UFC 2010: When Sven Took Charge [Archive]

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09-16-2010, 03:23 PM

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Saturday of Week 3, June in British Columbia

Preliminary Highlights

In the Welterweight Division, Mike ‘Quicksand’ Pyle vs. Jesse ‘The Ox’ Lennox:

(joined at the beginning of the 3rd round)

>Round three begins!
>Pyle shoots in for a takedown.
>Lennox saw the takedown coming; he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Lennox cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Pyle tries to smother Lennox, but he squirms free.
>Lennox tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Lennox gets a kimura and wrenches back, Pyle has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Lennox!

>Official Result: Jesse 'The Ox' Lennox defeats Mike 'Quicksand' Pyle (Submission in 0:51 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Ricardo Funch vs. Claude Patrick:

>Judge #1: 29-28 Funch.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Patrick.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Patrick.
>So the winner, by split decision, is Claude Patrick!

>Official Result: Claude Patrick defeats Ricardo 'Golden Boy' Funch (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Welterweight Division, James Wilks vs. Peter Sobotta:

>And here we go!
>Sobotta takes a jab to the cheek.
>Wilks comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Sobotta stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Wilks looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sobotta.
>Wilks can't get close enough to grapple, Sobotta makes sure to keep out of range.
>Wilks counters a jab with a sudden huge punch that knocks Sobotta out cold!
>'Lightning' James Wilks takes the win by Knock Out!

>Official Result: 'Lightning' James Wilks defeats Peter Sobotta (Knock Out in 1:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, David ‘The Crow’ Loiseau vs. Mario Miranda:

>Judge #1: 29-28 Miranda.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Miranda.
>Judge #3: 29-28 Miranda.
>Miranda wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Mario Miranda defeats David 'The Crow' Loiseau (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Main Card:

In the Lightweight Division, Mac Danzig vs. ‘Handsome’ Matt Wiman:

>And here we go!
>Danzig throws a jab but Wiman avoids it.
>A quick one-two combination from Wiman only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Danzig steps in closer to pressure Wiman into action.
>Danzig comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Wiman attempts to avoid Danzig as he shoots in.
>Wiman avoids the takedown attempt.
>Wiman throws three punches in quick succession, but Danzig was out of range.
>Danzig presses in closer to attack.
>Danzig hits a crisp jab.
>Wiman slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Danzig, but can't follow up.
>Danzig steps in closer to force the issue.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Danzig counters a jab by hitting a crisp punch.
>Wiman slips out of the way of a jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Danzig counters a flurry of punches with a solid jab.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Danzig, 10-9 on my card.

>Round two begins!
>Danzig comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Wiman attempts to avoid Danzig as he shoots in.
>Danzig can't get the takedown, Wiman was too quick to back away.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Danzig attempts to take down Wiman from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful, Wiman pulls guard.
>Danzig begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Wiman grabs Danzig and draws him in close, smothering him.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Danzig looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Wiman comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Danzig in guard.
>Danzig doesn't let Wiman pull him in close to be smothered.
>Danzig looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Wiman tries to smother Danzig by holding him, but can't keep control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>In guard, Danzig begins working to pass to side control.
>Danzig isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Danzig, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Wiman misses with a punch.
>The fight slows as Danzig sits back and allows Wiman to circle.
>Danzig hits a jab.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Wiman throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting Wiman settle, Danzig moves in closer.
>Danzig uses a combination of three punches to get Wiman to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Wiman tries to step away from the takedown.
>Wiman avoids the takedown attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Wiman circles around Danzig.
>Danzig doesn't press the issue, allowing Wiman to circle.
>Backing out of range, Wiman circles tentatively.
>The fight slows as Danzig sits back and allows Wiman to circle.
>Mac Danzig is looking really tired.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Wiman counters a jab by hitting a clean jab.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Wiman.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 30-27 to Danzig.
>Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Danzig.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Danzig.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mac Danzig!

>Official Result: Mac Danzig defeats 'Handsome' Matt Wiman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.

In the Lightweight Division, Tyson Griffin vs. Evan Dunham:

>And here we go!
>Dunham looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Griffin.
>He pulls Griffin into a grapple.
>Dunham is trying to muscle Griffin up against the cage.
>Griffin isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>Griffin comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Dunham sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>He has the takedown! Dunham pulls guard.
>Griffin begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Dunham finds his opponent too skilled, and Griffin passes guard into side control.
>Griffin pounds away on Dunham, landing several good shots in the process.
>Dunham takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Griffin looks to get a mount.
>Griffin shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Griffin pounds away on Dunham, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Griffin fires away with elbows, but Dunham deals with them fairly well.
>Griffin pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Dunham covers up well.
>Griffin counters an attempt by Dunham to move him from mount by taking his back!
>Griffin tries to ensnare Dunham in an armbar.
>Griffin gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Dunham has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Tyson Griffin!

>Official Result: Tyson Griffin defeats Evan Dunham (Submission in 4:07 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, ‘The Natural Born Killer’ Carlos Condit vs. Rory MacDonald:

>We are underway!
>MacDonald looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Condit.
>MacDonald grabs Condit and pulls him into a grapple.
>MacDonald tries to wrestle Condit backward and up against the cage.
>MacDonald can't do it though, and Condit gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Condit fires off a looping punch, but MacDonald avoids it.
>MacDonald doesn't let Condit settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>MacDonald comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Condit counters with a jab that catches MacDonald hard.
>Condit hits MacDonald with a kick to the inside of the leg.
>Condit shoots in for a takedown.
>MacDonald attempts to snare Condit in a guillotine off the takedown.
>He has the takedown! MacDonald pulls guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Condit begins trying to pass the guard.
>MacDonald comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Condit in guard.
>Condit blocks an attempted sweep.
>In guard, Condit begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>MacDonald tries to sweep Condit but can't do it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>In guard, Condit begins working to pass to side control.
>MacDonald comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Condit in guard.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Condit.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>MacDonald gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Condit glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>MacDonald steps in closer to force the issue.
>Condit gets MacDonald with a nice jab.
>MacDonald uses a nice jab to prevent Condit from getting closer.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Condit counters a punch by hitting a stinging jab
>Condit throws out a quick jab.
>MacDonald doesn't let Condit settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>MacDonald shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Condit fires off a strike first, but it the impact is taken by the gloves of MacDonald.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Condit moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting MacDonald.
>A straight punch from Condit fails to land.
>MacDonald presses in closer to attack.
>MacDonald comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>A counter punch catches MacDonald above the eye.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Condit.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>MacDonald throws three punches in quick succession, but Condit was out of range.
>Not letting up, Condit steps in closer to pressure MacDonald into action.
>MacDonald uses a nice jab to prevent Condit from getting closer.
>MacDonald throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Condit fires off a big punch first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of MacDonald.
>Condit comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>MacDonald attempts to avoid Condit as he shoots in.
>MacDonald avoids the takedown attempt.
>Carlos Condit is breathing very hard.
>Moving in closer, MacDonald looks like he may want to wrestle Condit.
>Condit ends up grappling for supremacy with MacDonald.
>Using his wrestling skills, MacDonald is trying to push Condit up against the cage.
>MacDonald achieves it, pinning Condit to the cage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>MacDonald tries to take Condit down.
>Condit will not go down, he blocks the takedown and eventually turns it so that MacDonald is backed against the cage.
>Condit steps back to achieve some separation from MacDonald and gets ready to strike.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>MacDonald throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Condit.
>Condit throws a vicious punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Condit looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Condit grabs MacDonald and pulls him into a grapple.
>Carlos Condit seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>MacDonald tries to wriggle free, but Condit controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Condit uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on MacDonald as they grapple.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That was a very close round, but I think Condit just about edged it.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Condit.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Condit.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Condit.
>'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit defeats Rory MacDonald (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert ‘The Hurricane’ Yvel:

>The fight begins!
>Rothwell comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Yvel tries to avoid Rothwell.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Yvel avoided Rothwell.
>Rothwell looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Yvel.
>Yvel is pulled into a grapple.
>Rothwell looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>There's the slam! Yvel is planted onto his back, and pulls guard.
>In guard, Rothwell begins working to pass to side control.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Rothwell fires away with punches, and Yvel is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>By TKO, the winner is Rothwell!

>Official Result: 'Big' Ben Rothwell defeats Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (TKO in 2:07 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, Paulo Thiago vs. Martin ‘The Hitman’ Kampmann:

>There's the opening bell!
>Kampmann avoids a jab.
>Thiago gets Kampmann with a nice jab.
>Thiago throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Kampmann.
>Kampmann tries to avoid Thiago.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kampmann avoided Thiago.
>Kampmann uses a right hook, but misses.
>Thiago quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Thiago is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kampmann.
>Not keen on wrestling Thiago, Kampmann uses movement to keep out of reach.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Kampmann sneaks a glance at his corner.
>It seems that Thiago is happy to let Kampmann circle for the moment.
>Thiago gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Kampmann counters a flurry of punches by hitting a solid punch.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Thiago moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a stinging jab
>Thiago moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That was a very close round, but I think Kampmann just about edged it.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Kampmann slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Thiago avoids a punch and scores with a series of quick punches.
>Kampmann avoids a flurry of punches.
>Kampmann throws three punches in quick succession, but Thiago was out of range.
>Time slips away as Thiago doesn't press Kampmann, allowing him to circle.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Thiago.
>Kampmann counters with a punch that catches Thiago flush, rocking him!
>Kampmann hits a crisp jab.
>Kampmann steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Thiago circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Kampmann quickly steps in closer to attack Thiago.
>Kampmann waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a solid jab.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Kampmann.

>Round three begins!
>Thiago eats a jab as he steps in.
>Kampmann gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Kampmann uses a jab to keep Thiago back.
>Kampmann jabs Thiago as he advances.
>Kampmann circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Kampmann settle at all, Thiago comes in closer.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kampmann avoids a flurry of punches.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Thiago is aiming to get Kampmann into a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has Kampmann in trouble.
>Thiago misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Kampmann tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
>Thiago tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Kampmann isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Thiago.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Thiago.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Kampmann.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Thiago.
>Paulo Thiago wins by split decision!

>Official Result: Paulo Thiago defeats Martin 'The Hitman' Kampmann (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Mirco Cro Cop vs. Pat ‘H.D’ Barry (Co-Main Event):

>We are underway!
>Cro Cop counters a jab with a crisp jab.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Barry sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Cro Cop presses in closer to attack.
>Cro Cop counters a jab by hitting a series of quick jabs.
>Cro Cop counters a jab with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>There's a takedown attempt from Cro Cop.
>Barry tries to avoid Cro Cop.
>Cro Cop doesn't get the takedown, Barry avoided it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Cro Cop gets Barry with a nice jab.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Barry finds nothing but air.
>Cro Cop steps in closer to force the issue.
>Cro Cop looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Cro Cop can't get close enough to grapple, Barry makes sure to keep out of range.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cro Cop moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Barry.
>Cro Cop throws out a quick jab.
>It seems that Barry is happy to let Cro Cop circle for the moment.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I have to give that round to Cro Cop, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Barry circles around Cro Cop.
>Time slips away as Cro Cop doesn't press Barry, allowing him to circle.
>Barry circles as he plans his next move.
>The fight slows as Cro Cop sits back and allows Barry to circle.
>Cro Cop uses a jab to sting Barry.
>Barry gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Cro Cop avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Barry circles, looking for an opening.
>Cro Cop doesn't press the issue, allowing Barry to circle.
>Cro Cop throws out a quick jab.
>It seems that Barry is happy to let Cro Cop circle for the moment.
>Cro Cop scores with a jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Barry circles as he plans his next move.
>The fight slows as Cro Cop sits back and allows Barry to circle.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Cro Cop took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round three begins!
>Barry circles around Cro Cop.
>Not letting Barry settle, Cro Cop moves in closer.
>Cro Cop shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>To counter, Barry throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Barry throws out a quick jab.
>Cro Cop doesn't press the issue, allowing Barry to circle.
>Cro Cop moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Barry.
>Cro Cop throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Barry.
>Barry tries to counter Cro Cop with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Cro Cop avoids a jab and scores with a sudden head kick, Barry is knocked out!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Mirko Filipovic!

>Official Result: Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic defeats Patrick 'H.D.' Barry (Knock Out in 2:44 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, ‘The Iceman’ Chuck Liddell vs. Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin (Main Event):

>The fight begins!
>Liddell gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Franklin comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Liddell tries to avoid Franklin.
>He has the takedown! Liddell pulls guard.
>Franklin attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Liddell finds his opponent too skilled, and Franklin passes guard into side control.
>Franklin unloads with some big elbows, but Liddell deals with them comfortably.
>Franklin blocks an attempted sweep.
>Franklin tries to ensare Liddell in an arm triangle.
>Liddell defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Liddell tries to sweep Franklin but can't do it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Franklin looks to get a mount.
>Franklin shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Franklin pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Liddell covers up well.
>Franklin takes the back as Liddell tries to sweep him!
>Franklin attempts a rear naked choke.
>Liddell blocks it by turtling up.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Franklin, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Franklin circles around Liddell.
>The fight slows as Liddell sits back and allows Franklin to circle.
>Franklin is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Liddell.
>Franklin cannot get close enough to the elusive Liddell to grapple.
>Franklin bobs and weaves.
>It seems that Liddell is happy to let Franklin circle for the moment.
>Franklin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Liddell.
>Franklin cannot get close enough to the elusive Liddell to grapple.
>Chuck Liddell looks very tired out there.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Franklin looks like he may want to wrestle Liddell.
>He pulls Liddell into a grapple.
>Franklin is trying to push Liddell so that his back is up against the cage.
>Franklin does it, Liddell is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Franklin tries to take Liddell down.
>Liddell shows excellent takedown defence and works his way around so that it is Franklin who ends up backed against the cage.
>Liddell looks for a trip takedown.
>Franklin defends the takedown well, and eventually gets away from Liddell and the cage altogether.
>Franklin avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Liddell finds nothing but air.
>Franklin comes in closer to press the issue.
>Franklin catches Liddell with a crisp jab.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Franklin, 10-9 on my card.

>Round three begins!
>Liddell switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>It seems that Franklin is happy to let Liddell circle for the moment.
>Chuck Liddell looks very, very tired.
>Liddell narrowly misses Franklin with an uppercut.
>Time slips away as Franklin doesn't press Liddell, allowing him to circle.
>Franklin avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Franklin catches Liddell moving in with a jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Franklin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Liddell.
>Franklin can't get close enough to grapple, Liddell makes sure to keep out of range.
>A quick one-two combination from Liddell only finds gloves.
>Franklin doesn't press the issue, allowing Liddell to circle.
>Chuck Liddell looks exhausted.
>Franklin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Liddell.
>Liddell keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Franklin.
>Liddell tries to avoid the takedown.
>Franklin has the takedown! Liddell pulls half guard.
>Franklin reaches over and tries to lock Liddell in an arm triangle.
>Liddell blocks it.
>Liddell tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Franklin.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Franklin.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Franklin.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Franklin.
>Judge #3 has given 30-27 to Franklin.
>Making Rich 'Ace' Franklin the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Rich 'Ace' Franklin defeats 'The Iceman' Chuck Liddell (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 13,052
Gate: $1,044,160
PPV Buys: 1,075,080
PPV Revenue: $4,300,320

Fight of the Night: Tyson Griffin vs. Evan Dunham
Knock Out of the Night: Mirko Cro Cop
Submission of the Night: Tyson Griffin

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09-17-2010, 04:39 PM

UFC 115 Recovery/Suspension list

Ben Rothwell – Recovering for 38 days
Carlos Condit – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Chuck Liddell – Recovering for 3 months
Claude Patrick – Recovering for 46 days
David Loiseau – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Evan Dunham – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Gilbert Yvel – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
James Wilks – Recovering for 44 days
Jesse Lennox – Recovering for 52 days
Mac Danzig – Recovering for 3 months
Mario Miranda – Recovering for 49 days
Martin Kampmann – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week
Matt Wiman – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Mike Pyle – Recovering/Suspended for 52 days
Mirko Cro Cop – Recovering for 49 days
Pat Berry – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Paulo Thiago – Recovering for 3 months
Peter Sobotta – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Ricardo Funch – Recovering for 3 months
Rich Franklin – Recovering for 4 months
Rory MacDonald – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Tyson Griffin – Recovering for 45 days
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09-18-2010, 03:49 PM

Week 4 of June 2010

Strikeforce announced Night of Legends for Friday in Week 3 of July. The main event would be Alistair Overeem defending the Strikeforce Heavyweight title against Fedor Emelianenko. The co-main event would be Gina Carano facing Roxanne Modafferi. Bellator FC announced Bellator FC 19 would be taking place on Sunday in Week 2 of July. The main event would be Alexander Shlemenko vs. Hector Lombard.

The month of June ended with DREAM signing Aleksander Emelianenko and UFC signing a returning Welterweight fighter...

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09-19-2010, 04:18 PM

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is pleased to announce the return of Welterweight fighter Karo Parisyan

Karo is a black belt in Judo and has competed in the UFC before, with victories over Nick Diaz, Chris Lytle and Matt Serra

UFC Vice-President Sven Lundgren said, “Karo needed some time away from the sport to take care of a few things and now they’ve been sorted ou,t Karo is very welcome back in the UFC.”

It is expected that Karo’s first fight back will be at UFC 117.
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09-20-2010, 04:00 PM

Monday, Week 1 of July 2010

To take place on Saturday, Week 3 of July, in Oregon...

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It's rumoured the co-main event will be Randy Couture's retirement fight and UFC fans eagerly await to find out who Captain America will face in his last ever octagon appearance.

Fantabulous

09-21-2010, 04:02 PM

The co-main event of UFC 117 - Silva vs. Sonnen will be:

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IRL: It came down to three choices of who to put against Randy in his last fight. I went with the one who had the most to gain from fighting a Hall of Fame Legend.

Pogo92

09-21-2010, 07:47 PM

Wow, that certainly is an interesting last match for Randy Couture. I've got Jon Jones, though. ;)

Fantabulous

09-22-2010, 04:31 PM

From Thursday of Week 1 of July - Saturday of Week 2 of July

The main event of Adrenaline 4 saw Jeff Monson beat Tim Sylvia by split decision. Adrenaline 5 was announced for Tuesday of Week 1, August in Iowa, with a main event of Rich Clementi vs. Matt Grice.

In the top two fights from WEC 49, Urijah Faber beat Mackens Semerzier by Unanimous Decision and Mike Brown beat Jens Pulver in 1:22 of Round 1. WEC on Versus was announced for Sunday of Week 4, July, with a main event of Chris Horodecki vs. Jamie Varner

In the main event of DREAM 14, Hong-Man Choi beat Bob Sapp by Unanimous Decision. DREAM 15 was announced for Friday of Week 2, August, with a main event of Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov.

Strikeforce Challengers was announced for Wednesday of Week 1, August, with a main event of Jake Shields vs. Robbie Lawler for the Strikeforce Middleweight title.

The next few days will see an announcement concerning UFC on Versus 2, a preview of UFC 116 and then the event itself, which will be posted on Saturday.

Fantabulous

09-23-2010, 05:05 PM

Thursday of Week 1 of July

UFC on Versus 2 will take place on Wednesday of Week 1 of August in Colorado, with the following main event:

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The co-main event will be:

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In addition to that, Ricardo Arona will make his UFC debut against Keith Jardine. Two other fights for the televised portion of this event will be announced very soon.

...

Fantabulous

09-24-2010, 03:55 PM

A preview of UFC 116, which will be posted tomorrow:

Televised Fights:

Main Event (Heavyweight Championship bout): Brock Lesnar (4-1) © vs. Shane Carwin (12-0)

Two brick **** houses colliding in what is going to be a bruising battle for the biggest prize in MMA today. The winner will stand atop the mountain of the Heavyweight Division, while the loser will undoubtedly slide down the ladder and might not see a title chance for a very long time.

Middleweight Division: Wanderlei Silva (33-10-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-1)
Welterweight Division: Chris Lytle (28-17-5) vs. Matt Brown (11-8)
Light Heavyweight Division: Krzysztof Soszynski (21-9-1) vs. Stephan Bonnar (11-7)
Lightweight Division: George Sotiropoulos (12-2) vs. Kurt Pellegrino (15-4)
Heavyweight Division:Brendon Schaub (5-1) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (18-2)
Light Heavyweight Division: Seth Petruzelli (12-4) vs. Ricardo Romero (10-1)

A good showing by any of the non-main event fighters will see them get closer to a title shot, while a bad showing is likely to see them lose a lot of ground on any title chances they might seek.

Preliminary Fights:

Middleweight Division: Kendall Grove (11-7) vs. Goran Reljic (8-1)
Middleweight Division: Gerald Harris (16-2) vs. Dave Branch (6-0)
Welterweight Division: Daniel Roberts (9-1) vs. Forrest Petz (18-7)
Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (5-0) vs. Karlos Vemola (7-0)

A good showing is essential if the fighters have hopes of moving up the card to gain better coverage by competing in the televised proceedings on future events.

Wand Fan

09-24-2010, 05:33 PM

Middleweight Division: Wanderlei Silva (33-10-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-1)
Welterweight Division: Chris Lytle (28-17-5) vs. Matt Brown (11-8)
Light Heavyweight Division: Krzysztof Soszynski (21-9-1) vs. Stephan Bonnar (11-7)
Lightweight Division: George Sotiropoulos (12-2) vs. Kurt Pellegrino (15-4)
Heavyweight Division:Brendon Schaub (5-1) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (18-2)
Light Heavyweight Division: Seth Petruzelli (12-4) vs. Ricardo Romero (10-1)

Middleweight Division: Kendall Grove (11-7) vs. Goran Reljic (8-1)
Middleweight Division: Gerald Harris (16-2) vs. Dave Branch (6-0)
Welterweight Division: Daniel Roberts (9-1) vs. Forrest Petz (18-7)
Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (5-0) vs. Karlos Vemola (7-0)

Fantabulous

09-25-2010, 05:59 PM

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Saturday of Week 2 of July in Nevada

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division, Jon Madsen vs. ‘The Terminator’ Karlos Vermola:

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Madsen.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Madsen.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Madsen.
>Madsen wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Jon Madsen defeats 'The Terminator' Karlos Vermola (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Welterweight Division, Daniel ‘Ninja’ Roberts vs. Forrest ‘The Meat Cleaver’ Petz:

>Round one begins!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Roberts.
>The takedown is completed, Petz is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Roberts starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount.
>Roberts pounds away on Petz, landing several great shots that rock Petz!
>Roberts tries to lock Petz in an armbar.
>The armbar is fully applied, Petz has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Daniel Roberts!

>Official Result: Daniel 'Ninja' Roberts defeats Forrest 'The Meat Cleaver' Petz (Submission in 1:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, Gerald ‘Hurricane’ Harris vs. David Branch:

>Judge #1: 29-28 Harris.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Harris.
>Judge #3: 29-28 Harris.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Gerald Harris!

>Official Result: Gerald 'Hurricane' Harris defeats David Branch (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Middleweight Division, Kendall ‘The Spider’ Grove vs. Goran Reljic:

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Grove.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Reljic.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Grove.
>Grove wins by split decision!

>Official Result: Kendall 'Da Spyder' Grove defeats Goran Reljic (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Show:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Seth ‘The Silverback’ Petruzelli vs. Ricardo Romero:

>There's the opening bell!
>Romero avoids a straight right and hits a straight punch.
>Romero throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Petruzelli tries to step away from the takedown.
>Romero doesn't get the takedown, Petruzelli avoided it.
>Romero slips out of the way of a jab.
>Petruzelli throws three punches in quick succession, but Romero was out of range.
>Not letting Petruzelli settle at all, Romero comes in closer.
>Petruzelli takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Romero scores with a jab that stops Petruzelli getting too close.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Romero waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a solid punch.
>Petruzelli throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting Petruzelli settle at all, Romero comes in closer.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Romero counters a punch by hitting a clean jab.
>Petruzelli slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Romero, but can't follow up.
>Romero presses in closer to attack.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Romero took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Romero catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Petruzelli gets half guard.
>Romero attempts to kimura Petruzelli from the top of half guard.
>Petruzelli blocks it.
>Petruzelli tries to sweep Romero but doesn't get anywhere.
>Romero tries to pass the half guard.
>Romero shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
>Romero unloads with big punches from the mount, but Petruzelli is able to deal with most of them.
>Romero pounds away on Petruzelli with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>It looks like Petruzelli has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>Romero unloads with big punches from the mount, but Petruzelli is able to deal with most of them.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Romero pounds away on Petruzelli with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Romero pounds away on Petruzelli with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Romero tries to lock Petruzelli in an armbar.
>Romero gets the armbar fully applied and Petruzelli has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Ricardo Romero!

>Official Result: Ricardo Romero defeats Seth 'The Silverback' Petruzelli (Submission in 3:46 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Heavyweight Division, Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer:

>The fight begins!
>Schaub stings Tuchscherer with a series of quick punches.
>Schaub counters a missed punch with several big punches, forcing Tuchscherer back up against the cage!
>Tuchscherer is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>Brendan Schaub takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Brendan Schaub defeats Chris Tuchscherer (TKO in 0:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, George Sotiropoulos vs. Kurt ‘Batman’ Pellegrino:

>Round one begins!
>Sotiropoulos throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting up, Pellegrino steps in closer to pressure Sotiropoulos into action.
>Pellegrino shoots in for a takedown.
>Sotiropoulos tries to avoid Pellegrino.
>He has the takedown! Sotiropoulos pulls guard.
>Pellegrino starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Sotiropoulos tries to pull Pellegrino in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Pellegrino is trying to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Pellegrino doesn't allow Sotiropoulos to lock him up with double underhooks.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Pellegrino attempts to pass guard.
>Sotiropoulos comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Pellegrino in guard.
>Sotiropoulos tries to get double underhooks on Pellegrino so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Pellegrino looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Pellegrino doesn't let Sotiropoulos pull him in close to be smothered.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pellegrino.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Pellegrino steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Pellegrino avoids a straight right and hits a stinging jab
>Pellegrino looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Pellegrino can't get close enough to grapple, Sotiropoulos makes sure to keep out of range.
>Pellegrino looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sotiropoulos.
>He pulls Sotiropoulos into a grapple.
>Pellegrino is trying to push Sotiropoulos so that his back is up against the cage.
>Pellegrino achieves it, pinning Sotiropoulos to the cage.
>Pellegrino breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Sotiropoulos.
>Pellegrino snaps off a jab that catches Sotiropoulos coming in.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Pellegrino slips out of the way of a jab.
>Pellegrino counters a jab by hitting a jab.
>Pellegrino looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sotiropoulos uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Pellegrino cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Pellegrino keeps Sotiropoulos back with a crisp jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Pellegrino hits a jab.
>Pellegrino avoids a flurry of punches.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Pellegrino, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Pellegrino uses a jab to keep Sotiropoulos back.
>A straight punch from Sotiropoulos fails to land.
>Pellegrino quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Pellegrino.
>Pellegrino can't get the takedown, Sotiropoulos defended it well.
>Pellegrino moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid punch.
>Pellegrino steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Pellegrino throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Sotiropoulos.
>Sotiropoulos tries to avoid Pellegrino.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sotiropoulos saw it coming and got out of range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Sotiropoulos sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Pellegrino steps in to put some pressure on.
>Pellegrino comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sotiropoulos.
>Sotiropoulos is pulled into a grapple.
>Pellegrino, controlling the grapple with Sotiropoulos, goes for a takedown.
>Pellegrino gets the takedown! Sotiropoulos pulls guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Pellegrino begins trying to pass the guard.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>Breathing very hard, Kurt Pellegrino is looking ragged.
>Pellegrino tries to pass the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Pellegrino, 10-9 on my card.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Pellegrino.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Pellegrino.
>Judge #3: 30-27 Pellegrino.
>Kurt 'Batman' Pellegrino wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Kurt 'Batman' Pellegrino defeats George Sotiropoulos (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Krzysztof ‘The Polish Experiment’ Soszynski vs. ‘The American Psycho’ Stephan Bonnar:

>And here we go!
>There's a takedown attempt from Soszynski.
>The takedown is countered! Bonnar manages to take Soszynski down instead, finishing in his guard.
>Bonnar attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>In half guard, Bonnar begins working to get side control.
>Soszynski doesn't let Bonnar get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Soszynski attempts to grab an arm of Bonnar from the bottom of half guard.
>Bonnar fends off Soszynski, and doesn't give up an arm.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Bonnar is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Soszynski comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bonnar in half guard.
>Soszynski attempts to secure an arm.
>Bonnar blocks it.
>Bonnar tries to pass the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Soszynski tries to ensnare an arm.
>Soszynski cannot secure the arm.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Bonnar attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Soszynski doesn't let Bonnar get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>The time runs out on round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Bonnar.

>Round two begins!
>Soszynski throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bonnar.
>Bonnar tries to avoid Soszynski.
>The takedown doesn't work, Bonnar saw it coming and got out of range.
>Soszynski looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bonnar.
>Soszynski can't get near enough to engage, Bonnar uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Soszynski shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Soszynski doesn't get the takedown, Bonnar saw it coming and was equal to it.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Soszynski looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bonnar.
>Bonnar ends up grappling for supremacy with Soszynski.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>From the grapple, Soszynski tries to pick Bonnar up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Bonnar defends it well though, and slips away from Soszynski.
>Soszynski switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Bonnar doesn't press the issue, allowing Soszynski to circle.
>Bonnar glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Soszynski quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Soszynski looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Not wanting to grapple, Bonnar uses strikes to keep Soszynski at a distance.
>Soszynski chooses to shoot in on Bonnar.
>Bonnar tries to avoid Soszynski.
>Bonnar avoids the takedown attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Stephan Bonnar is looking ragged.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Incredibly close round, but Bonnar came out just ahead on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Soszynski steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Bonnar circles as he plans his next move.
>Soszynski doesn't let Bonnar settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Krzysztof Soszynski is looking really tired.
>Bonnar avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a clean jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Bonnar uses a jab to keep Soszynski back.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Bonnar catches Soszynski with a solid jab.
>Soszynski hits a barrage of big punches on Bonnar and knocks him down!
>Soszynski doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Bonnar recovers his wits quickly.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Soszynski looks to get on top of Bonnar.
>Soszynski can't hold Bonnar down and a scramble starts.
>The scramble results in Soszynski being on his back pulling half guard.
>Bonnar fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Soszynski.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Bonnar.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Bonnar.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Soszynski.
>So the winner, by split decision, is 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar!

>Official Result: 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar defeats Krzysztof 'The Polish Experiment' Soszynski (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle vs. Matt ‘The Immortal’ Brown:

>Round one begins!
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Brown is trying to push Lytle up against the cage.
>Brown achieves it, pinning Lytle to the cage.
>Lytle takes a knee strike just above the hip.
>Brown catches Lytle with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Lytle is trapped against the cage and held there by Brown for roughly thirty seconds.
>Lytle uses his wrestling skills to prevent Brown from throwing any elbow strikes.
>Lytle uses his wrestling skills to prevent Brown from attacking with dirty boxing.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Brown tries to throw an knee strike from the clinch, but Lytle takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Brown ends up backed against the cage instead.
>With the cage trapping Brown, Lytle looks to try and take him down.
>Brown valiantly defends it, but eventually does get taken down.
>In guard, Lytle throws a couple of punches designed to keep Brown guessing.
>Lytle tries to pass the guard.
>Brown finds his opponent too skilled, and Lytle passes guard into side control.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Lytle keeps Brown guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Lytle looks to get a mount.
>Lytle shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Lytle, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Brown circles as he plans his next move.
>It seems that Lytle is happy to let Brown circle for the moment.
>Brown scores with a jab.
>Lytle avoids a straight right and hits a stinging jab
>Lytle snaps off a jab that catches Brown stepping in.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Brown finds nothing but air.
>Time slips away as Lytle doesn't press Brown, allowing him to circle.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Brown throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting Brown settle at all, Lytle comes in closer.
>Lytle takes a jab.
>Lytle stings Brown with a series of quick punches.
>Brown circles as he plans his next move.
>Lytle comes in closer to press the issue.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Lytle throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Brown.
>Brown stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Lytle up close into a clinch.
>Chris Lytle doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Using his wrestling skills, Brown is trying to push Lytle up against the cage.
>Brown does it, Lytle is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Brown steps back from Lytle and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Brown takes a jab.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That was a very close round, but I think Brown just about edged it.

>We are back underway!
>Moving in closer, Brown looks like he may want to wrestle Lytle.
>Lytle finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Brown is trying to push Lytle up against the cage.
>Lytle ends up backed against the cage.
>Brown pins Lytle up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Brown uses dirty boxing to punish Lytle while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Lytle waits for Brown to throw an knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Brown now has his back to the cage.
>Lytle smothers Brown against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Chris Lytle seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Lytle attempts to wrestle Brown to the ground.
>Lytle can't get the takedown, but does get behind Brown when he attempts to wriggle free.
>Matt Brown looks very tired out there.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lytle looks for a trip takedown while holding Brown from behind.
>Brown valiantly defends it, but eventually does get taken down.
>Upon impact, Lytle loses control of Brown for an instant and that is all that is needed to initiate a scramble.
>The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Moving in closer, Brown looks like he may want to wrestle Lytle.
>Lytle tries to counter with a takedown, but Brown defended it well.
>Chris Lytle looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Brown narrowly misses Lytle with an uppercut.
>Not letting Brown settle at all, Lytle comes in closer.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>Incredibly close round, but Brown came out just ahead on my score card.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Brown.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Brown.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Brown.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Matt 'The Immortal' Brown!

>Official Result: Matt 'The Immortal' Brown defeats Chris 'Lights Out' Lytle (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, ‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (Co-Main Event):

>And here we go!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Wanderlei is looking to muscle Akiyama back against the cage.
>Wanderlei achieves it, pinning Akiyama to the cage.
>Akiyama wrestles back against Wanderlei, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>Akiyama tries to maintain control, but Wanderlei isn't letting himself get bullied like that.
>Akiyama keeps Wanderlei up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>With the cage trapping Wanderlei, Akiyama looks to try and take him down.
>Wanderlei tries to get a guillotine as a counter, but Akiyama shrugs it off and completes the takedown.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Akiyama throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Wanderlei is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Akiyama off of him.
>In guard, Akiyama throws a couple of punches designed to keep Wanderlei guessing.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Akiyama is trying to pass guard.
>Akiyama isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Wanderlei tries to sweep Akiyama but doesn't get anywhere.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Akiyama, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Wanderlei circles around Akiyama.
>Akiyama doesn't press the issue, allowing Wanderlei to circle.
>Wanderlei scores with a body kick
>Akiyama chooses to shoot in on Wanderlei.
>Akiyama is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Wanderlei scores with a sudden head kick, Akiyama is knocked out!
>Wanderlei Silva takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: Wanderlei 'The Axe Murderer' Silva defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama (Knock Out in 2:18 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

For the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Shane Carwin:

>There's the opening bell!
>Lesnar shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Carwin is on his back and pulls guard.
>Lesnar begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>In side control, Lesnar begins working to get a mount.
>Lesnar shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Lesnar fires away with huge elbow strikes, and Carwin is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee jumps in and saves Carwin from taking any more shots!
>The winner, by TKO; Brock Lesnar!

>Official Result: Brock Lesnar defeats Shane Carwin (TKO in 1:39 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 16,752
Gate: $1,340,160
PPV Buys: 1,463,505
PPV Revenue: $5,854,020

Fight of the Night: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin
Knock Out of the Night: Wanderlei Silva
Submission of the Night: Ricardo Romero

Fantabulous

09-26-2010, 04:29 PM

Post-UFC 116 Recovery/Suspension list

Brendan Schaub – Recovering for 14 days
Brock Lesnar – Recovering for 2 months
Chris Tuchscherer – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Chris Lytle – Recovering for 54 days
Daniel Roberts – Recovering for 18 days
David Branch – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Forrest Petz – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
George Sotiropoulos – Recovering and Injured for 45 days
Gerald Harris – Recovering/Injured for 54 days
Goran Reljic – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Jon Madsen – Recovering for 52 days
Karlos Vermola – Recovering for 54 days
Kendall Grove – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 1 week
Krzysztof Soszynski – Recovering for 31 days
Kurt Pellegrino – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Matt Brown – Recovering for 44 days
Ricardo Romero – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Seth Petruzelli – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Shane Carwin – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Stephan Bonnar – Recovering for 54 days
Wanderlei Silva – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Yoshihiro Akiyama – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks

Thankfully, there are no major problems coming out of UFC 116, with some fighters on for a very quick turnaround.

Fantabulous

09-27-2010, 04:18 PM

Elsewhere:

To cap off the second week of July, Satoshi Ishii beat Kazuyuki Fujita by submission in 3:23 of Round 2 in the main event of Sengoku 12.

Third Week of July

WEC 50 was announced for Saturday of Week 2 of August in Illinois, with a main event of Aldo vs. Josh Grispi for the WEC Featherweight title. Sengoku 12 was announced for Friday of Week 3 of August in Tohoku, with a main event of Jorge Santiago vs. Mamed Khalidov for the Sengoku Middleweight title.

The main event of Strikeforce - Night of Legends saw Fedor Emelianenko beat Alistair Overeem by Knock Out in 3:21 of Round 1 to win the Strikeforce Heavyweight title.

In the UFC, UFC signed a contract with Sky Sports to begin airing Ultimate Fight Night.

And the full card for UFC on Versus 2:

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Main Event: In the Welterweight Division: Diego Sanchez (21-4) vs. Phil Baroni (13-12)

In the Heavyweight Division: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-5) vs. Frank Mir (13-5)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Keith Jardine (15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Phil Davies (6-0) vs Brian Stann (8-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi (31-6) vs. Joe Lauzon (18-5)

Preliminary Fights

In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-6) vs. James McSweeny (4-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (8-2-2) vs. TJ Grant (15-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Brian Foster (13-5) vs. Matt Riddle (4-1)

IRL: Tomorrow will see more news from elsewhere as well as the full card for UFC 117 being posted.

Wand Fan

09-27-2010, 07:40 PM

Main Event: In the Welterweight Division: Diego Sanchez (21-4) vs. Phil Baroni (13-12)

In the Heavyweight Division: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-5) vs. Frank Mir (13-5)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Keith Jardine (15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Phil Davies (6-0) vs Brian Stann (8-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi (31-6) vs. Joe Lauzon (18-5)

Preliminary Fights

In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-6) vs. James McSweeny (4-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (8-2-2) vs. TJ Grant (15-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Brian Foster (13-5) vs. Matt Riddle (4-1)

EddieFnG

09-28-2010, 04:43 AM

Fantabulous

09-28-2010, 04:47 PM

Fourth Week of July

Bellator FC 20 takes place on Saturday of Week 3 of August, with a main event of Bryan Baker vs. Jared Hess for the Bellator FC Middleweight title and a co-main event of Ben Askren vs. Lyman Good for the Bellator FC Welterweight title.

Strikeforce - Feel The Burn takes place on Friday of Week 3 of August with a main event of Ronaldo de Souza vs. Joey Villasenor and a co-main event of Cung Le vs. Frank Shamrock.

The month ended with UFC signing a deal with TSN to begin airing Ultimate Fight Night and a major acquisition in the Heavyweight Division...

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UFC 117 – Saturday of Week 3 of August

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva (c) (26-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (24-10-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Randy Couture vs. Jon Jones (10-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (18-5-1) vs. Dustin Hazlett (12-5)
In the Middleweight Division: Nate Marquardt (29-9-2) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-8)
In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (26-11) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (14-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Heath Herring (28-14-1) vs. Stefan Struve (19-4)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (10-2) vs. ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor (6-3)
In the Welterweight Division: DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Greg Soto (7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille ‘The Snake’ Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-2-1)

Wand Fan

09-28-2010, 07:34 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva (c) (26-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (24-10-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Randy Couture vs. Jon Jones (10-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (18-5-1) vs. Dustin Hazlett (12-5)
In the Middleweight Division: Nate Marquardt (29-9-2) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-8)
In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (26-11) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (14-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Heath Herring (28-14-1) vs. Stefan Struve (19-4)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (10-2) vs. ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor (6-3)
In the Welterweight Division: DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Greg Soto (7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille ‘The Snake’ Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-2-1)

EddieFnG

09-28-2010, 07:43 PM

Aldenvdk

09-29-2010, 09:18 AM

UFC Versus

Main Event: In the Welterweight Division: Diego Sanchez (21-4) vs. Phil Baroni (13-12)

In the Heavyweight Division: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-5) vs. Frank Mir (13-5)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (19-5) vs. Keith Jardine (15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Phil Davies (6-0) vs Brian Stann (8-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi (31-6) vs. Joe Lauzon (18-5)

Preliminary Fights

In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-6) vs. James McSweeny (4-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (8-2-2) vs. TJ Grant (15-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Brian Foster (13-5) vs. Matt Riddle (4-1)

UFC 117

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva (c) (26-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (24-10-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Randy Couture vs. Jon Jones (10-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (18-5-1) vs. Dustin Hazlett (12-5)
In the Middleweight Division: Nate Marquardt (29-9-2) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-8)
In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (26-11) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (14-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Heath Herring (28-14-1) vs. Stefan Struve (19-4)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (10-2) vs. ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor (6-3)
In the Welterweight Division: DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Greg Soto (7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille ‘The Snake’ Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-2-1)

Fantabulous

09-29-2010, 04:34 PM

NOTE: How dare you let my fellow Dutch man get raped by HH. :(

He has to fight the big names at some point. :)

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is pleased to announce the signing of Heavyweight fighter Bobby Lashley.

Bobby Lashley is an accomplished and decorated amateur wrestler; he is a three-time college champion and a two-time NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) champion. Lashley went on to join the army where he wrestled extensively and trained for Olympic glory in 2003 before an unfortunate knee injury, sustained when he got caught up in the middle of a bank robbery, put paid to those dreams. Lashley soon entered the world of professional wrestling and while his time in this profession earned him fame and notoriety, he eventually craved real competition and in 2008 left wrestling to begin training for a career in Mixed Martial Arts.

