Featherweight Champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (27-6) and “Young Guns” Scott Jorgensen (14-6). Continue reading »

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UFC 157: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Feb 242013
 
Liz Carmouche (white trunks) met the same fate as Ronda Rousey's (black shorts) previous opponents, but not before giving her, and the fans, a fight to remember. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

Liz Carmouche (white trunks) met the same fate as Ronda Rousey’s (black shorts) previous opponents, but not before giving her, and the fans, a fight to remember. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

The ladies made history in a big way at UFC 157 as WMMA introduced itself to the UFC fans in a fast paced and violent main event between reigning champ “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (7-0) and “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-3). Number 2 ranked “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (19-3) and number 1 ranked “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-9) settled their unfinished business in the light heavyweight co-main event. Second-ranked bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (27-6) showed the world again why he is considered to always be in line for a title shot by stopping the dangerous tenth-ranked “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-10). “The Crusher” Court McGee (15-3) and “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-13-1) gave it their all to steal the show in an exciting welterweight exchange. To open the main card, “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (20-9) met number 8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-7) and succeeded in making an explosive  return to the UFC. The obvious big winners of the night were the members of the WMMA community, but there are always a few losers of the night even when the card as a whole is a resounding success. To make that distinction, MMA Gospel offers The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Continue reading »

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UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche Live Results

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Feb 232013
 
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

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

Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche: Rousey via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 4:49

Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson: Machida via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00

Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar: Faber via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 4:34

Court McGee vs. Josh Neer: McGee via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00

Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler: Lawler via TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 3:57 Continue reading »

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UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche Weigh-Ins Video, Results

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Feb 222013
 

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

Ronda Rousey (134.6) vs. Liz Carmouche (133.6)

Lyoto Machida (202) vs. Dan Henderson (205)

Urijah Faber (136) vs. Ivan Menjivar (135.6)

Court McGee (170) vs. Josh Neer (171)

Josh Koscheck (171) vs. Robbie Lawler (171) Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche

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Feb 222013
 
This bout is not the first time Ronda Rousey (red gloves) has faced a tough as nails opponent who won't tap easily. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

This bout is not the first time Ronda Rousey (red gloves) has faced a tough-as-nails opponent who won’t tap easily. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Saturday night the UFC will return to California’s Honda Center for UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche. On slate for action is an opening bout featuring #8 ranked welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) as he faces Strikeforce standout “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9). Second in the Octagon will be “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) against “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1), followed by an anchoring bout between #3 bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) and #10 seeded “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9). The co-main features a highly anticipated light heavyweight contest between #1 and #2 ranked light heavyweights “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-8) and “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3). Many MMA fans, however, have their eyes focused on the main event to the exclusion of all else. The first UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0), will face the first openly gay fighter in UFC history, “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2), in the first women’s MMA bout to ever be featured in the organization.  Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson

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Feb 222013
 
Dan Henderson (left) has the kind of durability and power that typically prevents the conservative Lyoto Machida from mounting any significant offense. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Dan Henderson (left) has the kind of durability and power that typically prevents the conservative Lyoto Machida from mounting any significant offense. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The UFC returns to Pay-Per-View on Saturday with a battle for the newly forged UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship that currently rests around the waist of “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0). She will defend that inaugural title against “Girl-Rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2) on a talent-packed card that opens with #8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) who welcomes the returning knockout artist “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9). Second out is “The Crusher” Court McGee (13-3) debuting at 170 against “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1). Anchor duties fall squarely on the capable shoulders of #3 bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) and #10 ranked “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9). Despite the hype around the UFC women’s MMA debut, the bout that many fans and pundits feel is the most significant on the card is a light heavyweight showdown between the current #1 and #2, “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-8) and “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3). Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar

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Feb 212013
 
After multiple consecutive title losses, Urijah Faber (red glove tape) knows a loss now will likely mark the end of his run as a top contender. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

After multiple consecutive title losses, Urijah Faber (red glove tape) knows a loss now will likely mark the end of his run as a top contender. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Saturday night the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0) and “Girl-rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2) lock horns as they become the first two women to compete in the Octagon as they headline UFC 157. The Honda Center in Anaheim, California will also feature light heavyweight contenders #2 ranked “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3) and #1 ranked Dan Henderson (29-8)  taking care of the co-main event duties. “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) makes the drop to 170lbs. to take on “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1). In the card’s opener, #8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6) returns after a timely lay-off to welcome back knockout artist “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9). In the middle of all the Pay-Per-View action, the face of the WEC and #2 ranked 135er “The California Kid” Urijah Faber  (26-6) meets the division’s #10 fighter “The Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9) in a bantamweight showdown. Continue reading »

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UFC 157 Pre-Fight Breakdown: Court McGee vs. Josh Neer

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Feb 202013
 
Court McGee (black trunks) will enter the Octagon with significant reach and size advantages that should carry him to victory. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

Court McGee (black trunks) will enter the Octagon with a significant reach and size advantages that should carry him to victory. (Photo courtesy of Zuffa, LLC.)

The women will finally step into the bright lights of the UFC on Saturday as the Honda Center of Anaheim, California welcomes newly-crowned UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey (6-0) and her challenger, “Girl-rilla” Liz Carmouche (8-2), to the Octagon. Shoring up the ladies is a potential light heavyweight title elimination bout between #1 ranked “Hendo” Dan Henderson (29-8) and #2 ranked “The Dragon” Lyoto Machida (18-3). Holding the card down as the anchor bout is #3 bantamweight “The California Kid” Urijah Faber (26-6) as he meets the #10 ranked “Pride of El Salvador” Ivan Menjivar (25-9,) and opening the action is UFC vet and Strikeforce transplant “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (19-9) against #8 welterweight “Kos” Josh Koscheck (17-6). The second bout on the main card may have been bumped up from the prelims, but it shouldn’t be lost in the shuffle as “The Crusher” Court McGee (14-3) makes his welterweight debut against “The Dentist” Josh Neer (33-12-1). Continue reading »

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