While Lashley’s career has only seen him fight five times, he has scored big wins over the likes of Bob Sapp and former UFC Heavyweight Wes Simms. Currently training with the highly regarded American Top Team, Lashley has decided it’s time to take the plunge and enter the elite level of MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Sven Lundgren, UFC VP had these comments:

“Bobby Lashley had a great amateur wrestling career before he entered professional wrestling and people tend to over look that. With Lashley showing great dedication and training with American Top Team, we’re going to find out very quickly if Lashley has what it takes to make it in the major leagues of MMA, and I can assure people he won’t get any easy fights because there are no such fights like that in the UFC.”

Fantabulous

09-30-2010, 04:16 PM

First Week of August

In the main event of WEC on Versus, Jamie Varner beat Chris Horodecki by submission in 2:06 of Round 1.

In the main event of Adrenaline 5 – Clementi vs. Grice, Rich Clementi beat Matt Grice by submission in :56 of Round 1 to win the Adrenaline Lightweight title. Other notable results saw Brad Blackburn beat Jesse Juarez by TKO in :29 of Round 3 to win the Adrenaline Welterweight title, and Jeremy Horn beat Terry Martin by submission in 4:01 of Round 2

In the main event of Strikeforce Challengers, Robbie Lawler beat Jake Shields by Unanimous Decision to win the Strikeforce Welterweight title.

DREAM 15 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of September in Shikoku. with a main event of Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Sokoujou. The co-main event will be Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Hidehiko Hasegawa for the DREAM Middleweight title.

Adrenaline also signed Pedro Rizzo.

Tomorrow will see a couple of announcements concerning upcoming shows and major news from a popular undercard fighter.

Admire

09-30-2010, 07:52 PM

Tomorrow will see a couple of announcements concerning upcoming shows and major news from a popular undercard fighter.

Very interesting dynasty...looking forward to future posts

Fantabulous

10-01-2010, 04:21 PM

Friday of Week 1 of August

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Wednesday of Week 1 of September in Tennessee

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Saturday of Week 2 of September in Massachusetts

Marcus Davies has announced that he will be retiring after his next fight. His final fight will be at UFC 118.

Fantabulous

10-02-2010, 04:17 PM

The co-main event of UFC 118:

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The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 22:

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The 118 co-main is a fight we were supposed to get at UFC 115 but fate intervened. We might still get it. Leben/River is a rematch from an early Fight Night event and their names still have enough juice for this spot. Full cards for both shows will be posted tomorrow.

Fantabulous

10-03-2010, 04:29 PM

The full cards for UFC Fight Night 22 - Cro Cop vs. Kongo II and UFC 118 - Edgar vs. Penn II.

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UFC Fight Night 22 – Wednesday of Week 1 of September

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Mirko Cro Cop (27-7-2) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-6-1)

In the Middleweight Division: Chris Leben (19-6) vs. Jorge Santiago
In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (16-4) vs. Dennis Siver (15-7)
In the Middleweight Division: Dong Hyun Kim (13-0-1) vs. Mike Swick (14-4)
In the Lightweight Division: Efrain Escudero (13-1) vs. Darren Elkins (12-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Chris Tuchscherer (18-3-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-5-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: James Irvin (14-6-1) vs. Jared Hamman (12-2)

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UFC 118 – Saturday of Week 2 of September

Main Event: For the UFC Lightweight Championship: Frankie Edgar (c) (12-1) vs. BJ Penn (15-6-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Forrest Griffin (17-6) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Junior dos Santos (11-1) vs. Roy Nelson (15-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Hughes (44-7) vs. Ricardo Almeida (12-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (5-0) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Andre Winner (11-3-1) vs. Fabricio Camoes (10-5-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Doerksen
In the Middleweight Division: Nate Quarry vs. Rousimar Palhares (11-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Chris Haseman vs. Brandon Vera (11-5)

The next post will be UFC on Versus 2 - Sanchez vs. Baroni. I just realized it should have gone up first and then the full cards for these two events, but that's what happens when you play in advance of posting. :)

EddieFnG

10-03-2010, 06:03 PM

UFC Fight Night 22 – Wednesday of Week 1 of September

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Mirko Cro Cop (27-7-2) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-6-1)

In the Middleweight Division: Chris Leben (19-6) vs. Jorge Santiago
In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (16-4) vs. Dennis Siver (15-7)
In the Middleweight Division: Dong Hyun Kim (13-0-1) vs. Mike Swick (14-4)
In the Lightweight Division: Efrain Escudero (13-1) vs. Darren Elkins (12-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Chris Tuchscherer (18-3-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-5-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: James Irvin (14-6-1) vs. Jared Hamman (12-2)

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UFC 118 – Saturday of Week 2 of September

Main Event: For the UFC Lightweight Championship: Frankie Edgar (c) (12-1) vs. BJ Penn (15-6-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Forrest Griffin (17-6) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Junior dos Santos (11-1) vs. Roy Nelson (15-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Hughes (44-7) vs. Ricardo Almeida (12-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (5-0) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Andre Winner (11-3-1) vs. Fabricio Camoes (10-5-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Doerksen
In the Middleweight Division: Nate Quarry vs. Rousimar Palhares (11-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Chris Haseman vs. Brandon Vera (11-5)

Astyn

10-04-2010, 09:30 AM

Fantabulous

10-04-2010, 04:19 PM

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Wednesday of Week 1 of August

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Welterweight Division, Brian Foster (13-5) vs. Matt Riddle (4-1):

>And here we go!
>Riddle chooses to shoot in on Foster.
>To counter, Foster throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Riddle is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Foster.
>To counter, Foster throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Foster fires off a barrage of big punches, knocking Riddle down!
>Quickly, Foster moves in for the kill, looking to secure an arm.
>Foster gets an armbar...and it is full applied, Riddle has to tap out!
>Brian Foster takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Brian Foster defeats Matt Riddle (Submission in 1:09 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Ben Saunders (8-2-2) vs. TJ Grant (15-4):

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Grant.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Grant.
>Judge #3: 29-28 Grant.
>Making T.J Grant the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: T.J Grant defeats Ben 'Killa B' Saunders (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

In the Heavyweight Division, Antoni Hardonk (8-6) vs. James McSweeney (4-4):

>And here we go!
>McSweeney catches Hardonk with a head kick, knocking him out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out; James McSweeney!

>Official Result: James McSweeney defeats Antoni Hardonk (Knock Out in 0:28 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Show:

In the Lightweight Division, ‘The Fireball Kid’Takanori Gomi (31-6) vs. Joe ‘J-Lau’ Lauzon (18-5):

>Round one begins!
>Gomi gets Lauzon with a nice jab.
>Lauzon is caught with a barrage of big punches, forcing him up against the cage!
>The referee pulls Gomi away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi!

>Official Result: 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi defeats Joe 'J-Lau' Lauzon (TKO in 0:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, ‘Mr Wonderful' Phil Davies (6-0) vs. Brian Stann (8-3):

>And here we go!
>Davis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Stann.
>Davis grabs Stann and pulls him into a grapple.
>Davis is looking to muscle Stann back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Stann pinned to the cage.
>Stann is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>With the cage trapping Stann, Davis looks to try and take him down.
>Stann tries to block it, but Davis isn't going to be denied and gets the takedown after a short struggle.
>Stann manages to pull half guard on Davis.
>Davis pounds away with elbow strikes on Stann, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Davis blocks an attempted sweep.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Davis looks to get past the half guard.
>Stann finds his opponent too skilled, and Davis passes half guard into a full mount.
>Davis pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Stann.
>Davis pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Stann.
>Davis tries to lock Stann in an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Stann has to tap out!
>Phil Davis takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis defeats 'All American' Brian Stann (Submission in 4:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, ‘The Brazilian Tiger’ Ricardo Arona (19-5)vs. ‘The Dean of Mean’ Keith Jardine (15-7-1):

>The fight begins!
>Arona uses a big kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Arona fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Jardine to step back!
>Arona uses a combination of three punches to get Jardine to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Jardine cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Arona successfully keeps Jardine stuck against the ground.
>Arona fires away with big punches, but Jardine keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Arona doesn't allow Jardine to lock him up with double underhooks.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Arona fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Jardine tries to get double underhooks on Arona so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Jardine is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Arona off of him.
>Arona throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Jardine tries to get double underhooks on Arona so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Arona begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Arona pounds away from side control, Jardine is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee pulls Arona away, stopping the match!
>By TKO, the winner is Arona!

>Official Result: 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona defeats 'The Dean Of Mean' Keith Jardine (TKO in 4:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Frank Mir (13-5) vs. Gabriel ‘Napao’ Gonzaga (11-5) (co-main event):

>We are underway!
>Gonzaga waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a massive punch, but Mir somehow doesn't go down!
>Gonzaga counters a body kick by hitting an enormous punch, shaking Mir but not putting him down!
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Gonzaga finds nothing but air.
>Mir presses in closer to attack.
>Mir hits a great punch, Gonzaga is knocked down! He is out!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Mir!

>Official Result: Frank Mir defeats Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga (Knock Out in 2:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, Diego ‘Nightmare’ Sanchez (21-4) Sanchez vs. ‘The New York Badass’ Phil Baroni (13-12) (Main Event):

>And here we go!
>Sanchez gets Baroni with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Baroni quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Sanchez tries for a series of strikes but Baroni moves out of range.
>Sanchez avoids a jab and scores with a series of quick punches.
>Sanchez gets Baroni with a nice jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Baroni gets Sanchez with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Baroni settle, Sanchez moves in closer.
>Sanchez throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Baroni is on his back and pulls guard.
>Sanchez pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Baroni isn't troubled by them.
>Sanchez doesn't let Baroni pull him in close to be smothered.
>Sanchez attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Sanchez tries to lock Baroni in an americana.
>The americana is fully applied, Baroni has no option but to tap out!
>Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez defeats 'The New York Bad Ass' Phil Baroni (Submission in 4:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 6,300
Gate: $504,000
Viewers: 1,649,748

Fight of the Night: Phil Davies vs. Brian Stann
Knockout of the Night: Frank Mir
Submission of the Night: Diego Sanchez

Some interesting results there but the big news coming out of this show will be revealed tomorrow...

EddieFnG

10-04-2010, 04:23 PM

Are we getting some kinda list with standings soon of the prediction results? ;)

Fantabulous

10-04-2010, 04:35 PM

For predictions for UFC on Versus 2:

Wand Fan: 5/8 (All prelims wrong but all main fights right)
EddieFnG: 5/8
Aldenvdk: 5/8 (All prelims wrong but all main fights right)

All three predictors got the same results, five out of eight, but WandFan and Aldenvdk tie for first by virtue of getting all their picks right on the main card. Getting all the main fights right but all the prelim fights wrong is unusual.

Fantabulous

10-05-2010, 04:21 PM

UFC on Versus 2 Recovery and Suspension list

Antoni Hardonk – Recovering/Suspended for 5 months and 3 weeks
Ben Saunders – Recovering for 51 days
Brian Foster – Recovering for 20 days
Brain Stann – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Diego Sanchez – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Frank Mir – Recovering/Injured for 6 months and 1 week
Gabriel Gonzaga – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
James McSweeny – Recovering/Injured 2 months and 3 weeks
Joe Lauzon – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Keith Jardine – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Matt Riddle – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Phil Baroni – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Phil Davis – Recovering for 33 days
Ricardo Arona – Recovering for 2 months
TJ Grant – Recovering for 2 months
Takanori Gomi – Recovering for 49 days

As you can imagine, I was not pleased to see this news.

Wand Fan

10-05-2010, 07:17 PM

As you can imagine, I was not pleased to see this news.

Feed McSweeney to somebody then cut his ass.

Fantabulous

10-06-2010, 04:33 PM

Monday of Week 2 of August - Tuesday of Week 3 of August

Kevin Randleman will retire shortly.

Adrenaline 6 takes place on Monday of Week 2 of September, with a main event of Ricco Rodriguez vs. Kerry Schall for the vacant Adrenaline Heavyweight title. The co-main event is Thales Leites vs. Ryan McGivern for the vacant Adrenaline Middleweight title.

Sengoku 14 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of September, with a main event of Alexander vs. Alexandre Ribeiro.

In the main event of WEC 50, Jose Aldo beat Josh Grispi by Knock Out in 1:26 of Round 2 to retain the WEC Featherweight title

On Monday of Week 3 of August, UFC signed a top name from another promotion.

IRL: The top name, and this goes for all signings mentioned, will be revealed 'in 28 days'. I'm doing the announcements of new signing in a two-stage manner because I see the first stage as the basic news leaking out, that UFC have signed this new name but nobody can say who because their current deals haven't expired yet, and the second stage being the official acknowledgement of the signing which can be done because their old contracts have expired and they can now be named.

Tomorrow will see a preview of UFC 117 posted and Friday will see UFC 117 itself posted.

Fantabulous

10-07-2010, 04:02 PM

A preview of UFC 117, which will be posted tomorrow.

UFC 117 – Saturday of Week 3 of August

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva (c) (26-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (24-10-1)

The hotly anticipated title match between the dominant champion and the challenger who believes he has found the chink in his armour.

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Randy Couture vs. Jon Jones (10-1)

The legendary Hall of Fame fighter goes out facing the challenge of one of the hottest prospects in the sport today. Will Couture teach the youngster a lesson or will Jones send the legend into retirement with a loss?

In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (18-5-1) vs. Dustin Hazlett (12-5)

The returning Parisyan faces a stern test in Hazlett, and a win for either man could see them vying for a title shot down the road.

In the Middleweight Division: Nate Marquardt (29-9-2) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-8)

With this fight, a strong win by either fighter will get them a title shot at the winner of Silva/Sonnen.

In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (26-11) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (14-4)

The always active Guida faces off against the ever dangerous dos Anjos.

In the Heavyweight Division: Heath Herring (28-14-1) vs. Stefan Struve (19-4)

The Crazyhorse makes his return to the UFC against the challenge of the UFC's tallest fighter.

Preliminary Fights:

In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (10-2) vs. ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor (6-3)
In the Welterweight Division: DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Greg Soto (7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille ‘The Snake’ Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-2-1)

Pride on the line in the preliminary fights with a strong win seeing the victor rise the ranks and make their case for a PPV fight down the road.

NapDaddy

10-08-2010, 01:46 AM

I'm really enjoying this dynasty so far. I don't read a lot of them, but this one caught my eye. Good integration of graphics.

Fantabulous

10-08-2010, 04:48 PM

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Saturday of Week 3 of August in Oregon

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Middleweight Division, CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (10-2) vs. ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor (6-3):

>The fight begins!
>Dollaway comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Dollaway doesn't get the takedown, Lawlor saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Lawlor avoids a jab.
>Lawlor counters a punch by hitting a straight punch.
>Moving in closer, Dollaway looks like he may want to wrestle Lawlor.
>Lawlor uses his strikes to stop Dollaway from getting close enough to grapple.
>Lawlor shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Lawlor finds his takedown countered, and Dollaway ends up on top, in half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Dollaway reaches over and tries to lock Lawlor in an arm triangle.
>Lawlor gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Dollaway!

>Official Result: CB 'The Doberman' Dollaway defeats 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor (Submission in 2:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, DaMarques Johnson (14-7) vs. Greg Soto (7-1):

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Johnson.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Johnson.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Johnson.
>Making DaMarques Johnson the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: DaMarques Johnson defeats Greg Soto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Cyrille ‘The Snake’ Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-2-1):

>We are underway!
>Diabate throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Kingsbury.
>Kingsbury tries to step away from the takedown.
>Diabate doesn't get the takedown, Kingsbury avoided it.
>Diabate is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kingsbury.
>Seeing an opportunity, Kingsbury avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Diabate is equal to it.
>Diabate catches Kingsbury with a flurry of small strikes.
>Diabate switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>It seems that Kingsbury is happy to let Diabate circle for the moment.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Diabate circles around Kingsbury.
>The fight slows as Kingsbury sits back and allows Diabate to circle.
>Diabate chooses to shoot in on Kingsbury.
>Kingsbury stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Diabate comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kingsbury.
>Diabate grapples with Kingsbury, who made no attempt to escape.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Diabate is trying to lock Kingsbury into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Diabate manages it, and now controls Kingsbury by the back of the head.
>From the clinch, Kingsbury gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock him out cold!
>Cyrille Diabate takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate defeats Kyle Kingsbury (Knock Out in 4:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Show:

In the Heavyweight Division, 'The Texas Crazyhorse' Heath Herring (28-14-1) vs. Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve (19-4):

>And here we go!
>Struve throws three punches in quick succession, but Herring was out of range.
>Not letting Struve settle at all, Herring comes in closer.
>Herring moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Struve.
>Struve uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting up, Herring steps in closer to pressure Struve into action.
>Struve bobs and weaves.
>Herring doesn't let Struve settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Moving in closer, Herring looks like he may want to wrestle Struve.
>Herring grapples with Struve, who made no attempt to escape.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Struve is trying to muscle Herring up against the cage.
>Herring isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.
>Herring avoids a flurry of punches and hits a nice punch.
>Struve glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Not letting up, Herring quickly steps in closer to attack Struve.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Struve circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting Struve settle, Herring moves in closer.
>Herring comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>The time runs out on round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Herring.

>And here we go, round two!
>Struve glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Herring doesn't press the issue, allowing Struve to circle.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Herring is trying to push Struve up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Struve pinned to the cage.
>Heath Herring doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Herring smothers Struve against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Herring pins Struve up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Herring pins Struve up against the cage and easily controls him for well over a minute.
>Heath Herring looks very, very tired.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Struve is trapped against the cage and held there by Herring for almost a minute.
>With Struve stuck against the cage, Herring tries to complete a takedown.
>Herring doesn't find it easy, but he does eventually get Struve to the ground.
>The gas tank looks empty on Heath Herring.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Herring fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Herring.

>Round three begins!
>Struve steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Struve slips past an attempted big punch and counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Herring narrowly misses Struve with an uppercut.
>Struve doesn't let Herring settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Struve counters a wayward jab with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Struve swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Struve avoids a barrage of big punches.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Herring moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Struve swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Struve gets Herring with a nice jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Herring throws a barrage of big punches but Struve moves out of range.
>Struve scores with a series of quick punches.
>Struve swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Struve snaps off a crisp jab.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Struve.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Herring.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Herring.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Herring.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring!

>Official Result: 'The Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring defeats Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Lightweight Division, Clay ‘The Carpenter’ Guida (26-11) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (14-4):

>And here we go!
>Guida shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>dos Anjos tries to avoid Guida.
>dos Anjos cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Guida throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Guida begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos tries to ensare an arm.
>Guida doesn't let his arm get taken.
>Guida begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos reaches up and tries to lock Guida in a guillotine.
>Guida pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>dos Anjos counters a missed punch with a swift leg kick.
>Guida moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>dos Anjos slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>dos Anjos avoids a flurry of punches.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Guida, but only a 10-9.

>Round two begins!
>dos Anjos hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Guida steps in closer to pressure dos Anjos into action.
>Guida shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! dos Anjos pulls guard.
>Guida begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Guida defends it.
>Guida looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Guida blocks it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Guida looks to get past the guard.
>dos Anjos comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Guida in guard.
>dos Anjos attempts to guillotine Guida from the bottom of the guard.
>Guida stops dos Anjos from applying it.
>Guida starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>dos Anjos can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Guida at half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Guida is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Guida.

>Round three begins!
>Guida sees a body kick coming, grabs it, and shoots in for a takedown, getting it! dos Anjos manages to pull guard.
>Guida attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos reaches up and tries to lock Guida in a guillotine.
>Guida pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Guida tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos reaches up and tries to lock Guida in a guillotine.
>Guida stops dos Anjos from applying it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Guida begins trying to pass the guard.
>Guida isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>dos Anjos attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Guida defends it well.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Guida moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a quick series of punches.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Guida, 10-9 on my card.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Guida.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Guida.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Guida.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Clay Guida!

>Official Result: Clay 'The Carpenter' Guida defeats Rafael dos Anjos (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Middleweight Division, Nate ‘The Great’ Marquardt (29-9-2) vs. Vitor ‘The Phenom’ Belfort (19-8):

>There's the opening bell!
>Marquardt comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Belfort.
>Belfort is pulled into a grapple.
>Marquardt is trying to push Belfort so that his back is up against the cage.
>Marquardt can't do it though, and Belfort gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Marquardt uses his wrestling to smother Belfort and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>Marquardt uses his wrestling to smother Belfort and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>Belfort tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Marquardt uses wrestling to smother the attacks.
>Belfort and Marquardt break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Marquardt steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting up, Belfort quickly steps in closer to attack Marquardt.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Marquardt is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Belfort.
>Strikes from Belfort keep Marquardt from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Belfort throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Marquardt.
>The takedown doesn't work, Marquardt stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Using his wrestling skills, Marquardt is trying to push Belfort up against the cage.
>Belfort out-wrestles him though.
>Belfort is trying to muscle Marquardt up against the cage.
>Belfort achieves it, pinning Marquardt to the cage.
>Marquardt waits for Belfort to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Marquardt 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Marquardt chooses to shoot in on Belfort.
>Belfort throws a vicious punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Vitor Belfort is breathing very hard.
>Belfort fakes a lunge.
>Time slips away as Marquardt doesn't press Belfort, allowing him to circle.
>Belfort throws three punches in quick succession, but Marquardt was out of range.
>The fight slows as Marquardt sits back and allows Belfort to circle.
>Belfort slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Marquardt, but can't follow up.
>Marquardt doesn't press the issue, allowing Belfort to circle.
>Marquardt scores with a series of quick punches.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Marquardt shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Belfort throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses.
>Marquardt avoids a leg kick and scores with a great punch, Belfort is knocked down! He is out!
>Nate Marquardt takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: Nate 'The Great' Marquardt defeats Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort (Knock Out in 3:18 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average

In the Welterweight Division, Karo ‘The Heat’ Parisyan (18-5-1) vs. Dustin ‘McLovin’ Hazelett (12-5):

>Round one begins!
>Backing out of range, Hazelett circles tentatively.
>Parisyan presses in closer to attack.
>Parisyan shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Hazelett sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is completed, Hazelett is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Parisyan tries to pass the half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Hazelett tries to pull Parisyan into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Parisyan defends it well.
>Parisyan attempts to pass half guard.
>Parisyan isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Hazelett.
>Hazelett tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Parisyan attempts to pass half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Hazelett tries to ensare an arm.
>Hazelett cannot secure the arm.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Parisyan reaches over and tries to lock Hazelett in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Hazelett has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission, is Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan!

>Official Result: Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan defeats Dustin 'McLovin'' Hazelett (Submission in 4:36 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

In the UFC Light Heavyweight Division, Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture vs. Jon ‘Bones’ Jones (10-1) (co-main event):

>We are underway!
>Jones narrowly misses Couture with an uppercut.
>Couture presses in closer to attack.
>Couture is caught with a barrage of big punches, forcing him up against the cage!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is Jon 'Bones' Jones!

>Official Result: Jon 'Bones' Jones defeats Randy 'The Natural' Couture (TKO in 0:44 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Middleweight Championship, Anderson ‘ The Spider’ Silva (26-4) (C) vs. Chael Sonnen (24-10-1) (Main Event):

>Round one begins!
>Sonnen catches a weak leg kick and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it! Silva pulls guard.
>Sonnen starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Sonnen gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Sonnen begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Sonnen shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Sonnen pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Silva covers up well.
>Silva tries to turn over and sweep Sonnen, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Sonnen tries to pound on Silva with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Silva tries to turn over and sweep Sonnen but can't do it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Sonnen pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots.
>Sonnen pounds away, but Silva covers up and defends them well.
>Sonnen blocks Silva as he tries to roll over.
>Sonnen tries to ensare Silva in an armbar.
>Silva gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Chael Sonnen!

>Official Result: Chael Sonnen defeats Anderson 'The Spider' Silva (Submission in 3:53 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 14,015
Gate: $1,051,125
PPV Buys: 861,197
PPV Revenue: $3,444,788

Fight of the Night: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
Knockout of the Night: Nate Marquardt
Submission of the Night: Chael Sonnen

A notable PPV.

PS: Sorry Randy.

NapDaddy

10-09-2010, 02:15 PM

Fake Chael does in less than one round what real Chael couldn't do in four and a half. INTRIGUE. Also, sucks to be Randy.

Fantabulous

10-09-2010, 04:28 PM

UFC 117 Predictions:

Wand Fan: 6/9 (All Prelims correct)
EddieFnG: 4/9
Aldenvdk: 5/9 (All Prelims correct)

Wand Fan comes out on top, aided by correctly picking all three preliminary fights correctly.

UFC 117 – Recovery and Suspension list

Anderson Silva – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
CB Dollaway – Recovering for 25 days
Chael Sonnen – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Clay Guida – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Cyrille Diabate – Recovering for 33 days
DeMarques Johnson – Recovering for 29 days
Dustin Hazelett – Recovering/Suspended for 56 days
Greg Soto – Recovering for 3 months
Heath Herring – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Jon Jones – Recovering for 39 days
Karo Parisyan – Recovering for 56 days
Kyle Kingsbury – Recovering/Suspended for 4 months
Nate Marquardt – Recovering for 4 months and 3 weeks
Rafael dos Anjos – Recovering for 56 days
Stefan Struve – Recovering for 46 days
Tom Lawlor – Recovering/Suspended for 29 days
Vitor Belfort – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks

Nate Marquardt took quite the beating en route to his victory over Vitor Belfort. When Nate is fully recovered, he gets the first shot at Chael Sonnen.

Aldenvdk

10-09-2010, 08:53 PM

Poor Randy, and LMAO Chael by Sub. I like this Dynasty, is a nice read :)

Fantabulous

10-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Saturday of Week 3 of August – Tuesday of Week 1 of September

In the main event of Sengoku 13, Mamed Khalidov beat Jorge Santiago by Split Decision to win the Sengoku Middleweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – Feel the Burn, Ronaldo de Souza beat Joey Villasenor by Unanimous Decision. Also, Cung Le beat Frank Shamrock by Unanimous Decision. In top matches from Bellator FC 20, Jared Hess beat Bryan Baker by submission in 3:37 of Round 2 to win the Bellator FC Middleweight title, and Ban Askren beat Lymann Good by submission in 4:44 of Round 1 to win the Bellator FC Welterweight title

Strikeforce – End of the World will take place on Sunday of Week 3, September with a main event of Dan Henderson vs. Cory Devela. Dan Henderson subsequently announced that he will retired after this fight. Bellator FC 21 will take place on Thursday of Week 4 of September with a main event of Eric Reynolds vs. Joseph Duarte and a co-main event of Joe Warren vs. Henry Martinez for the Bellator FC Featherweight title.

WEC 51 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of September with a main event of Mike Brown vs. Tyler Toner.

A break from the UFC to see what's going on elsewhere.

Fantabulous

10-11-2010, 04:25 PM

A preview of UFC Fight Night 22

UFC Fight Night 22 – Wednesday of Week 1 of September

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Mirko Cro Cop (27-7-2) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-6-1)Mirko gets his rematch against the man who wound up putting an end to his first run in the UFC. A win puts Mirko in possible contention for a title opportunity down the road.

In the Middleweight Division: Chris Leben (19-6) vs. Jorge Santiago

A win for Leben could put him in line for a shot at title contention. A loss would see him fall way down the ladder.

In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (16-4) vs. Dennis Siver (15-7)
In the Middleweight Division: Dong Hyun Kim (13-0-1) vs. Mike Swick (14-4)
In the Lightweight Division: Efrain Escudero (13-1) vs. Darren Elkins (12-1)

Three fights where the winner makes inroads on their path to title glory but where the losers slip down the ladder of contention.

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Chris Tuchscherer (18-3-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-5-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: James Irvin (14-6-1) vs. Jared Hamman (12-2)

A win could give a fighter the chance to make their name on TV or PPV while a loss means they'll likely toil in the prelims for some time to come.

UFC Fight Night 22 gets posted tomorrow.

Fantabulous

10-12-2010, 04:53 PM

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Wednesday of Week 1 of September in Tennessee

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, James ‘The Sandman’ Irvin (14-6-1) vs. Jared Hamman (12-2):

>And here we go, round two!
>Hamman throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Irvin.
>Irvin attempts to avoid Hamman as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Irvin avoided Hamman.
>Moving in closer, Hamman looks like he may want to wrestle Irvin.
>Hamman grabs Irvin and pulls him into a grapple.
>Hamman, controlling the grapple with Irvin, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>He can't get it though, Irvin defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
>James Irvin doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Hamman looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Irvin finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Hamman attempts to take down Irvin from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful, Irvin pulls guard.
>Hamman pounds away from the guard, but Irvin isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Hamman doesn't allow Irvin to lock him up with double underhooks.
>Hamman pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Irvin is comfortable holding guard.
>Irvin tries to pull Hamman in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Hamman fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Hamman looks to get past the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Hamman looks to get a mount.
>Hamman shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Hamman pounds away with elbows from the mount and Irvin is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>By TKO, the winner is Hamman!

>Official Result: Jared Hamman defeats James 'The Sandman' Irvin (TKO in 4:33 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Chris Tuchscherer (18-3-1) vs. Rob ‘The Bear’ Broughton (14-5-1):

>Round one begins!
>Tuchscherer chooses to shoot in on Broughton.
>Broughton tries to avoid the takedown.
>Tuchscherer gets the takedown! Broughton pulls guard.
>Tuchscherer starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Tuchscherer looks to get a mount.
>Tuchscherer shifts to mount.
>Tuchscherer fires away with punches, and Broughton takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>Broughton turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!
>Tuchscherer fires away with big elbows, but Broughton covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Broughton tries to move Tuchscherer off his back but can't.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Tuchscherer attempts an armbar.
>Tuchscherer gets the armbar fully applied and Broughton has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Tuchscherer!

>Official Result: Chris Tuchscherer defeats Rob 'The Bear' Broughton (Submission in 3:34 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Lightweight Division, Efrain Escudero (13-1) vs. ‘The Damage’ Darren Elkins (12-1):

>There's the opening bell!
>Elkins looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Escudero.
>They start grappling, Escudero looks happy to engage Elkins at close quarters.
>Elkins tries to wrestle Escudero backward and up against the cage.
>Elkins does it, Escudero is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Escudero waits for Elkins to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>Escudero attempts to wrestle Elkins to the ground.
>Escudero tries hard but cannot get Elkins off of his feet.
>Elkins wrestles back against Escudero, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Escudero tries to take Elkins down.
>Elkins keeps his composure, and Escudero cannot get past his takedown defence.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Escudero tries to maintain control, but Elkins wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Escudero ends up backed against the cage.
>Elkins tries dirty boxing, but Escudero out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>With Elkins stuck against the cage, Escudero tries to complete a takedown.
>Elkins does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Escudero who winds up pinned to the cage.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.
>A quick one-two combination from Elkins only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Escudero quickly steps in closer to attack Elkins.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Escudero uses a combination of three punches to get Elkins to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Elkins stuffed it.
>Elkins circles, looking for an opening.
>Escudero doesn't let Elkins settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Elkins.

>We are back underway!
>Escudero looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Elkins.
>He pulls Elkins into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Escudero is trying to push Elkins up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Elkins pinned to the cage.
>Escudero tries to take Elkins down.
>Elkins shows stubborn resistance and Escudero cannot complete the takedown.
>Breathing very hard, Efrain Escudero is looking ragged.
>Escudero tries to take Elkins down.
>Elkins shows excellent takedown defence and works his way around so that it is Escudero who ends up backed against the cage.
>Darren Elkins doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Escudero is trapped against the cage and held there by Elkins for almost a minute.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Escudero is trapped against the cage and held there by Elkins for almost a minute.
>Elkins smothers Escudero against the cage, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Darren Elkins has much energy left.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>Escudero comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Elkins.
>He pulls Elkins into a grapple.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Elkins.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Elkins gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Escudero explodes on Elkins, unloading with a barrage of big punches!
>The referee pulls Escudero away, stopping the match!
>Efrain Escudero takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Efrain Escudero defeats 'The Damage' Darren Elkins (TKO in 0:57 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

In the Welterweight Division, Dong Hyun Kim (13-0-1) vs. Mike ‘Quick’ Swick (14-4):

>Round one begins!
>Kim throws a flurry of punches but Swick steps back and avoids them.
>Swick steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Kim eats a jab as he steps in.
>Kim throws a barrage of big punches but Swick moves out of range.
>Kim uses a combination of three punches to get Swick to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Swick tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Swick saw it coming and got out of range.
>Swick avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Kim comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Swick.
>Kim grabs Swick and pulls him into a grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kim and Swick break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Kim tries for a series of strikes but Swick moves out of range.
>Kim throws a jab but Swick avoids it.
>Kim throws a barrage of big punches but Swick moves out of range.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Kim tries for a series of strikes but Swick moves out of range.
>Swick avoids a jab.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Kim, 10-9 on my card.

>Round two begins!
>Swick circles, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Kim sits back and allows Swick to circle.
>Swick avoids a jab.
>Swick uses a nice jab to prevent Kim from getting closer.
>Swick snaps off a jab that catches Kim stepping in.
>Swick avoids a barrage of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Swick uses a jab to keep Kim back.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Swick hits a crisp jab.
>Swick catches Kim moving in with a jab.
>Swick avoids several big punches and counters with a stinging jab
>Swick swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Kim circles around Swick.
>Not letting Kim settle at all, Swick comes in closer.
>Swick avoids a jab.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Swick took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A straight jab by Swick keeps Kim from advancing.
>Kim seems to be waiting for Swick to make a move.
>Swick hits a crisp jab.
>Swick catches Kim moving in with a jab.
>Swick avoids several big punches and counters with a stinging jab
>Swick swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Swick slips out of the way of a jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Backing out of range, Kim circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, Swick steps in closer to pressure Kim into action.
>Breathing very hard, Dong Hyun Kim is looking ragged.
>Kim eats a jab as he steps in.
>Kim throws a flurry of punches but Swick steps back and avoids them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Swick avoids a jab and scores with a jab.
>Swick steps back to avoid a jab.
>Kim slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Swick, but can't follow up.
>Not letting Kim settle, Swick moves in closer.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Swick, 10-9 on my card.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Swick.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Swick.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Swick.
>Mike 'Quick' Swick wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Mike 'Quick' Swick defeats Dong Hyun Kim (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Lightweight Division, ‘Magrino’ Cole Miller (16-4) vs. Dennis Siver (15-7):

>We are underway!
>Miller comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Miller is surprised by a countering jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Miller comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Siver.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Siver hits Miller with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Siver tries to wrestle Miller backward and up against the cage.
>Siver achieves it, pinning Miller to the cage.
>Miller is trapped against the cage and Siver punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Miller is controlled up against the cage and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Miller is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Siver tries some dirty boxing, but Miller wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Siver ends up backed against the cage instead.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>With Siver stuck against the cage, Miller tries to complete a takedown.
>Siver does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Miller who winds up pinned to the cage.
>Miller waits for Siver to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>There's a takedown attempt from Miller.
>Miller doesn't get the takedown, Siver was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Dennis Siver looks very tired out there.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Using his wrestling skills, Siver is trying to push Miller up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Miller pinned to the cage.
>Siver pins Miller up against the cage and controls him for the remainder of the round.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Siver.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Miller hits a jab.
>Miller counters a punch by hitting a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Miller hits Siver with a nice jab.
>Miller hits Siver with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Miller moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Siver.
>Miller hits a jab.
>Miller slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Siver, but can't follow up.
>Siver doesn't press the issue, allowing Miller to circle.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Dennis Siver has much energy left.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Miller catches Siver with a flurry of small strikes.
>Siver takes a jab.
>Miller hits Siver with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Miller catches Siver with a flurry of small strikes.
>Siver gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Miller took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round three begins!
>Miller hits Siver with a nice jab.
>Miller scores with a jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Miller.
>Miller doesn't get the takedown, Siver saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Miller catches Siver with a flurry of small strikes.
>Miller comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Siver.
>Siver uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Miller cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Cole Miller is breathing very hard.
>Miller snaps off a jab that catches Siver coming in.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Miller.
>Siver stuffs the takedown, so Miller has to settle for pushing him up against the cage.
>Miller breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Siver.
>Miller catches Siver with a crisp jab.
>Miller hits Siver with a nice jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Miller hits a crisp jab.
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Siver.
>He pulls Siver into a grapple.
>Miller tries to take Siver down from the grapple.
>Miller gets the takedown! Siver pulls guard.
>Miller tries to pass the guard.
>Miller gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Cole Miller seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Miller took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Miller.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Miller.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Miller.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Magrino' Cole Miller!

>Official Result: 'Magrino' Cole Miller defeats Dennis Siver (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben (19-6) vs. ‘El Conquistador’ Jorge Rivera (18-7) (co-main event):

>We are underway!
>Rivera gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Leben counters a missed punch with a barrage of hard punches!
>With Rivera taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>Chris Leben takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Chris 'The Crippler' Leben defeats Jorge 'El Conquistador' Rivera (TKO in 0:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Mirko Cro Cop (27-7-2) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-6-1) (Main Event):

>There's the opening bell!
>Cro Cop snaps off a crisp jab.
>Moving in closer, Kongo looks like he may want to wrestle Cro Cop.
>Kongo grabs Cro Cop and pulls him into a grapple.
>Kongo is trying to push Cro Cop so that his back is up against the cage.
>Kongo manages it, and controls Cro Cop up against the cage.
>Kongo keeps Cro Cop up against the cage with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Kongo hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.
>Cro Cop is controlled up against the cage and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Cro Cop is trapped against the cage and held there by Kongo for almost a minute.
>Kongo pins Cro Cop up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Kongo looks for a knee strike, but Cro Cop out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Cro Cop steps back to achieve some separation from Kongo and gets ready to strike.
>Cro Cop catches Kongo with a flurry of small strikes.
>Cro Cop hits Kongo with a kick to the inside of the leg.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Kongo, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Kongo comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Cro Cop.
>Kongo can't get close enough to grapple, Cro Cop keeps him away with strikes.
>Cro Cop slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Kongo, but can't follow up.
>Time slips away as Kongo doesn't press Cro Cop, allowing him to circle.
>Cro Cop fires off a high kick and catches Kongo on the side of the head, knocking him down!
>Kongo is in trouble as Cro Cop dives in quickly, looking to unload with strikes.
>Down comes the punches! Kongo, tenacious personified, refuses to be beaten and somehow survives the onslaught!
>In the end, Cro Cop is in side control.
>Cro Cop fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Cro Cop throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Cro Cop throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Cro Cop tries to lock Kongo into an armbar.
>Kongo stops Cro Cop from applying it.
>Cheick Kongo is looking really tired.
>Kongo tries to sweep Cro Cop but can't do it.
>Cro Cop aims a couple of punches at Kongo, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>A quick one-two combination from Cro Cop only finds gloves.
>It seems that Kongo is happy to let Cro Cop circle for the moment.
>Cro Cop counters a punch by hitting a series of quick jabs.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cro Cop.

>We are back underway!
>Cro Cop hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Time slips away as Kongo doesn't press Cro Cop, allowing him to circle.
>Cro Cop throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>It seems that Kongo is happy to let Cro Cop circle for the moment.
>Cro Cop scores with a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Cro Cop scores with a sudden head kick, Kongo is knocked out!
>Mirko Filipovic takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic defeats Cheick Kongo (Knock Out in 2:19 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 8,221
Gate: $657,680

Viewers:

Sky Sports 2: 856,416
Spike: 2,854,728
TSN: 1,712,838

Fight of the Night: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Cheick Kongo
Knock Out of the Night: Mirko Cro Cop
Submission of the Night: Chris Tuchscherer

And in the predictions:

EddieFnG: 5/7
Astyn: 4/7

Fantabulous

10-13-2010, 04:29 PM

UFC Fight Night 22 Recovery and Suspension List

Cheick Kongo – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Chris Leben – Recovering for 41 days
Chris Tuchscherer – Recovering for 28 days
Cole Miller – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Darren Elkins – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Dennis Siver – Recovering for 29 days
Dong Hyun Kim – Recovering for 28 days
Efrain Escudero – Recovering for 40 days
James Irvin – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 2 weeks
Jared Hamman – Recovering for 36 days
Jorge Rivera – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Mike Swick – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Mirko Cro Cop – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Rob Broughton – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks

Thankfully, nobody is too banged up coming out of the Fight Night.

The current posting schedule for the rest of the week looks like this:

Thursday: The announcement of the location, main event and co-main event of UFC 119.
Friday: News from outside the UFC
Saturday: UFC 118 preview

Next week sees UFC 118, more news and a major signing by the UFC

NapDaddy

10-14-2010, 12:31 AM

Good to see Mirko get revenge on Kongo and prepare for a final run at glory. Also, Leben just absolutely overwhelmed Rivera. Hope he gets a step up in competition in his next outing.

Wand Fan

10-14-2010, 03:33 PM

Cro Cop vs Gonzaga next? another shot at redemption.

Fantabulous

10-14-2010, 05:04 PM

If only we were getting this on Saturday...

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Saturday of Week 2 of October - London, England

In front of his hometown fans, Michael Bisping attempt to avenge his loss to the legendary Wanderlei Silva as the UFC returns to London. Silva beat Bisping by Unanimous Decision at UFC 110, a result that did not sit well with Bisping, and now Bisping will go for revenge. Can he succeed in front of his home fans? Or will Silva inflict the ultimate humiliation on Bisping?

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In the co-main event, Light Heavyweight giants Lyoto Machida and Quinton Jackson go to war. Machida is coming off of his devastating title loss to Mauricio Rua while Jackson is also coming back from defeat, losing to Rashad Evans by Unanimous Decision. With both fighters looking to show they're still a danger in the Light Heavyweight division, this battle is sure to be hard fought.

EddieFnG

10-14-2010, 05:23 PM

England's bigger than just London y'know. ¬_¬

Fantabulous

10-15-2010, 04:33 PM

Saturday of Week 1 of September - Thursday of Week 2 of September

In the top fights from DREAM 15, Aleksander Emelianenko beat Sokoujou by submission in 7:34 of Round 1 and Kazushi Sakuraba beat Hidehiko Hasegawa by submission in 2:50 of Round 1 to win the DREAM Middleweight title. In the main event from Sengoku 14, Alexandre Ribeiro beat Houston Alexander by submission in 1:51 of Round 1. In the main event of Adrenaline 6, Kerry Schall beat Ricco Rodriguez by Split Decision to win the Adrenaline Heavyweight title. Also, Thales Leites beat Ryan McGivern in by submission in 2:02 of Round 1 to win the Adrenaline Middleweight title.

DREAM 16 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of October with a main event of Hong-Man Choi vs. Mark Hunt.

Sengoku 15 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of October.

Kerry Schall retired.

...

Fantabulous

10-16-2010, 04:17 PM

UFC 118 – Saturday of Week 2 of September

Main Event: For the UFC Lightweight Championship: Frankie Edgar (c) (12-1) vs. BJ Penn (15-6-1)

BJ gets his rematch against the man who took the Lightweight title from him five months ago. Will lightning strike twice or will BJ avenge what some have called a fluke loss?

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Forrest Griffin (17-6) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-3)

TUF 1 winner Forrest Griffin faces his toughest test to date when he faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the younger brother of former UFC Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Griffin will have to be at his absolute best to defeat one of the top Light Heavyweight fighters in the world.

In the Heavyweight Division: Junior dos Santos (11-1) vs. Roy Nelson (15-4)

This is likely to be a contenders match for the Heavyweight title, with a strong win for either man putting them in line for a chance at the UFC Heavyweight title. Will the powerful hands of dos Santos overcome the unconventional 'Big Country'?

In the Welterweight Division: Matt Hughes (44-7) vs. Ricardo Almeida (12-3)

Matt Hughes faces a strong test when he faces the protege of Renzo Gracie, the man he beat in his last fight in April. Will Almeida avenge his mentor or will Hughes score another win against a top Brazilian-trained fighter?

In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (5-0) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-1)

Former pro wrestler Bobby Lashley makes his debut in the big leagues of MMA when he faces the heavy hitting Brendan Schaub. Schaub's last two fights have gone less than 50 seconds, both ending in devastating KO fashion. Can the pure wrestling skill and dedication of Lashley overcome this powerful striker, or will Brendan Schaub make Lashley's UFC debut a night to forget?

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Andre Winner (11-3-1) vs. Fabricio Camoes (10-5-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Doerksen
In the Middleweight Division: Nate Quarry vs. Rousimar Palhares (11-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Chris Haseman vs. Brandon Vera (11-5)

As always, a win in the prelims can vault a fighter to the main card and Andre Winner and Rousimar Palhares especially can look forward to bigger fights with a victory here.

Fantabulous

10-17-2010, 04:10 PM

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Saturday of Week 2 of September

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Chris Haseman vs. Brandon 'The Truth' Vera (11-5):

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Vera.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Vera.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Vera.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Brandon Vera!

>Official Result: Brandon 'The Truth' Vera defeats Chris Haseman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

In the Middleweight Division, Nate ‘Rock’ Quarry vs. Rousimar ‘Toquinho’ Palhares (11-2):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Toquinho.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Toquinho.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Toquinho.
>Toquinho wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Rousimar 'Toquinho' Palhares defeats Nate 'Rock' Quarry (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Middleweight Division, Alessio ‘Legionarius’ Sakara vs. Joe ‘El Dirte’ Doerksen:

>We're into the final minute of the third round.
>Doerksen is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He is too good for Sakara, and has mount.
>Doerksen pounds away on Sakara with elbow strikes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Sakara out!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO, is Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen!

>Official Result: Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen defeats Alessio 'Legionarius' Sakara (TKO in 4:52 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Andre Winner (11-3-1) vs. Fabricio ‘Morango’ Camoes (10-5-1):

>The fight begins!
>Morango comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Winner attempts to avoid Morango as he shoots in.
>Morango gets the takedown! Winner pulls guard.
>Morango looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Morango is too much for Winner, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Stuck under side control, Winner takes a knee to the ribs.
>Morango tries to lock Winner in an arm triangle.
>Morango gets the arm triangle fully applied and Winner has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Morango!

>Official Result: Fabricio 'Morango' Camoes defeats Andre Winner (Submission in 1:49 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Heavyweight Division, Bobby Lashley (5-0) (UFC Debut) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-1):

>And here we go!
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>Lashley comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Schaub sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Schaub cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Lashley in half guard.
>Lashley attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Lashley gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>Lashley unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Schaub is able to deal with most of them.
>Lashley fires away with elbows, but Schaub deals with them fairly well.
>Schaub has a gash under his eye from that strike.
>Lashley unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Schaub is able to deal with most of them.
>Lashley pounds away on Schaub, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Schaub out!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>Bobby Lashley takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Bobby Lashley defeats Brendan Schaub (TKO in 2:07 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, Matt Hughes (44-7) vs. Ricardo ‘Big Dog’ Almeida (12-3):

>Round one begins!
>Hughes is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Almeida.
>He pulls Almeida into a grapple.
>Hughes looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Almeida blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Hughes gets Almeida with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>The fight slows as Almeida sits back and allows Hughes to circle.
>There's a takedown attempt from Hughes.
>Almeida tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Almeida pulls guard.
>Hughes tries to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>In half guard, Hughes begins working to get side control.
>Hughes isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Almeida.
>Almeida tries to pull Hughes into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Hughes gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Almeida!

>Official Result: Ricardo 'Cachorrao' Almeida defeats Matt Hughes (Submission in 3:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Welterweight Division, ‘The Irish Hand Grenade’ Marcus Johnson vs. Anthony ‘ Rumble’ Johnson (8-3):

>There's the opening bell!
>Davis uses a combination of three punches to get Johnson to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>A counter punch catches Davis hard, putting him down!
>Johnson is quick to seize the chance and tries to get full mount.
>Davis has recovered enough to pull Johnson into a tight clinch on the ground, preventing him from firing off any strikes.
>Johnson unloads with massive punches from the mount, and Davis is getting destroyed!
>The referee jumps in and saves Davis from taking any more shots!
>The winner, by TKO; Anthony Johnson!

>Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats 'The Irish Hand Grenade' Marcus Davis (TKO in 1:05 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Junior ‘Cigano’ dos Santos (11-1) vs. Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson (15-4):

>Round one begins!
>dos Santos hits a flurry of quick punches on Nelson.
>dos Santos uses the jab.
>Nelson circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting up, dos Santos quickly steps in closer to attack Nelson.
>dos Santos attacks Nelson with a series of quick jabs.
>Nelson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with dos Santos.
>Nelson can't get near enough to engage, dos Santos uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>dos Santos hits a jab.
>dos Santos steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>dos Santos scores with a jab.
>dos Santos hits a flurry of quick punches on Nelson.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>dos Santos catches Nelson with a barrage of big punches and puts him down on the ground!
>dos Santos dives in from the side and looks to finish the match with strikes.
>dos Santos rains down bombs on Nelson, who isn't able to offer any resistance, and the referee has no alternative but to end the fight!
>By TKO, the winner is dos Santos!

>Official Result: Junior 'Cigano' dos Santos defeats Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (TKO in 4:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Forrest Griffin (17-6) vs. Antonio ‘Minotor’ Rogerio Nogueira (19-3) (co-main event):

>And here we go!
>Griffin misses with a punch.
>Nogueira quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Nogueira shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Nogueira is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch.
>Griffin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nogueira.
>Nogueira sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Griffin is able to defend it.
>Griffin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nogueira.
>Griffin grapples with Nogueira, who made no attempt to escape.
>Griffin is trying to muscle Nogueira up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Nogueira pinned to the cage.
>Nogueira is trapped against the cage and held there by Griffin for roughly thirty seconds.
>Griffin attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Nogueira is too hard to keep controlled against the cage.
>Griffin suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on him, and he gets pulled down to the ground in it!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nogueira gets the guillotine fully applied and Griffin has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Antonio Rogério Nogueira!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogério Nogueira defeats Forrest Griffin (Submission in 3:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Lightweight Championship, Frankie ‘The Answer’ Edgar (12-1) (c) vs. ‘The Prodigy’ BJ Penn (15-6-1)(Main Event):

>Round one begins!
>A straight jab by Edgar keeps Penn from advancing.
>Penn comes in closer to press the issue.
>Penn shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Penn gets the takedown! Edgar pulls guard.
>In guard, Penn begins working to pass to side control.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Penn looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Edgar.
>Penn pounds away on Edgar with elbow strikes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Edgar out!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO; BJ Penn!

>Official Result: 'The Prodigy' BJ Penn defeats Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar (TKO in 2:04 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 23,815
Gate: $1,905,200
PPV Buys: 2,002,262
PPV Revenue: $8,025,048

Fight of the Night: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Forrest Griffin
Knockout of the Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

For many reasons, a very newsworthy event.

NapDaddy

10-17-2010, 05:51 PM

It would be interesting to see at what points in time the mod makers set the stats for certain fighters. Lots of results that I just can't see happening in most of the real world dynasties. That said, yours, Fantabulous, continues to be a fun one to follow.

Fantabulous

10-18-2010, 04:39 PM

UFC 118 Recovery and Suspension list

Alessio Sakara – Recovering for 49 days
Andrew Winner – Recovering for 21 days
Anthony Johnson – Recovering for 35 days
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week
BJ Penn – Recovering for 43 days
Bobby Lashley – Recovering for 16 days
Brandon Vera – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Brendan Schaub – Recovering/Injured for 46 days
Fabricio Camoes – Recovering for 21 days
Forrest Griffin – Recovering for 4 months
Frankie Edgar – Recovering for 49 days
Joe Doerkson – Recovering for 32 days
Junior dos Santos – Recovering for 4 months
Matt Hughes –Recovering for 2 months
Nate Quarry – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Ricardo Almeida – Recovering for 31 days
Rousimar Palhares – Recovering for 38 days
Roy Nelson – Recovering for 2 months

Nothing major coming out of UFC 118 with Bobby Lashley having an especially quick turnaround time.

Fantabulous

10-19-2010, 04:19 PM

The full card for UFC 119:

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Saturday of Week 2 of October

Main Event: In the Middleweight Division: Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping (19-3) vs. ‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva (34-10-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-1) vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (30-8)
In the Welterweight Division: 'The Outlaw’ Dan Hardy (23-7) vs. Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle (28-18-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Terry Etim (14-3) vs. Joe ‘Big Daddy’ Stevenson (31-11)
In the Welterweight Division: ‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor (10-5-2) vs. Johnny Hendricks (8-0)
In the Welterweight Division: ‘Slick’ Nick Osipczak (5-1) vs. Ben ‘Killa B’ Saunders (8-3-2)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Welterweight Division: ‘Lightning’ James Wilks (7-3) vs. Mike ‘Quicksand’ Pyle (19-8-1)
In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (11-2) vs. ‘Crazy’ Tim Credeur (12-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Matt Mitrione (2-0) vs. Stefan ‘Skyscraper’ Struve (19-5)

EddieFnG

10-19-2010, 05:20 PM

Main Event: In the Middleweight Division: Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping (19-3) vs. ‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva (34-10-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-1) vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (30-8)
In the Welterweight Division: 'The Outlaw’ Dan Hardy (23-7) vs. Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle (28-18-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Terry Etim (14-3) vs. Joe ‘Big Daddy’ Stevenson (31-11)
In the Welterweight Division: ‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor (10-5-2) vs. Johnny Hendricks (8-0)
In the Welterweight Division: ‘Slick’ Nick Osipczak (5-1) vs. Ben ‘Killa B’ Saunders (8-3-2)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Welterweight Division: ‘Lightning’ James Wilks (7-3) vs. Mike ‘Quicksand’ Pyle (19-8-1)
In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (11-2) vs. ‘Crazy’ Tim Credeur (12-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Matt Mitrione (2-0) vs. Stefan ‘Skyscraper’ Struve (19-5)

Aldenvdk

10-19-2010, 07:33 PM

UFC 119

Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping (19-3) vs. ‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva (34-10-1)

Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-1) vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (30-8)
'The Outlaw’ Dan Hardy (23-7) vs. Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle (28-18-5)
Terry Etim (14-3) vs. Joe ‘Big Daddy’ Stevenson (31-11)
‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor (10-5-2) vs. Johnny Hendricks (8-0)
‘Slick’ Nick Osipczak (5-1) vs. Ben ‘Killa B’ Saunders (8-3-2)

Preliminary Fights:

Lightning’ James Wilks (7-3) vs. Mike ‘Quicksand’ Pyle (19-8-1)
CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (11-2) vs. ‘Crazy’ Tim Credeur (12-3)
Matt Mitrione (2-0) vs. Stefan ‘Skyscraper’ Struve (19-5)

Fantabulous

10-20-2010, 04:47 PM

Saturday of Week 2 of September - Saturday of Week 4 of September

Adrenaline 7 will take place on Friday of Week 2 of October, with a main event of Rich Clementi vs. Yves Edwards for the Adrenaline Lightweight title. The main event of Sengoku 15 will be Ryo Chonan vs. Yuya Shirai. Strikeforce: Insert Main Event (TV Special) will take place on Thursday of Week 2 of October with a main event of Daniel Lima vs. Cole Escovedo. WEC on Versus will take place on Friday of Week 2 of October with a main event of Donald Cerrone vs. Karen Darabedyan. WEC 52 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of October with a main event of be Jamie Varner vs. Dave Jansen.

In the main event of Strikeforce – End of the World, Dan Henderson beat Cory Devela by submission in 3:40 of Round 2. In the co-main event, KJ Noons beat Jorge Gurgel by Knock-Out in 1:27 of Round 3. In the main event of Bellator FC 21, Joe Duarte beat Eric Reynolds by Unanimous Decision. In the co-main event, Joe Warren beat Henry Martinez by submission in 3:23 Round 2 to win the Bellator FC Featherweight title.

Dan Henderson has retired and Mark Weir will be retiring shortly.

More news from outside the UFC.Tomorrow, the announcement of the latest big name to sign with the UFC.

Fantabulous

10-21-2010, 04:52 PM

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UFC are pleased to announce the signing of top Welterweight fighter Jake Shields.

Shields is an accomplished amateur wrestler being a two-time All American, is a three-time Grapplers Quest Advance Champion, a gold medallist in the 2005 Pan-American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Pan Am Open Advance Submission Champion, Gracie Open Superfight Champion and finished 3rd place at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 2005. Jake Shields has also trained in kickboxing with UFC legend Chuck Liddell and was Liddell’s grappling coach on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Shields was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by the legendary Gracie family in February of 2007.

Jake Shields has competed in Mixed Martial Arts for just over ten years, and in that time has scored victories over Dave Menne, Yushin Okami, Carlos Condit, Paul Daley and, most recently, Dan Henderson. In fact, Jake is on a very impressive 14-fight win streak that goes back almost five years, something almost unheard of at the higher levels of MMA.

And now, Shields takes the step to the highest level of MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

UFC V.P Sven Lundgren commented:

“Jake has some injures to heal up and deal with so he’ll be ready to go around February, at which point you can be sure he’ll get a tough opponent for his first fight in the UFC.”

...

gerrymanderer

10-21-2010, 08:14 PM

Fantabulous

10-22-2010, 04:58 PM

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Saturday of Week 2 of November in California

In addition to this great pay-per-view. UFC returns to Versus on Wednesday of Week 1 of December in North Carolina. Stay tuned for news on the main event of that card, which will be revealed shortly.

awful waffle

10-22-2010, 09:57 PM

Gameseeker

10-23-2010, 04:26 AM

Fantabulous

10-23-2010, 04:41 PM

Tuesday of Week 1 of October - Friday of Week 2 of October

Strikeforce – Crazy Crazy Nights will take place on Friday of Week 4 of October with a main event of Gilbert Melendez vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida for the Strikeforce Lightweight title. Bellator FC 22 will take place on Saturday of Week 4 of October with a main event of Ben Askren vs. Omar de la Cruz for the Bellator FC Welterweight title. DREAM 17 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of November with a main event of Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Dong Sik Yoon for the DREAM Middleweight title and a co-main event of Andrei Arlovski vs. Paul Buentello. Bellator FC TV Special will take place on Saturday of Week 4 of October with a main event of Del Hawkins vs. Rolando Velasco for the Bellator FC Bantamweight title.

In top matches from DREAM 16, Mark Hunt beat Hong-Man Choi by Unanimous Decision and Kiyoshi Tamura beat Melvin Manhoef by submission in 6:18 of Round 1. In the main event of Sengoku 15, Yuya Shirai beat Ryo Chonan by Split Decision. In the main event of Strikeforce – Insert Main Event, Daniel Lima beat Cole Escovedo by Unanimous Decision.

And in the middle of this time frame, word began to spread that the UFC had signed a 'top name'.

Fantabulous

10-24-2010, 04:36 PM

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Saturday of Week 2 of October

Main Event: In the Middleweight Division: Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping (19-3) vs. ‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva (34-10-1)

These two met in February in Australia, with Silva earning a Unanimous Decision victory of Bisping. Bisping was disappointed with the result, feeling that he had done enough to win the fight, and wasn’t shy about expressing his feelings. Now, in his home country, Bisping gets the chance to avenge the loss as he faces off once more against The Axe Murderer. Silva has the chance to do what nobody in the UFC has been able to do and that’s defeat Michael Bisping on home soil. Will Bisping avenge a loss he felt shouldn’t have happened in the first place, or will Silva embarrass Bisping in front of his countrymen?

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-1) vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (30-8)

Machida is coming off of a devastating loss of the Light Heavyweight title while Jackson’s last fight saw him loss by Unanimous Decision to hated rival Rashad Evans. With both fighters on the comeback trail and desperate to get a chance at the Light Heavyweight Championship, a good showing here will boost both fighters chances of competing for a title shot with a strong finish possibly putting them right into title contention.

In the Welterweight Division: 'The Outlaw’ Dan Hardy (23-7) vs. Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle (28-18-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Terry Etim (14-3) vs. Joe ‘Big Daddy’ Stevenson (31-11)
In the Welterweight Division: ‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor (10-5-2) vs. Johnny Hendricks (8-0)
In the Welterweight Division: ‘Slick’ Nick Osipczak (5-1) vs. Ben ‘Killa B’ Saunders (8-3-2)

The rest of the undercard features a UK vs. US theme with four of the best UK fighters taking on some of the cream of the crop from the States, with the undoubted highlight being Dan Hardy returning to the UK to take the very tough Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle.

Preliminary Fights:

In the Welterweight Division: ‘Lightning’ James Wilks (7-3) vs. Mike ‘Quicksand’ Pyle (19-8-1)
In the Middleweight Division: CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (11-2) vs. ‘Crazy’ Tim Credeur (12-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Matt Mitrione (2-0) vs. Stefan ‘Skyscraper’ Struve (19-5)

UFC 119 gets posted tomorrow and I advise much holding of hats.

Fantabulous

10-25-2010, 04:01 PM

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Saturday of Week 2 of October

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division, Matt Mitrione (2-0) vs. Stefan ‘Skyscraper’ Struve (19-5):

>Round two begins!
>Mitrione moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a hard kick across the side.
>Mitrione avoids a jab and scores with a barrage of huge punches, trapping Struve against the cage!
>With Struve taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>By TKO, the winner is Mitrione!

>Official Result: Matt Mitrione defeats Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve (TKO in 0:57 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, CB ‘The Doberman’ Dollaway (11-2) vs. ‘Crazy’ Tim Credeur (12-3):

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Dollaway.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Dollaway.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Dollaway.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is CB 'The Doberman' Dollaway!

>Official Result: CB 'The Doberman' Dollaway defeats 'Crazy' Tim Credeur (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, ‘Lightning’ James Wilks (7-3) vs. Mike ‘Quicksand’ Pyle (19-8-1):

>Round one begins!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Pyle.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Wilks blocked Pyle.
>Pyle fires off a looping punch, but Wilks avoids it.
>Not letting up, Wilks quickly steps in closer to attack Pyle.
>Wilks shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Wilks doesn't get the takedown, Pyle saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Pyle throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting Pyle settle, Wilks moves in closer.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Pyle looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Wilks.
>He pulls Wilks into a grapple.
>Pyle looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Wilks blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>Wilks tries to pick Pyle up for a slam.
>Pyle slips out, pushing Wilks to the floor and taking his back!
>Pyle tries to get the hooks in so that Wilks is primed for a rear naked choke.
>Wilks gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>Mike 'Quicksand' Pyle takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Mike 'Quicksand' Pyle defeats 'Lightning' James Wilks (Submission in 4:29 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent

Main Card:

In the Welterweight Division, ‘Slick’ Nick Osipczak (5-1) vs. Ben ‘Killa B’ Saunders (8-3-2):

>The fight begins!
>Osipczak comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Saunders doesn't even try to stop the takedown, he simply takes it and pulls guard.
>Osipczak blocks Saunders as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Osipczak begins trying to pass the guard.
>Saunders comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Osipczak in guard.
>Saunders tries to sweep Osipczak but can't do it.
>Osipczak lies on top of Saunders, basically smothering him.
>Osipczak unloads with some big elbows, but Saunders deals with them comfortably.
>Saunders tries to pull Osipczak in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>In guard, Osipczak begins working to pass to side control.
>Saunders comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Osipczak in guard.
>Saunders uses his legs to push Osipczak back, and tries to scramble for position.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>Saunders comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Osipczak.
>Osipczak is pulled into a grapple.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Osipczak out-wrestles Saunders and gets himself into a better position in the grapple.
>Osipczak is looking to muscle Saunders back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Saunders pinned to the cage.
>Osipczak attempts to wrestle Saunders to the ground.
>Saunders digs in and manages to defend the takedown, but Osipczak does manage to get behind him.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Osipczak.

>Round two begins!
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>From the grapple, Osipczak tries a takedown.
>Osipczak can't get the takedown, Saunders defended it well.
>Osipczak tries to wrestle Saunders backward and up against the cage.
>Osipczak manages it, and controls Saunders up against the cage.
>Osipczak pins Saunders up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Osipczak tries to use dirty boxing against Saunders, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
>With the cage trapping Saunders, Osipczak looks to try and take him down.
>Saunders will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Osipczak.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Osipczak tries some dirty boxing, but Saunders wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Osipczak ends up backed against the cage instead.
>Osipczak is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Osipczak is trapped against the cage and held there by Saunders for almost a minute.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Saunders.

>We are back underway!
>Moving in closer, Saunders looks like he may want to wrestle Osipczak.
>Saunders grabs Osipczak and pulls him into a grapple.
>Saunders is looking to muscle Osipczak back against the cage.
>Osipczak out-wrestles him though.
>Nick Osipczak doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Osipczak, controlling the grapple with Saunders, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>He can't get it though, Saunders slips out and takes his back instead!
>Saunders attempts to set up an armbar on Osipczak from the back.
>Osipczak blocks it.
>Saunders blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>Saunders attempts a rear naked choke.
>Osipczak fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Nick Osipczak looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Ben Saunders doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Osipczak tries to move Saunders off his back but can't.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Saunders tries to get the hooks in so that Osipczak is primed for a rear naked choke.
>Saunders gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Osipczak has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Ben Saunders!

>Official Result: Ben 'Killa B' Saunders defeats 'Slick' Nick Osipczak (Submission in 3:15 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, ‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor (10-5-2) vs. Johnny Hendricks (8-0):

>And here we go!
>Hendricks hits Taylor with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Hendricks catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Taylor has to pull guard.
>Hendricks starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Taylor tries to pull Hendricks in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Hendricks is trying to pass guard.
>Hendricks is too much for Taylor, passing guard and gaining side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hendricks starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Hendricks shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Hendricks tries to lock Taylor in an americana.
>The americana is fully applied, Hendricks moves to side control to get extra leverage, Taylor has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission, is Johny Hendricks!

>Official Result: Johny Hendricks defeats 'Relentless' Paul Taylor (Submission in 3:29 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Terry Etim (14-3) vs. Joe ‘Big Daddy’ Stevenson (31-11):

>And here we go!
>Stevenson shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Etim snaps off a strong jab as a counter, but it only finds the gloves.
>Stevenson catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Etim has to pull guard.
>In guard, Stevenson begins working to pass to side control.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>In half guard, Stevenson begins working to get side control.
>Stevenson isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Etim.
>Stevenson blocks an attempted sweep.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Stevenson begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Stevenson blocks Etim as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Stevenson looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Etim comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Stevenson in half guard.
>Stevenson blocks an attempted sweep.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Stevenson begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Etim comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Stevenson in half guard.
>Stevenson blocks an attempted sweep.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Etim slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Stevenson, but can't follow up.
>Stevenson doesn't let Etim settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Stevenson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>And here we go, round two!
>Etim kicks Stevenson to the side of the ribs.
>Etim avoids a quick jab and hits a brutal head kick, Stevenson goes down on his ass!
>Stevenson shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert.
>Etim looks to get on top of Stevenson.
>Etim dives in, but Stevenson pushes him away and starts to scramble.
>As Etim goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Stevenson quickly tries to grab it.
>Etim avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up pushing down on Stevenson who is facing him in turtle position.
>Etim floats over and takes the back.
>Etim fires away with big punches, but can't stop Stevenson getting to his feet.
>Etim scores with a series of quick punches.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Etim fires off a looping punch, but Stevenson avoids it.
>Time slips away as Stevenson doesn't press Etim, allowing him to circle.
>Etim scores with a series of quick punches.
>Etim narrowly misses Stevenson with an uppercut.
>Stevenson seems to be waiting for Etim to make a move.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Stevenson throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Etim tries to counter Stevenson with an enormous punch, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>A high kick from Etim hits Stevenson, sending him crashing down to the ground!
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Etim.

>And here we go, round three!
>Etim kicks Stevenson to the side of the ribs.
>Etim snaps off a crisp jab.
>Etim hits a flurry of quick punches on Stevenson.
>Stevenson moves away from a high kick and shoots in for the takedown, getting it! Stevenson is in half guard.
>Stevenson is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Stevenson shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
>Stevenson tries to lock Etim in an armbar.
>Stevenson gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Etim has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Stevenson!

>Official Result: Joe 'Daddy' Stevenson defeats Terry Etim (Submission in 2:36 of round 3). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, ‘The Outlaw’ Dan Hardy (23-7) vs. Chris ‘Lights Out’ Lytle (28-18-5):

>We are underway!
>Hardy comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Lytle attempts to avoid Hardy as he shoots in.
>Hardy doesn't get the takedown, Lytle avoided it.
>Hardy counters a jab with a hard kick across the side.
>A straight punch from Hardy fails to land.
>The fight slows as Lytle sits back and allows Hardy to circle.
>Hardy gets Lytle with a nice jab.
>Hardy throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Lytle tries to avoid Hardy.
>Lytle avoids the takedown attempt.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Hardy looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lytle.
>Lytle keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Hardy counters a wayward jab with a stinging jab
>Hardy comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Lytle.
>Lytle uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Hardy cannot get close enough to grapple.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Hardy comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Lytle attempts to avoid Hardy as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Lytle avoided Hardy.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Hardy took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round two begins!
>A speculative waist-high kick by Hardy finds nothing but air.
>Time slips away as Lytle doesn't press Hardy, allowing him to circle.
>Hardy scores with a series of quick punches.
>A straight jab by Lytle keeps Hardy from advancing.
>Not letting Lytle settle, Hardy moves in closer.
>Hardy chooses to shoot in on Lytle.
>Lytle tries to avoid the takedown.
>Lytle avoids the takedown attempt.
>Hardy uses a nice jab to prevent Lytle from getting closer.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Hardy steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>The fight slows as Lytle sits back and allows Hardy to circle.
>Hardy throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Lytle.
>Lytle tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Lytle avoided Hardy.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Hardy catches Lytle with a kick to the inside of the thigh.
>Lytle gets Hardy with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Hardy seems to be waiting for Lytle to make a move.
>Chris Lytle looks very tired out there.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Hardy, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Hardy catches Lytle across the side with a hard kick.
>Lytle gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Lytle gets caught with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Hardy catches Lytle with a barrage of big punches, trapping him against the cage!
>Lytle is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>By TKO, the winner is Hardy!

>Official Result: Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy defeats Chris 'Lights Out' Lytle (TKO in 1:35 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-1) vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (30-8) (co-main event):

>Round one begins!
>Machida scores with a series of quick punches.
>Machida scores with a solid jab.
>Machida circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting Machida settle, Rampage moves in closer.
>Rampage throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Machida.
>Machida tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Machida avoided Rampage.
>Machida steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Machida counters a jab with a series of quick jabs.
>Machida circles, looking for an opening.
>Rampage quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Rampage comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Machida stuffed it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Machida throws three punches in quick succession, but Rampage was out of range.
>Not letting up, Rampage quickly steps in closer to attack Machida.
>Moving in closer, Rampage looks like he may want to wrestle Machida.
>Rampage grabs Machida and pulls him into a grapple.
>Rampage, controlling the grapple with Machida, goes for a takedown.
>Machida cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Machida.

>Round two begins!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Machida catches Rampage with a flurry of small strikes.
>Rampage gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Machida catches Rampage with a kick to the inside of the thigh.
>Machida blasts Rampage with a leg kick.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Rampage chooses to shoot in on Machida.
>Machida fires off a strike first, but it the impact is taken by the gloves of Rampage.
>Machida uses a sharp body kick.
>Machida counters a missed punch with a solid jab.
>Machida stings Rampage with a series of quick punches.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Machida avoids a straight right and hits a punch.
>Rampage misses with a punch.
>Machida doesn't press the issue, allowing Rampage to circle.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Machida.

>And here we go, round three!
>Rampage gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Rampage fires off a looping punch, but Machida avoids it.
>Not letting up, Machida steps in closer to pressure Rampage into action.
>Machida avoids a barrage of punches and hits a clean jab.
>Machida counters a weak leg kick with a barrage of big punches, forcing Rampage back!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Rampage uses a right hook, but misses.
>Machida steps in to put some pressure on.
>Rampage is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big punches!
>Machida dives in from the side and looks to finish the match with strikes.
>Rampage grabs Machida into half guard as he moves in.
>Machida keeps Rampage guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Rampage tries to sweep Machida but can't do it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>In half guard, Machida begins working to get side control.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I have to give that round to Machida, but only a 10-9.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 30-27 to Machida.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Machida.
>Judge #3 has given 30-27 to Machida.
>Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida defeats Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Middleweight Division, Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping (19-3) vs. ‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva (34-10-1) (Main Event):

>The fight begins!
>Bisping fires off a barrage of big punches, knocking Wanderlei down!
>Wanderlei is in trouble as Bisping dives in quickly, looking to unload with strikes.
>Bisping starts raining down punches...and the referee eventually has to leap in and stop it! The fight is over!
>The winner, by TKO, is Michael 'The Count' Bisping!

>Official Result: Michael 'The Count' Bisping defeats Wanderlei 'The Axe Murderer' Silva (TKO in 0:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 27,137
Gate: $2,170,960
PPV Buys: 1,925,783
PPV Revenue: $7,703,132

Fight of the Night: Dan Hardy vs. Chris Lytle
Knockout of the Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: Joe Stevenson

I imagine 15,000 rabid people having a collective orgasm at the finish of the main event.

NapDaddy

10-25-2010, 04:15 PM

Was looking like a replay of the actual London show until Hardy turned things around against Lytle. Give us Silva/Bisping at Wembley Stadium!

Fantabulous

10-26-2010, 04:17 PM

UFC 119 Recovery and Suspension list.

Ben Saunders – Recovering for 39 days
CB Dollaway – Recovering/Injured for 54 days
Chris Lytle – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Dan Hardy – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
James Wilks – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months
Joe Stevenson – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Johnny Hendricks – Recovering for 26 days
Lyoto Machida – Recovering/Injured for 5 months
Matt Mitrione – Recovering for 39 days
Michael Bisping – Recovering for 52 days
Mike Pyle – Recovering for 24 days
Nick Osipczak – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Paul Taylor – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Quinton Jackson – Recovering for 6 months and 1 week
Stefan Struve – Recovering/Suspended for 59 days
Terry Etim – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Tim Credeur – Recovering for 33 days
Wanderlei Silva – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks

Predictions:

Eddie FnG: 5/9
Aldenvdk: 2/9
gerrymanderer: 7/9
awful waffle: 7/9
gameseeker: 5/9

Some really good predictions and a really bad one.

Fantabulous

10-27-2010, 04:24 PM

The full card for UFC 120:

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Saturday of Week 2 of November

Main event: For the UFC Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar (5-1) (c) vs. Cain Velasquez (8-0)
For the UFC Lightweight Championship: BJ Penn (16-6-1) (c) vs . Tyson Griffin (15-2)
In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (6-0) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-15-1)
In the Lightweight Division: Gray Maynard (9-0-1) vs. Kenny Florian (14-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-6-1) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Brendan Schaub (6-2) vs. Ben Rothwell (31-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (3-2) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (13-1-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brian Stann (8-4) vs. Rodney Wallace (9-1)

Fantabulous

10-28-2010, 04:29 PM

Sunday of Week 2 of October to Wednesday of Week 2 of November

Sengoku 16 will take place on Saturday of Week 2 of November with a main event of Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Blagoi Ivanov. Adrenaline 8 will take place on Tuesday of Week 2 of November with a main event of Eric Schafer vs. Brendan Barrett for the Adrenaline Light Heavyweight title. Strikeforce – End of the World will take place on Sunday of Week 3 of November with a main event of Kazuo Misaki vs. Jason Miller and a co-main event of Alistair Overeem vs. Herschel Walker. DREAM 18 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of November with a main event of Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Bibiano Fernandes for the DREAM Featherweight title. Sengoku 17 will take place on Saturday of Week 1 of December with a main event of Mamed Khalidov vs. Sanae Kikuta for the Sengoku Middleweight title. Bellator FC 23 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of November with a main event of Alexander Shlemenko vs. Robert McDaniel.

In the main event of Strikeforce – Crazy Crazy Nights, Mitsuhiro Ishida beat Gilbert Melendez by submission in 3:15 of Round 3 to win the Strikeforce Lightweight title. In the main event of WEC 52 – Varner vs. Jansen, Dave Jansen beat Jamie Varner by Unanimous Decision. In the main event of Bellator FC 22, Ben Askren beat Omar De La Cruz by submission in 4:56 of Round 4 to retain the Bellator FC Welterweight title. In the main event of DREAM 17, Dong Sik Yoon beat Kazushi Sakuraba by submission in 7:29 of Round 1 to win the DREAM Middleweight title.

Friday of Week 3 of October

UFC have signed Gan McGee.

Also on that Friday, a top-level Light Heavyweight fighter was officially unveiled by the UFC and he will be revealed tomorrow.

Fantabulous

10-29-2010, 04:41 PM

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UFC is pleased to announce the signing of international Light Heavyweight fighter Gegard Mousasi.

Gegard Mousasi is a Dutch-Armenian fighter whose background includes judo, kickboxing and boxing; at one point Mousasi was the amateur boxing champion of the Netherlands.

In his fighting career, Mousasi has fought many of the top names in the sport of MMA and kickboxing, taking on and beating the likes of Musashi, Ronaldo de Souza, Mark Hunt and Renato Sobral, who Mousasi obliterated in just over one-minute.

Mousasi is expected to make his debut for the UFC early in the New Year.

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Fantabulous

10-30-2010, 04:16 PM

The main event of UFC on Versus 3:

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Wednesday of Week 1 of December in North Carolina.

Fantabulous

10-31-2010, 05:22 PM

Sunday of Week 4 of October – Wednesday of Week 2 of November

In the main event of Bellator FC 22, Ben Askren beat Omar De La Cruz by submission in 4:56 of Round 4 to retain the Bellator FC Welterweight title.

DREAM 18 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of November with a main event of Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Bibiano Fernandes for the DREAM Featherweight title. Bellator FC 23 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of November with a main event of Alexander Shlemenko vs. Robert McDaniel

Friday of Week 1 of November

UFC have signed a top fighter

Monday of Week 2 of November

UFC have signed Tor Troeng

Wednesday of 2 of November

UFC have signed a really good fighter with great potential.

Tomorrow sees the official announcement of another top fight joining the UFC. Tuesday will be a preview of UFC 120 and UFC 120 itself will be posted Wednesday.

Fantabulous

11-01-2010, 05:17 PM

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UFC is pleased to announce the signing of top Lightweight fighter Eddie Alvarez.

Alvarez is a much heralded fighter, with a background in amateur wrestling and boxing. Alvarez has competed in America and Japan, and has victories over top competition like Joachim Hansen and Tetsuya Kawajiri, and was Lightweight champion in Bellator FC with his last fight before making the jump up to the UFC being a Knock Out win over Roger Huerta.

It’s believed Alvarez will make his debut for the UFC at the year end event in December.

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Fantabulous

11-02-2010, 05:21 PM

A preview of UFC 120:

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Saturday of Week 2 of November

Main event: For the UFC Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar (5-1) (c) vs. Cain Velasquez (8-0)

The biggest Heavyweight title fight in the history of MMA, with the monstrous powerhouse Brock Lesnar taking on the very powerful and well-rounded Cain Velasquez. With the aura and reputations of both men, truly this is the battle of the unstoppable force and the immovable object. Which mighty entity will be the one to fall?

For the UFC Lightweight Championship: BJ Penn (16-6-1) (c) vs . Tyson Griffin (15-2)

'The Prodigy' regained the Lightweight Championship after an upset loss; can he prevent another surprise defeat at the hand of an underdog challenger? Griffin comes in as a very talented underdog, though. Can Griffin surprise the experts or will BJ prove that he really does deserve the title of the best Lightweight fighter in the sport today?

In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (6-0) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-15-1)

We know Bobby Lashley can wrestle, but can he deal with a fighter who has one of the best striking games in MMA? Gilbert Yvel can knock an opponent out at any time; witness his KO of Gary Goodridge in PRIDE inside of 30-seconds. Can the much heralded Lashley overcome the fearsome striking of 'The Hurricane' or will Yvel spoil the freight train that is Bobby Lashley?

In the Lightweight Division: Gray Maynard (9-0-1) vs. Kenny Florian (14-4)

Maynard and Florian both find themselves on the cusp of a shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship and they know that a strong win here will find themselves in line for the next shot at the title. Maynard brings an unparalleled wrestling game to the table while Florian is one of the most dangerous all-round fighters in the Lightweight Division. Who will win this battle of styles?

In the Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-6-1) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (11-6)

Nogueira has the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game in MMA today. Gonzaga is no slouch at BJJ either, and he also has a much vaunted high kick that has knocked out Mirko Cro Cop and broken the arm of Randy Couture. Will this turn into a battle of Jiu-Jitsu? Or will Gonzaga try and turn this into a striking battle?

Fantabulous

11-03-2010, 05:10 PM

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Saturday of Week 2 of November

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace:

>We are back underway!
>Wallace counters a punch by hitting a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Wallace comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is successful, Stann pulls guard.
>Wallace tries to pass the guard.
>Stann finds his opponent too skilled, and Wallace passes guard into side control.
>Wallace uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>Wallace uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>Wallace looks to get a mount.
>He doesn't get the mount, but only because Stann rolled over and gave up his back instead.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Wallace pounds away, Stann is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee pulls Wallace away, stopping the match!
>By TKO, the winner is Wallace!

>Official Result: Rodney 'Shonuff The Master' Wallace defeats 'All American' Brian Stann (TKO in 3:06 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Amir Sadollah vs. Dong Hyun Kim:

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving in closer, Sadollah looks like he may want to wrestle Kim.
>He pulls Kim into a grapple.
>Sadollah is trying to lock Kim into a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has Kim in trouble.
>Using the clinch, Sadollah blasts Kim with a powerful knee to the cheek! Kim is knocked out!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Amir Sadollah!

>Official Result: Amir Sadollah defeats Dong Hyun Kim (Knock Out in 0:57 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Heavyweight Division, Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell:

>We are underway!
>Rothwell is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Schaub.
>Schaub is pulled into a grapple.
>Rothwell is trying to lock Schaub into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Schaub can't fight it off, and ends up caught.
>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Rothwell blasts Schaub with a big knee to the face!
>It looks like Schaub has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Rothwell blasts Schaub with a big knee to the face!
>From the clinch, Rothwell drives a knee into the face of Schaub!
>From the clinch, Schaub gets hit with a knee to the side of the face!
>From the clinch, Schaub gets hit with a knee to the side of the face!
>Rothwell finally loses his grip and the clinch is broken.
>The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Schaub.
>The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.
>We're back underway!
>Rothwell throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Schaub.
>The takedown is successful, Schaub pulls guard.
>Rothwell begins trying to pass the guard.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Rothwell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Rothwell blocks an attempted sweep.
>Rothwell fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Schaub tries to sweep Rothwell but can't do it.
>Rothwell pounds away from half guard, but Schaub isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Schaub tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Rothwell.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Rothwell begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Rothwell gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>Rothwell tries to ensare Schaub in an armbar.
>Schaub gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Rothwell!

>Official Result: 'Big' Ben Rothwell defeats Brendan Schaub (Submission in 4:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Heavyweight Division, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Gabriel Gonzaga:

>Next up, Antonio 'Minotauro' Rodrigo Nogueira will battle Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga in the UFC Heavyweight division.
>And here we go!
>Nogueira hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Nogueira settle at all, Gonzaga comes in closer.
>Gonzaga uses a combination of three punches to get Nogueira to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Nogueira pulls guard.
>Gonzaga starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Gonzaga isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Gonzaga gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
>Gonzaga is trying to pass guard.
>Gonzaga isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Using his leg strength to push Gonzaga back a bit, Nogueira looks to scramble for position.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing.
>Nogueira throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Gonzaga quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Gonzaga comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is successful, Nogueira pulls guard.
>Gonzaga tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Nogueira manages to scoot them both backward until they are against the cage.
>Using the cage for support, Nogueira manages to stand up, bringing Gonzaga up too.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nogueira is controlled up against the cage for the little that remains of the round.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Gonzaga, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Nogueira throws three punches in quick succession, but Gonzaga was out of range.
>The fight slows as Gonzaga sits back and allows Nogueira to circle.
>Nogueira gets Gonzaga with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Gonzaga seems to be waiting for Nogueira to make a move.
>Nogueira hits a great punch, Gonzaga is momentarily wobbly!
>Nogueira counters an attempted body kick with a great punch, Gonzaga is knocked down!
>Nogueira moves quickly to be by the side of Gonzaga and looks to rain down strikes.
>Nogueira starts raining down punches...but Gonzaga manages to cover up and survive the onslaught.
>Nogueira eventually has to stop, and finds himself settled in side control.
>Nogueira attempts to move to mount.
>Nogueira isn't able to mount Gonzaga this time around.
>Gonzaga tries to sweep Nogueira but can't.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Nogueira attempts to move to mount.
>Nogueira isn't able to mount Gonzaga this time around.
>Gonzaga tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Nogueira throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Gonzaga tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Nogueira.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nogueira.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Nogueira counters a missed punch with a huge punch and Gonzaga is knocked clean out!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Nogueira!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotauro' Rodrigo Nogueira defeats Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga (Knock Out in 0:57 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Gray Maynard vs. Kenny Florian:

>We are underway!
>Florian shoots in for a takedown.
>Florian can't get the takedown, Maynard defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Maynard is trying to muscle Florian up against the cage.
>Maynard achieves it, pinning Florian to the cage.
>Maynard goes to use some dirty boxing, but Florian is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Maynard smothers Florian against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Maynard tries to keep Florian up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Florian reverses so that he is the one in control.
>With Maynard stuck against the cage, Florian tries to complete a takedown.
>Florian has to struggle for it, but is eventually rewarded with the takedown.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Time slips away as Florian successfully keeps Maynard stuck against the ground.
>Florian unloads with some big elbows, but Maynard deals with them comfortably.
>Florian gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Maynard quickly scrambles.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Florian the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Florian pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Maynard has good control from the bottom of side control.
>Maynard tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Florian hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Maynard was moving too much.
>Florian throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Florian, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving in closer, Maynard looks like he may want to wrestle Florian.
>Florian counters with a punch that catches Maynard flush, rocking him!
>Florian chooses to shoot in on Maynard.
>Florian can't get the takedown, Maynard defended it well.
>Maynard looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Florian.
>Florian ends up grappling for supremacy with Maynard.
>Maynard tries to wrestle Florian backward and up against the cage.
>Maynard achieves it, pinning Florian to the cage.
>Florian is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Maynard looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Florian fights it every inch of the way.
>Maynard tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Florian who is fighting it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Maynard tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Florian reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Maynard is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Florian keeps Maynard up against the cage with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Kenny Florian is looking really tired.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Florian tries to take Maynard down.
>Florian can't get the takedown, but does get behind Maynard when he attempts to wriggle free.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Maynard.

>And here we go, round three!
>Maynard looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Not wanting to grapple, Florian uses strikes to keep Maynard at a distance.
>Maynard comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Florian.
>Florian uses his strikes to stop Maynard from getting close enough to grapple.
>Maynard uses a nice jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Maynard comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Maynard has the takedown! Florian pulls half guard.
>Gray Maynard doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Maynard attempts to pass half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Florian tries to ensare Maynard in a guillotine.
>Maynard gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!
>Kenny 'Ken Flo' Florian takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Kenny 'Ken Flo' Florian defeats Gray 'The Bully' Maynard (Submission in 3:22 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Bobby Lashley vs. Gilbert Yvel:

>Round one begins!
>Lashley throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Yvel pulls guard.
>Lashley pounds away with punches from the guard and Yvel is having trouble doing anything about it!
>With Yvel taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Bobby Lashley!

>Official Result: Bobby Lashley defeats Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (TKO in 0:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Lightweight Championship, BJ Penn (c) vs. Tyson Griffin (co-main event):

>There's the opening bell!
>Griffin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Penn.
>Griffin grabs Penn and pulls him into a grapple.
>Griffin gets out-wrestled and Penn takes control of the grapple.
>Penn, controlling the grapple with Griffin, goes for a takedown.
>Griffin blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Penn out-wrestles Griffin and gets himself into a better position in the grapple.
>Penn, controlling the grapple with Griffin, goes for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Griffin pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Griffin is being smothered against the ground by Penn.
>Penn throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Griffin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Penn off of him.
>Griffin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Penn off of him.
>Penn begins trying to pass the guard.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Penn throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>In half guard, Penn begins working to get side control.
>Griffin doesn't let Penn get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Penn.

>Round two begins!
>Griffin throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Penn.
>The takedown doesn't work, Penn stuffed it.
>A straight jab by Griffin keeps Penn from advancing.
>Penn doesn't press the issue, allowing Griffin to circle.
>Griffin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Penn.
>Griffin can't get near enough to engage, Penn uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Griffin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Penn.
>Griffin can't get close enough to grapple, Penn keeps him away with strikes.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Griffin looks like he may want to wrestle Penn.
>Penn finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Griffin throws a few close-range strikes, but Penn smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Penn, controlling the grapple with Griffin, goes for a takedown.
>Griffin stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
>Breathing very hard, BJ Penn is looking ragged.
>Griffin throws a few close-range strikes, but Penn smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Penn is looking to muscle Griffin back against the cage.
>Penn does it, Griffin is stuck with his back to the cage.
>BJ Penn seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Penn attempts to wrestle Griffin to the ground.
>Griffin valiantly defends it, but eventually does get taken down.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Penn, 10-9 on my card.

>And here we go, round three!
>Griffin chooses to shoot in on Penn.
>Penn tries to avoid the takedown.
>Penn cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Griffin starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Griffin uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>Griffin looks to get a mount.
>Griffin takes the back instead, Penn rolled over rather than get mounted.
>Griffin unloads with some big elbows, but Penn deals with them comfortably.
>Penn tries a roll, but doesn't budge Griffin.
>BJ Penn looks exhausted.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Griffin fires away with elbows, and Penn takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>Griffin pounds away with elbows, and Penn struggles to deal with them.
>Griffin pounds away with elbows, but Penn covers up and defends them well.
>Griffin blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Griffin pounds away, but Penn covers up and defends them well.
>Griffin blocks Penn as he tries to roll over.
>Griffin pounds away with elbows, but Penn covers up and defends them well.
>The time runs out on round three.
>I think Griffin took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number four begins!
>Griffin switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>It seems that Penn is happy to let Griffin circle for the moment.
>Griffin slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Griffin snaps off a jab that catches Penn coming in.
>Penn eats a jab as he steps in.
>Penn throws a leg kick but Griffin avoids it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Penn throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting Penn settle, Griffin moves in closer.
>Griffin uses the jab.
>Griffin throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Penn.
>Penn cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Griffin fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Griffin pounds away from the guard, but Penn isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Tyson Griffin looks very tired out there.
>Penn tries to pull Griffin into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard.
>Griffin stops Penn from applying it.
>Griffin attempts to pass guard.
>Penn is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Griffin firmly in guard.
>The time runs out on round four.
>I think Griffin took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number five begins!
>Griffin uses a combination of three punches to get Penn to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Griffin gets the takedown! Penn pulls guard.
>Griffin pounds away from the guard, but Penn isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Penn reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>Penn cannot secure the arm.
>Griffin starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Penn tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Griffin.
>Time slips away as Griffin successfully keeps Penn stuck against the ground.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The clock runs down as Penn is being smothered against the ground by Griffin.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Griffin shoots in for a takedown.
>Penn cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Griffin fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Griffin smothers Penn with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Griffin begins trying to pass the guard.
>Penn is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Griffin firmly in guard.
>The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Griffin.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has scored it 48-46 Griffin.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Griffin.
>Judge #3 has scored it 48-47 Griffin.
>Making Tyson Griffin the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Tyson Griffin defeats 'The Prodigy' BJ Penn (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Cain Velasquez (Main Event):

>We are underway!
>Lesnar tries for a jab but Velasquez moves out of range.
>Velasquez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lesnar.
>He pulls Lesnar into a grapple.
>Velasquez attempts to take down Lesnar from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful; Lesnar seemed happy to take it and pull guard.
>Lesnar tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Velasquez.
>Velasquez pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Lesnar isn't troubled by them.
>Lesnar tries to pull Velasquez in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Velasquez starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Lesnar bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Velasquez is able to catch him and secure side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Velasquez unloads with big punches from side control, but Lesnar is able to deal with most of them.
>Velasquez unloads with big elbows from side control, but Lesnar is able to deal with most of them.
>Velasquez starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Lesnar.
>Velasquez unloads with big punches from the mount, but Lesnar is able to deal with most of them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Velasquez fires away with punches, but Lesnar deals with them fairly well.
>Velasquez unloads with some big punches, but Lesnar deals with them comfortably.
>Lesnar tries to roll Velasquez, but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Velasquez pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Lesnar covers up well.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I think Velasquez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Lesnar shoots in for a takedown.
>Velasquez looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>Velasquez cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Lesnar looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Velasquez finds his opponent too skilled, and Lesnar passes guard into side control.
>Lesnar looks to get a mount.
>Lesnar shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Lesnar pounds away on Velasquez with elbow strikes, landing several great shots that rock Velasquez!
>Lesnar pounds away on Velasquez with elbow strikes, landing several good shots in the process.
>Lesnar fires away with elbows, but Velasquez deals with them fairly well.
>It looks like Velasquez has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>Lesnar pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Velasquez.
>Lesnar unloads with some big elbows, but Velasquez deals with them comfortably.
>Velasquez tries to turn over and sweep Lesnar, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Lesnar fires away with big punches, but Velasquez covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Lesnar blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>Lesnar attempts a rear naked choke.
>Lesnar flattens Velasquez out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is Brock Lesnar!

>Official Result: Brock Lesnar defeats Cain Velasquez (Submission in 4:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Excellent.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 23,544
Gate: $2,001,250
PPV Buys: 2,373,819
PPV Revenue: $9,495,564

Fight of the Night: Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez
Knock Out of the Night: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Submission of the Night: Brock Lesnar

An excellent show, with great numbers on all business fronts, and some unexpected finishes thrown in.

EddieFnG

11-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Minotauro - Lesnar, please!

Fantabulous

11-04-2010, 06:18 AM

Minotauro - Lesnar, please!
Speaking from a November 2010 perspective, that is a fight I would love to see and would like to put together.

EddieFnG

11-04-2010, 06:45 AM

Real life, your dynasty, just get it done! :P

Fantabulous

11-04-2010, 05:23 PM

UFC 120 Recovery and Suspension list

Amir Sadollah – Recovering/Injured for 2 months and 1 week
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira – Recovering for 4 months and 3 weeks
Ben Rothwell – Recovering for 49 days
BJ Penn – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Bobby Lashley – Recovering for 17 days
Brendan Schaub – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Brian Stann – Recovering/Suspended for 27days
Brock Lesnar – Recovering for 5 months and 1 week
Cain Velasquez – Recovering/Suspended for 4 months and 1 week
Dong Hyun Kim – Recovering/Suspended for 33 days
Gabriel Gonzaga – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 2 weeks
Gilbert Yvel – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Gray Maynard – Recovering/Suspended for 5 months and 2 weeks
Kenny Florian – Recovering for 5 months and 2 weeks
Rodney Wallace – Recovering for 37 days
Tyson Griffin – Recovering for 4 months

...

EddieFnG

11-04-2010, 06:01 PM

I know it's the third time in 3 posts, but yeah, April/May 2011 the time for Lesnar/Nog? :P

Rothwell/Yvel up as well?

Fantabulous

11-04-2010, 06:13 PM

Rothwell/Yvel up as well?
Can't give away news on fights that might or night not happen but Rothwell/Yvel happened at UFC 115, right at the start of the diary.

EddieFnG

11-04-2010, 08:33 PM

I knew that .. lol sorry bout not paying attention. :(

And it might be a nice touch, to add rumored fights, kinda like MMA Junkie and what not do, add news stories of a fighter calling somebody else out, just for the realism of the diary, know I'm saying?

NapDaddy

11-04-2010, 11:37 PM

Throw more guys with no ground game at Lashley!

Fantabulous

11-05-2010, 05:58 AM

And it might be a nice touch, to add rumored fights, kinda like MMA Junkie and what not do, add news stories of a fighter calling somebody else out, just for the realism of the diary, know I'm saying?
I'll try and throw something like that in with the newsbits when I remember to. I can do that better when I'm writing the news up as I sim, but that sort of thing wouldn't be seen for a long time as I'm just about to enter April 2013 in the game itself.

As for Lashley, now that he's shown he can swim in the big leagues, he definitely moves into deeper waters in the months to come.

Fantabulous

11-05-2010, 05:33 PM

The full card for UFC on Versus 3:

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Wednesday of Week 1 of December

Main Card:

Main Event - In the Middleweight Division: Rich Franklin (28-5-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (11-0) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-5) vs. Cheick Kongo (15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (13-2) vs. Julio Paulino (17-3)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (6-0) vs. Todd Duffee (6-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Kendall ‘The Spyder’ Grove (22-7-1) vs. Tor ‘The Hammer’ Troeng (14-3-1)

EddieFnG

11-05-2010, 05:42 PM

Main Card:

Main Event - In the Middleweight Division: Rich Franklin (28-5-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (11-0) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-5) vs. Cheick Kongo (15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (13-2) vs. Julio Paulino (17-3)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (6-0) vs. Todd Duffee (6-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Kendall ‘The Spyder’ Grove (22-7-1) vs. Tor ‘The Hammer’ Troeng (14-3-1)

Aldenvdk

11-05-2010, 09:31 PM

Main Event - In the Middleweight Division: Rich Franklin (28-5-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (11-0) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Paulo Thiago(14-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-5) vs. Cheick Kongo(15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (13-2) vs. Julio Paulino (17-3)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (6-0) vs. Todd Duffee (6-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Kendall ‘The Spyder’ Grove (22-7-1) vs. Tor ‘The Hammer’ Troeng (14-3-1)

Gameseeker

11-06-2010, 06:14 AM

Main Event - In the Middleweight Division: Rich Franklin (28-5-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (11-0) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-5) vs. Cheick Kongo (15-7-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (13-2) vs. Julio Paulino (17-3)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (6-0) vs. Todd Duffee (6-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Kendall ‘The Spyder’ Grove (22-7-1) vs. Tor ‘The Hammer’ Troeng (14-3-1)

awful waffle

11-06-2010, 04:36 PM

Fantabulous

11-06-2010, 05:09 PM

Sunday of Week 2 of November – Tuesday of Week 1 of December

Adrenaline 9 will take place on Saturday of Week 2 of December with a main event of Thales Leites vs. Drew McFedries for the Adrenaline Middleweight title. The co-main event will be Alexey Oleinik vs. Jeff Monson for the Adrenaline Heavyweight title.

In the main event of Strikeforce – End of the World, Jason Miller beat Kazuo Misaki by Unanimous Decision. In the main event of Bellator FC 23, Alexander Shlemenko beat Robert McDaniel by TKO in 0:21 of Round 1. In the main event of DREAM 18, Bibiano Fernandes beat Norifumi Yamamoto by submission in 2:57 of Round 2 to retain the DREAM Featherweight title.

And the night before UFC on Versus 3, a rumour began to surface that the UFC had signed a fighter of real quality...

Fantabulous

11-07-2010, 04:57 PM

A preview of UFC on Versus 3:

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Wednesday of Week 1 of December

Main Card:

Main Event - In the Middleweight Division: Rich Franklin (28-5-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)

Franklin comes into this fight fresh off of a victory over Chuck Liddell. Does 'Ace' find himself a win away from one (last?) shot at the Middleweight title? And Akiyama is rebounding from a loss to Wanderlei Silva. Will 'Sexiyama' be able to turn things around with a win over a UFC Middleweight legend? And is it Akiyama who might be one win away from a title shot?

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (11-0) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-7)

Ryan Bader is one of the hottest young guns in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division, and he faces a stern test against one of the men who put the UFC on the map, Stephan Bonnar. Will Bader once again prove that all the hype is justified? Or will 'The American Psycho' maintain his winning ways?

In the Welterweight Division: Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-1)

Both of these fighters are coming off of wins at UFC 115 and are surely looking to position themselves for a chance to face Georges St. Pierre for the Welterweight title. A strong showing, or even a dominant win, might just be what it takes to put either man in the title hunt. Conversely, a poor showing might derail their title hopes for a very long time.

In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-5) vs. Cheick Kongo (15-7-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (13-2) vs. Julio Paulino (17-3)

Fantabulous

11-08-2010, 04:14 PM

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Wednesday of Week 1 of December

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Middleweight Division, Kendall ‘The Spyder’ Grove (22-7-1) vs. Tor ‘The Hammer’ Troeng (14-3-1):

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Troeng.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Troeng.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Troeng.
>Tor 'The Hammer' Troeng wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Tor 'The Hammer' Troeng defeats Kendall 'Da Spyder' Grove (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Jon Madsen (6-0) vs. Todd Duffee (6-1):

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Duffee.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Duffee.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Duffee.
>Duffee wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Todd Duffee defeats Jon Madsen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Main Card:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Jared Hamman (13-2) vs. Julio Paulino (17-3):

>Round one begins!
>Paulino switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Not letting Paulino settle, Hamman moves in closer.
>Hamman chooses to shoot in on Paulino.
>Hamman is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch.
>Paulino sees a body kick coming and hits a flurry of quick punches.
>A quick one-two combination from Paulino only finds gloves.
>Hamman quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Hamman is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Paulino.
>Hamman cannot get close enough to the elusive Paulino to grapple.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Moving in closer, Hamman looks like he may want to wrestle Paulino.
>Hamman grabs Paulino and pulls him into a grapple.
>Hamman is looking to muscle Paulino back against the cage.
>Hamman does it, Paulino is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Hamman steps back to achieve some separation from Paulino and gets ready to strike.
>Paulino scores with a solid jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Paulino sees a body kick coming and hits a nice jab.
>Paulino slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Hamman, but can't follow up.
>Hamman steps in closer to force the issue.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a very close round, but I think Paulino just about edged it.

>We are back underway!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Hamman is looking to muscle Paulino back against the cage.
>Hamman does it, Paulino is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Hamman pins Paulino up against the cage and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Hamman smothers Paulino against the cage, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Hamman pins Paulino up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Hamman tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Paulino reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Jared Hamman is looking really tired.
>Paulino looks for a knee strike, but Hamman out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Hamman tries to smother Paulino against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Hamman against the cage instead.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>Paulino waits for Hamman to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>Hamman looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Paulino into a grapple.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I have to give that round to Hamman, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A speculative waist-high kick by Hamman finds nothing but air.
>Paulino presses in closer to attack.
>Paulino avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Jared Hamman looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Hamman throws a kick to the body but Paulino avoids it.
>Hamman narrowly misses Paulino with an uppercut.
>Paulino presses in closer to attack.
>Paulino waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a punch.
>Paulino uses a jab to keep Hamman back.
>Paulino avoids several big punches and counters with a jab to the cheek.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hamman moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Paulino hits a crisp jab.
>Paulino waits for Hamman to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Paulino avoids a jab.
>Paulino avoids a barrage of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Backing out of range, Hamman circles tentatively.
>Paulino presses in closer to attack.
>Jared Hamman looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Paulino, but only a 10-9.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Hamman.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Hamman.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Hamman.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jared Hamman!

>Official Result: Jared Hamman defeats Julio 'The Dominican Demon' Paulino (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Heavyweight Division, Gan McGee (13-5) vs. Cheick Kongo (15-7-1):

>And here we go!
>Kongo uses a nice jab to prevent McGee from getting closer.
>Kongo narrowly misses McGee with an uppercut.
>Not letting Kongo settle at all, McGee comes in closer.
>McGee throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>McGee can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Kongo up against the cage.
>McGee smothers Kongo against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>With the cage trapping Kongo, McGee looks to try and take him down.
>McGee tries hard but cannot get Kongo off of his feet.
>McGee smothers Kongo against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>With Kongo stuck against the cage, McGee tries to complete a takedown.
>McGee tries hard but cannot get Kongo off of his feet, and winds up reversed and with his back to the cage.
>Kongo steps back to achieve some separation from McGee and gets ready to strike.
>Kongo counters a flurry of punches by hitting a clean punch.
>McGee looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>McGee grabs Kongo and pulls him into a grapple.
>Kongo gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as McGee uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>McGee tries to pick Kongo up for a slam.
>Kongo doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from McGee.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Kongo looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>McGee is pulled into a grapple.
>Kongo is looking to get McGee in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Kongo can't manage it, and McGee gets out of the grapple entirely.
>McGee comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>McGee is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think McGee took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Kongo waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid punch.
>Kongo waits for McGee to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>A straight jab by McGee keeps Kongo from advancing.
>Not letting McGee settle at all, Kongo comes in closer.
>Kongo side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a jab.
>Kongo hits a jab.
>Kongo counters an attempted body kick with a clean jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kongo keeps McGee back with a crisp jab.
>Kongo waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid punch.
>Kongo waits for McGee to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>McGee explodes on Kongo with a barrage of big punches!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Kongo counters a missed punch with a sequence of quick punches.
>McGee circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting up, Kongo quickly steps in closer to attack McGee.
>Breathing very hard, Cheick Kongo is looking ragged.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Kongo, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A speculative waist-high kick by McGee finds nothing but air.
>Not letting up, Kongo quickly steps in closer to attack McGee.
>Gan McGee doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Kongo keeps McGee back with a crisp jab.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>McGee tries to wriggle free, but Kongo controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Kongo uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with McGee.
>Kongo and McGee break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>McGee tries for a series of strikes but Kongo moves out of range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>McGee circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Kongo steps in closer to pressure McGee into action.
>McGee throws a kick to the body but Kongo avoids it.
>McGee tries for a body kick but Kongo moves out of range.
>Gan McGee looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>McGee uses a right hook, but misses.
>Kongo steps in to put some pressure on.
>Kongo shoots in for a takedown.
>Kongo can't get the takedown, McGee defended it well.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kongo.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Kongo.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Kongo.
>Judge #3: 29-28 Kongo.
>Kongo wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Cheick Kongo defeats 'The Giant' Gan McGee (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, Carlos Condit (25-5) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-1):

>Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit competes against Paulo Thiago in the UFC Welterweight division.
>There's the opening bell!
>Condit shoots in for a takedown.
>Condit can't get the takedown, Thiago defended it well.
>Thiago comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>To counter, Condit throws a big punch but only finds the gloves.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Thiago.
>Condit tries to avoid Thiago.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Condit avoided Thiago.
>Thiago is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Condit.
>To counter, Condit throws a big punch but only finds the gloves.
>Condit throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Condit doesn't get the takedown, Thiago was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Thiago looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Thiago gets the takedown! Condit pulls guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Thiago starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Condit attempts to sweep Thiago.
>The sweep is brilliant, flipping them over so that Condit has mount!
>Condit tries to ensare Thiago in an americana.
>Thiago fights off the americana attempt.
>Thiago tries to sweep Condit out of mount but can't do it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Condit attempts to set up an americana on Thiago from the mount.
>Thiago stops Condit from applying it.
>Condit takes the back as Thiago tries to sweep him!
>Condit tries to hook Thiago in a rear naked choke.
>Thiago doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Thiago took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Thiago circles as he plans his next move.
>Condit presses in closer to attack.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Thiago shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Condit tries to counter Thiago with an big punch, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Thiago took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>Thiago misses with a punch.
>Condit steps in to put some pressure on.
>Thiago glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Condit presses in closer to attack.
>Thiago avoids a jab and scores with a nice punch.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Thiago uses a combination of three punches to get Condit to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Thiago finds his takedown countered, and Condit ends up on top, in guard.
>Condit is trying to pass guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Condit looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Condit isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Thiago.
>Carlos Condit looks very tired out there.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Condit.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Thiago.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Condit.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Thiago.
>The winner, by split decision, is Paulo Thiago!

>Official Result: Paulo Thiago defeats 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Ryan Bader (11-0) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-7) (co-main event):

>The co-main event is up next. Ryan 'Darth' Bader will battle 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
>We are underway!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Bader counters a flurry of punches by hitting a solid jab.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Bader tries for a jab but Bonnar moves out of range.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Bader.
>The takedown is completed, Bonnar is on his back and pulls guard.
>Bader attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Bonnar attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Bader pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Bader is trying to pass guard.
>Bonnar comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bader in guard.
>Bonnar tries to ensnare an arm.
>Bader blocks it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Bader looks to get past the guard.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Bader begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Bader isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Bonnar.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I think Bader took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Bader counters a jab with a solid jab.
>Moving in closer, Bader looks like he may want to wrestle Bonnar.
>Bonnar finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Bonnar gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Bader uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Bader is looking to muscle Bonnar back against the cage.
>Bonnar ends up backed against the cage.
>With Bonnar stuck against the cage, Bader tries to complete a takedown.
>Bader struggles at first, but once he manages to get a good grip Bonnar is unable to do anything further to stop the takedown.
>Bader starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Bonnar reaches up and tries to lock Bader in a guillotine.
>Bonnar uses the guillotine hold to sweep into side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Bonnar begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Bader tries to sweep Bonnar but can't do it.
>In side control, Bonnar begins working to get a mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Bader tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Bonnar.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Bader squirms around, preventing Bonnar from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt.
>Bonnar starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Bader doesn't let Bonnar get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bader.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Bader looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bonnar.
>Bonnar finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Bonnar tries to wriggle free, but Bader controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Bader uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Bonnar.
>Bonnar tries to wriggle free, but Bader controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Bader is looking to muscle Bonnar back against the cage.
>Bader does it, Bonnar is stuck with his back to the cage.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Ryan Bader has much energy left.
>Bonnar wrestles back against Bader, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Bader looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Bonnar proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Bonnar tries to keep Bader up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Bader reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Stephan Bonnar is breathing very hard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Bader tries to maintain control, but Bonnar wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Bader ends up backed against the cage.
>Bonnar tries to hit Bader with an elbow, but Bader takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Bonnar is the one backed against the cage.
>Ryan Bader looks totally gassed.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>Bonnar keeps Bader from advancing with a crisp jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Bader eats a jab as he steps in.
>Bader tries for a series of strikes but Bonnar moves out of range.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Bader, but only a 10-9.

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Bader.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Bader.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Bader.
>Bader wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Ryan 'Darth' Bader defeats 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Middleweight Division, Rich Franklin (28-5-1) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2) (Main Event):

>It's time for the main event of the evening! Rich 'Ace' Franklin squares off with Yoshihiro Akiyama in the UFC Middleweight division.
>The fight begins!
>Franklin scores with a solid jab.
>Franklin steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Franklin fires off a looping punch, but Akiyama avoids it.
>Akiyama doesn't let Franklin settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Franklin moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight punch.
>Franklin looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Akiyama looks happy to engage Franklin at close quarters.
>Franklin finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Akiyama gains the dominant position in the grapple.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Akiyama looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown is completed; Franklin is on his back and pulls guard.
>Akiyama looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Akiyama blocks Franklin as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Akiyama begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Akiyama blocks Franklin as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That was a very close round, but I think Franklin just about edged it.

>We are back underway!
>Franklin comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Akiyama grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Franklin pulls half guard.
>Akiyama starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Franklin comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Akiyama in half guard.
>Akiyama blocks an attempted sweep.
>In half guard, Akiyama throws a couple of punches designed to keep Franklin guessing.
>Franklin tries to sweep Akiyama but doesn't get anywhere.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Akiyama is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Franklin comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Akiyama in half guard.
>Franklin tries to sweep Akiyama but can't do it.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Franklin takes a jab to the cheek.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>The time runs out on round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Akiyama.

>We are back underway!
>Akiyama gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Franklin counters a missed punch with a barrage of hard punches, enough to put Akiyama down!
>Franklin is quick to seize the chance and tries to get side control.
>Akiyama sees the danger and pulls Franklin in tight, stopping him from launching any strikes.
>Franklin is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Franklin blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Franklin begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Franklin isn't able to mount Akiyama this time around.
>Akiyama tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Franklin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Franklin blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Franklin tries to lock Akiyama in an armbar.
>Akiyama fights off the armbar attempt.
>Akiyama tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I have to give that round to Franklin, but only a 10-9.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Akiyama.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Franklin.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Franklin.
>So the winner, by split decision, is Rich 'Ace' Franklin!

>Official Result: Rich 'Ace' Franklin defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 13,807
Gate: $1,173,595
Viewership on Versus: 6,294,748

Fight of the Night: Carlos Condit vs. Paulo Thiago
Knockout of the Night: N/A
Submission of the Night: N/A

And for predictions:

EddieFnG: 4/7
Aldenvdk: 6/7 (so close)
Gameseeker: 4/7
awful waffle: 4/7

Fantabulous

11-09-2010, 04:26 PM

UFC on Versus 3 Recovery and Suspension list

Carlos Condit – Recovering for 5 months and 3 weeks
Cheick Kongo – Recovering for 3 months
Gan McGee – Recovering for 33 days
Jared Hamman – Recovering for 51 days
Jon Madsen – Recovering for 2 months
Julio Paulino – Recovering for 55 days
Kendall Grove – Recovering for 3 months
Paulo Thiago – Recovering for 4 months
Rich Franklin – Recovering for 4 months and 3 weeks
Ryan Bader – Recovering for 54 days
Stephan Bonnar – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Todd Duffee – Recovering for 3 months
Tor Troeng – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months
Yoshihiro Akiyama – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks

Not only did Carlos Condit lose a close fight but he also took a heck of a beating. Paulo Thiago didn't fare too much better but at least he has the win to his credit. Rich Franklin also took a good pounding during his victory over Yoshihiro Akiyama while Akiyama himself got off far easier physically. The biggest surprise is Cheick Kongo needing so much time off from his win over Gan McGee while McGee will be ready to fight again in little over a month.

Fantabulous

11-10-2010, 04:19 PM

And the main event of the next UFC PPV:

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Saturday of Week 4 of December

Fantabulous

11-11-2010, 04:36 PM

Wednesday of Week 1 of December - Friday of Week 4 of December

In the main event of Sengoku 17, Mamed Khalidov beat Sanae Kikuta by submission in 4:56 of Round 1 to retain the Sengoku Middleweight title. In the main event of WEC 53 – Torres vs. Yahya, Miguel Torres beat Tani Yahya by submission in 2:49 of Round 2. In the main event of Adrenaline 9 – Leites vs. McFedries II, Drew McFedries beat Thales Leites by knock out in 1:27 of Round 5 to win the Adrenaline Light Heavyweight title.

WEC 54 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of January 2011 with a main event of Urijah Faber vs. Brandon Visher. Strikeforce – Dirty Livin’ will take place on Saturday of Week 4 of December with a main event of Muhammed Lawal vs. Shamar Bailey for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title. DREAM 19 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of January 2011 with a main event of Dong Sik Yoon vs. Karl Amoussou for the DREAM Middleweight title. Strikeforce – Challengers (TV) will take place on Thursday of Week 2 of January 2011 with a main event of Marius Zaromskis vs. Tyron Woodley. Sengoku 18 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of January with a main event of Frank Trigg vs. Jonathan Goulet. Adrenaline 10 will take place on Saturday of Week 2 of January with a main event of Marcus Aurelio vs. Yves Edwards for the Adrenaline Lightweight title. Bellator FC TV Special will take place on Saturday of Week 3 of January

Thursday of Week 1 of December

UFC have signed a quality Middleweight fighter.

Sunday of Week 1 of December

UFC has signed a contract with EFNSports to begin broadcasting Ultimate Fight Night in prime-time with immediate effect.

Monday of Week 3 of December

UFC has signed a good Middleweight fighter who is currently a title holder elsewhere.

Tuesday of Week 3 of December

UFC has signed a top Middleweight fighter.

Monday of Week 4 of December

UFC has released Phil Baroni

Thursday of Week 4 of December

UFC has signed a name Heavyweight fighter

The next few posts will see fighters officially joining the UFC, the announcement of the next PPV and its main event as well as a major announcement concerning the upcoming UFC 121 PPV.

Fantabulous

11-12-2010, 04:36 PM

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Gilbert Melendez officially joins the UFC

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Fantabulous

11-13-2010, 04:30 PM

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Wilson Reis officially joins the UFC

Tomorrow will see the full card for UFC 121 posted and Monday will see the major announcement concerning one of the fights.

Fantabulous

11-14-2010, 04:27 PM

The full card for UFC 121:

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Main Card:

For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (20-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4):
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Chuck Liddell (21-8) vs. Tito Ortiz (15-7-1):
In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (27-11) vs. Eddie Alvarez (21-2):
In the Heavyweight Division: Roy Nelson (15-5) vs. Shane Carwin (12-1):
In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Chris Leben (20-6):
In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (19-5-1) vs. Thiago Alves (16-6):
In the Middleweight Division: CB Dollaway (12-2) vs. Alan Belcher (16-6):

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: James McSweeney (5-4) vs. Pat Barry (5-2):
In the Lightweight Division: Aaron Riley (28-12-1) vs. Dennis Siver (15-8):
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-7) vs. Jesse Forbes (11-5):

Aldenvdk

11-14-2010, 07:06 PM

Georges St. Pierre (20-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4):
Chuck Liddell (21-8) vs. Tito Ortiz (15-7-1):
Clay Guida (27-11) vs. Eddie Alvarez (21-2):
Roy Nelson (15-5) vs. Shane Carwin (12-1):
Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Chris Leben (20-6):
Karo Parisyan (19-5-1) vs. Thiago Alves (16-6):
CB Dollaway (12-2) vs. Alan Belcher (16-6):

Preliminary Fights:

James McSweeney (5-4) vs. Pat Barry (5-2)
Aaron Riley (28-12-1) vs. Dennis Siver (15-8):
Ed Herman (19-7) vs. Jesse Forbes (11-5):

dakydaky

11-15-2010, 07:55 AM

Pokerking88

11-15-2010, 02:39 PM

Fantabulous

11-15-2010, 04:38 PM

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'The Iceman' to hang up the gloves

Chuck Liddell shocked fans today by announcing that his upcoming fight against arch rival Tito Ortiz would be his last and that he would be retiring from the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

"I've had good run", said Liddell, "and I figure Tito is the guy to fight the last time I step into the cage. Let's face it, if I can't beat him I feel I should retire anyway, but that won't happen because I'm ending my career on a high note of giving that guy one more KO loss to put on his record."

Oooh, drama.

Pogo92

11-15-2010, 05:27 PM

DeeGood

11-16-2010, 02:20 PM

Georges St. Pierre (20-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4)
Chuck Liddell (21-8) vs. Tito Ortiz (15-7-1)
Clay Guida (27-11) vs. Eddie Alvarez (21-2)
Roy Nelson (15-5) vs. Shane Carwin (12-1)
Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Chris Leben (20-6)
Karo Parisyan (19-5-1) vs. Thiago Alves (16-6)
CB Dollaway (12-2) vs. Alan Belcher (16-6)

Preliminary Fights:

James McSweeney (5-4) vs. Pat Barry (5-2)
Aaron Riley (28-12-1) vs. Dennis Siver (15-8)
Ed Herman (19-7) vs. Jesse Forbes (11-5)

Raijin_Samurai

11-16-2010, 02:28 PM

Fantabulous

11-16-2010, 04:45 PM

A preview of UFC 121, the big year-end event from the UFC:

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Main Card:

For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (20-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4):

The most dominant UFC Champion, perhaps ever, Georges St. Pierre faces Josh Koscheck a fighter who, in their previous fight, gave him his toughest test to date. With a title on the line here, will that give GSP more pressure than he can handle and give Koscheck the added to drive to push himself to where he can upset the odds?

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Chuck Liddell (21-8) vs. Tito Ortiz (15-7-1):

In what could be the biggest UFC story of the year, Chuck Liddell makes his farewell appearance in the Octagon against his biggest enemy, Tito Ortiz. 'The Iceman' is determined not to end his career with a loss, especially to someone he despises, but Ortiz is just as determined to finally stick it to Liddell and defeat him for the very first time.

In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (27-11) vs. Eddie Alvarez (21-2):

The much heralded Lightweight, Eddie Alvarez makes his UFC debut against maybe the toughest test he could when he takes on Clay Guida. Guida, a man noted for his relentless attack and never-say-die mindset, will be a formidable challenge for Alvarez who himself brings a top-level set of skills to the table. Will Alvarez be able to overcome the challenge ahead of him and make a successful debut in the UFC? Or will 'The Carpenter' spoil the party?

In the Heavyweight Division: Roy Nelson (15-5) vs. Shane Carwin (12-1):

Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin are complete physical contrasts, with Nelson looking like your typical bar-room brawler a Carwin with a well-sculpted physique. And their skill sets are almost equally contrasting; Nelson is skilled in all areas, while Carwin focuses on wrestling and utilizing his fantastic power and strength. What will tell the tail of the fight? The well round skills of Nelson or the raw aggression and power of Carwin?

In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Chris Leben (20-6):

These two rematch from a fight back at UFC 82 where Leben won but Sakara protested heavily about. Now, Legionarius gets his chance to prove what he believes; the he is the better fighter.

In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (19-5-1) vs. Thiago Alves (16-6):

'The Heat' makes his UFC return to take on one of the most formidable challenges in the Welterweight Division, Thiago Alves. These two have fought before, during a Fight Night event back in 2008, and while Alves won, Parisyan did complain about an early ref stoppage and he now has his chance to redeem himself.

In the Middleweight Division: CB Dollaway (12-2) vs. Alan Belcher (16-6):

Fantabulous

11-17-2010, 04:13 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of December 2010

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Middleweight Division, Ed Herman (19-7) vs. Jesse Forbes (11-5):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1: 30-27 Forbes.
>Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Forbes.
>Judge #3: 30-27 Forbes.
>Forbes wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes defeats Ed 'Short Fuse' Herman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.

In the Lightweight Division, Aaron Riley (28-12-1) vs. Dennis Siver (15-8):

>We are back underway!
>Riley explodes on Siver with a barrage of big punches!
>Riley steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Riley hits a barrage of big punches on Siver, trapping him against the cage!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>Aaron Riley takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Aaron Riley defeats Dennis Siver (TKO in 1:27 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, James McSweeney (5-4) vs. Pat Barry (5-2):

>We are underway!
>McSweeney counters a jab with a high kick that catches Barry on the side of the head, knocking him out cold!
>James McSweeney takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: James McSweeney defeats Patrick 'H.D.' Barry (Knock Out in 0:23 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Middleweight Division, CB Dollaway (12-2) vs. Alan Belcher (16-6):

>Round one begins!
>Dollaway narrowly misses Belcher with an uppercut.
>Belcher quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Dollaway tries for a jab but Belcher moves out of range.
>Dollaway tries for a series of strikes but Belcher moves out of range.
>Dollaway grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Belcher pulls guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Dollaway begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Belcher finds his opponent too skilled, and Dollaway passes guard into side control.
>Dollaway holds Belcher in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>Dollaway tries to ensare Belcher in an armbar.
>Dollaway gets the armbar fully applied and Belcher has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Dollaway!

>Official Result: CB 'The Doberman' Dollaway defeats Alan 'The Talent' Belcher (Submission in 4:04 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Karo Parisyan (19-5-1) vs. Thiago Alves (16-6):

>The fight begins!
>Moving in closer, Parisyan looks like he may want to wrestle Alves.
>Alves tries to counter Parisyan with a big punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Parisyan looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Alves uses his strikes to stop Parisyan from getting close enough to grapple.
>Parisyan is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Alves.
>Alves ends up grappling for supremacy with Parisyan.
>Parisyan throws a few close-range strikes, but Alves smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Alves and Parisyan separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Alves avoids a body kick and hits a solid punch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Alves catches Parisyan with a solid jab.
>Alves keeps Parisyan from advancing with a crisp jab.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Alves finds nothing but air.
>Parisyan doesn't let Alves settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Moving in closer, Parisyan looks like he may want to wrestle Alves.
>To counter, Alves fires off a strike but only finds the gloves.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Alves steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Parisyan looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Alves.
>Parisyan grabs Alves and pulls him into a grapple.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Incredibly close round, but Alves came out just ahead on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving in closer, Parisyan looks like he may want to wrestle Alves.
>Alves throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses.
>Parisyan chooses to shoot in on Alves.
>Alves fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Parisyan.
>Alves throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Parisyan.
>Parisyan saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>He has the takedown! Parisyan pulls guard.
>Alves is trying to pass guard.
>Parisyan comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Alves in guard.
>Parisyan tries to scoot backward toward the cage, but Alves keeps him where he is.
>Alves begins trying to pass the guard.
>Parisyan is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Alves firmly in guard.
>Parisyan tries to ensare Alves in a guillotine.
>Alves gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan!

>Official Result: Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan defeats Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves (Submission in 3:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Chris Leben (20-6):

>There's the opening bell!
>Leben shoots in for a takedown.
>Sakara attempts to avoid Leben as he shoots in.
>Sakara avoids the takedown attempt.
>Leben slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Sakara, but can't follow up.
>The fight slows as Sakara sits back and allows Leben to circle.
>Leben switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Sakara doesn't press the issue, allowing Leben to circle.
>Leben throws three punches in quick succession, but Sakara was out of range.
>Time slips away as Sakara doesn't press Leben, allowing him to circle.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Sakara hits Leben with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Leben scores with a jab.
>Leben fakes a lunge.
>Time slips away as Sakara doesn't press Leben, allowing him to circle.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Leben uses a right hook, but misses.
>It seems that Sakara is happy to let Leben circle for the moment.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Leben, 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Leben steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Leben avoids a jab and scores with a series of big punches, trapping Sakara against the cage!
>Sakara is taking a lot of shots, the referee has
no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>Chris Leben takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Chris 'The Crippler' Leben defeats Alessio 'Legionarius' Sakara (TKO in 0:41 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Heavyweight Division, Roy Nelson (15-5) vs. Shane Carwin (12-1):

>And here we go!
>Nelson moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Carwin.
>Carwin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson.
>Carwin is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch.
>Nelson catches Carwin with a flurry of small strikes.
>Nelson avoids a quick jab and hits a series of quick punches.
>Carwin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson.
>Carwin can't get near enough to engage, Nelson uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Carwin looks like he may want to wrestle Nelson.
>Carwin can't get close enough to grapple, Nelson keeps him away with strikes.
>Carwin is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson.
>To counter, Nelson throws a big strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Moving in closer, Carwin looks like he may want to wrestle Nelson.
>A counter punch catches Carwin above the eye.
>Nelson catches Carwin with a flurry of small strikes.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Carwin chooses to shoot in on Nelson.
>Carwin is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Nelson counters a missed punch with a flurry of quick punches.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nelson.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Carwin throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Nelson throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses.
>Moving in closer, Carwin looks like he may want to wrestle Nelson.
>Carwin can't get close enough to grapple, Nelson keeps him away with strikes.
>Carwin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nelson.
>Carwin can't get near enough to engage, Nelson uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Moving in closer, Carwin looks like he may want to wrestle Nelson.
>Carwin can't get close enough to grapple, Nelson keeps him away with strikes.
>Carwin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson.
>Carwin can't get near enough to engage, Nelson uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Carwin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nelson.
>Carwin can't get near enough to engage, Nelson uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Carwin hits a massive punch, but Nelson somehow doesn't go down!
>Carwin chooses to shoot in on Nelson.
>Nelson stuffs the takedown, so Carwin has to settle for pushing him up against the cage.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nelson is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Carwin tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Nelson isn't allowing it.
>Nelson catches an unsuspecting Carwin in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure!
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Carwin.

>Round three begins!
>Carwin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson.
>A counter punch catches Carwin hard, almost putting him down!
>Roy Nelson looks very tired out there.
>Carwin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson.
>Nelson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Carwin is looking to muscle Nelson back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Nelson pinned to the cage.
>Carwin keeps Nelson up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Nelson is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nelson is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Shane Carwin is breathing very hard.
>With Nelson stuck against the cage, Carwin tries to complete a takedown.
>Carwin tries hard but cannot get Nelson off of his feet.
>Roy Nelson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Carwin steps back to achieve some separation from Nelson and gets ready to strike.
>Nelson hits a jab.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Carwin fires off a looping punch, but Nelson avoids it.
>Nelson quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Nelson catches Carwin with a solid jab.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Carwin, but only a 10-9.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Carwin.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Carwin.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Carwin.
>Carwin wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Shane 'The Monster' Carwin defeats Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Clay Guida (27-11) vs. Eddie Alvarez (21-2):

>Round one begins!
>Alvarez avoids a straight right and hits a clean jab.
>Alvarez slips out of the way of a jab.
>Alvarez counters a jab with a punch.
>Alvarez avoids a punch and scores with a solid punch.
>Alvarez avoids a low kick.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Alvarez counters a wayward jab with a kick to the outside of the leg.
>Alvarez hits a jab.
>Alvarez swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Alvarez steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Alvarez steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Alvarez avoids several big punches and counters with a solid punch.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Alvarez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>And here we go, round two!
>Alvarez gets Guida with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting up, Guida steps in closer to pressure Alvarez into action.
>Guida throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Guida gets caught with a punch though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!
>Alvarez is quickly by the side of the dazed Guida, looking to unload with punches.
>Alvarez rains down bombs on Guida, but he somehow manages to withstand the barrage.
>Alvarez winds up in half guard.
>Alvarez fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Guida struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard.
>Alvarez throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Using his leg strength to push Alvarez back a bit, Guida looks to scramble for position.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other.
>A quick one-two combination from Alvarez only finds gloves.
>Guida doesn't let Alvarez settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Guida shoots in for a takedown.
>Alvarez tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Alvarez saw it coming and got out of range.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Alvarez throws three punches in quick succession, but Guida was out of range.
>Guida quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Moving in closer, Guida looks like he may want to wrestle Alvarez.
>A counter punch catches Guida hard, putting him down!
>Guida shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Alvarez, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Guida shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Guida gets caught with a punch though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Alvarez steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Moving in closer, Guida looks like he may want to wrestle Alvarez.
>Alvarez counters with a punch that catches Guida flush, rocking him!
>Alvarez avoids a quick jab and hits a clean jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Guida.
>Guida eats a stiff counter punch and almost goes down!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
>Alvarez can't get the takedown, Guida defended it well.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Alvarez avoids a flurry of punches and hits a stinging jab
>Guida throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Alvarez.
>Alvarez strikes first and manages to rock Guida with a solid punch, sending him down to the ground, stunned!
>Guida shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Alvarez to make a move.
>Alvarez tries to secure a ground position.
>Alvarez can't hold Guida down and a scramble starts.
>Alvarez ends up on the bottom with Guida in side control.
>Guida attempts the mount.
>Guida shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Guida pounds away from the mount, but Alvarez covers up and defends them well.
>Guida counters an attempt by Alvarez to move him from mount by taking his back!
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Alvarez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Alvarez.
>Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Alvarez.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Alvarez.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Eddie Alvarez!

>Official Result: Eddie Alvarez defeats Clay 'The Carpenter' Guida (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Chuck Liddell (21-8) vs. Tito Ortiz (15-7-1) (co-main event):

>There's the opening bell!
>Ortiz moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab.
>Ortiz throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Liddell cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Ortiz starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Ortiz looks to get a mount.
>He can't get the mount as Liddell rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
>Ortiz pounds away with punches and Liddell is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' Tito Ortiz takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' Tito Ortiz defeats 'The Iceman' Chuck Liddell (TKO in 2:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

For the UFC Welterweight Championship, Georges St. Pierre (20-2) (c) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4) (Main Event):

>We are underway!
>GSP comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Koscheck is on his back and pulls guard.
>GSP attempts to pass guard.
>GSP gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>GSP uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>GSP looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Koscheck.
>GSP fires away with punches, and Koscheck is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>With Koscheck taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre defeats Josh Koscheck (TKO in 2:08 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 23,558
Gate: $2,002,430
PPV Buys: 2,163,371
PPV Revenue: $8,653,484

Fight of the Night: Georges St. Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck
Knockout of the Night: James McSweeney
Submission of the Night: Karo Parisyan

And predictions:

Aldenvdk: 4/10
dakydaky: 5/10
Pogo92: 5/10
DeeGood: 5/10
Raijin Samurai: 3/10

UFC ends the year on a high note with a critically acclaimed and historic PPV. And the predictions were thrown for a loop with nobody getting more than half their picks right.

NapDaddy

11-18-2010, 02:15 AM

Oh man, I was going nuts at the end of the third round of Guida/Alvarez. I knew time was running out and Guida was getting the worse of it, but then Clay got Eddie's back and I popped huge! And then time ran out and I was very, very sad. Glad to see a new event.

Pogo92

11-18-2010, 01:45 PM

Sad to see what happened to Iceman, similar to real life I guess. :(

NapDaddy

11-18-2010, 02:31 PM

I just don't ever see Chuck getting taken down and G&Ped so easily. His takedown defense has always been awesome.

Fantabulous

11-18-2010, 04:40 PM

I just don't ever see Chuck getting taken down and G&Ped so easily. His takedown defense has always been awesome.

So was his ability to take a punch but Rich Franklin KO'd him with a shot that even Joe Rogan, who rides Chuck's nuts like crazy, admitted wasn't that hard. And I think Tito hits as hard, if not harder, on the ground than Franklin does standing up. Given how Chuck looked in his last couple of fights, I wouldn't be surprised at Tito beating him, in any fashion, and if they had fought in real life.

Anyway, back to the dynasty:

UFC 121 Recovery and Suspension list

Aaron Riley – Recovering for 36 days
Alan Belcher – Recovering/Suspended for 37 days
Alessio Sakara – Recovering/Injured/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
CB Dollaway – Recovering for 31 days
Chris Leben – Recovering for 2 months and 1 week
Clay Guida – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Dennis Siver – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Ed Herman – Recovering for 54 days
Eddie Alvarez – Recovering for 5 months
Georges St. Pierre – Recovering for 49 days
James McSweeney – Recovering for 17 days
Jesse Forbes – Recovering for 43 days
Josh Koscheck – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months
Karo Parisyan – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week
Pat Berry – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Roy Nelson – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Shane Carwin – Recovering for 5 months and 1 week
Thiago Alves – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Tito Ortiz – Recovering for 41 days

dakydaky

11-19-2010, 07:00 AM

"In the Welterweight Division, Karo Parisyan (19-5-10)"
Wow, we can say Karo is a draw master, whenever he has to lose, he takes a draw. :P

NapDaddy

11-19-2010, 03:21 PM

My point is that there is no evidence that Chuck's sprawl has eroded. His chin, clearly. This isn't a criticism of you, but of whoever set his takedown defense stats for the mod.

Fantabulous

11-19-2010, 04:25 PM

This isn't a criticism of you, but of whoever set his takedown defense stats for the mod.

I checked his stats and Chuck's takedown defense for standing is set at 95 and in the clinch it's at 85. I did simulate a few Chuck/Tito fights just to see what happened and Tito won them all. I think it's a case of Tito looking better on paper than he appears to be in real life, although I have no idea how the game engine takes age or other stats into account when calculating what happens in a fight. It would have been interesting to see how the current Chuck fared against Tito, and I've have picked Tito to win, but hopefully we never find out.

I'm actually surprised there weren't more raised eyebrows when Bisping KO'd Wanderlei in 58 seconds.

Sunday of Week 4 of December

In the main event of Bellator FC 24, Patricio Freire beat Keith Berry by Split Decision to retain the Bellator Featherweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – Dirty Livin’, Muhammed Lawal beat Shamar Bailey by knock out in 4:49 of Round 1 to retain the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title.

Tomorrow will see, finally, the announcement of the location and main event of UFC 122, and Sunday will be the Year End Awards for 2010.

Fantabulous

11-20-2010, 04:12 PM

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Saturday of Week 3 of January 2011 in New Jersey

This time, the Dynasty version of the title fight comes first.

Fantabulous

11-21-2010, 04:43 PM

2010 Year End Awards

Fighter of the Year: Paulo Thiago

Female Fighter of the Year: Roxanne Modafferi

Rookie of the Year: Joe Warren

Rise of the Year: Blagoi Ivanov

Fall of the Year: James Thompson

Promotion of the Year: Adrenaline

Team of the Year: American Top Team

Show of the Year: UFC 117 – Silva vs. Sonnen (UFC – August 2010)

Fight of the Year: Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez (UFC 120 – November 2010)

Worst Fight of the Year: Marcelo Brito vs. Fabricio Monterio (Independent – November 2010)

Knockout of the Year: Nate Marquardt vs. Vitor Belfort (UFC 117 – August 2010)

Submission of the Year: Karo Parisyan vs. Thiago Alves (UFC 121 – December 2010)

Main Event of the Year: Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez (UFC 120 – November 2010)

Upset of the Year: Frank Gomez vs. Manny Tapia (WEC on Versus - July 2010)

UFC winning big although Paulo Thiago for Fighter of the Year is somewhat puzzling.

Fantabulous

11-22-2010, 04:23 PM

Tuesday of Week 1 of January - Monday of Week 3 of January

In the main event of WEC on Versus, Wagnney Fabiano beat Dominick Cruz by submission in 2:10 of Round 4 to win the WEC Bantamweight title. In the main event of WEC 54, Urijah Faber beat Brandon Visher by Unanimous Decision. In the main event of DREAM 19, Karl Amoussou beat Dong Sik Yon by TKO in 1:08 of Round 2 to win the DREAM Middleweight title. In the main event of Adrenaline 10, Yves Edwards beat Marcus Aurelio by Unanimous Decision to retain the Adrenaline Lightweight title.

Strikeforce – Day of the Underdog will take place on Friday of Week 4 of January with a main event of Fedor Emelianenko vs. Roger Gracie for the Strikeforce Heavyweight title. Bellator FC 25 will take place on Sunday of Week 4 of January with a main event of Joe Warren vs. Bao Quach for the Bellator FC Featherweight title. WEC 55 will take place on Saturday of Week 4 of January with a main event of Jose Aldo defending the WEC Featherweight title against Mike Brown. DREAM 20 will take place on Friday of Week of February with a main event of Bob Sapp vs. Aleksander Emelianenko.

Cole Escovedo has failed a post-fight drugs test.

Friday of Week 2 of January

UFC have signed a top Heavyweight from another company.

Monday of Week 3 of January

UFC have signed a top-level Lightweight

Tomorrow will see the announcement of the co-main event to UFC 122 and you will want to stay tuned for this one because it's a cracker. Wednesday will be a trifecta of new signings announced and Thursday will see the full card for UFC 122 released.

Fantabulous

11-23-2010, 05:00 PM

And the co-main event of UFC 122 is...

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Pogo92

11-24-2010, 10:57 AM

The Anderson Silva fight is the CO-main event?!?

:eek:

Fantabulous

11-24-2010, 11:44 AM

The Anderson Silva fight is the CO-main event?!?

:eek:

He's not a champion. Where possible I prefer to have a title fight on the main event of a PPV. And this is a big fight as far as the Middleweight title picture is concerned, because a strong win by either guy is going to put them, at most, one win away from a title fight.

dakydaky

11-24-2010, 12:29 PM

This is one nice diary. Also, I liked how you started it. Many shows , less prediction. I think it was better when you were concentrating more on shows, less on prediction. Anyway, great diary!

Fantabulous

11-24-2010, 01:18 PM

This is one nice diary. Also, I liked how you started it. Many shows , less prediction. I think it was better when you were concentrating more on shows, less on prediction. Anyway, great diary!

Thanks. I figure if the diary is good enough, people will volunteer predictions on their own.

Fantabulous

11-24-2010, 04:43 PM

The full card for UFC 122:

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Saturday of Week 3 of January 2011 in New Jersey

Main Card:

Main Event: For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Mauricio Rua (c) (19-4) vs. Rashad Evans (15-1-1)

In the Middleweight Division: Anderson Silva (26-5) vs. Michael Bisping (20-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Gleison Tibau (21-6) vs. Takanori Gomi (32-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Kurt Pellegrino (17-3) vs. Sean Sherk (33-4-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Serra (11-6) vs. Ricardo Almeida (13-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brandon Vera (12-5) vs. Gegard Mousasi (28-4-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (20-5) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Anthony Perosh (10-6) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brian Stann (8-5) vs. Jason Brilz (18-3-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (9-3-2) vs. Claude Patrick (12-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (4-0) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (19-3-1)

Aldenvdk

11-25-2010, 12:54 AM

Mauricio Rua (c) (19-4) vs. Rashad Evans (15-1-1)

Anderson Silva (26-5) vs. Michael Bisping (20-3)
Gleison Tibau (21-6) vs. Takanori Gomi (32-6)
Kurt Pellegrino (1-4) vs. Sean Sherk (33-4-1)
Matt Serra (11-6) vs. Ricardo Almeida (13-3)
Brandon Vera (12-5) vs. Gegard Mousasi (28-4-1)
Ricardo Arona (20-5) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2)

Preliminary Card:

Anthony Perosh (10-6) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-3)
Brian Stann (8-5) vs. Jason Brilz (18-3-1)
Ben Saunders (9-3-2) vs. Claude Patrick (12-1)
Nedas Smirnov (4-0) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (19-3-1)

Btw how is Pellegrino 1-4? :S

dakydaky

11-25-2010, 03:27 AM

Fantabulous

11-25-2010, 04:04 AM

I have no idea why I put Pellegrino down as 1-4. Nedas Smirnov is a generated fighter; I appear to have announced his fight before announcing his signing so, oops on my part.

dakydaky

11-25-2010, 04:08 AM

When will you post results :O ?

Fantabulous

11-25-2010, 04:14 AM

A couple of days; tonight will be the announcement of some new signings and that'll be followed by some non-UFC news.

DeeGood

11-25-2010, 11:41 AM

Fantabulous

11-25-2010, 04:34 PM

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Tuesday of Week 1 of January

UFC have officially signed Vitor Ribeiro

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Thursday of Week 1 of January

UFC have officially signed Hector Lombard

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Monday of Week 3 of January

UFC have officially signed Mamed Khalidov

I think the Lightweight (Ribeiro) and Middleweight (Lombard and Khalidov) are well bolstered by these signings,

Pogo92

11-25-2010, 05:12 PM

Nice snag on Hector Lombard.

dakydaky

11-26-2010, 09:05 AM

Yay . I wanna see how will Lombard get on at big level as UFC :)

Fantabulous

11-26-2010, 04:40 PM

A review of UFC 122:

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Main Card:

Main Event: For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Mauricio Rua (c) (19-4) vs. Rashad Evans (15-1-1)

Mauricio Rua makes the first defence of his Light Heavyweight Championship against former champion, Rashad Evans. Rua took the title from Lyoto Machida in devastating fashion while Evans lost it to Machida the same way. Evans got his chance to regain the title with a big win over Quinton Jackson and won't want to waste the opportunity he has here. Will Rua get that all important first title defence successfully under his belt? Or will Evans regain the gold that meant so much to him the first time he held it?

In the Middleweight Division: Anderson Silva (26-5) vs. Michael Bisping (20-3)

Anderson Silva finds himself in the unfamiliar position of being in a fight at Middleweight that isn't for the Middleweight championship, having lost the title to Chael Sonnen back in August. Meanwhile, Bisping is coming off of a sensational 58-second TKO victory over the legendary Wanderlei Silva, in front of his countryman just three months ago. Anderson knows that a victory over Bisping is essential in earning himself a chance at the Middleweight Championship, while a victory over another major name of the UFC might just give Bisping a chance to become the first UK fighter to become a champion in the UFC. Who will make the most of what is surely a very important opportunity for their title aspirations?

In the Lightweight Division: Gleison Tibau (21-6) vs. Takanori Gomi (32-6)

Both fighters are getting back to their winnings ways and a loss would greatly hurt their campaign to get into the championship picture in the Lightweight Division.

In the Lightweight Division: Kurt Pellegrino (17-3) vs. Sean Sherk (33-4-1)

Pellegrino is on a five-fight winning streak and a win over perennial title contender Sean Sherk could be just the thing to cement Pellegrino's claim of a title shot.

In the Welterweight Division: Matt Serra (11-6) vs. Ricardo Almeida (13-3)

Almeida comes into this fight fresh off of the biggest win of his career, a submission victory over future Hall of Famer Matt Hughes. Serra fought Hughes himself last year in a losing effort; what part could that play in Serra's mental game, knowing that he's fighting a guy who did what he couldn't, and that's beat Matt Hughes, his hated rival?

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brandon Vera (12-5) vs. Gegard Mousasi (28-4-1)

'The Truth' has a formidable challenge ahead of him here as he faces what may be his toughest test to date when he takes on Gegard Mousasi. Vera is desperate to show that the hype that has followed him through his career is more than just words, but to do that he has to beat one of the toughest Light Heavyweights in the sport today.

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (20-5) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2)

Ricardo Arona made a big impact with his UFC debut, scoring a brutal TKO win over Keith Jardine. Now, 'The Brazilian Tiger' looks to shoot himself up the ladder with a win over Thiago Silva, a man who has only ever lost twice in his whole career. And Silva will be coming off one of those losses in this fight, so you know he's going to have all the motivation he needs.

Fantabulous

11-27-2010, 04:39 PM

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Saturday of Week 3 of January 2011 in New Jersey

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division, Nedas Smirnov (4-0) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (19-3-1):

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Tuchscherer.
>Judge #2 has given 29-28 to Tuchscherer.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Tuchscherer.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Chris Tuchscherer!

>Official Result: Chris Tuchscherer defeats 'Diamond' Nedas Smirnov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, Ben Saunders (9-3-2) vs. Claude Patrick (12-1):

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Saunders.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Saunders.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Saunders.
>Making Ben 'Killa B' Saunders the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Ben 'Killa B' Saunders defeats Claude Patrick (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Brian Stann (8-5) vs. Jason Brilz (18-3-1):

>There's the opening bell!
>Brilz gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Stann snaps off a crisp jab.
>Stann avoids a jab and scores with a crisp jab.
>Stann avoids a straight right and hits a nice punch.
>Stann comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Stann scores with a jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Brilz uses a combination of three punches to get Stann to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Brilz gets caught with a punch though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!
>Stann dives in and gets ready to unload on Brilz.
>Stann starts raining down punches...and the referee eventually has to leap in and stop it! The fight is over!
>The winner, by TKO, is 'All American' Brian Stann!

>Official Result: 'All American' Brian Stann defeats Jason Brilz (TKO in 3:28 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Heavyweight Division, Anthony Perosh (10-6) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-3):

>And here we go!
>Perosh bobs and weaves.
>Schaub steps in to put some pressure on.
>Schaub comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Perosh.
>Schaub grabs Perosh and pulls him into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Schaub tries a takedown.
>Schaub doesn't get the takedown, Perosh instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Schaub shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Perosh is on his back and pulls guard.
>Schaub pounds away with punches from the guard, hitting several big shots.
>Schaub attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Schaub gets past, but Perosh stops him at half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>In half guard, Schaub begins working to get side control.
>He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount.
>Schaub unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Perosh is able to deal with most of them.
>Schaub unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Perosh is able to deal with most of them.
>Schaub pounds away from the mount, and Perosh struggles to deal with them.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Schaub fires away with punches, but Perosh deals with them fairly well.
>Schaub tries to ensare Perosh in an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Perosh has to tap out!
>Brendan Schaub takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Brendan Schaub defeats Anthony 'The Hippo' Perosh (Submission in 4:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Ricardo Arona (20-5) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2):

>And here we go!
>Silva counters a flurry of punches with a vicious leg kick.
>Silva scores with a jab.
>Arona shoots in for a takedown.
>Silva tries to avoid Arona.
>Arona can't get the takedown, Silva was too quick to back away.
>Silva counters a jab by hitting a punch.
>Silva avoids a flurry of punches.
>Silva avoids a punch and scores with a nice jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Silva snaps off a jab that catches Arona coming in.
>Arona takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Arona looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.
>In side control, Arona begins working to get a mount.
>Arona shifts to mount.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Arona attempts an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Silva has to tap out!
>'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona defeats Thiago Silva (Submission in 4:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Brandon Vera (12-5) vs. Gegard Mousasi (28-4-1):

>Round one begins!
>Mousasi comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Vera stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Mousasi smothers Vera when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Mousasi, controlling the grapple with Vera, goes for a takedown.
>Mousasi doesn't get the takedown, Vera instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Vera is trying to muscle Mousasi up against the cage.
>Mousasi doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple.
>Mousasi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Vera.
>He pulls Vera into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Mousasi is trying to push Vera up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Vera pinned to the cage.
>With Vera stuck against the cage, Mousasi tries to complete a takedown.
>Mousasi does eventually get Vera to the ground, but almost got caught in a guillotine on the way down.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Mousasi begins trying to pass the guard.
>Mousasi gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Mousasi fires away with elbow strikes, but Vera deals with them fairly well.
>Mousasi unloads with some big elbows, but Vera deals with them comfortably.
>Vera tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Mousasi.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Mousasi hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>Mousasi hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>Stuck under side control, Vera takes a knee to the ribs.
>Mousasi starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Mousasi shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Mousasi.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Vera slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Mousasi, but can't follow up.
>Mousasi comes in closer to press the issue.
>Mousasi uses a nice jab.
>Mousasi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Vera stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Vera slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Mousasi, but can't follow up.
>Mousasi doesn't press the issue, allowing Vera to circle.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Vera uses a right hook, but misses.
>Time slips away as Mousasi doesn't press Vera, allowing him to circle.
>Vera sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Mousasi steps in closer to force the issue.
>Mousasi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Vera tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Vera avoided Mousasi.
>Gegard Mousasi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Vera looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Strikes from Mousasi keep Vera from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

>Incredibly close round, but Mousasi came out just ahead on my score card.
>And here we go, round three!
>Mousasi scores with a series of quick punches.
>Vera steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Mousasi gets hit with a crisp jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Vera slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Mousasi, but can't follow up.
>Mousasi doesn't press the issue, allowing Vera to circle.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Mousasi, 10-9 on my card.

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 30-27 to Mousasi.
>Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Mousasi.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Mousasi.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Gegard 'Yerevan' Mousasi!

>Official Result: Gegard 'Yerevan' Mousasi defeats Brandon 'The Truth' Vera (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, Matt Serra (11-6) vs. Ricardo Almeida (13-3):

>There's the opening bell!
>Almeida fakes a lunge.
>Not letting Almeida settle, Serra moves in closer.
>Serra avoids a jab and scores with a quick series of punches.
>Almeida throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Serra.
>Almeida walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Serra avoids a punch and scores with a solid punch.
>Serra counters a punch by hitting a series of quick punches.
>Almeida shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Serra tries to avoid Almeida.
>Almeida can't get the takedown, Serra was too quick to back away.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Serra narrowly misses Almeida with an uppercut.
>Almeida presses in closer to attack.
>Almeida comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Serra.
>Serra finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Serra smothers Almeida when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Almeida smothers Serra when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Almeida looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Serra blocks the takedown attempt.
>Almeida tries to pick Serra up for a slam.
>Serra is able to block it and pull away from him.
>Almeida switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Not letting up, Serra steps in closer to pressure Almeida into action.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I think Serra took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Serra comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Serra avoids a punch and scores with a series of quick jabs.
>Serra jabs Almeida as he advances.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Serra hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Almeida steps in to put some pressure on.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Almeida looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Serra.
>He pulls Serra into a grapple.
>Almeida tries to wrestle Serra backward and up against the cage.
>Serra out-wrestles him though.
>Using his wrestling skills, Serra is trying to push Almeida up against the cage.
>Almeida ends up backed against the cage.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Serra moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Serra moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Moving in closer, Almeida looks like he may want to wrestle Serra.
>Serra uses his strikes to stop Almeida from getting close enough to grapple.
>Ricardo Almeida doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Serra.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A straight punch from Serra fails to land.
>Almeida seems to be waiting for Serra to make a move.
>Serra catches Almeida with a barrage of big punches, trapping him against the cage!
>With Almeida taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>Matt Serra takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Matt 'The Terror' Serra defeats Ricardo 'Cachorrao' Almeida (TKO in 0:56 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Lightweight Division, Kurt Pellegrino (17-3) vs. Sean Sherk (33-4-1):

>Round one begins!
>A straight jab by Pellegrino keeps Sherk from advancing.
>Sherk comes in closer to press the issue.
>Sherk shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Pellegrino attempts to avoid Sherk as he shoots in.
>Sherk gets the takedown! Pellegrino pulls guard.
>Sherk is trying to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Pellegrino reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Sherk has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Kurt Pellegrino!

>Official Result: Kurt 'Batman' Pellegrino defeats Sean 'The Muscle Shark' Sherk (Submission in 2:06 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Gleison Tibau (21-6) vs. Takanori Gomi (32-6):

>And here we go!
>Gomi steps back to avoid a jab.
>A straight punch from Gomi fails to land.
>Not letting Gomi settle at all, Tibau comes in closer.
>Tibau comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Tibau gets the takedown! Gomi pulls guard.
>Tibau starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Gomi comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Tibau in guard.
>Gomi tries to break free and scramble for position, but Tibau keeps him trapped.
>Tibau attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Gomi is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Tibau firmly in guard.
>Gomi tries to move them toward the cage, but Tibau holds him down.
>Tibau begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Gomi attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Tibau pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Tibau attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Gomi is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Tibau firmly in guard.
>Gomi attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Tibau stops Gomi from applying it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Gomi shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Tibau blocked Gomi.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Tibau, 10-9 on my card.

>Round two begins!
>Tibau comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Gomi attempts to avoid Tibau as he shoots in.
>Tibau can't get the takedown, Gomi was too quick to back away.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Gomi throws three punches in quick succession, but Tibau was out of range.
>Tibau seems to be waiting for Gomi to make a move.
>Gomi hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Gomi settle, Tibau moves in closer.
>Tibau uses a combination of three punches to get Gomi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Gomi tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Gomi avoided Tibau.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Gomi avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Gomi slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Gomi uses a right hook, but misses.
>Time slips away as Tibau doesn't press Gomi, allowing him to circle.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gomi swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Tibau bobs and weaves.
>Gomi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Tibau.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Gomi sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Gomi settle, Tibau moves in closer.
>Tibau uses a combination of three punches to get Gomi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Tibau gets the takedown! Gomi pulls guard.
>Tibau attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Gomi is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Tibau firmly in guard.
>Gomi tries to scoot backward toward the cage, but Tibau keeps him where he is.
>In guard, Tibau begins working to pass to side control.
>Gomi is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Tibau firmly in guard.
>Gleison Tibau is looking really tired.
>Tibau blocks an attempted sweep.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Tibau begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Gomi reaches up and tries to lock Tibau in a guillotine.
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Tibau has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission, is 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi!

>Official Result: 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi defeats Gleison Tibau (Submission in 4:21 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Middleweight Division, Anderson Silva (26-5) vs. Michael Bisping (20-3)(co-main event):

>Round one begins!
>A straight punch from Silva fails to land.
>Not letting Silva settle at all, Bisping comes in closer.
>Bisping comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Silva is too quick, and manages to hit Bisping with a good clean jab.
>Silva snaps off a jab that catches Bisping stepping in.
>Silva looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Bisping moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Silva and Bisping break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Bisping throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Silva tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Silva saw it coming and got out of range.
>Silva fires off a stinging leg kick.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Silva uses a body kick on Bisping.
>Backing out of range, Silva circles tentatively.
>Bisping quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Silva scores with a solid jab.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Bisping throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Silva tries to avoid the takedown.
>Bisping can't get the takedown, Silva was too quick to back away.
>Silva uses a body kick on Bisping.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Silva, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Silva throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bisping.
>Bisping tries to step away from the takedown.
>Bisping avoids the takedown attempt.
>Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Bisping.
>Bisping seems happy to grapple with Silva.
>Silva uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Bisping as they grapple.
>Bisping tries to wriggle free, but Silva controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Silva hits Bisping with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Silva tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Bisping.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Bisping uses a combination of three punches to get Silva to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Silva tries to avoid Bisping.
>The takedown doesn't work, Silva saw it coming and got out of range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Bisping hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Bisping settle, Silva moves in closer.
>Silva catches Bisping with a flurry of small strikes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>There's a takedown attempt from Bisping.
>Silva is too quick, and manages to hit Bisping with a good clean jab.
>Silva catches Bisping across the side with a hard kick.
>A quick one-two combination from Bisping only finds gloves.
>Not letting Bisping settle, Silva moves in closer.
>The time runs out on round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva.

>Round three begins!
>A quick one-two combination from Silva only finds gloves.
>Bisping quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Bisping comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>A counter punch catches Bisping hard, almost putting him down!
>Silva moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab.
>Bisping uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Bisping settle, Silva moves in closer.
>There's a takedown attempt from Silva.
>Bisping saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Silva gets the takedown! Bisping pulls guard.
>Silva fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Bisping tries a sweep from the guard.
>Bisping sweeps Silva, brilliantly getting mount!
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Bisping pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Silva.
>Bisping tries to pound on Silva, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Bisping blocks Silva as he tries a sweep.
>Bisping unloads with some big punches, but Silva deals with them comfortably.
>Bisping blocks Silva as he tries a sweep.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Bisping unloads with some big punches, but Silva deals with them comfortably.
>Silva tries to turn over and sweep Bisping, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Bisping tries to hook Silva in a rear naked choke.
>Bisping flattens Silva out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Bisping!

>Official Result: Michael 'The Count' Bisping defeats Anderson 'The Spider' Silva (Submission in 4:57 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, Mauricio Rua (c) (19-4) vs. Rashad Evans (15-1-1): (Main Event):

>It's time for the main event of the evening! Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua squares off with 'Sugar' Rashad Evans in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
>This contest is for the UFC Light Heavyweight title.
>We are underway!
>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Shogun.
>Shogun is pulled into a grapple.
>Evans is trying to muscle Shogun up against the cage.
>Shogun ends up backed against the cage.
>Evans smothers Shogun against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Evans pins Shogun up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Evans tries to maintain control, but Shogun wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Evans ends up backed against the cage.
>Shogun breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Evans.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Evans looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Shogun.
>Not keen on wrestling Evans, Shogun uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Shogun.
>Shogun throws a big punch first, but it just misses.
>Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Shogun keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Shogun finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Evans tries to wrestle Shogun backward and up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Shogun pinned to the cage.
>Evans looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Shogun fights it every inch of the way.
>Evans looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Shogun fights it every inch of the way.
>The time runs out on round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Evans.

>And here we go, round two!
>Evans hits Shogun with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Evans is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Shogun.
>Shogun ends up grappling for supremacy with Evans.
>Evans tries to wrestle Shogun backward and up against the cage.
>Evans manages it, and controls Shogun up against the cage.
>Rashad Evans doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Evans tries to use some dirty boxing, but Shogun uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Mauricio Rua looks very tired out there.
>Shogun is controlled up against the cage and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Evans looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Shogun fights it every inch of the way.
>Evans tries to maintain control, but Shogun wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Evans ends up backed against the cage.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Shogun catches Evans with two knee strikes to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Evans is trapped against the cage and Shogun punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Mauricio Rua looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Shogun uses dirty boxing to punish Evans while he is pressed up against the cage.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Rashad Evans has much energy left.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.
>Shogun counters a flurry of punches by hitting a nice jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Shogun catches Evans across the side with a hard kick.
>Shogun circles as he plans his next move.
>Evans doesn't press the issue, allowing Shogun to circle.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Shogun, 10-9 on my card.

>And here we go, round three!
>Evans stings Shogun with a series of quick punches.
>Evans hits a great punch, Shogun is momentarily wobbly!
>Evans comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Shogun.
>Shogun is pulled into a grapple.
>Evans is trying to muscle Shogun up against the cage.
>Shogun ends up backed against the cage.
>The gas tank looks empty on Rashad Evans.
>Shogun wrestles back against Evans, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Evans tries to keep Shogun up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Shogun reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Mauricio Rua looks like he is completely out of gas.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Evans gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
>Shogun takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Shogun explodes on Evans, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>With his opponent down, Shogun goes to get side control.
>Evans has recovered enough to pull Shogun into a tight clinch on the ground, preventing him from firing off any strikes.
>Shogun is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Evans.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Shogun unloads with big elbows from the mount, and Evans is struggling to cope!
>Evans has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
>Shogun pounds away with punches from the mount and Evans is in big trouble!
>Shogun unloads with some big elbows, but Evans deals with them comfortably.
>Evans tries to sweep Shogun out of mount but can't do it.
>Round three ends as time expires.
>I think Shogun took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>Backing out of range, Evans circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as Shogun doesn't press Evans, allowing him to circle.
>Shogun tries for a jab but Evans moves out of range.
>Shogun steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Evans bobs and weaves.
>It seems that Shogun is happy to let Evans circle for the moment.
>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Shogun.
>Shogun uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Evans cannot get close enough to grapple.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Shogun.
>Not keen on wrestling Evans, Shogun uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Shogun glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Evans presses in closer to attack.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Evans is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Shogun.
>He pulls Shogun into a grapple.
>Evans is trying to push Shogun so that his back is up against the cage.
>Evans does it, Shogun is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Close, but that round goes to Evans, 10-9 on my card.

>And here we go, round five!
>Shogun hits a massive punch, knocking Evans down to the ground...he is out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua!

>Official Result: Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua defeats 'Sugar' Rashad Evans (Knock Out in 0:16 of round 5). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 23,739
Gate: $2,017,815
PPV Buys: 1,969,145
PPV Revenue: $7,876,580

Fight of the Night: Mauricio Rua vs. Rashad Evans
Knockout of the Night: Mauricio Rua
Submission of the Night: Michael Bisping

I can hear the reaction to the semi-main from here. :)

Not a good night for the predictors:

Aldenvdk: 4/11
dakydaky: 6/11
DeeGood: 6/11

NapDaddy

11-27-2010, 07:32 PM

Bisping/Sonnen at Wembley! I also liked the main event with Shogun just having enough of this nonsense after playing even for four rounds.

dakydaky

11-28-2010, 08:47 AM

Wow. Undercard went TOTALLY unpredictable.

Fantabulous

11-28-2010, 10:21 AM

Wow. Undercard went TOTALLY unpredictable.

Indeed. I was most perturbed with Smirnov coming up short as I was hoping for him to get an explosive win. I figured Saunders would finish Patrick, at least, and that Mousasi would likewise finish Vera. I did, though, get satisfaction with Pellegrino finishing off Sherk in the first round. I expected better things from Gomi and I think a poor showing against Tibau might have stalled his progress. Bisping pulls out the last minute victory in a fight that he seemed to be on his way to losing via decision. As for the main event, it read pretty dramatic when it came out. I was in two minds who I wanted to win going into the fifth and then Shogun decides he's had enough and ends it quickly.

I'd be happy with a show like this in real life; some exciting fights, upset wins at the last possible moment and a dramatic title fight in the main event.

Fantabulous

11-28-2010, 04:44 PM

UFC 122 Recovery and Suspension list

Anderson Silva – Recovering/Suspended for 5 months and 1 week
Anthony Perosh – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Ben Saunders – Recovering for 44 days
Brandon Vera – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Brendan Schaub – Recovering for 29 days
Brian Stann – Recovering in 33 days
Chris Tuchscherer – Recovering in 51 days
Claude Patrick – Recovering in 2 months
Gegard Mousasi – Recovering in 3 months and 2 weeks
Gleison Tibau – Recovering in 2 months and 2 weeks
Jason Brilz – Recovering/Suspended for 38 days
Kurt Pellegrino – Recovering for 48 days
Matt Serra – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Mauricio Rua – Recovering for 6 months and 3 weeks
Michael Bisping – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 2 weeks
Nedas Smirnov – Recovering for 32 days
Rashad Evans – Recovering/Injured/Suspended for 5 months
Ricardo Almeida – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Ricardo Arona – Recovering for 3 months
Sean Sherk – Recovering/Suspended for 49 days
Takanori Gomi – Recovering for 3 months
Thiago Silva – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months

As you can see, three fighters in the top two fights took quite the beating.

dakydaky

11-29-2010, 06:00 AM

Wow. All that Anderson had to do is to hold that sub for 3 more seconds. And he couldnt do it. I hope I wont see him being that heartless in RL. :)

Fantabulous

11-29-2010, 04:22 PM

The next UFC event is...

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Wednesday of Week 1 of February in Rhode Island

NapDaddy

11-29-2010, 06:55 PM

I seriously thought we were going to get Lashley versus Bubba Ray Dudley for a second by the picture. Now I'm way disappointed.

Fantabulous

11-30-2010, 05:55 AM

Rothwell got injured so we have a new main event:

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Tonight will see the announcement of the semi-main event and I think it'll get a good buzz.

NapDaddy

11-30-2010, 07:32 AM

Sweet Jesus this is fabulous. Fantabulous even.

Aldenvdk

11-30-2010, 03:36 PM

LMAO Bubba Ray vs Lashley thats awesome

Fantabulous

11-30-2010, 04:35 PM

Another new signing for the UFC, that I forgot to add on to the other three...

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Tuesday of Week 3 of January

And the co-main event of the upcoming Fight Night is...

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The next few updates will see non-UFC news, details of UFC 123 announced which I'll tell you now will have a championship fight in the main event, and tomorrow should be the full card for the Fight Night.

Fantabulous

12-01-2010, 04:18 PM

The full card for UFC Fight Night - Lashley vs. Rothwell:

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Wednesday of Week 1 of February in Rhode Island

Main Card:

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (7-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (32-7)

In the Heavyweight Division: Mirko Cro Cop (28-7-2) vs. Heath Herring (29-14-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (4-2) vs. Anthony Johnson (9-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (17-4) vs. Dan Lauzon (12-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Aaron Simpson (7-0) vs. Andrew Riddles (4-0)
In the Lightweight Division: Jeremy Stephens (18-5) vs. Thiago Tavares (14-3-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-6) vs. Joey Beltran (12-3)
In the Welterweight Division: Brian Foster (14-5) vs. Forrest Petz (16-8)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille Diabate (16-6) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-3-1)

EddieFnG

12-01-2010, 06:14 PM

Main Card:

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (7-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (32-7)

In the Heavyweight Division: Mirko Cro Cop (28-7-2) vs. Heath Herring (29-14-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (4-2) vs. Anthony Johnson (9-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (17-4) vs. Dan Lauzon (12-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Aaron Simpson (7-0) vs. Andrew Riddles (4-0)
In the Lightweight Division: Jeremy Stephens (18-5) vs. Thiago Tavares (14-3-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-6) vs. Joey Beltran (12-3)
In the Welterweight Division: Brian Foster (14-5) vs. Forrest Petz (16-8)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille Diabate (16-6) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-3-1)

QFresh

12-01-2010, 11:53 PM

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (7-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (32-7)

In the Heavyweight Division: Mirko Cro Cop (28-7-2) vs. Heath Herring (29-14-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (4-2) vs. Anthony Johnson (9-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (17-4) vs. Dan Lauzon (12-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Aaron Simpson (7-0) vs. Andrew Riddles (4-0)
In the Lightweight Division: Jeremy Stephens (18-5) vs. Thiago Tavares (14-3-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Gan McGee (13-6) vs. Joey Beltran (12-3)
In the Welterweight Division: Brian Foster (14-5) vs. Forrest Petz (16-8)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille Diabate (16-6) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-3-1)

Pokerking88

12-02-2010, 01:15 AM

dakydaky

12-02-2010, 08:17 AM

Kainlock

12-02-2010, 08:18 AM

DeeGood

12-02-2010, 09:42 AM

Fantabulous

12-02-2010, 04:11 PM

Saturday of Week 3 of January - Tuesday of Week 1 of February

Adrenaline 11 will take place on Saturday of Week 2 of February with a main event of Brad Blackburn vs. Josh Burkman for the Adrenaline Welterweight title. Strikeforce – End of the World will take place on Friday of Week 3 of February with a main event of Ronaldo de Souza vs. Cung Le. Sengoku 19 will take place on Wednesday of Week 4, February.

In the main event of Strikeforce – Day of the Underdog, Roger Gracie beat Fedor Emelianenko by submission in 2:21 of Round 4 to win the Strikeforce Heavyweight title. In the main event of WEC 55 – Aldo vs. Brown II, Jose Aldo beat Mike Brown in 0:20 of Round 1 to retain the WEC Featherweight title. In the main event of Bellator FC 25, Joe Warren beat Bao Quach by submission in 3:44 of Round 1 to retain the Bellator FC Featherweight title.

Adrenaline have signed Phil Baroni

Cage Warriors Fighting Championship have begun operations. They are a British promotion at Mid Level Regional Popularity.

Thursday of Week 4 of January

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Jeff Monson has rejoined the UFC

Friday of Week 4 of January

UFC have signed a good Lightweight fighter who is a champion elsewhere.

Fantabulous

12-03-2010, 04:28 PM

And the next UFC pay-per-view will be...

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Saturday of Week 4 of February in Arizona

Aldenvdk

12-04-2010, 02:38 AM

Bobby Lashley (7-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (32-7)

Mirko Cro Cop (28-7-2) vs. Heath Herring (29-14-1)
Amir Sadollah (4-2) vs. Anthony Johnson (9-3)
Cole Miller (17-4) vs. Dan Lauzon (12-4)
Aaron Simpson (7-0) vs. Andrew Riddles (4-0)
Jeremy Stephens (18-5) vs. Thiago Tavares (14-3-1)

Preliminary Fights:

Gan McGee (13-6) vs. Joey Beltran (12-3)
Brian Foster (14-5) vs. Forrest Petz (16-8)
Cyrille Diabate (16-6) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-3-1)

Fantabulous

12-04-2010, 04:41 PM

The co-main event of UFC 123 is...

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Fantabulous

12-05-2010, 04:18 PM

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Wednesday of Week 1 of February in Rhode Island

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Cyrille Diabate (16-6) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-3-1):

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Diabate.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Diabate.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Diabate.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate!

>Official Result: Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate defeats Kyle Kingsbury (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

In the Welterweight Division, Brian Foster (14-5) vs. Forrest Petz (16-8):

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Petz.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Petz.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Petz.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Forrest Petz!

>Official Result: Forrest 'The Meat Cleaver' Petz defeats Brian Foster (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Gan McGee (13-6) vs. Joey Beltran (12-3):

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Beltran.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Beltran.
>Judge #3 has given 30-27 to Beltran.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Joey Beltran!

>Official Result: Joey 'The Mexicutioner' Beltran defeats 'The Giant' Gan McGee (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Main Card:

In the Lightweight Division, Jeremy Stephens (18-5) vs. Thiago Tavares (14-3-1):

>The fight begins!
>Stephens gets Tavares with a nice jab.
>Stephens looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Tavares into a grapple.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Stephens counters a wayward low kick with a clean jab.
>Stephens comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Stephens into a clinch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Tavares attempts to take down Stephens from the grapple.
>Stephens cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Tavares tries to pass the guard.
>Stephens can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Tavares at half guard.
>Tavares tries to pass the half guard.
>Tavares isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Stephens.
>Tavares blocks an attempted sweep.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Tavares begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Tavares, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Stephens counters a body kick by hitting a flurry of quick punches.
>Tavares looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Tavares can't get near enough to engage, Stephens uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Stephens counters a body kick by hitting a nice sequence of jabs.
>Tavares is caught with a barrage of big punches, forcing him up against the cage!
>The referee jumps in and saves Tavares from taking any more shots!
>The winner, by TKO; Jeremy Stephens!

>Official Result: Jeremy 'Lil' Heathen' Stephens defeats Thiago Tavares (TKO in 1:50 of round 2). The match was rated as being Excellent.

In the Middleweight Division, Aaron Simpson (7-0) vs. Andrew Riddles (4-0):

>Next up, 'A-Train' Aaron Simpson battles Andrew Riddles in the UFC Middleweight division.
>Round one begins!
>Simpson chooses to shoot in on Riddles.
>Riddles stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Moving in closer, Riddles looks like he may want to wrestle Simpson.
>Strikes from Simpson keep Riddles from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Moving in closer, Riddles looks like he may want to wrestle Simpson.
>Simpson ends up grappling for supremacy with Riddles.
>Riddles attempts to take down Simpson from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful, Simpson pulls guard.
>Riddles looks to get past the guard.
>Simpson comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Riddles in guard.
>Riddles controls Simpson, stopping him from pulling them toward the cage.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Riddles is trying to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Simpson uses his legs to push Riddles back, and tries to scramble for position.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Riddles, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A straight punch from Simpson fails to land.
>The fight slows as Riddles sits back and allows Simpson to circle.
>Simpson uses a combination of three punches to get Riddles to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Riddles blocked Simpson.
>Simpson looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Simpson cannot get close enough to the elusive Riddles to grapple.
>Simpson sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Time slips away as Riddles doesn't press Simpson, allowing him to circle.
>Simpson sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Riddles doesn't press the issue, allowing Simpson to circle.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Simpson.
>Riddles attempts to avoid Simpson as he shoots in.
>Riddles cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>In guard, Simpson begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Riddles brings his legs up and tries to lock Simpson in a triangle choke.
>Simpson gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out!
>Andrew Riddles takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Andrew Riddles defeats 'A-Train' Aaron Simpson (Submission in 4:22 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Cole Miller (17-4) vs. Dan Lauzon (12-4):

>And here we go!
>Miller chooses to shoot in on Lauzon.
>Lauzon tries to avoid Miller.
>Miller doesn't get the takedown, Lauzon avoided it.
>Lauzon hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Lauzon settle at all, Miller comes in closer.
>Miller attacks Lauzon with a series of quick jabs.
>Miller is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lauzon.
>Lauzon ends up grappling for supremacy with Miller.
>Miller is looking to muscle Lauzon back against the cage.
>Lauzon doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Lauzon is trying to muscle Miller up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Miller pinned to the cage.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Miller is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Lauzon smothers Miller against the cage, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Lauzon smothers Miller against the cage, keeping solid control for the remainder of the round.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Lauzon took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>And here we go, round two!
>Miller catches Lauzon with a solid jab.
>A straight jab by Miller keeps Lauzon from advancing.
>Time slips away as Lauzon doesn't press Miller, allowing him to circle.
>Miller throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Time slips away as Lauzon doesn't press Miller, allowing him to circle.
>Miller misses with a punch.
>It seems that Lauzon is happy to let Miller circle for the moment.
>Miller scores with a solid jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Lauzon takes a jab.
>A quick one-two combination from Miller only finds gloves.
>Lauzon doesn't press the issue, allowing Miller to circle.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Lauzon avoids a jab.
>Miller counters a missed punch with a solid jab.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Miller, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round three!
>Miller counters a missed punch with a nice jab.
>Lauzon bobs and weaves.
>It seems that Miller is happy to let Lauzon circle for the moment.
>Miller uses a jab to sting Lauzon.
>Miller counters a wayward jab with a crisp jab.
>Miller uses the jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Lauzon fakes a lunge.
>Miller comes in closer to press the issue.
>Miller throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Miller doesn't get the takedown, Lauzon saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Miller hits a flurry of quick punches on Lauzon.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Miller hits Lauzon with a nice jab.
>Lauzon bobs and weaves.
>It seems that Miller is happy to let Lauzon circle for the moment.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Miller.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.

>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Miller.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Miller.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Miller.
>Miller wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: 'Magrino' Cole Miller defeats Dan 'The Upgrade' Lauzon (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Welterweight Division, Amir Sadollah (4-2) vs. Anthony Johnson (9-3):

>There's the opening bell!
>Johnson steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Johnson slips out of the way of a jab.
>Sadollah throws a jab but Johnson avoids it.
>Sadollah comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Johnson.
>Sadollah can't get close enough to grapple, Johnson keeps him away with strikes.
>Sadollah throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Johnson counters with a punch that catches Sadollah flush...and he goes down!
>With his opponent down, Johnson goes to get side control.
>Johnson is stopped from a potentially match-ending series of strikes as Sadollah pulls him into a tight clinch on the ground.
>Johnson fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Sadollah tries to sweep Johnson but can't.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Johnson throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Sadollah takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.
>Johnson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Sadollah tries to pull Johnson into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>The choke is applied, Johnson has no option but to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Sadollah!

>Official Result: Amir Sadollah defeats Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson (Submission in 4:09 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Mirko Cro Cop (28-7-2) vs. Heath Herring (29-14-1) (co-main event):

>And here we go!
>Cro Cop moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Herring.
>Cro Cop takes a jab to the cheek.
>Cro Cop counters a wayward jab with a solid jab.
>Backing out of range, Herring circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as Cro Cop doesn't press Herring, allowing him to circle.
>Cro Cop gets Herring with a nice jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Cro Cop counters a missed punch with a stinging jab
>Cro Cop avoids a punch and scores with a crisp punch.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Cro Cop counters a punch by hitting a clean jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cro Cop.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Herring throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Cro Cop stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Cro Cop counters a jab with a solid jab.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Cro Cop and Herring separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Cro Cop hits a flurry of quick punches on Herring.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Herring gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Cro Cop uses a nice jab.
>Cro Cop uses a nice jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Herring gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Herring chooses to shoot in on Cro Cop.
>Cro Cop stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Herring into a clinch.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Cro Cop.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Herring gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Cro Cop sees a body kick coming and hits a clean jab.
>Moving in closer, Herring looks like he may want to wrestle Cro Cop.
>Herring cannot get close enough to the elusive Cro Cop to grapple.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Herring, controlling the grapple with Cro Cop, goes for a takedown.
>Cro Cop blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Cro Cop circles around Herring.
>Herring presses in closer to attack.
>Herring throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Herring can't get the takedown, Cro Cop defended it well.
>Heath Herring looks very tired out there.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Cro Cop stings Herring with a series of quick punches.
>Herring takes a jab to the cheek.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Cro Cop, 10-9 on my card.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Cro Cop.
>Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Cro Cop.
>Judge #3: 30-27 Cro Cop.
>Making Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic defeats 'The Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Heavyweight Division, Bobby Lashley (7-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (32-7): (Main Event):

>The fight begins!
>Lashley throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Rothwell.
>He has the takedown! Rothwell pulls guard.
>In guard, Lashley begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Lashley hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>Lashley begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>He is too good for Rothwell, and has mount.
>Lashley pounds away with punches from the mount and Rothwell is having trouble doing anything about it!
>With Rothwell taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is Bobby Lashley!

>Official Result: Bobby Lashley defeats 'Big' Ben Rothwell (TKO in 2:29 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 11,298
Gate: $960,330

Viewership:

EFNSports: 1,638,732
Sky Sports 2: 1,638,732
Spike TV: 5,462,448
TSN: 3,277,470

Fight of the Night: Jeremy Stephens vs. Thiago Tavares
Knockout of the Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: Andrew Riddles

And the predictions:

EddieFnG: 6/9
QFresh: 3/9
Pokerking88: 6/9
dakydaky: 7/9
Kainlock: 5/9
DeeGood: 5/9
Aldenvdk: 5/9

Nobody picked Andrew Riddles to beat Aaron Simpson and he made you pay for it. Nobody picked Rothwell, either, but nobody paid for that.

Fantabulous

12-06-2010, 04:35 PM

UFC Fight Night 23 Recovery and Suspension list

Aaron Simpson – Recovering/Suspended for 41 days
Amir Sadollah – Recovering for 23 days
Andrew Riddles – Recovering for 37 days
Anthony Johnson – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Ben Rothwell – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Bobby Lashley – Recovering for 35 days
Brian Foster – Recovering for 40 days
Cole Miller – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Cyrille Diabate – Recovering for 42 days
Dan Lauzon – Recovering for 38 days
Forrest Petz – Recovering for 44 days
Gan McGee – Recovering for 40 days
Heath Herring – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Jeremy Stephens – Recovering for 49 days
Joey Beltran – Recovering for 49 days
Kyle Kingsbury – Recovering for 35 days
Mirko Cro Cop recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Thiago Tavares – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 2 weeks

Nothing too major, with most fighters out for less than six weeks.

Fantabulous

12-07-2010, 04:40 PM

Wednesday of Week 1 of February – Friday of Week 3 of February

The main event of Sengoku 19 will be Akitoshi Tamura vs. Marlon Sandro. Bellator FC 26 will take place on Wednesday of Week 4 of February with a main event of Ben Askren vs. Dan Hornbuckle for the Bellator FC Welterweight title. DREAM 21 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of March with a main event of Shinya Aoki vs. Tetsuya Kawajiri for the DREAM Lightweight title. WEC on Versus TV will be on Saturday of Week 2 of March with a main event of Javier Vazquez vs. Mark Hominick. Adrenaline 12 will take place on Saturday of Week 2 of March with a main event of Ricco Rodriguez vs. Scott Junk for the vacant Adrenaline Heavyweight title. WEC 53 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of March with a main event of Ben Henderson vs. Bendy Casimir for the WEC Lightweight title. Strikeforce – Stormy Weather will take place on Friday of Week 3 of March with a main event of Cristiane Santos vs. Roxanne Modafferi.

In the main event of DREAM 20, Bob Sapp beat Aleksander Emelianenko by Unanimous Decision. In the main event of Adrenaline 11 – Blackburn vs. Burkman, Josh Burkman beat Brad Blackburn by Split Decision to win the Adrenaline Welterweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – End of Days, Ronaldo de Souza beat Cung Le by submission in 4:37 of Round 2. In the main event of Sengoku 19, Marlon Sandro beat Akitoshi Tamura by Split Decision, In the co-main event, Kazuhiro Nakamura beat Sanae Kikuta by submission in 4:50 of Round 3 for the Sengoku Middleweight title. In the main event of Bellator FC 26, Ben Askren beat Don Hornbuckle by submission in 4:45 of Round 1 to retain the Bellator FC Welterweight title

Richard Branson is the owner and temporary president of the CWFC.

The next couple of days will feature new signings and a return and then we'll have the full card for UFC 123.

Fantabulous

12-08-2010, 04:29 PM

The newest UFC signing...

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Friday of Week 2 of February

UFC bringing on board a heavy hitter who feels he has something to prove, which could make for some potential highlight reel moments. His first fight is scheduled to take place in May.

Fantabulous

12-09-2010, 04:35 PM

The latest addition to the Lightweight division...

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Monday of Week 3 of February

UFC have big plans for their latest signing. Cavalcante's first fight will be later in the year.

Fantabulous

12-10-2010, 04:40 PM

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Friday of Week 3 of February

I signed Nam before the latest season of Ultimate Fighter started, and didn't even know he would be on it, so Nam showing up right after I signed him in my game was a coincidence. Tomorrow will be the full card for UFC 123, followed by one more signing and then UFC 123 itself will be posted Monday.

Fantabulous

12-11-2010, 04:18 PM

The full card for UFC 123:

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Saturday of Week 4 of February in Arizona

Main Card:

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Chael Sonnen (c) (25-10-1) vs. Nate Marquardt (30-9-2)

In the Heavyweight Division: Frank Mir (14-5) vs. Junior dos Santos (12-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (12-0) vs. Luis Cane (10-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Matt Hammil (11-2) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (21-10-1)
In the Lightweight Division: Joe Lauzon (18-6)vs. Spencer Fisher (23-5)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-3) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Joe Stevenson (32-11) vs. Wilson Reis (12-2)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-7) vs. Stefan Struve (19-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Rafael dos Anjos (14-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-6)
In the Middleweight Division: Demian Meia (12-2) vs. Goran Reljic (8-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Nam Phan (17-8) vs. Joe Brammer (7-2-1)

EddieFnG

12-11-2010, 04:24 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Chael Sonnen (c) (25-10-1) vs. Nate Marquardt (30-9-2)

In the Heavyweight Division: Frank Mir (14-5) vs. Junior dos Santos (12-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (12-0) vs. Luis Cane (10-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Matt Hammil (11-2) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (21-10-1)
In the Lightweight Division: Joe Lauzon (18-6)vs. Spencer Fisher (23-5)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-3) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Joe Stevenson (32-11) vs. Wilson Reis (12-2)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-7) vs. Stefan Struve (19-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Rafael dos Anjos (14-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-6)
In the Middleweight Division: Demian Meia (12-2) vs. Goran Reljic (8-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Nam Phan (17-8) vs. Joe Brammer (7-2-1)

DeeGood

12-12-2010, 11:43 AM

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Chael Sonnen (c) (25-10-1) vs. Nate Marquardt (30-9-2)

In the Heavyweight Division: Frank Mir (14-5) vs. Junior dos Santos (12-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ryan Bader (12-0) vs. Luis Cane (10-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Matt Hammil (11-2) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (21-10-1)
In the Lightweight Division: Joe Lauzon (18-6) vs. Spencer Fisher (23-5)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-3) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Joe Stevenson (32-11) vs. Wilson Reis (12-2)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-7) vs. Stefan Struve (19-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Rafael dos Anjos (14-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-6)
In the Middleweight Division: Demian Meia (12-2) vs. Goran Reljic (8-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Nam Phan (17-8) vs. Joe Brammer (7-2-1)

Fantabulous

12-12-2010, 04:21 PM

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Friday of Week 4 of February

In future, whenever there are multiple new signings to be announced, I'll try and do it all at once so that there is less of a gap between shows or cards being posted. The only exception to this will be if it's a major name, and for those I'll also write a blurb for them to make that particular signing special. Tomorrow will see UFC 123 posted.

Fantabulous

12-13-2010, 04:43 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of February in Arizona

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Lightweight Division, Nam Phan (17-8) vs. Joe Brammer (7-2-1):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Phan.
>Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Phan.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Phan.
>Phan wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Nam Phan defeats 'The Southside Strangler' Joe Brammer (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Middleweight Division, Demian Meia (12-2) vs. Goran Reljic (8-2):

>Round three begins!
>Reljic takes a jab.
>Maia catches an oncoming Reljic with a crisp jab.
>Reljic circles, looking for an opening.
>Maia comes in closer to press the issue.
>Maia shoots in for a takedown.
>Reljic tries to avoid the takedown.
>Maia doesn't get the takedown, Reljic avoided it.
>Maia scores with a solid jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Maia hits a jab.
>Maia explodes on Reljic, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>With his opponent down and groggy, Maia moves in and tries to secure an arm.
>An armbar is locked in! Reljic taps out as soon as it is fully sunk in!
>Demian Maia takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Demian Maia defeats Goran Reljic (Submission in 3:42 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Rafael dos Anjos (14-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-6):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 dos Anjos.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of dos Anjos.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to dos Anjos.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Rafael dos Anjos!

>Official Result: Rafael dos Anjos defeats 'Handsome' Matt Wiman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Antoni Hardonk (8-7) vs. Stefan Struve (19-6):

>And here we go, round two!
>Struve shoots in for a takedown.
>Hardonk tries to counter Struve with a big punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Struve catches Hardonk moving in with a jab.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>From the grapple, Struve tries a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Hardonk pulls guard.
>In guard, Struve begins working to pass to side control.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Struve attempts an americana.
>Struve gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Hardonk has to tap!
>Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve defeats Antoni Hardonk (Submission in 3:01 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Card:

In the Lightweight Division, Joe Stevenson (32-11) vs. Wilson Reis (12-2):

>Round one begins!
>Stevenson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Reis.
>Stevenson can't get close enough to grapple, Reis makes sure to keep out of range.
>Stevenson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Reis.
>Reis ends up grappling for supremacy with Stevenson.
>Stevenson tries to wrestle Reis backward and up against the cage.
>Stevenson does it, Reis is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Stevenson smothers Reis against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Stevenson looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Reis proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With the cage trapping Stevenson, Reis looks to try and take him down.
>Stevenson does his best to fight it off, but Reis eventually succeeds with the takedown.
>Reis throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Reis blocks an attempted sweep.
>Reis throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Stevenson tries to sweep Reis but can't do it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Reis fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Reis begins trying to pass the guard.
>Stevenson is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Reis firmly in guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Incredibly close round, but Reis came out just ahead on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>Stevenson hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Reis seems to be waiting for Stevenson to make a move.
>Stevenson throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Reis tries to hook a guillotine as Stevenson comes in.
>The takedown is successful, Reis pulls guard.
>Reis is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Stevenson off of him.
>Stevenson keeps Reis guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Reis tries to ensare Stevenson in a guillotine.
>Reis uses the guillotine position well, sweeping Stevenson over into side control.
>Reis attempts an armbar.
>Stevenson blocks it.
>Stevenson takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Reis fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Stevenson takes the opportunity to transition from half guard to full guard.
>Reis attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Reis isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Stevenson bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>As Stevenson goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Reis quickly tries to grab it.
>Reis is left turtled up after failing in his attempt to grab a leg, facing Stevenson.
>Joe Stevenson is breathing very hard.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Stevenson, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>Stevenson comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Reis avoids a flurry of punches and hits a clean punch.
>Reis circles around Stevenson.
>Not letting Reis settle, Stevenson moves in closer.
>Stevenson comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Reis tries to avoid the takedown.
>Stevenson doesn't get the takedown, Reis avoided it.
>Reis narrowly misses Stevenson with an uppercut.
>Stevenson quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Stevenson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Reis.
>Strikes from Reis keep Stevenson from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Stevenson sees a body kick coming, grabs it, and shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Reis pulls guard.
>Stevenson attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Joe Stevenson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Reis tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Reis gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Wilson Reis!

>Official Result: Wilson Reis defeats Joe 'Daddy' Stevenson (Submission in 4:40 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-3) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-5):

>Round one begins!
>Nogueira counters a jab by hitting a punch.
>Nogueira comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Petruzelli attempts to avoid Nogueira as he shoots in.
>Petruzelli cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>In guard, Nogueira begins working to pass to side control.
>Petruzelli finds his opponent too skilled, and Nogueira passes guard into side control.
>Nogueira looks to get a mount.
>Nogueira shifts to mount.
>Nogueira pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Petruzelli.
>Petruzelli has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
>Nogueira unloads with big punches from the mount, but Petruzelli is able to deal with most of them.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nogueira pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Petruzelli.
>Nogueira fires away with punches, but Petruzelli deals with them fairly well.
>Nogueira unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Petruzelli is able to deal with most of them.
>Nogueira attempts to set up an armbar on Petruzelli from the mount.
>Petruzelli gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogério Nogueira takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogério Nogueira defeats Seth 'The Silverback' Petruzelli (Submission in 3:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Joe Lauzon (18-6)vs. Spencer Fisher (23-5):

>Round one begins!
>Fisher avoids a jab.
>Lauzon scores with a jab.
>Lauzon scores with a jab.
>Lauzon catches Fisher with a barrage of big punches and puts him down on the ground!
>Fisher shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert.
>On his back, Fisher watches as Lauzon comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Lauzon can't hold Fisher down and a scramble starts.
>As they scramble, Lauzon sees an opportunity and dives for a leg.
>Lauzon is left turtled up after failing in his attempt to grab a leg, facing Fisher.
>Fisher floats over and takes the back.
>Fisher pounds away with punches, but Lauzon absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lauzon throws a jab but Fisher avoids it.
>Fisher steps back to avoid a jab.
>Lauzon throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Fisher.
>Fisher sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is successful, Fisher pulls guard.
>Lauzon begins trying to pass the guard.
>Fisher finds his opponent too skilled, and Lauzon passes guard into side control.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Lauzon looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Fisher.
>Lauzon fires away with punches, but Fisher deals with them fairly well.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Lauzon, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>Lauzon catches Fisher with a crisp jab.
>Fisher bobs and weaves.
>Lauzon doesn't press the issue, allowing Fisher to circle.
>Lauzon comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Lauzon pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Fisher is comfortable holding half guard.
>Fisher tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Lauzon.
>Lauzon attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Lauzon isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Fisher.
>Fisher tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Lauzon.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Lauzon fires away with big punches, but Fisher keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Lauzon blocks Fisher as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Lauzon begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Lauzon isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Fisher.
>Fisher tries to sweep Lauzon but can't do it.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Lauzon, 10-9 on my card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Fisher steps back to avoid a jab.
>Backing out of range, Fisher circles tentatively.
>It seems that Lauzon is happy to let Fisher circle for the moment.
>Lauzon explodes on Fisher with a barrage of big punches!
>Lauzon looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Fisher uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Lauzon cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Lauzon waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a nice punch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Fisher avoids a jab.
>Fisher throws three punches in quick succession, but Lauzon was out of range.
>It seems that Lauzon is happy to let Fisher circle for the moment.
>Lauzon uses the jab.
>Lauzon moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a barrage of big punches on Fisher!
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Lauzon throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Fisher.
>The takedown is successful, Fisher pulls guard.
>Lauzon throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Fisher tries to smother Lauzon by holding him, but can't keep control.
>In guard, Lauzon throws a couple of punches designed to keep Fisher guessing.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lauzon.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Lauzon.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Lauzon.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Lauzon.
>Lauzon wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Joe 'J-Lau' Lauzon defeats Spencer 'The King' Fisher (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Matt Hamill (11-2) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (21-10-1):

>And here we go!
>Soszynski jabs Hamill as he advances.
>Soszynski uses a combination of three punches to get Hamill to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Hamill tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Hamill pulls guard.
>Soszynski smothers Hamill with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Soszynski pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Hamill is comfortable holding guard.
>Hamill tries to smother Soszynski by holding him, but can't keep control.
>Soszynski lies on top of Hamill, basically smothering him.
>Soszynski tries to pound on Hamill with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Hamill tries to get double underhooks on Soszynski so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Soszynski fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Soszynski begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Soszynski begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Hamill comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Soszynski in half guard.
>Soszynski blocks Hamill as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Soszynski throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Soszynski aims a couple of punches at Hamill, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Soszynski.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Soszynski slips out of the way of a jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Soszynski.
>Hamill tries to step away from the takedown.
>He has the takedown! Hamill pulls guard.
>Soszynski starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Hamill tries to pull Soszynski in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Soszynski is trying to pass guard.
>Soszynski isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Hamill tries to get double underhooks on Soszynski so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Soszynski tries to pass the guard.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>Soszynski begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Hamill finds his opponent too skilled, and Soszynski passes half guard into a full mount.
>Soszynski attempts an armbar.
>Soszynski gets the armbar fully applied and Hamill has to tap out!
>Krzysztof 'The Polish Experiment' Soszynski takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Krzysztof 'The Polish Experiment' Soszynski defeats Matt 'The Hammer' Hamill (Submission in 4:11 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Ryan Bader (12-0) vs. Luis Cane (10-3):

>We are underway!
>Cane snaps off a jab that catches Bader coming in.
>Cane avoids a flurry of punches.
>Bader throws a flurry of punches but Cane steps back and avoids them.
>Bader shoots in for a takedown.
>Cane fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Bader.
>Cane waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid punch.
>Cane avoids a straight right and hits a jab to the cheek.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Bader throws a jab but Cane avoids it.
>Bader throws a flurry of punches but Cane steps back and avoids them.
>Cane throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting up, Bader steps in closer to pressure Cane into action.
>Bader comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>To counter, Cane throws a big punch but only finds the gloves.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Cane waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean jab.
>Cane fakes a lunge.
>Bader comes in closer to press the issue.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cane.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Cane avoids a jab.
>Cane steps back to avoid a jab.
>Bader throws a jab but Cane avoids it.
>Cane steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Cane keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Bader quickly steps in closer to attack Cane.
>Bader comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Cane tries to step away from the takedown.
>Bader doesn't get the takedown, Cane avoided it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Cane steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Bader takes a jab to the cheek.
>Bader comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Cane cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Bader looks to get past the guard.
>Bader is too much for Cane, passing guard and gaining side control.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Bader took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Bader tries to get a knock out with a scorching punch but Cane moves out of range.
>Cane counters an attempted knock out punch with a clean punch.
>Cane steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Cane sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting up, Bader quickly steps in closer to attack Cane.
>Bader chooses to shoot in on Cane.
>Cane tries to step away from the takedown.
>Cane avoids the takedown attempt.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Bader tries to take Cane down from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful, Cane pulls guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Bader fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Cane tries to pull Bader in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Bader fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Cane tries to get double underhooks on Bader so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Bader is trying to pass guard.
>Bader is too much for Cane, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Ryan Bader looks very tired out there.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Bader aims a couple of punches at Cane, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Bader is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He can't get the mount as Cane rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bader.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Bader.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Bader.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Bader.
>Ryan 'Darth' Bader wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Ryan 'Darth' Bader defeats Luis 'Bahna' Cane (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor

In the Heavyweight Division, Frank Mir (14-5) vs. Junior dos Santos (12-1) (co-main event):

>And here we go!
>dos Santos snaps off a crisp jab.
>dos Santos gets Mir with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting dos Santos settle, Mir moves in closer.
>Mir shoots in for a takedown.
>dos Santos tries to avoid Mir.
>dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt.
>Mir takes a jab to the cheek.
>dos Santos avoids a jab and scores with a punch.
>dos Santos counters a jab by hitting a punch.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>dos Santos hits a crisp jab.
>dos Santos avoids a quick jab and hits a jab.
>Mir tries for a series of strikes but dos Santos moves out of range.
>dos Santos uses a jab to sting Mir.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>dos Santos slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>dos Santos steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Mir comes in closer to press the issue.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think dos Santos took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>And here we go, round two!
>dos Santos steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>dos Santos steps back to avoid a jab.
>Mir gets dos Santos with a nice jab.
>dos Santos snaps off a crisp jab.
>dos Santos gets Mir with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting dos Santos settle at all, Mir comes in closer.
>Mir shoots in for a takedown.
>dos Santos tries to avoid Mir.
>dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>dos Santos avoids a jab and scores with a nice sequence of jabs.
>dos Santos counters a flurry of punches with a crisp punch.
>dos Santos avoids a jab and scores with a solid punch.
>Mir shoots in for a takedown.
>Mir can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing dos Santos up against the cage.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Mir looks for a trip takedown.
>Mir gets the takedown; dos Santos tried to fight it off but it was a battle he wasn't going to win.
>Breathing very hard, Frank Mir is looking ragged.
>Mir fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Mir.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>dos Santos throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting up, Mir steps in closer to pressure dos Santos into action.
>Mir chooses to shoot in on dos Santos.
>dos Santos attempts to avoid Mir as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, dos Santos saw it coming and got out of range.
>dos Santos avoids a body kick.
>dos Santos side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a jab.
>dos Santos catches Mir moving in with a jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Mir shoots in for a takedown.
>dos Santos catches Mir coming in and knocks him out cold with a vicious hook to the jaw!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Junior dos Santos!

>Official Result: Junior 'Cigano' dos Santos defeats Frank Mir (Knock Out in 2:50 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Middleweight Championship, Chael Sonnen (c) (25-10-1) vs. Nate Marquardt (30-9-2) (Main Event):

>This contest is for the UFC Middleweight title.
>Round one begins!
>Sonnen shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Marquardt cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Sonnen looks to get past the guard.
>Sonnen isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Marquardt attempts to grab an arm of Sonnen from the bottom of the guard.
>Sonnen fends off Marquardt, and doesn't give up an arm.
>Sonnen attempts to pass guard.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>In half guard, Sonnen begins working to get side control.
>Marquardt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Sonnen in half guard.
>Marquardt tries to ensare an arm.
>Sonnen fends off Marquardt, and doesn't give up an arm.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sonnen looks to get past the half guard.
>Marquardt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Sonnen in half guard.
>Marquardt tries to ensare an arm.
>Sonnen doesn't let his arm get taken.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>In half guard, Sonnen begins working to get side control.
>Marquardt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Sonnen in half guard.
>Marquardt tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard.
>Marquardt cannot secure the arm.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Sonnen.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Marquardt counters a flurry of punches with a clean punch.
>Sonnen throws a kick to the body but Marquardt avoids it.
>Marquardt avoids a barrage of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Marquardt avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Marquardt scores with a jab that stops Sonnen getting too close.
>Sonnen chooses to shoot in on Marquardt.
>The takedown is successful, Marquardt pulls guard.
>Sonnen attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Marquardt uses his legs to push Sonnen back, and tries to scramble for position.
>He doesn't get enough separation though, and is forced to turtle up in front of Sonnen.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sonnen fires away with punches, and Marquardt is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Turtled up, Marquardt can do nothing about giving up his back.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Sonnen looks to unload with some big punches, but Marquardt gets back to his feet before too many land.
>Marquardt catches Sonnen with a barrage of big punches and puts him down on the ground!
>Marquardt is quick to seize the opportunity and tries to secure an arm.
>Sonnen is alert enough to see the danger and Marquardt has to settle for side control.
>Stuck under side control, Sonnen takes a knee to the ribs.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I have to give that round to Marquardt, but only a 10-9.

>Round three begins!
>Marquardt slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Marquardt avoids a jab.
>Marquardt counters an attempted body kick with a solid jab.
>Marquardt steps back to avoid a jab.
>A straight punch from Marquardt fails to land.
>Sonnen steps in closer to force the issue.
>Sonnen comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is successful, Marquardt pulls guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>In guard, Sonnen begins working to pass to side control.
>Sonnen isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Marquardt tries to get double underhooks on Sonnen so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Sonnen begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Sonnen isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Marquardt attempts a triangle choke on Sonnen from the bottom of the guard.
>Sonnen defends well against it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Sonnen looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Marquardt can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Sonnen at half guard.
>Chael Sonnen looks very tired out there.
>Sonnen attempts an arm triangle.
>Marquardt defends it well.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round three.
>Close, but that round goes to Sonnen, 10-9 on my card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Marquardt counters a flurry of punches by hitting a jab.
>Sonnen counters an attempted big head kick with a takedown attempt, getting it! Marquardt manages to pull guard.
>Sonnen throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Marquardt attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Sonnen has to tap out!
>Nate 'The Great' Marquardt takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Nate 'The Great' Marquardt defeats Chael Sonnen (Submission in 1:49 of round 4). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 22,011
Gate: $1,870,935
PPV Buys: 1,632,013
PPV Revenue: $6,582,052

Fight of the Night: Chael Sonnen vs. Nate Marquardt
Knockout of the Night: Junior dos Santos
Submission of the Night: Wilson Reis

In the post-show press conference, Sven Lundgren confirmed that Michael Bisping would get the first shot at Marquardt and that title fight would headline a PPV in London, England at some time later in the year.

A fairly good PPV this time around. Wilson Reis probably surprised people with his submission win over Joe Stevenson. 'Little Nog' totally outclassed Petruzelli. Lauzon eased passed Fisher. Soszynski surprising Hamill and Bader with a disappointing victory over Cain. dos Santos and Mir was closer than I think most would expected, and in the main event, Marquardt gets some revenge over Sonnen and takes away the Middleweight title in the progress.

And in the predictions:

EddieFnG: 8/11
DeeGood: 6/11

Fantabulous

12-14-2010, 04:32 PM

UFC 123 Recovery and Suspension list

Antoni Hardonk – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Chael Sonnen – Recovering/Suspended for 6 months
Demian Meia – Recovering for 4 months
Frank Mir – Recovering/Suspended for 5 months and 2 weeks
Goran Rejic – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 2 weeks
Joe Brammer – Recovering/Injured for 6 months and 3 weeks
Joe Lauzon – Recovering for 3 months
Joe Stevenson – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 2 weeks
Junior dos Santos – Recovering for 4 months and 2 weeks
Krzysztof Soszynski – Recovering for 47 days
Luis Cane – Recovering for 4 months and 2 weeks
Matt Hamill – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Matt Wiman – Recovering for 2 months
Nam Phan – Recovering for 53 days
Nate Marquardt – Recovering for 5 months
Rafael dos Anjos – Recovering for 48 days
Ryan Bader – Recovering for 48 days
Seth Petruzelli – Recovering/Suspended for 26 days
Spencer Fisher – Recovering for 2 months
Stefan Struve – Recovering for 49 days
Wilson Reis – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks

The Nate Marquardt title fight with Michael Bisping is scheduled for October in London

Sonnen and Marquardt took a tremendous beating in the main event with Joe Brammer somehow taking even more punishment.

Fantabulous

12-15-2010, 04:27 PM

And the next UFC PPV is...

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Saturday of Week 4 of March in Quebec

Fantabulous

12-16-2010, 04:33 PM

The co-main event of UFC 124 will be...

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Fantabulous

12-17-2010, 04:18 PM

Monday of Week 1 of March – Thursday of Week 2 of March

Bellator FC 27 will take place on Thursday of Week 4 of March with a main event of Rolando Velasco vs. Dan LaSavage for the Bellator FC Lightweight title. Sengoku 20 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of March with a main event of Paul Daley vs. Ryo Chonan.

In the main event of DREAM 20, Shinya Aoki beat Tatsuya Kawajiri by submission in 2:46 of Round 1 to retain the DREAM Lightweight title

Renzo Gracie will be retiring shortly.

Mark Kerr, Maurice Smith, Mark Coleman and Kiyoshi Tamura have retired.

Sunday of Week 1 of March

UFC have signed an agreement with STAR Sports Southeast Asia to begin immediately airing Ultimate Fight Night

Monday of Week 2 of March

UFC have signed a top fighter who currently holds a title in another promotion

Thursday of Week 2 of March

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Jacob McClintock has officially joined the UFC

Tomorrow night will be the announcement of UFC's latest signing and you'll want a front row seat for this press conference.

EddieFnG

12-17-2010, 05:59 PM

I have a season ticket for the front row, sorted. (Y) ;)

Fantabulous

12-18-2010, 04:57 PM

It just got interesting...

In a press conference held at the UFC’s headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC Vice-President Sven Lundgren shocked the MMA world with the announcement of his latest signing. Before a host of media from the sports world, Lundgren gave a speech talking about the UFC being the premier Mixed Martial Arts company in the world and how they strive to bring the best MMA Fighters in the world into the Octagon.

“If you want to be the premier MMA company in the world,” said Lundgren,” then that means having the premier MMA fighters in the world a part of your company. And right now, I’d like to introduce perhaps the premier fighter in the world today and the latest member of the UFC family.”

And into the room walked...

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Fedor Emelianenko.

With flashbulbs going off and numerous questions being fired at him, Sven Lundgren made these points:

--Fedor’s first fight is scheduled for some time in May.

--Fedor first fight will be put against a top level UFC fighter; “It won’t be an easy fight”, said Lundgren.

--Fedor’s contract is long-term and exclusive to the UFC

Through a translator, Emelianenko said he made the decision to sign with the UFC because he felt it was the only place where he could be pushed into becoming the very best fighter he was capable of being, and hinted that he felt he had become complacent in recent times. Fedor said first order of business was to show the fans of the UFC why he has been hailed as the greatest fighter of all time and to earn a shot at the UFC Heavyweight Championship, citing his belief that simply walking into a title fight, for the most prestigious championship in Mixed Martial Arts, would disrespect the title and every fighter who had held the title.

Fantabulous

12-19-2010, 04:18 PM

Sunday of Week 2 of March – Saturday of Week 4 of March

DREAM 22 will take place on Friday of Week 2 of April with a main event of Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Hideo Tokoro. Adrenaline 13 will take place on Wednesday of Week 2 of April with a main event of Thales Leites vs. DeRay Davis. Strikeforce – One Wild Night will take place on Saturday of Week 2 of April with a main event Roger Gracie defending the Strikeforce Heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier. Bellator FC TV Special will take place on Friday of Week 3 of April

In the main event of WEC on Versus, Javier Vazquez beat Mark Hominick by submission in 4:24 of Round 1. In the main event of Adrenaline 12 – Rodriguez vs. Junk, Ricco Rodriguez beat Scott Junk by submission in 4:25 of Round 4 to win the Adrenaline Heavyweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – Stormy Weather, Roxanne Modafferi beat Cristiane Santos by submission in 3:22 of Round 4 to win the Strikeforce Women’s 145lb title. In the main event of Bellator FC 27, Dan LaSavage beat Rolando Velasco by Unanimous Decision to win the Bellator FC Bantamweight title. In the main event of Sengoku 20, Ryo Chonan beat Paul Daley by submission in 4:57 of Round 1

Friday of Week 3 of March

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UFC Versus 4 has been announced and will take place on Wednesday of Week 2 of April and will be in Vermont.

Tuesday of Week 4 of March

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Josh Burkman has rejoined the UFC with his first fight back expected in April

Wednesday of Tuesday of Week 4 of March

UFC have signed a quality heavyweight fighter

Thursday of Week 4 of March

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UFC have signed Satoshi Ishii to an exclusive contract and his first fight with the company is expected to take place in the next month or so

Fantabulous

12-20-2010, 04:33 PM

The full card for UFC 124:

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Main Event: For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (c) (21-2) vs. Jon Fitch (22-3)

In the Welterweight Division: Diego Sanchez (22-4) vs. Johnny Hendricks (9-0)
In the Lightweight Division: Gilbert Melendez (18-3) vs. Kurt Pellegrino (18-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Chris Leben (21-6) vs. Murilo Rua (20-11-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Jake Shields (25-5-1) vs. Martin Kampmann (16-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Cain Velasquez (8-1) vs. Jeff Monson (36-11)
In the Middleweight Division: Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-9)

Preliminary Card:

In the Middleweight Division: CB Dollaway (13-2) vs. Yushin Okami (24-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Hector Lombard (28-2-1) vs. Kendall Grove (21-8-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-7) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-16-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Mamed Khalidov (22-4-2) vs. Renzo Gracie (13-7-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Tor Troeng (15-3-1) vs. Nate Quarry (12-5)

Nate Quarry has announced that he will be retiring and his fight against Tor Troeng will be his last. Word around the campfire is that the loser of Gonzaga/Yvel will be cut.

EddieFnG

12-20-2010, 05:08 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (c) (21-2) vs. Jon Fitch (22-3)

In the Welterweight Division: Diego Sanchez (22-4) vs. Johnny Hendricks (9-0)
In the Lightweight Division: Gilbert Melendez (18-3) vs. Kurt Pellegrino (18-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Chris Leben (21-6) vs. Murilo Rua (20-11-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Jake Shields (25-5-1) vs. Martin Kampmann (16-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Cain Velasquez (8-1) vs. Jeff Monson (36-11)
In the Middleweight Division: Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-9)

Preliminary Card:

In the Middleweight Division: CB Dollaway (13-2) vs. Yushin Okami (24-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Hector Lombard (28-2-1) vs. Kendall Grove (21-8-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Gabriel Gonzaga (11-7) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-16-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Mamed Khalidov (22-4-2) vs. Renzo Gracie (13-7-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Tor Troeng (15-3-1) vs. Nate Quarry (12-5)

damonster

12-20-2010, 06:19 PM

Fantabulous

12-21-2010, 04:15 PM

The main event of UFC on Versus 4 is...

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Kongo looks like a black Tra Telligman in the that picture.

Fantabulous

12-22-2010, 04:55 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of March in Quebec

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Middleweight Division, Tor Troeng (15-3-1) vs. Nate Quarry (12-5):

>There's the opening bell!
>Troeng chooses to shoot in on Quarry.
>Quarry cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Troeng is trying to pass guard.
>Quarry finds his opponent too skilled, and Troeng passes guard into side control.
>Troeng unloads with massive elbows from side control, and Quarry is getting destroyed!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Tor Troeng!

>Official Result: Tor 'The Hammer' Troeng defeats Nate 'Rock' Quarry (TKO in 1:00 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Mamed Khalidov (22-4-2) vs. Renzo Gracie (13-7-1):

>Round one begins!
>Khalidov scores with a jab.
>Khalidov throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Gracie blocked Khalidov.
>Khalidov uses a nice jab.
>Khalidov avoids a jab and scores with a sudden huge punch that knocks Gracie out cold!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Khalidov!

>Official Result: Mamed Khalidov defeats Renzo Gracie (Knock Out in 1:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Gabriel Gonzaga (11-7) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-16-1):

>The fight begins!
>Gonzaga moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a high kick that catches Yvel on the side of the head, wobbling him!
>Gonzaga hits a flurry of quick punches on Yvel.
>Gonzaga chooses to shoot in on Yvel.
>Gonzaga has the takedown and gets side control from it.
>Gonzaga tries to ensare Yvel in an americana.
>The americana is locked in, deep enough that Yvel has to tap out!
>Gabriel Gonzaga takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga defeats Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (Submission in 1:37 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Hector Lombard (28-2-1) vs. Kendall Grove (21-8-1):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Lombard.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Lombard.
>Judge #3: 30-27 Lombard.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Hector Lombard!

>Official Result: Hector Lombard defeats Kendall 'Da Spyder' Grove (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Middleweight Division, CB Dollaway (13-2) vs. Yushin Okami (24-5):

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Dollaway.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Dollaway.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Dollaway.
>Making CB 'The Doberman' Dollaway the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: CB 'The Doberman' Dollaway defeats Yushin Okami (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Card:

In the Middleweight Division, Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-9):

>Round one begins!
>Wanderlei looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Wanderlei can't get close enough to grapple, Belfort keeps him away with strikes.
>Wanderlei looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Strikes from Belfort keep Wanderlei from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Belfort throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Wanderlei pulls guard.
>Belfort looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Belfort keeps Wanderlei guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Belfort blocks an attempted sweep.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Belfort looks to get a mount.
>He is too good for Wanderlei, and has mount.
>Belfort pounds away on Wanderlei, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Wanderlei out!
>With Wanderlei taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>Vitor Belfort takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort defeats Wanderlei 'The Axe Murderer' Silva (TKO in 4:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Cain Velasquez (8-1) vs. Jeff Monson (36-11):

>We are underway!
>Velasquez throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Monson.
>Monson attempts to avoid Velasquez as he shoots in.
>Monson cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Velasquez in half guard.
>Velasquez is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Velasquez shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
>Velasquez pounds away on Monson with elbow strikes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Monson out!
>The referee jumps in and saves Monson from taking any more shots!
>By TKO, the winner is Velasquez!

>Official Result: Cain Velasquez defeats Jeff 'The Snowman' Monson (TKO in 1:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Jake Shields (25-5-1) vs. Martin Kampmann (16-4):

>There's the opening bell!
>Kampmann gets Shields with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting up, Shields steps in closer to pressure Kampmann into action.
>Shields comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Shields is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch.
>Kampmann waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a punch.
>Kampmann slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Shields throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Kampmann.
>Kampmann tries to avoid Shields.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kampmann saw it coming and got out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Kampmann hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Shields steps in closer to pressure Kampmann into action.
>Kampmann avoids a quick jab and hits a quick series of punches.
>A straight punch from Kampmann fails to land.
>Shields comes in closer to press the issue.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Kampmann avoids a body kick and hits a punch.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kampmann.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Shields takes a jab.
>Shields chooses to shoot in on Kampmann.
>Kampmann sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kampmann saw it coming and got out of range.
>Shields keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Time slips away as Kampmann doesn't press Shields, allowing him to circle.
>Shields avoids a kick to the leg and hits a stinging jab
>Shields tries for a jab but Kampmann moves out of range.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kampmann counters a wayward jab with a clean jab.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Shields 10-9.

>Round three begins!
>Shields comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Shields gets caught out and eats a stiff jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Shields is trying to push Kampmann up against the cage.
>Kampmann ends up backed against the cage.
>Shields tries to take Kampmann down.
>Kampmann tries to block it but has limited success and Shields eventually succeeds with the takedown.
>Shields begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Shields gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Shields is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He doesn't get the mount, but only because Kampmann rolled over and gave up his back instead.
>Shields attempts a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, Kampmann has to tap out!
>Jake Shields takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Jake Shields defeats Martin 'The Hitman' Kampmann (Submission in 2:33 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, Chris Leben (21-6) vs. Murilo Rua (20-11-1):

>Round one begins!
>Ninja avoids a flurry of punches and hits a solid punch.
>Leben comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Leben doesn't get the takedown, Ninja was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Ninja comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Ninja catches Leben with a flurry of small strikes.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Ninja counters a wayward jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Leben finds nothing but air.
>Ninja doesn't press the issue, allowing Leben to circle.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Leben counters a leg kick with a jab to the cheek.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Leben finds nothing but air.
>Time slips away as Ninja doesn't press Leben, allowing him to circle.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Ninja finds nothing but air.
>Leben steps in to put some pressure on.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Ninja, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Ninja counters a flurry of punches with a sharp body kick.
>Ninja counters a flurry of punches by hitting a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Leben scores with a jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ninja catches Leben with a barrage of big punches!
>Ninja counters a weak leg kick with a sequence of quick punches.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Ninja side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a solid punch.
>The time runs out on round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Ninja, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>Ninja avoids a kick to the leg and hits a series of quick punches.
>Ninja waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean punch.
>Leben walks into a hard leg kick.
>Ninja counters a flurry of punches with a leg kick.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Leben tries for a jab but Ninja moves out of range.
>Leben throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>It seems that Ninja is happy to let Leben circle for the moment.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Leben fakes a lunge.
>Ninja doesn't press the issue, allowing Leben to circle.
>Ninja counters a leg kick with a flurry of quick punches to sting Leben.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Ninja does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Leben!
>Ninja counters a weak leg kick with a sequence of quick punches.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Ninja.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Ninja.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Ninja.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Ninja.
>Murilo 'Ninja' Rua wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Murilo 'Ninja' Rua defeats Chris 'The Crippler' Leben (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Gilbert Melendez (18-3) vs. Kurt Pellegrino (18-4):

>There's the opening bell!
>A quick one-two combination from Melendez only finds gloves.
>Pellegrino doesn't press the issue, allowing Melendez to circle.
>Melendez shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Pellegrino pulls guard.
>Melendez attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Melendez gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Melendez attempts the mount.
>Melendez shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Melendez attempts an americana.
>Melendez gets the americana locked, moves to side control for leverage, and Pellegrino has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is Gilbert 'El Niño' Melendez!

>Official Result: Gilbert 'El Niño' Melendez defeats Kurt 'Batman' Pellegrino (Submission in 2:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, Diego Sanchez (22-4) vs. Johnny Hendricks (9-0) (co-main event):

>The co-main event is up next. Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez will battle Johny Hendricks in the UFC Welterweight division.
>And here we go!
>Sanchez comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Sanchez doesn't get the takedown, Hendricks was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Hendricks throws a few close-range strikes, but Sanchez smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sanchez is trying to push Hendricks up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Hendricks pinned to the cage.
>Sanchez tries to take Hendricks down.
>Hendricks tries to block it but has limited success and Sanchez eventually succeeds with the takedown.
>Sanchez tries to pound on Hendricks, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Sanchez doesn't allow Hendricks to lock him up with double underhooks.
>Sanchez lies on top of Hendricks, basically smothering him.
>Hendricks is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sanchez off of him.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hendricks is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sanchez off of him.
>Sanchez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Sanchez throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Hendricks tries to sweep Sanchez but can't.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Sanchez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round two begins!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hendricks stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Sanchez smothers Hendricks when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Sanchez looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>He can't get it though, Hendricks defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
>Moving in closer, Sanchez looks like he may want to wrestle Hendricks.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Sanchez tries to take Hendricks down from the grapple.
>Hendricks doesn't even try to stop the takedown, he simply takes it and pulls guard.
>Sanchez fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Time slips away as Sanchez successfully keeps Hendricks stuck against the ground.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Sanchez attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Sanchez gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Sanchez attempts to move to mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Hendricks.
>Sanchez fires away with elbows, but Hendricks deals with them fairly well.
>That strike has opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Hendricks.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Sanchez unloads with big punches from the mount, and Hendricks is struggling to cope!
>Sanchez unloads with big punches from the mount, but Hendricks is able to deal with most of them.
>Sanchez attempts an armbar.
>Hendricks gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez defeats Johny Hendricks (Submission in 4:46 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Welterweight Championship, Georges St. Pierre (c) (21-2) vs. Jon Fitch (22-3) (Main Event):

>This contest is for the UFC Welterweight title.
>And here we go!
>GSP misses with a punch.
>Not letting GSP settle at all, Fitch comes in closer.
>Fitch shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>GSP tries to step away from the takedown.
>GSP avoids the takedown attempt.
>GSP counters a jab with a solid jab.
>GSP counters a wayward low kick with a nice punch.
>GSP throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Fitch quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Fitch shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Fitch can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing GSP up against the cage.
>Fitch tries to maintain control, but GSP wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Fitch ends up backed against the cage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>GSP steps back to achieve some separation from Fitch and gets ready to strike.
>GSP comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Backing out of range, Fitch circles tentatively.
>GSP quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>GSP hits a flurry of quick punches on Fitch.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Fitch is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big punches!
>GSP dives in from the side and looks to finish the match with strikes.
>GSP starts raining down punches...and the referee eventually has to leap in and stop it! The fight is over!
>The winner, by TKO, is Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre!

>Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre defeats Jon Fitch (TKO in 4:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 19,933
Gate: $1,694,305
PPV Buys: 1,642,132
PPV Revenue: $6,568,528

Fight of the Night: Gilbert Melendez vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Knockout of the Night: Mamed Khalidov
Submission of the Night: Gilbert Melendez

A very good PPV with GSP retaining his Welterweight Championship and Diego Sanchez putting himself in line for a potential shot at GSP down the road. Gilbert Melendez made a great debut in the UFC and Vitor Belfort defeating 'The Axe Murderer' in a rematch over ten-years in the making.

Predictions:

EddieFnG: 7/12
damonster: 8/12

Fantabulous

12-23-2010, 04:20 PM

UFC 124 Recovery and Suspension list

Cain Velasquez – Recovering for 52 days
CB Dollaway – Recovering for 49 days
Chris Leben – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Diego Sanchez – Recovering/Injured for 2 months and 3 weeks
Gabriel Gonzaga – Recovering for 33 days
Georges St. Pierre – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week
Gilbert Melendez – Recovering for 39 days
Hector Lombard – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Jake Shields – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Jeff Monson – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 1 week
Johnny Hendricks – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Jon Fitch – Recovering/Suspended for 4 months and 1 week
Kendall Grove – Recovering for 3 months
Kurt Pellegrino – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Mamed Khalidov – Recovering for 37 days
Martin Kampmann – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months
Murilo Rua – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Tor Troeng – Recovering for 37 days
Vitor Belfort – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Wanderlei Silva – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months
Yushin Okami – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week

A lot of fighters took a lot of punishment on this one. Even Vitor Belfort is going to be out for almost three months despite a fairly easy win over Wanderlei Silva in less than five minutes. And Gilbert Yvel isn't listed because he was released.

Fantabulous

12-24-2010, 04:23 PM

The full card for UFC on Versus 4:

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Main Card:

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Ben Rothwell (32-8) vs. Cheick Kongo (16-7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (5-2) vs. Ben Saunders (10-3-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Aaron Riley vs. Andre Winner (11-4-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Alan Belcher (16-7) vs. Dan Miller (11-4-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-8) vs. Andrew Riddles (5-0)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Mike Russow (13-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-6-1)
In the Lightweight Division: John Gunderson (22-7-1) vs. Mark Bocek (8-3)
In the Middleweight Division: Gerald Harris (17-2) vs. Jesse Forbes (12-5)

EddieFnG

12-24-2010, 08:40 PM

Main Card:

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Ben Rothwell (32-8) vs. Cheick Kongo (16-7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (5-2) vs. Ben Saunders (10-3-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Aaron Riley vs. Andre Winner (11-4-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Alan Belcher (16-7) vs. Dan Miller (11-4-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-8) vs. Andrew Riddles (5-0)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Mike Russow (13-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-6-1)
In the Lightweight Division: John Gunderson (22-7-1) vs. Mark Bocek (8-3)
In the Middleweight Division: Gerald Harris (17-2) vs. Jesse Forbes (12-5)

dakydaky

12-25-2010, 07:43 AM

Main Event: In the Heavyweight Division: Ben Rothwell (32-8) vs. Cheick Kongo (16-7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Amir Sadollah (5-2) vs. Ben Saunders (10-3-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Aaron Riley vs. Andre Winner (11-4-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Alan Belcher (16-7) vs. Dan Miller (11-4-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-8) vs. Andrew Riddles (5-0)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Mike Russow (13-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-6-1)
In the Lightweight Division: John Gunderson (22-7-1) vs. Mark Bocek (8-3)
In the Middleweight Division: Gerald Harris (17-2) vs. Jesse Forbes (12-5)

Fantabulous

12-25-2010, 04:22 PM

The main event of UFC 125 will be...

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Saturday of Week of 3 April in Delaware

Fantabulous

12-26-2010, 04:35 PM

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Wednesday of Week 2 of April in Vermont

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Middleweight Division, Gerald Harris (17-2) vs. Jesse Forbes (12-5):

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Harris comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>He has the takedown! Forbes pulls guard.
>Harris attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Forbes finds his opponent too skilled, and Harris passes guard into side control.
>Stuck under side control, Forbes takes a knee to the ribs.
>In side control, Harris begins working to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Forbes.
>Harris unloads with big punches from the mount, but Forbes is able to deal with most of them.
>Harris pounds away with punches from the mount, hitting several big shots.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Harris tries to ensare Forbes in an armbar.
>The armbar is fully applied, Forbes has no option but to tap out!
>Gerald 'Hurricane' Harris takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Gerald 'Hurricane' Harris defeats Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes (Submission in 2:59 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, John Gunderson (22-7-1) vs. Mark Bocek (8-3):

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Bocek.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Bocek.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Bocek.
>Making Mark Bocek the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Mark Bocek defeats John 'Guns' Gunderson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Mike Russow (13-1) vs. Rob Broughton (14-6-1):

>And here we go!
>Broughton has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches!
>Russow hits a massive punch, knocking Broughton down to the ground!
>With his opponent down, Russow goes to get side control.
>Russow gets an armbar...and it is full applied, Broughton has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Mike Russow!

>Official Result: Mike Russow defeats Rob 'The Bear' Broughton (Submission in 1:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Middleweight Division, Ed Herman (19-8) vs. Andrew Riddles (5-0):

>The fight begins!
>Riddles throws three punches in quick succession, but Herman was out of range.
>Herman quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Herman chooses to shoot in on Riddles.
>Riddles stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Herman avoids a low kick.
>Herman steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Herman uses a combination of three punches to get Riddles to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Riddles stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Herman up close into a clinch.
>Riddles is looking to muscle Herman back against the cage.
>Riddles manages it, and controls Herman up against the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Herman is trapped against the cage and held there by Riddles for roughly thirty seconds.
>Riddles tries to press him up against the cage, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Herman tries to slip on a guillotine choke, but can't quite hook it.
>Riddles looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Herman fights it every inch of the way.
>Riddles tries to maintain control, but Herman wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Riddles ends up backed against the cage.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With the cage trapping Riddles, Herman looks to try and take him down.
>Riddles shows stubborn resistance and Herman cannot complete the takedown.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I have to give that round to Riddles, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Moving in closer, Riddles looks like he may want to wrestle Herman.
>Herman finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Riddles is trying to push Herman up against the cage.
>Riddles does it, Herman is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Riddles keeps Herman up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Riddles tries to smother Herman against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Riddles against the cage instead.
>Riddles is trapped against the cage and held there by Herman for roughly thirty seconds.
>Riddles is trapped against the cage and held there by Herman for roughly thirty seconds.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Herman looks for a trip takedown.
>Riddles keeps his composure, and Herman cannot get past his takedown defence.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>Riddles looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Herman finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Using his wrestling skills, Riddles is trying to push Herman up against the cage.
>Riddles achieves it, pinning Herman to the cage.
>Riddles tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Herman reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Andrew Riddles doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>With the cage trapping Riddles, Herman looks to try and take him down.
>Riddles does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Herman who winds up pinned to the cage.
>Ed Herman doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Riddles looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Herman proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Riddles, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round three!
>Herman fakes a lunge.
>Riddles seems to be waiting for Herman to make a move.
>Riddles switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Herman presses in closer to attack.
>Herman comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is completed, Riddles is on his back and pulls guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Andrew Riddles has much energy left.
>Herman is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Ed Herman has much energy left.
>Riddles attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Herman doesn't let Riddles get it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Herman pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Riddles is comfortable holding guard.
>Riddles raises his legs and tries to get Herman into a triangle choke.
>Herman defends well against it.
>Herman looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Herman blocks Riddles as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Herman looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Herman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Riddles.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Riddles.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Riddles.
>Andrew Riddles wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Andrew Riddles defeats Ed 'Short Fuse' Herman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Middleweight Division, Alan Belcher (16-7) vs. Dan Miller (11-4-1):

>There's the opening bell!
>Miller shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Belcher is on his back and pulls guard.
>Miller begins trying to pass the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Miller tries to lock Belcher in an armbar.
>The armbar is fully applied, Belcher has no option but to tap out!
>Dan Miller takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Dan Miller defeats Alan 'The Talent' Belcher (Submission in 1:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Aaron Riley vs. Andre Winner (11-4-1):

>The fight begins!
>Winner looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Riley.
>Riley uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Winner cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Winner comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Riley.
>Riley is pulled into a grapple.
>Winner is looking to muscle Riley back against the cage.
>Winner achieves it, pinning Riley to the cage.
>Riley is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Riley is trapped against the cage and held there by Winner for almost a minute.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Winner pins Riley up against the cage and controls him for almost a full minute.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Riley sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Winner doesn't let Riley settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Moving in closer, Winner looks like he may want to wrestle Riley.
>Winner grabs Riley and pulls him into a grapple.
>Winner uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Riley as they grapple.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Winner.

>We are back underway!
>Winner chooses to shoot in on Riley.
>Riley sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Riley avoids the takedown attempt.
>Winner counters a leg kick with a straight punch.
>Winner looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Riley.
>Winner grabs Riley and pulls him into a grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Winner is looking to muscle Riley back against the cage.
>Winner does it, Riley is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Winner smothers Riley against the cage, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Riley is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Winner pins Riley up against the cage and controls him for the remainder of the round.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Winner, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Winner hits a jab.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Winner attacks Riley with a series of quick jabs.
>Winner stings Riley with a series of quick punches.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Winner avoids a quick jab and hits a sequence of quick punches.
>Riley steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Winner comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Riley.
>Riley ends up grappling for supremacy with Winner.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Using his wrestling skills, Winner is trying to push Riley up against the cage.
>Winner does it, Riley is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Riley is trapped against the cage and held there by Winner until the round ends.
>Andre Winner looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Winner, 10-9 on my card.

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Winner.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Winner.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Winner.
>Making Andre Winner the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Andre Winner defeats Aaron Riley (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, Amir Sadollah (5-2) vs. Ben Saunders (10-3-2): (co-main event):

>The co-main event is up next. Amir Sadollah competes against Ben 'Killa B' Saunders in the UFC Welterweight division.
>And here we go!
>Sadollah throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Saunders.
>Saunders attempts to snare Sadollah in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Sadollah gets the takedown! Saunders pulls guard.
>Sadollah looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>From his back, Saunders manages to pull Sadollah toward the cage.
>Saunders stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Sadollah who remains in control.
>Saunders is controlled up against the cage and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Saunders is trapped against the cage and Sadollah punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek.
>Saunders is controlled up against the cage and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Sadollah uses dirty boxing to punish Saunders while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Sadollah attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Saunders pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Sadollah steps back to achieve some separation from Saunders and gets ready to strike.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Saunders.
>Sadollah tries to avoid Saunders.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sadollah saw it coming and got out of range.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Saunders is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sadollah.
>Sadollah is pulled into a grapple.
>Saunders is looking to muscle Sadollah back against the cage.
>Saunders manages it, and controls Sadollah up against the cage.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Sadollah took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Saunders is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sadollah.
>Sadollah uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Saunders cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Saunders looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sadollah uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Saunders cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Saunders looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sadollah uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Saunders cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Saunders gets Sadollah with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>It seems that Sadollah is happy to let Saunders circle for the moment.
>Moving in closer, Saunders looks like he may want to wrestle Sadollah.
>Sadollah is pulled into a grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Using his wrestling skills, Saunders is trying to push Sadollah up against the cage.
>Saunders achieves it, pinning Sadollah to the cage.
>Amir Sadollah looks very tired out there.
>Saunders keeps Sadollah up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Saunders uses dirty boxing to punish Sadollah while he is pressed up against the cage.
>With the cage trapping Sadollah, Saunders looks to try and take him down.
>Sadollah shows excellent takedown defence and works his way around so that it is Saunders who ends up backed against the cage.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sadollah keeps Saunders up against the cage with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Amir Sadollah looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Saunders, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Sadollah takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Saunders avoids a flurry of punches and hits a kick to the body.
>Sadollah tries to get a knock out with a scorching punch but Saunders moves out of range.
>Saunders steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Saunders kicks Sadollah to the side of the ribs.
>Saunders smashes Sadollah with a huge punch and he goes down hard!
>Sadollah shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Saunders to make a move.
>Leaping high, Saunders looks to drop a diving punch on Sadollah!
>Sadollah takes the punch, but survives and is able to pull guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Saunders punches down at Sadollah, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Saunders throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Saunders begins trying to pass the guard.
>Sadollah finds his opponent too skilled, and Saunders passes guard into side control.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sadollah takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Ben Saunders doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Saunders starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Sadollah.
>Saunders tries to set up Sadollah for an americana.
>Sadollah defends himself well.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Saunders.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Saunders.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Saunders.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-27 Saunders.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Ben Saunders!

>Official Result: Ben 'Killa B' Saunders defeats Amir Sadollah (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Ben Rothwell (32-8) vs. Cheick Kongo (16-7-1):

>Round one begins!
>Kongo takes a jab to the cheek.
>Rothwell fires off a stinging leg kick.
>Rothwell stings Kongo with a series of quick punches.
>Kongo gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Kongo narrowly misses Rothwell with an uppercut.
>Rothwell presses in closer to attack.
>Rothwell shoots in for a takedown.
>Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Rothwell hits Kongo with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Rothwell hits a flurry of quick punches on Kongo.
>Moving in closer, Rothwell looks like he may want to wrestle Kongo.
>Rothwell grabs Kongo and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Rothwell is trying to push Kongo up against the cage.
>Kongo ends up backed against the cage.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Rothwell pins Kongo up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Rothwell hits two successive knee strikes to the side of the ribs.
>Rothwell launches an knee strike but Kongo is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Rothwell is the one against the cage.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Rothwell, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>A straight punch from Kongo fails to land.
>Rothwell seems to be waiting for Kongo to make a move.
>Kongo moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Rothwell.
>Rothwell is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kongo.
>He pulls Kongo into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Rothwell tries to pick Kongo up on his shoulder for a slam.
>He gets Kongo up! Rothwell slams him down, ending up in guard.
>Rothwell looks to get past the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Rothwell is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He is too good for Kongo, and has mount.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Rothwell pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Kongo.
>Kongo has a gash under his eye from that strike.
>Ben Rothwell looks very tired out there.
>Rothwell pounds away from the mount, and Kongo struggles to deal with them.
>Rothwell unloads with big punches from the mount, but Kongo is able to deal with most of them.
>Rothwell pounds away on Kongo, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Rothwell pounds away on Kongo, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Rothwell tries to pound on Kongo with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Ben Rothwell looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Rothwell counters an attempt by Kongo to move him from mount by taking his back!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Rothwell attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Kongo.
>Kongo gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Rothwell!

>Official Result: 'Big' Ben Rothwell defeats Cheick Kongo (Submission in 4:49 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 6,909
Gate: $552,720
Viewership: 2,589,900

Fight of the Night: Amir Sadollah vs. Ben Saunders
Knockout of the Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: Ben Rothwell

Predictions:

EddieFnG: 5/8
dakydaky: 6/8

And the latest addition to the UFC roster:

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Fantabulous

12-27-2010, 04:37 PM

UFC on Versus 4 Recovery and Suspension list

Aaron Riley – Recovering for 47 days
Alan Belcher – Recovering for 19 days
Amir Sadollah – Recovering for 40 days
Andre Winner – Recovering for 28 days
Andrew Riddles – Recovering for 57 days
Ben Rothwell – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Ben Saunders – Recovering for 58 days
Cheick Kongo – Recovering for 3 months
Dan Miller – Recovering for 45 days
Ed Herman – Recovering for 39 days
Gerald Harris – Recovering for 33 days
Jesse Forbes – Recovering for 41 days
John Gunderson – Recovering for 43 days
Mark Bocek – Recovering for 2 months and 1 week
Mike Russow – Recovering for 18 days
Rob Broughton – Recovering for 14 days

With most fighters out for more less six weeks, this would be one of the least physically taxing shows ever. Strange how Dan Miller taps Alan Belcher out in little over one-minute, and yet Belcher will be out for less than three weeks while Miller is out for six. I wish the road to recovery could be this quick all the time.

Fantabulous

12-28-2010, 04:28 PM

The full card for UFC 125:

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Saturday of Week 3 of April in Delaware

Main Card:

Main Event: In the Light Heavyweight Division: Forrest Griffin (17-7) vs. Tito Ortiz (16-7-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jon Jones (11-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (17-1)
In the Lightweight Division: BJ Penn (16-7-1) vs. Clay Guida (27-12)
In the Heavyweight Division: James McSweeney (6-4) vs. Roy Nelson (15-6)
In the Welterweight Division: Josh Koscheck (15-5) vs. Karo Parisyan (20-5-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Askren (8-0) vs. Dennis Hallman (41-13-2)
In the Heavyweight Division: Chris Tuchscherer (20-3-1) vs. Matt Mitrione (3-0)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Joey Beltran (13-3) vs. Karlos Vermola (7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Charlie Brenneman (11-1) vs. Jacob Volkmann (10-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brandon Vera (12-6) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-6)
In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (4-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-3)

EddieFnG

12-28-2010, 06:12 PM

Main Event: In the Light Heavyweight Division: Forrest Griffin (17-7) vs. Tito Ortiz (16-7-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jon Jones (11-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (17-1)
In the Lightweight Division: BJ Penn (16-7-1) vs. Clay Guida (27-12)
In the Heavyweight Division: James McSweeney (6-4) vs. Roy Nelson (15-6)
In the Welterweight Division: Josh Koscheck (15-5) vs. Karo Parisyan (20-5-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Askren (8-0) vs. Dennis Hallman (41-13-2)
In the Heavyweight Division: Chris Tuchscherer (20-3-1) vs. Matt Mitrione (3-0)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Joey Beltran (13-3) vs. Karlos Vermola (7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Charlie Brenneman (11-1) vs. Jacob Volkmann (10-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brandon Vera (12-6) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-6)
In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (4-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-3)

DeeGood

12-29-2010, 02:27 PM

Main Card:

Main Event: In the Light Heavyweight Division: Forrest Griffin (17-7) vs. Tito Ortiz (16-7-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jon Jones (11-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (17-1)
In the Lightweight Division: BJ Penn (16-7-1) vs. Clay Guida (27-12)
In the Heavyweight Division: James McSweeney (6-4) vs. Roy Nelson (15-6)
In the Welterweight Division: Josh Koscheck (15-5) vs. Karo Parisyan (20-5-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Ben Askren (8-0) vs. Dennis Hallman (41-13-2)
In the Heavyweight Division: Chris Tuchscherer (20-3-1) vs. Matt Mitrione (3-0)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Joey Beltran (13-3) vs. Karlos Vermola (7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Charlie Brenneman (11-1) vs. Jacob Volkmann (10-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brandon Vera (12-6) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-6)
In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (4-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-3)

Fantabulous

12-29-2010, 04:12 PM

Thursday of Week 2 of April - Saturday of Week 3 of April

In the main event of Adrenaline 13 – Leites vs. Davis, Thales Leites beat DeRay Davis by submission in 4:53 of Round 2. In the main event of DREAM 22, Norifumi Yamamoto beat Hideo Tokoro by TKO in 1:42 of Round 1. In the main event of Strikeforce – One Wild Night, Roger Gracie beat Daniel Cormier by submission in 1:31 of Round 2 to retain the Strikeforce Heavyweight title.

The main event of Adrenaline 14 (Sunday of Week 2 of May) will be Rich Clementi vs. Steve Lopez for the Adrenaline Lightweight title. DREAM 23 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of May with a main event of Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Karl Amoussou for the DREAM Middleweight title. Strikeforce – Apocalypse will take place on Friday of Week 3 of May. CWFC will hold their debut event, CWFC – Exile, on Saturday of Week 2 of May

Friday of Week 3 of April

UFC have signed a Middleweight fighter from another promotion who will be making a return to the UFC

Fantabulous

12-30-2010, 04:11 PM

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Saturday of Week 3 of April in Delaware

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division, Nedas Smirnov (4-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-3):

>Round one begins!
>Smirnov shoots in for a takedown.
>Barry tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Barry is on his back and pulls guard.
>Smirnov tries to pass the guard.
>Barry finds his opponent too skilled, and Smirnov passes guard into side control.
>Smirnov begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Barry.
>Smirnov tries to lock Barry in an americana.
>Smirnov gets the americana locked, moves to side control for leverage, and Barry has to tap!
>Nedas Smirnov takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: 'Diamond' Nedas Smirnov defeats Patrick 'H.D.' Barry (Submission in 1:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Brandon Vera (12-6) vs. Seth Petruzelli (10-6):

>We are back underway!
>Petruzelli slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Vera throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Petruzelli.
>Petruzelli throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses.
>Petruzelli counters a missed punch with a brutal head kick, but Vera somehow doesn't go down!
>Vera moves away from a high kick and shoots in for the takedown, and gets it! Petruzelli pulls guard.
>Vera begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Using his leg strength to push Vera back a bit, Petruzelli looks to scramble for position.
>Vera is too quick though, and grabs side control before Petruzelli can get up.
>Seth Petruzelli looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Vera fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Vera blocks Petruzelli as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Vera attempts the mount.
>Petruzelli can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Brandon Vera looks exhausted.
>Vera fires away with big punches, but Petruzelli covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Vera takes the back as Petruzelli tries to sweep him!
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Vera unloads with big elbows, landing several that clearly hurt Petruzelli.
>Vera tries to hook Petruzelli in a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Vera has Petruzelli flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>Brandon 'The Truth' Vera takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Brandon 'The Truth' Vera defeats Seth 'The Silverback' Petruzelli (Submission in 4:54 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Charlie Brenneman (11-1) vs. Jacob Volkmann (10-2):

>We are underway!
>Brenneman comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Volkmann first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to trip Brenneman and take his back!
>Volkmann pounds away, and Brenneman struggles to deal with them.
>Volkmann pounds away on Brenneman, landing several good shots in the process.
>Volkmann pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Brenneman covers up well.
>Brenneman tries to move Volkmann off his back but can't.
>Volkmann unloads with some big punches, but Brenneman deals with them comfortably.
>Volkmann blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Volkmann tries to flatten Brenneman out for a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Volkmann has Brenneman flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>Jacob Volkmann takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Jacob 'Christmas' Volkmann defeats Charlie 'The Spaniard' Brenneman (Submission in 3:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Joey Beltran (13-3) vs. Karlos Vermola (7-1):

>Round two begins!
>Moving in closer, Vermola looks like he may want to wrestle Beltran.
>Beltran ends up grappling for supremacy with Vermola.
>Vermola tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Beltran uses wrestling to smother the attacks.
>Vermola is looking to muscle Beltran back against the cage.
>Vermola can't do it though, and Beltran gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Beltran tries to take Vermola down from the grapple.
>Beltran can't get the takedown, as Vermola wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Vermola uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Beltran.
>Vermola hits Beltran with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Using his wrestling skills, Vermola is trying to push Beltran up against the cage.
>Beltran out-wrestles him though.
>Joey Beltran looks very tired out there.
>Beltran tries to take Vermola down from the grapple.
>Beltran can't get the takedown, as Vermola wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Vermola tries to wrestle Beltran backward and up against the cage.
>Vermola can't move Beltran at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
>Joey Beltran seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Beltran attempts to take down Vermola from the grapple.
>Vermola cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Vermola fights off Beltran as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Vermola attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>The triangle is deeply applied, Beltran has to tap before he is put to sleep!
>The winner, by Submission, is 'The Terminator' Karlos Vermola!

>Official Result: 'The Terminator' Karlos Vermola defeats Joey 'The Mexicutioner' Beltran (Submission in 4:29 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

Main Card:

In the Heavyweight Division, Chris Tuchscherer (20-3-1) vs. Matt Mitrione (3-0):

>There's the opening bell!
>Mitrione avoids a flurry of punches.
>Mitrione avoids a punch and scores with a nice punch.
>Tuchscherer looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Mitrione.
>Mitrione finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>From the grapple, Tuchscherer tries to pick Mitrione up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Mitrione defends it excellently though, slipping behind and taking the back of Tuchscherer!
>Mitrione tries to hook Tuchscherer in a rear naked choke.
>Tuchscherer turtles and defends himself well.
>Tuchscherer manages to turtle up, even with Mitrione on top of him.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Tuchscherer rolls Mitrione out of turtle position and into side control.
>Tuchscherer tries to lock Mitrione into an armbar.
>Tuchscherer gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Mitrione has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is Chris Tuchscherer!

>Official Result: Chris Tuchscherer defeats Matt Mitrione (Submission in 3:16 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Welterweight Division, Ben Askren (8-0) vs. Dennis Hallman (41-13-2):

>The fight begins!
>Askren looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hallman.
>Askren grabs Hallman and pulls him into a grapple.
>Askren attempts to take down Hallman from the grapple.
>Hallman blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Hallman and Askren break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Askren gets Hallman with a nice jab.
>Askren moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a stinging jab
>Askren stings Hallman with a series of quick punches.
>Askren hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Time slips away as Hallman doesn't press Askren, allowing him to circle.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Askren hits a flurry of quick punches on Hallman.
>Askren hits Hallman with a nice jab.
>Hallman switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Not letting Hallman settle, Askren moves in closer.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Askren throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Hallman.
>Askren has the takedown! Hallman pulls half guard.
>Askren attempts to pass half guard.
>Askren gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>Askren pounds away with punches from the mount and Hallman is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee pulls Askren away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is Ben Askren!

>Official Result: Ben Askren defeats Dennis 'Superman' Hallman (TKO in 4:57 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Josh Koscheck (15-5) vs. Karo Parisyan (20-5-1):

>Round one begins!
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Koscheck bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Parisyan quickly steps in closer to attack Koscheck.
>Koscheck gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Koscheck comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is successful, Parisyan pulls guard.
>Koscheck begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Koscheck starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He is too good for Parisyan, and has mount.
>Koscheck tries to set up Parisyan for an armbar.
>Parisyan doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Koscheck counters an attempt by Parisyan to move him from mount by taking his back!
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Koscheck attempts a rear naked choke.
>Parisyan gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Josh Koscheck!

>Official Result: Josh Koscheck defeats Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan (Submission in 4:30 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, James McSweeney (6-4) vs. Roy Nelson (15-6):

>We are underway!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Nelson.
>McSweeney tries to avoid Nelson.
>Nelson can't get the takedown, McSweeney was too quick to back away.
>Nelson waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a solid jab.
>Nelson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McSweeney.
>McSweeney tries to counter Nelson with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Nelson uses a combination of three punches to get McSweeney to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>McSweeney tries to avoid Nelson.
>McSweeney avoids the takedown attempt.
>Nelson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McSweeney.
>To counter, McSweeney throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Nelson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McSweeney.
>McSweeney fires off a strike first, but it just misses.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>McSweeney moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Nelson throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>McSweeney attempts to avoid Nelson as he shoots in.
>Nelson can't get the takedown, McSweeney was too quick to back away.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nelson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with McSweeney.
>Nelson is surprised by a countering jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Nelson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with McSweeney.
>Strikes from McSweeney keep Nelson from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Nelson, 10-9 on my card.

>And here we go, round two!
>Nelson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McSweeney.
>Nelson grabs McSweeney and pulls him into a grapple.
>McSweeney tries to wriggle free, but Nelson controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Using his wrestling skills, Nelson is trying to push McSweeney up against the cage.
>McSweeney ends up backed against the cage.
>Nelson smothers McSweeney against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Nelson tries to take McSweeney down.
>McSweeney shows excellent takedown defence and works his way around so that it is Nelson who ends up backed against the cage.
>McSweeney tries to hit Nelson with an elbow, but Nelson takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and McSweeney is the one backed against the cage.
>Breathing very hard, James McSweeney is looking ragged.
>McSweeney is trapped against the cage and Nelson punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Nelson pins McSweeney up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>McSweeney is controlled up against the cage for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>McSweeney is controlled up against the cage for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>McSweeney steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>It seems that Nelson is happy to let McSweeney circle for the moment.
>From the looks of things, I don't think James McSweeney has much energy left.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Nelson, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round three!
>Nelson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with McSweeney.
>McSweeney is pulled into a grapple.
>Nelson is looking to muscle McSweeney back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has McSweeney pinned to the cage.
>Nelson smothers McSweeney against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Roy Nelson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Nelson easily keeps McSweeney up against the cage with wrestling, getting move than a minute of solid control.
>McSweeney is controlled up against the cage and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>McSweeney is controlled up against the cage for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>James McSweeney looks totally gassed.
>Roy Nelson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>Nelson looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Nelson can't get close enough to grapple, McSweeney keeps him away with strikes.
>Nelson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with McSweeney.
>Nelson can't get close enough to grapple, McSweeney keeps him away with strikes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>McSweeney uses a stiff jab to stop Nelson from advancing.
>McSweeney tries for a series of strikes but Nelson moves out of range.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Nelson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1: 30-27 Nelson.
>Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Nelson.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Nelson.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Roy Nelson!

>Official Result: Roy 'Big Country' Nelson defeats James McSweeney (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Lightweight Division, BJ Penn (16-7-1) vs. Clay Guida (27-12):

>We are underway!
>Moving in closer, Guida looks like he may want to wrestle Penn.
>They start grappling, Penn looks happy to engage Guida at close quarters.
>Penn tries to pick Guida up for a slam.
>Guida defends it well though, and slips away from Penn.
>Guida bobs and weaves.
>Penn steps in to put some pressure on.
>Penn shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Guida attempts to avoid Penn as he shoots in.
>Penn gets the takedown! Guida pulls guard.
>Penn attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Penn gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Penn unloads with big elbows from side control, but Guida is able to deal with most of them.
>Penn tries to get into the mount position.
>He does it, and has the mount on Guida.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Penn pounds away on Guida with elbow strikes, landing several good shots in the process.
>Penn pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Guida.
>Penn attempts an armbar.
>The armbar is fully applied, Guida has no option but to tap out!
>BJ Penn takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: 'The Prodigy' BJ Penn defeats Clay 'The Carpenter' Guida (Submission in 4:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Jon Jones (11-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (17-1) (co-main even):

>The co-main event is up next. Jon 'Bones' Jones will battle Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
>The fight begins!
>Machida hits Jones with a nice jab.
>Machida sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Jones doesn't let Machida settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Jones comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Machida.
>Jones can't get close enough to grapple, Machida makes sure to keep out of range.
>Machida slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Jones comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Machida.
>Jones grabs Machida and pulls him into a grapple.
>Jones tries to wrestle Machida backward and up against the cage.
>Jones does it, Machida is stuck with his back to the cage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Jones keeps Machida up against the cage with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Jones attempts to throw an elbow, but Machida tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched.
>Jones smothers Machida against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jones tries to maintain control, but Machida wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Jones ends up backed against the cage.
>Machida steps back to achieve some separation from Jones and gets ready to strike.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Jones.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Machida counters a flurry of punches by hitting a punch.
>Machida narrowly misses Jones with an uppercut.
>Jones seems to be waiting for Machida to make a move.
>Jones sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting up, Machida quickly steps in closer to attack Jones.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Machida jabs Jones as he advances.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Jones is trying to muscle Machida up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Machida pinned to the cage.
>Machida is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Jones attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Machida pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>Jones attempts to throw an elbow, but Machida tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Machida wrestles back against Jones, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>Machida hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.
>Machida breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Jones.
>Machida slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That was a very close round, but I think Machida just about edged it.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Machida avoids a quick jab and hits a solid punch.
>Machida keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Jones steps in closer to force the issue.
>Jon Jones doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Moving in closer, Jones looks like he may want to wrestle Machida.
>A counter punch catches Jones hard, putting him down!
>Jones shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Machida to make a move.
>Machida tries to secure a ground position.
>Machida is quick, Jones can't stop him getting side control.
>Machida begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Machida takes the back instead, Jones rolled over rather than get mounted.
>Machida pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Machida pounds away with elbows, hitting several big shots.
>Machida tries to flatten Jones out for a rear naked choke.
>Jones turtles and defends himself well.
>Machida blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>Machida tries to pound on Jones with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Machida blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Machida pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Jones covers up well.
>Machida blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>Jon Jones seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Machida tries to lock Jones in an armbar.
>Jones fights off the armbar attempt.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Machida, 10-9 on my card.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Jones.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Jones.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Jones.

>Jon 'Bones' Jones wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Jon 'Bones' Jones defeats Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Forrest Griffin (17-7) vs. Tito Ortiz (16-7-1) (Main Event):

>Round one begins!
>Griffin bobs and weaves.
>Ortiz steps in to put some pressure on.
>Ortiz shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Griffin sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Ortiz gets the takedown! Griffin pulls guard.
>Ortiz attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Ortiz gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Ortiz begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Ortiz shifts to mount.
>Ortiz pounds away from the mount, Griffin is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee pulls Ortiz away, stopping the match!
>Tito Ortiz takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' Tito Ortiz defeats Forrest Griffin (TKO in 2:20 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 15,512
Gate: $1,272,960
PPV Buys: 1,187,814
PPV Revenue: $4,751,256

Fight of the Night: Chris Tuchscherer vs. Matt Mitrione
Knockout of The Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: BJ Penn

Predictions:

EddieFnG: 5/11
DeeGood: 6/11

Fantabulous

12-31-2010, 04:16 PM

UFC 125 Recovery and Suspension list

Ben Askren – Recovering for 52 days
BJ Penn – Recovering for 56 days
Brandon Vera – Recovering for 2 months and 1 week
Charlie Brenneman – Recovering for 39 days
Chris Tuchscherer – Recovering for 19 days
Clay Guida – Recovering for 49 days
Dennis Hallman – Recovering for 20 days
Forrest Griffin – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Jacob Volkmann – Recovering for 33 days
James McSweeney – Recovering for 54 days
Joey Beltran – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Jon Jones – Recovering for 4 months and 2 weeks
Josh Koscheck – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Karlos Vermola – Recovering for 48 days
Karo Parisyan – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Lyoto Machida – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Matt Mitrione – Recovering for 33 days
Nedas Smirnov – Recovering for 21 days
Patrick Barry – Recovering for 21 days
Roy Nelson – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Tito Ortiz – Recovering for 49 days

I'd say Forrest took quite the beating for a three-minute fight while Oritz came out almost unscathed.

Fantabulous

01-01-2011, 04:29 PM

And the next UFC PPV is...

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Saturday of Week 4 of May in Nevada

damonster

01-01-2011, 05:18 PM

And the next UFC PPV is...

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Saturday of Week 4 of May in Nevada
lmfao

Fantabulous

01-02-2011, 04:36 PM

The co-main event of UFC 126 will be...

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Fantabulous

01-03-2011, 04:35 PM

The full card for UFC 126:

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Saturday of Week 4 of May in Nevada

Main Card:

Main Event: For the UFC Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) (6-1) vs. Bobby Lashley (8-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Rich Franklin (29-5-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (30-9)
In the Heavyweight Division: Fedor Emelianenko (32-2) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Serra (12-6) vs. Thiago Alves (16-7)
In the Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi (33-6) vs. Yves Edwards (39-15-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Satoshi Ishii (1-2) vs. Chris Tuchsherer (21-4-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Brett Rogers (12-2) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (5-1) vs. Gan McGee (13-7)
In the Heavyweight Division: Alexey Oleinik (27-6-1) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Thiago Silva (14-3) vs. Julio Paulino (17-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Rob Kimmons (22-5) vs. Joe Doerksen (46-12)
In the Welterweight Division: Jake Ellenberger (22-5) vs. Ricky Story (10-3)

damonster

01-03-2011, 05:29 PM

UFC 126:

Main Event: For the UFC Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) (6-1) vs. Bobby Lashley (8-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Rich Franklin (29-5-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (30-9)
In the Heavyweight Division: Fedor Emelianenko (32-2) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Serra (12-6) vs. Thiago Alves (16-7)
In the Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi (33-6) vs. Yves Edwards (39-15-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Satoshi Ishii (1-2) vs. Chris Tuchsherer (21-4-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Brett Rogers (12-2) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (5-1) vs. Gan McGee (13-7)
In the Heavyweight Division: Alexey Oleinik (27-6-1) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Thiago Silva (14-3) vs. Julio Paulino (17-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Rob Kimmons (22-5) vs. Joe Doerksen (46-12)
In the Welterweight Division: Jake Ellenberger (22-5) vs. Ricky Story (10-3)

EddieFnG

01-03-2011, 09:26 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) (6-1) vs. Bobby Lashley (8-1)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Rich Franklin (29-5-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (30-9)
In the Heavyweight Division: Fedor Emelianenko (32-2) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (12-7)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Serra (12-6) vs. Thiago Alves (16-7)
In the Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi (33-6) vs. Yves Edwards (39-15-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Satoshi Ishii (1-2) vs. Chris Tuchsherer (21-4-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Brett Rogers (12-2) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (5-1) vs. Gan McGee (13-7)
In the Heavyweight Division: Alexey Oleinik (27-6-1) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Thiago Silva (14-3) vs. Julio Paulino (17-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Rob Kimmons (22-5) vs. Joe Doerksen (46-12)
In the Welterweight Division: Jake Ellenberger (22-5) vs. Ricky Story (10-3)

Fantabulous

01-04-2011, 04:32 PM

Sunday of Week 3 of April - Saturday of Week 4 of May

In the main event of WEC 57 – Ceronne vs. Lamas, Donald Ceronne beat Ricardo Lamas by submission in 1:22 of Round 1. However, Donald Ceronne subsequently failed his post-fight drugs test. In the main event of Bellator FC 28, Georgi Karakhanyan beat Joe Warren by submission in 2:23 of Round 5 to win the Bellator FC Featherweight title. In the main event of Sengoku 21, Blagoi Ivanov beat Antonio Silva by submission in 0:28 of Round 2. In the main event of CWFC – Exile, Megumi Fuji beat Sarah Kaufman by Split Decision to win the CWFC Women’s title. In the co-main event, Juan Nogueira beat Mark Hunt by TKO in 1:58 of Round 4 to win the CWFC Super Heavyweight title. In the main event of Adrenaline 14 – Clementi vs. Lopez, Steve Lopez beat Rich Clementi by Unanimous Decision to win the Adrenaline Lightweight title. In the main event of DREAM 23, Karl Amoussou beat Kazushi Sakuraba by Knock Out in 3:13 of Round 2 to retain the DREAM Middleweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – Apocalypse Now, Ronaldo de Souza beat Jason Miller by Unanimous Decision. In the main event of Strikeforce – Challengers, Marius Zaromskis beat Jesse Taylor by TKO in 2:13 of Round 2. In the main event of Bellator FC 29, Cole Konrad beat Wade Shivers by submission in 4:51 of Round 1 to retain the Bellator FC Heavyweight title.

Strikeforce – Uprising will take place on Saturday of Week 3 of June with a main event of Scott Smith vs. Cung Le. CWFC – Firehouse will take place on Friday of Week 2 of June with a main event of Tom Watson vs. Doug Marshall for the CWFC Middleweight title and a co-main event Paul McVeigh vs. Patricio Freire for the CWFC Flyweight title. Adrenaline 15 will take place on Tuesday of Week 3 of June with a main event of Ricco Rodriguez vs. Justin McCully for the Adrenaline Heavyweight title. Sengoku 22 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of June with a main event of Frank Trigg vs. Gunnar Nelson. WEC 58 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of June with a main event of Urijah Faber vs. Jose Aldo for the WEC Featherweight title.

WEC cancelled a WEC on Versus TV Special that was set to take place in Florida in June, due to an inability to put on a appropriate number of fights; the company said this was due to reasons beyond their control. The main event was going to be Jamie Varner vs. Bendy Casimir.

Jorge Rivera and Ken Shamrock retired.

Tomorrow will see a lot of UFC news posted with some items of major importance.

Fantabulous

01-05-2011, 04:17 PM

Sunday of Week 3 of April

Seth Petruzelli has left the UFC after finishing his contracted number of fights

Wednesday of Week 4 of April

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Alexey Oleinik has officially joined the UFC

Saturday of Week 4 of April

UFC have signed broadcast agreements with Bell Express VU 4 and Globosat Programadora 2

Monday of Week 2 of May

UFC have signed a high profile Middleweight fighter from abroad

Tuesday of Week 3 of May

UFC have signed a top light heavyweight, who is a champion with another promotion, and a major international Welterweight fighter, who will be returning to the UFC

Wednesday of Week 3 of May

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UFC Fight Night 24 is announced for Wednesday of Week 2, June, and will be held in Colorado

Friday of Week 3 of May

UFC have signed a top Middleweight, who is a champion elsewhere, to return to the UFC

UFC have signed a major Light Heavyweight fighter, who is a champion elsewhere

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Thales Leites has officially rejoined the UFC

Tuesday of Week 4 of May

UFC have signed a top Lightweight from another promotion

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Roger Gracie and

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Flavio Alvaro have officially joined the UFC

There were more fighters signed, but not officially revealed, but as they are not major names, and there were a number of them, I didn't post about them individually as that would have cluttered things up too much.

Fantabulous

01-06-2011, 04:33 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of May in Nevada

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Welterweight Division, Jake Ellenberger (22-5) vs. Ricky Story (10-3):

>We are back underway!
>Ellenberger explodes on Story, unloading with a barrage of big punches!
>With Story taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Jake Ellenberger!

>Official Result: Jake Ellenberger defeats Ricky 'The Horror' Story (TKO in 0:49 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Middleweight Division, Rob Kimmons (22-5) vs. Joe Doerksen (46-12):

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Kimmons.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Doerksen.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Doerksen.
>Doerksen wins by split decision!

>Official Result: Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen defeats Rob Kimmons (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Thiago Silva (14-3) vs. Julio Paulino (17-4):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Paulino.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Paulino.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Paulino.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Julio 'The Dominican Demon' Paulino!

>Official Result: Julio 'The Dominican Demon' Paulino defeats Thiago Silva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Heavyweight Division, Alexey Oleinik (27-6-1) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-3):

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Oleinik uses a combination of three punches to get Schaub to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Schaub pulls guard.
>Oleinik looks to get past the guard.
>Oleinik gets past, but Schaub stops him at half guard.
>Oleinik attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He is too good for Schaub slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount.
>Oleinik attempts an armbar.
>Schaub gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is Alexey Oleinik!

>Official Result: Alexey Oleinik defeats Brendan Schaub (Submission in 2:12 of round 3). The match was rated as being Excellent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Nedas Smirnov (5-1) vs. Gan McGee (13-7):

>There's the opening bell!
>McGee bobs and weaves.
>Not letting McGee settle, Smirnov moves in closer.
>Smirnov shoots in for a takedown.
>Smirnov gets the takedown! McGee pulls guard.
>Smirnov starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Smirnov is too much for McGee, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Smirnov looks to get a mount.
>Smirnov shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Smirnov tries to lock McGee in an armbar.
>McGee gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Nedas Smirnov!

>Official Result: 'Diamond' Nedas Smirnov defeats 'The Giant' Gan McGee (Submission in 2:37 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Main Card:

In the Heavyweight Division, Brett Rogers (12-2) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6-1):

>And here we go!
>Nogueira tries for a jab but Rogers moves out of range.
>Rogers chooses to shoot in on Nogueira.
>Nogueira attempts to snare Rogers in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Nogueira has the guillotine! Rogers left his head too exposed!
>Rogers can't escape the guillotine, it's tight enough that he has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Nogueira!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotauro' Rodrigo Nogueira defeats Brett 'The Grim' Rogers (Submission in 1:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Satoshi Ishii (1-2) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (21-4-1):

>And here we go!
>Ishii uses a nice jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Tuchscherer steps back to avoid a jab.
>Ishii counters a wayward jab with a punch.
>Ishii comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Tuchscherer stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage.
>Ishii smothers Tuchscherer against the cage, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Ishii attempts to wrestle Tuchscherer to the ground.
>There's a short struggle, but Tuchscherer simply doesn't have enough to defend it and is soon taken down.
>Ishii throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Ishii attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Ishii gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Ishii.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Tuchscherer avoids a jab.
>Ishii chooses to shoot in on Tuchscherer.
>Tuchscherer tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Tuchscherer is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Ishii tries to lock Tuchscherer into a kimura.
>Tuchscherer defends it well.
>Tuchscherer tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Ishii.
>Ishii attempts to pass half guard.
>Tuchscherer comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Ishii in half guard.
>Ishii blocks an attempted sweep.
>Ishii tries to lock Tuchscherer into an arm triangle.
>Ishii gets the arm triangle fully applied and Tuchscherer has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Satoshi Ishii!

>Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Chris Tuchscherer (Submission in 3:01 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Takanori Gomi (33-6) vs. Yves Edwards (39-15-1):

>There's the opening bell!
>Gomi chooses to shoot in on Edwards.
>Gomi has the takedown! Edwards pulls half guard.
>Gomi tries to pass the half guard.
>Edwards doesn't let Gomi get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Edwards tries to sweep Gomi but can't do it.
>Gomi unloads with some big punches, but Edwards deals with them comfortably.
>Gomi blocks Edwards as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Gomi begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Edwards doesn't let Gomi get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Gomi blocks Edwards as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Gomi fires away with big punches, but Edwards keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Edwards tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Gomi.
>Gomi attempts to arm triangle Edwards from the top of half guard.
>Edwards defends it well.
>Gomi blocks Edwards as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Gomi tries to pass the half guard.
>Edwards doesn't let Gomi get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Edwards tries to sweep Gomi but doesn't get anywhere.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>A quick one-two combination from Edwards only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Gomi quickly steps in closer to attack Edwards.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Gomi, 10-9 on my card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Gomi hits Edwards with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Gomi throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Edwards is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Gomi looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Edwards comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Gomi in half guard.
>Edwards tries to sweep Gomi but can't do it.
>Breathing very hard, Yves Edwards is looking ragged.
>Gomi tries to pass the half guard.
>Edwards comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Gomi in half guard.
>Edwards tries to sweep Gomi but doesn't get anywhere.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Gomi looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Edwards tries to sweep Gomi but can't do it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Gomi tries to pound on Edwards, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Gomi blocks Edwards as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Gomi reaches over and tries to lock Edwards in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Edwards has to tap out!
>Takanori Gomi takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi defeats Yves Edwards (Submission in 4:36 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, Matt Serra (12-6) vs. Thiago Alves (16-7):

>The fight begins!
>Alves steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Alves counters a leg kick with a crisp jab.
>Alves is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Serra.
>Serra ends up grappling for supremacy with Alves.
>Serra gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Alves uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Alves uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Serra.
>Alves is looking to muscle Serra back against the cage.
>Alves achieves it, pinning Serra to the cage.
>Alves breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Serra.
>Alves avoids a flurry of punches.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Alves slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Serra throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Alves tries to counter Serra with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Alves looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Serra moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Alves hits Serra with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Alves and Serra separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Serra tries for a series of strikes but Alves moves out of range.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Alves, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round two!
>Serra hits a flurry of quick punches on Alves.
>Serra hits a barrage of big punches on Alves and knocks him down!
>With his opponent down and groggy, Serra moves in and tries to secure an arm.
>Alves is alert enough to see the danger and pulls guard as Serra gets in close.
>Serra fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Serra throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Alves bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Serra is too quick though, and grabs side control before Alves can get up.
>Serra attempts to move to mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Alves struggles and gets half guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Serra throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Serra begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Alves tries to sweep Serra but can't do it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Serra tries to ensare Alves in a kimura.
>Alves doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Serra, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Serra hits a flurry of quick punches on Alves.
>Serra hits a barrage of big punches on Alves and knocks him down!
>With his opponent down and groggy, Serra moves in and tries to secure an arm.
>Alves is alert enough to see the danger and pulls guard as Serra gets in close.
>Serra fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Serra throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Alves bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Serra is too quick though, and grabs side control before Alves can get up.
>Serra attempts to move to mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Alves struggles and gets half guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Serra throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Serra begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Alves tries to sweep Serra but can't do it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>In half guard, Serra begins working to get side control.
>Alves comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Serra in half guard.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Serra.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Serra.
>Judge #2 has given 29-28 to Serra.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Serra.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Matt 'The Terror' Serra!

>Official Result: Matt 'The Terror' Serra defeats Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Fedor Emelianenko (32-2) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (12-7):

>The fight begins!
>Gonzaga uses a right hook, but misses.
>Fedor doesn't let Gonzaga settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Moving in closer, Fedor looks like he may want to wrestle Gonzaga.
>Fedor cannot get close enough to the elusive Gonzaga to grapple.
>Fedor comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Gonzaga.
>Fedor grabs Gonzaga and pulls him into a grapple.
>Fedor tries to pick Gonzaga up for a slam.
>Gonzaga defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Moving in closer, Fedor looks like he may want to wrestle Gonzaga.
>Gonzaga is pulled into a grapple.
>Fedor is trying to muscle Gonzaga up against the cage.
>Fedor can't do it though, and Gonzaga gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Gonzaga and Fedor break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Gonzaga takes a jab.
>Fedor chooses to shoot in on Gonzaga.
>Fedor can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Gonzaga up against the cage.
>Fedor attempts to wrestle Gonzaga to the ground.
>Fedor does eventually get Gonzaga to the ground, but almost got caught in a guillotine on the way down.
>Fedor attempts to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Gonzaga tries to smother Fedor by holding him, but can't keep control.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Fedor fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Fedor starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Gonzaga is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Fedor firmly in guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Fedor, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Gonzaga looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gonzaga can't get near enough to engage, Fedor uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Fedor circles around Gonzaga.
>Time slips away as Gonzaga doesn't press Fedor, allowing him to circle.
>Gonzaga sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Fedor steps in closer to force the issue.
>Fedor uses a nice jab.
>Fedor looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gonzaga.
>He pulls Gonzaga into a grapple.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Fedor is trying to lock Gonzaga into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Fedor can't get it though, and Gonzaga is able to get free.
>Gonzaga circles around Fedor.
>Fedor doesn't press the issue, allowing Gonzaga to circle.
>Fedor hits Gonzaga with a nice jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Fedor waits for Gonzaga to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>Fedor uses a combination of three punches to get Gonzaga to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Gonzaga stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Fedor, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Fedor snaps off a crisp jab.
>Gonzaga fires off a looping punch, but Fedor avoids it.
>Not letting Gonzaga settle, Fedor moves in closer.
>Fedor uses a jab to sting Gonzaga.
>Gonzaga throws three punches in quick succession, but Fedor was out of range.
>Fedor seems to be waiting for Gonzaga to make a move.
>Gonzaga takes a jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Fedor catches Gonzaga with a solid jab.
>Fedor avoids a quick jab and hits a series of quick jabs.
>Fedor hits Gonzaga with a nice jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Fedor counters an attempted big head kick with a nice jab.
>Fedor hits a jab.
>Fedor stings Gonzaga with a kick to the thigh.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Fedor, 10-9 on my card.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Fedor.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Fedor.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Fedor.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Fedor Emelianenko!

>Official Result: 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko defeats Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Rich Franklin (29-5-1) vs. Quinton Jackson (30-9) (co-main event):

>And here we go!
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Moving in closer, Rampage looks like he may want to wrestle Franklin.
>Franklin ends up grappling for supremacy with Rampage.
>Rampage is looking to muscle Franklin back against the cage.
>Franklin ends up backed against the cage.
>Franklin is controlled up against the cage for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Rampage looks for a knee strike, but Franklin out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Franklin takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>A straight jab by Franklin keeps Rampage from advancing.
>Not letting up, Rampage steps in closer to pressure Franklin into action.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Rampage is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Franklin.
>Franklin keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Rampage.

>We are back underway!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Rampage waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a great punch, Franklin is knocked down! He is out!
>Quinton Jackson takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson defeats Rich 'Ace' Franklin (Knock Out in 1:11 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Brock Lesnar (6-1) vs Bobby Lashley (8-1) (Main Event):

>The UFC Heavyweight title on the line in this match.
>The fight begins!
>Moving in closer, Lesnar looks like he may want to wrestle Lashley.
>Lashley tries to take down Lesnar as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Lesnar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lashley.
>Lashley tries to counter with a takedown, but Lesnar defended it well.
>Lesnar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lashley.
>Lashley moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Lesnar tries to wrestle Lashley backward and up against the cage.
>Lesnar achieves it, pinning Lashley to the cage.
>Lesnar looks for a knee strike, but Lashley out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Lashley launches an elbow strike but Lesnar is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Lashley is the one against the cage.
>Lesnar keeps Lashley up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Lesnar launches an knee strike but Lashley is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Lesnar is the one against the cage.
>Lashley tries to throw an elbow, but Lesnar takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Lashley ends up backed against the cage instead.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Lesnar tries to throw an knee strike from the clinch, but Lashley takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Lesnar ends up backed against the cage instead.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>Lashley keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Lesnar steps in closer to force the issue.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Lesnar, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Lesnar looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lashley.
>Seeing an opportunity, Lashley avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Lesnar is equal to it.
>Lesnar looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Lesnar cannot get close enough to the elusive Lashley to grapple.
>Lesnar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lashley.
>Lashley seems happy to grapple with Lesnar.
>Lesnar tries to wrestle Lashley backward and up against the cage.
>Lesnar does it, Lashley is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Lesnar tries to dirty box Lashley, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage.
>With Lesnar stuck against the cage, Lashley tries to complete a takedown.
>There's a short struggle, but Lesnar simply doesn't have enough to defend it and is soon taken down.
>Lesnar manages to pull half guard on Lashley.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Lashley tries to pound on Lesnar, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Bobby Lashley is looking really tired.
>Lashley blocks an attempted sweep.
>Lashley aims a couple of punches at Lesnar, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Lashley fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lashley keeps Lesnar guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Lashley aims a couple of punches at Lesnar, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lashley.

>And here we go, round three!
>Lesnar comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Lashley gets knocked out cold after taking a sudden huge punch from Lesnar!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Lesnar!

>Official Result: Brock Lesnar defeats Bobby Lashley (Knock Out in 0:49 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 22,918
Gate: $1,833,440
PPV Buys: 1,632,510
PPV Revenue: $6,530,040

Fight of the Night: Alexey Oleinik vs. Brendan Schaub
Knockout of the Night: Brock Lesnar
Submission of the Night: Takanori Gomi

Not a good debut for Rogers but Ishii fared better in his debut with a solid win. A good win for Gomi while Serra scores somewhat of an upset against 'The Pitbull'. Fedor's UFC debut wasn't the big bang that most people would have hoped for but at least he won. Rampage KO's 'Ace' and Lesnar retains the UFC title in the battle of monster wrestlers.

Predictions:

damonster: 7/12
EddieFnG: 7/12

Fantabulous

01-07-2011, 04:35 PM

UFC 126 Recovery and Suspension list

Alexey Oleinik – Recovering for 49 days
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira – Recovering for2 months and 1 week
Bobby Lashley – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 2 weeks
Brendan Schaub – Recovering/Suspended for 34 days
Brett Rogers – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Brock Lesnar – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Chris Tuchscherer – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Fedor Emelianenko – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Gabriel Gonzaga – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Gan McGee – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Jake Ellenberger – Recovering for 32 days
Joe Doerksen – Recovering for 54 days
Julio Paulino – Recovering for 34 days
Matt Serra – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Nedas Smirnov – Recovering for 25 days
Quinton Jackson – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Rich Franklin – Recovering/Suspended for 4 months and 1 week
Rick Story – Recovering/Suspended for 49 days
Rob Kimmons – Recovering/Suspended for 33 days
Satoshi Ishii – Recovering for 49 days
Takanori Gomi – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Thiago Alves – Recovering for 4 months and 3 weeks
Thiago Silva – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 2 weeks
Yves Edwards – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months

Fedor took more of a beating in his fight against Gonzaga than Gonzaga did; a sign of the great Fedor wearing down from battle? Meanwhile, Satoshi Ishii will be out for little over six-weeks, while his opponent is sidelined for almost three months. Thiago Alves takes the biggest beating this time around, as he will be on the shelf for almost five months; clearly, Matt Serra can give a heck of a beating. Rich Franklin and Quinton Jackson did each other no favours with both mean feeling the effects of their war. And while Lesnar came out on top in the battle of the monster wrestlers, he also requires more downtime than does Bobby Lashley; Lesnar is out for almost four months while Lashley is out for less than three.

Fantabulous

01-08-2011, 04:32 PM

The main event of UFC Fight Night 24 is...

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Wednesday of Week 2 of June in Colorado

Fantabulous

01-09-2011, 04:45 PM

The full card for UFC Fight Night 24:

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Main Card:

Main Event: In the Lightweight Division Cole Miller (18-4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (19-5)

In the Welterweight Division: Josh Burkman (22-8) vs. Paulo Thiago (15-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Mark Munoz (8-1) vs. Tomasz Drwal (17-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille Diabate (18-6-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (29-4-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Heath Herring (29-15-1) vs. Todd Duffee (7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Brown (12-8) vs. Matthew Riddle (4-2)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (6-1) vs. Stefan Struve (20-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Darren Elkins (12-3) vs. Fabricio Camoes (11-5-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: James Irvin (14-7-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-4-1)

Josh Burkman getting no favours in his return to the UFC.

damonster

01-09-2011, 04:52 PM

Main Event:
In the Lightweight Division Cole Miller (18-4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (19-5)

In the Welterweight Division: Josh Burkman (22-8) vs. Paulo Thiago (15-1)
In the Middleweight Division: Mark Munoz (8-1) vs. Tomasz Drwal (17-3)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille Diabate (18-6-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (29-4-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Heath Herring (29-15-1) vs. Todd Duffee (7-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Brown (12-8) vs. Matthew Riddle (4-2)

Preliminary Card:

In the Heavyweight Division: Jon Madsen (6-1) vs. Stefan Struve (20-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Darren Elkins (12-3) vs. Fabricio Camoes (11-5-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: James Irvin (14-7-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-4-1)

Just wondering, whatever happened to Sam Stout?

Fantabulous

01-10-2011, 04:26 PM

Sunday of Week 4 on May – Wednesday of Week 2 of June

In the main event of 58 – Aldo vs. Faber II, Jose Aldo beat Urijah Faber by TKO in 2:57 of Round 1 to retain the WEC Featherweight title. In the main event of Sengoku 22, Gunner Nelson beat Frank Trigg by Unanimous Decision

The main event of Strikeforce – Uprising will be Scott Smith vs. Cung Le. DREAM 24 will take place on Friday of Week 4, June with a main event of Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Hiroyuki Takaya. Bellator FC 30 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of July with a main event of Jared Hess vs. Alexander Shlemenko. WEC 59 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of July

Donald Trump has died, aged 64

Sam Stout is, unfortunately, lost in the shuffle right now. That happens, but I take steps to deal with that in due course to try and make sure as few fighters as possible get 'lost'. Tomorrow sees lots of UFC news and some signings that should get people excited.

Fantabulous

01-11-2011, 04:38 PM

As advertised, a slew of new signings and one re-signing:

Tuesday of Week 1 of June

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Wednesday of Week 1 of June

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Friday of Week 1 of June

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Tuesday of Week 2 of June

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Fantabulous

01-12-2011, 04:24 PM

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Wednesday of Week 2 of June in Colorado

Preliminary Highlights

In the Light Heavyweight Division, James Irvin (14-7-1) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (8-4-1):

>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Irvin.
>Judge #2 has given 29-28 to Irvin.
>Judge #3: 30-27 Kingsbury.

>The winner, by split decision, is James Irvin!

>Official Result: James 'The Sandman' Irvin defeats Kyle Kingsbury (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Darren Elkins (12-3) vs. Fabricio Camoes (11-5-1):

>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Morango.
>Judge #2: 30-27 Morango.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Morango.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Fabricio Camoes!

>Official Result: Fabricio 'Morango' Camoes defeats 'The Damage' Darren Elkins (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Jon Madsen (6-1) vs. Stefan Struve (20-6):

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Madsen throws out a quick jab.
>Struve seems to be waiting for Madsen to make a move.
>Struve bobs and weaves.
>Time slips away as Madsen doesn't press Struve, allowing him to circle.
>Struve has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches!
>There's a takedown attempt from Madsen.
>Struve attempts to avoid Madsen as he shoots in.
>The takedown is completed, Struve is on his back and pulls guard.
>Madsen looks to get past the guard.
>Madsen gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Madsen attempts to move to mount.
>He is too good for Struve, and has mount.
>Madsen pounds away with punches from the mount and Struve is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee jumps in and saves Struve from taking any more shots!

>The winner, by TKO; Jon Madsen!

>Official Result: Jon Madsen defeats Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve (TKO in 4:08 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Main Card

In the Welterweight Division, Matt Brown (12-8) vs. Matthew Riddle (4-2):

>Round one begins!
>Riddle comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Brown tries to avoid Riddle.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Brown avoided Riddle.
>Brown gets Riddle with a nice jab.
>Riddle looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Brown.
>Brown keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Riddle comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Brown tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Brown is on his back and pulls guard.
>Riddle begins trying to pass the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Stuck under side control, Brown takes a knee to the ribs.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Riddle tries to get into the mount position.
>He does it, and has the mount on Brown.
>Riddle pounds away on Brown, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Riddle unloads with big punches from the mount, but Brown is able to deal with most of them.
>Riddle fires away with punches, but Brown deals with them fairly well.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Riddle pounds away on Brown with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Riddle unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Brown is able to deal with most of them.
>Brown has a large gash above his eye from that strike.
>Riddle unloads with big punches from the mount, but Brown is able to deal with most of them.
>Riddle attempts to set up an armbar on Brown from the mount.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Brown has to tap out!

>By Submission, the winner is Riddle!

>Official Result: Matt Riddle defeats Matt 'The Immortal' Brown (Submission in 4:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Heath Herring (29-15-1) vs. Todd Duffee (7-1):

>Round one begins!
>Duffee steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Duffee counters a wayward jab with a clean punch.
>Duffee counters a wayward jab with a nice punch.
>Duffee counters a flurry of punches with a clean punch.
>Duffee counters a jab by hitting a nice punch.
>Duffee uses a jab to keep Herring back.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Duffee scores with a jab that stops Herring getting too close.
>Duffee steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Duffee counters a wayward jab with a clean punch.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Duffee uses a jab to sting Herring.
>Herring uses a combination of three punches to get Duffee to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Duffee stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead.
>Duffee wrestles back against Herring, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Close, but that round goes to Duffee, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>Duffee jabs Herring as he advances.
>Herring looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Duffee.
>Herring can't get near enough to engage, Duffee uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Duffee keeps Herring from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Duffee waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean punch.
>Duffee snaps off a jab that catches Herring stepping in.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Herring looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Herring gets the takedown! Duffee pulls guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Herring begins trying to pass the guard.
>Duffee is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Herring firmly in guard.
>Duffee tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Herring.
>Herring tries to pound on Duffee, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Duffee tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Herring.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Herring tries to pass the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Herring, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round three!
>Duffee catches Herring moving in with a jab.
>Duffee counters an attempted body kick with a straight punch.
>Herring steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Duffee avoids a flurry of punches.
>Duffee uses a stiff jab to stop Herring from advancing.
>Duffee fakes a lunge.
>Herring steps in closer to force the issue.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Herring.
>The takedown doesn't work, Duffee stuffed it.
>Heath Herring looks very tired out there.
>Duffee snaps off a crisp jab.
>Duffee avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Duffee avoids a body kick.
>Duffee steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Duffee counters a flurry of punches by hitting a stinging jab
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Duffee.

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Duffee.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Duffee.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Duffee.

>Todd Duffee wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Todd Duffee defeats 'The Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Cyrille Diabate (18-6-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (29-4-1):

>Round one begins!
>Mousasi jabs Diabate as he advances.
>Mousasi avoids a flurry of punches.
>Mousasi hits a jab.
>Mousasi hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>It seems that Diabate is happy to let Mousasi circle for the moment.
>Mousasi avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Diabate gets Mousasi with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Mousasi steps in to put some pressure on.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Mousasi slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Diabate tries for a series of strikes but Mousasi moves out of range.
>Mousasi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Diabate tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Diabate pulls guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Mousasi pounds away with punches from the guard and Diabate is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!

>Gegard Mousasi takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Gegard 'Yerevan' Mousasi defeats Cyrille 'The Snake' Diabate (TKO in 4:13 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, Mark Munoz (8-1) vs. Tomasz Drwal (17-3):

>We are underway!
>Munoz sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Munoz settle at all, Drwal comes in closer.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Drwal avoids a quick jab and hits a body kick
>Drwal waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean jab.
>Drwal hits a crisp jab.
>A quick one-two combination from Munoz only finds gloves.
>Not letting Munoz settle at all, Drwal comes in closer.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Drwal uses a stiff jab to stop Munoz from advancing.
>Drwal scores with a jab.
>Munoz looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Drwal ends up grappling for supremacy with Munoz.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Drwal explodes on Munoz, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>Munoz shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Drwal to make a move.
>On his back, Munoz watches as Drwal comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Drwal dives in, but Munoz pushes him away and starts to scramble.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Drwal.

>We are back underway!
>Munoz is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Drwal.
>Munoz is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>A straight jab by Munoz keeps Drwal from advancing.
>Time slips away as Drwal doesn't press Munoz, allowing him to circle.
>Munoz switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>It seems that Drwal is happy to let Munoz circle for the moment.
>Drwal avoids a body kick.
>Munoz looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Drwal throws a big punch first, but it just misses.
>Munoz throws three punches in quick succession, but Drwal was out of range.
>Drwal steps in to put some pressure on.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Drwal scores with a jab.
>A quick one-two combination from Drwal only finds gloves.
>The fight slows as Munoz sits back and allows Drwal to circle.
>Munoz looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Drwal.
>Drwal uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Munoz cannot get close enough to grapple.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Drwal throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Munoz seems to be waiting for Drwal to make a move.
>Moving in closer, Munoz looks like he may want to wrestle Drwal.
>Drwal ends up grappling for supremacy with Munoz.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That was a very close round, but I think Munoz just about edged it.

>And here we go, round three!
>Munoz bobs and weaves.
>Drwal comes in closer to press the issue.
>Moving in closer, Drwal looks like he may want to wrestle Munoz.
>Not keen on wrestling Drwal, Munoz uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Drwal stings Munoz with a series of quick punches.
>Drwal slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Backing out of range, Munoz circles tentatively.
>Drwal steps in to put some pressure on.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Munoz steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Munoz hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Munoz settle, Drwal moves in closer.
>Drwal shoots in for a takedown.
>Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Tomasz Drwal is looking really tired.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A straight jab by Munoz keeps Drwal from advancing.
>Drwal steps in closer to force the issue.
>Drwal avoids a low kick.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Drwal.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Drwal.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Drwal.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Drwal.
>Drwal wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Tomasz 'The Gorilla' Drwal defeats Mark Munoz (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor

In the Welterweight Division, Josh Burkman (22-8) vs. Paulo Thiago (15-1) (co-main event):

>Round one begins!
>Burkman circles as he plans his next move.
>Thiago quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Thiago chooses to shoot in on Burkman.
>To counter, Burkman throws a big strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Burkman takes a jab.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>There's a takedown attempt from Thiago.
>Burkman tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Burkman avoided Thiago.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Thiago counters a wayward low kick with a nice punch.
>Burkman looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Thiago uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Burkman cannot get close enough to grapple.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Thiago avoids an scorching uppercut and comes back with a solid punch.
>Thiago shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Thiago is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Thiago gets Burkman with a nice jab.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Thiago, but only a 10-9.

>Round two begins!
>Thiago avoids a flurry of punches and hits a stinging jab
>Thiago keeps Burkman from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Burkman eats a jab as he steps in.
>Thiago waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a straight punch.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Thiago counters a jab by hitting a stinging jab
>Thiago is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Burkman.
>Burkman finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Thiago attempts to take down Burkman from the grapple.
>Thiago gets the takedown! Burkman pulls guard.
>Thiago looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Thiago isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Burkman bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The scramble leaves Thiago on his back pulling guard.
>Burkman tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Thiago.

>Round three begins!
>Thiago uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Thiago settle at all, Burkman comes in closer.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Burkman counters a flurry of punches with a barrage of huge punches, knocking Thiago down!
>Burkman moves quickly to be by the side of Thiago and looks to rain down strikes.
>Burkman pounds away...and that's enough for the referee, who ends the match by pulling him off!

>By TKO, the winner is Burkman!

>Official Result: Josh 'The People's Warrior' Burkman defeats Paulo Thiago (TKO in 1:47 of round 3). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Lightweight Division, Cole Miller (18-4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (19-5) (Main Event):

>And here we go!
>Miller gets a vicious leg kick on Stephens.
>A straight punch from Stephens fails to land.
>Miller doesn't let Stephens settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Miller throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Stephens.
>To counter, Stephens throws a big strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Stephens waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid punch.
>Miller is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Stephens.
>Not keen on wrestling Miller, Stephens uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Miller shoots in for a takedown.
>Stephens throws a vicious punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Stephens steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Miller steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Stephens steps in to put some pressure on.
>Miller moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight punch.
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Miller shoots in for a takedown.
>Stephens tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Stephens avoided Miller.
>Stephens swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Miller.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Miller scores with a jab.
>Miller uses a nice jab.
>Stephens looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Miller.
>Miller is pulled into a grapple.
>Miller tries to wriggle free, but Stephens controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Miller uses a combination of three punches to get Stephens to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Stephens tries to avoid the takedown.
>Miller doesn't get the takedown, Stephens avoided it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Stephens counters a body kick by hitting a solid jab.
>Miller counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a series of hard punches!
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Miller.
>Stephens throws a big punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Miller, 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Miller.
>Stephens tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Stephens avoided Miller.
>Stephens waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a punch.
>A straight jab by Stephens keeps Miller from advancing.
>Time slips away as Miller doesn't press Stephens, allowing him to circle.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Miller is trying to muscle Stephens up against the cage.
>Miller can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Stephens is trying to push Miller up against the cage.
>Stephens achieves it, pinning Miller to the cage.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Stephens takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Miller avoids a straight right and hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Stephens avoids a flurry of punches.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>From the grapple, Miller tries to pick Stephens up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Miller has him! Slams him down! Stephens pulls guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Miller starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Stephens comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Miller in guard.
>Miller doesn't let Stephens pull him in close to be smothered.
>Miller looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Miller.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Miller.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Miller.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Miller.

>Making 'Magrino' Cole Miller the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: 'Magrino' Cole Miller defeats Jeremy 'Lil' Heathen' Stephens (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 8,492
Gate: $679,360

Viewership:

EFNSports: 992,634
Sky Sports 2: 992,634
Spike TV: 3,308,784
Star Sports Southeast Asia: 661,758
TSN: 1,985,268

Fight of the Night: Josh Burkman vs. Paulo Thiago
Knockout of the Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: Matt Riddle

Predictions:

damonster: 3/9

Fantabulous

01-13-2011, 04:30 PM

UFC Fight Night 24 Recovery and Suspension list

Cole Miller – Recovering for 3 months
Cyrille Diabate – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Darren Elkins – Recovering for 2 months
Fabricio Camoes – Recovering for 31 days
Gegard Mousasi – Recovering for 51 days
Heath Herring – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
James Irvin – Recovering for 32 days
Jeremy Stephens – Recovering for 3 months
Jon Madsen – Recovering for 40 days
Josh Burkman – Recovering for 47 days
Kyle Kingsbury – Recovering for 39 days
Mark Munoz – Recovering for 36 days
Matt Brown – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Matt Riddle – Recovering for 27 days
Paulo Thiago – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 2 weeks
Stefan Struve – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Todd Duffee – Recovering for 54 days
Tomasz Drwal – Recovering for 46 days

Fantabulous

01-14-2011, 04:31 PM

The next UFC PPV:

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Saturday of Week 4 of June in Wisconsin

Tyson Griffin will be defending the UFC Lightweight Championship against Kenny Florian.

Current UFC title holders

UFC Lightweight Champion: Tyson Griffin
UFC Welterweight Champion: Georges St.Pierre
UFC Middleweight Champion: Nate Marquardt
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion: Mauricio Rua
UFC Heavyweight Champion: Brock Lesnar

Fantabulous

01-15-2011, 04:28 PM

The full UFC 127 card:

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Main Event: For the UFC Lightweight Championship: Tyson Griffin (16-2) (c) vs. Kenny Florian (15-4)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-3) vs. Tito Ortiz
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (21-5) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-8)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Hughes (44-8) vs. Ben Askren (9-0)
In the Middleweight Division: Kazuo Misaki (23-11-2) vs. Murilo Rua (21-11-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Muhammed Lawal (8-0) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (22-10-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Cain Velasquez (9-1) vs. James McSweeney (6-5)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Welterweight Division: Simoen Thoresen (14-1-1) vs. Charlie Brenneman (11-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Kurt Pellegrino (18-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-7)
In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara (15-9-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (6-4)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Romero (11-1) vs. Phil Davis (7-0)

damonster

01-15-2011, 05:05 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Lightweight Championship: Tyson Griffin (16-2) (c) vs. Kenny Florian (15-4)

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-3) vs. Tito Ortiz
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Arona (21-5) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-8)
In the Welterweight Division: Matt Hughes (44-8) vs. Ben Askren (9-0)
In the Middleweight Division: Kazuo Misaki (23-11-2) vs. Murilo Rua (21-11-1)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Muhammed Lawal (8-0) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (22-10-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Cain Velasquez (9-1) vs. James McSweeney (6-5)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Welterweight Division: Simoen Thoresen (14-1-1) vs. Charlie Brenneman (11-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Kurt Pellegrino (18-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-7)
In the Middleweight Division: Alessio Sakara (15-9-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (6-4)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Ricardo Romero (11-1) vs. Phil Davis (7-0)

Fantabulous

01-16-2011, 04:39 PM

Wednesday of Week 2 of June – Saturday of Week 4 of June

In the main event of CWFC – Firehouse, Tom Watson beat Doug Marshall by Unanimous Decision to win the vacant CWFC Middleweight title. Also, Patricio Frieire beat Paul McVeigh by Unanimous Decision to win the vacant CWFC Flyweight title. In the main event of Adrenaline 15 – Rodriguez vs. McCully, Justin McCully beat Rodrigo Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision to win the Adrenaline Heavyweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – Uprising, Scott Smith beat Cung Le by Unanimous Decision. In the main event of DREAM 24, Norifumi Yamamoto beat Hiroyuki Takara by TKO in 1:28 of Round 1.

WEC 59 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of July with a main event of Wagnney Fabiano vs. Rafael Rebello for the WEC Bantamweight title. The co-main event will be Jamie Varner vs. Anthony Pettis for the WEC Lightweight title. CWFC –Shelter will take place on Monday of Week 3 of July with a main event of Denis Kang vs. Jason Lambert. Adrenaline 16 will take place on Thursday of Week 2 of July with a main event of Chris Wilson vs. Brad Blackburn. Sengoku 23 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of July with a main event of Paul Daley vs. Michael Costa. Strikeforce – Killing Machine will take place on Friday of Week 4, July with a main event of Chase Beebe vs. Daniel Lima. WEC on Versus TV will take place on Thursday of Week 3 of July with a main event of Joseph Benavidez vs. John Hosman. Bellator FC TV Special will take place on Friday of Week 3 of July with a main event of Thomas Schulte vs. James Krause.

Lots of UFC news tomorrow with hints about new fighters signed and some officials signings as well.

Fantabulous

01-17-2011, 04:08 PM

Sunday of Week 2 of June

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Monday of Week 3 of June

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Tuesday of Week 3 of June

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Friday of Week 3 of June

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Saturday of Week 3 of June

UFC have signed a promising Middleweight and an established, quality Middleweight

Wednesday of Week 4 of June

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Thursday of Week 4 of June

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Fantabulous

01-18-2011, 04:15 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of June in Wisconsin

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Ricardo Romero (11-1) vs. Phil Davis (7-0):

>And here we go, round two!
>Romero counters a wayward jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Davis uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Davis settle at all, Romero comes in closer.
>Davis waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a series of big punches, trapping Romero against the cage!
>With Romero taking a lot of big
punches, the referee has to stop the match!

>By TKO, the winner is Davis!

>Official Result: 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis defeats Ricardo Romero (TKO in 1:26 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, Alessio Sakara (15-9-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (6-4):

>Round three begins!
>Lawlor counters a missed punch with a punch.
>Sakara tries for a series of strikes but Lawlor moves out of range.
>Sakara fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Lawlor to step back!
>Alessio Sakara looks very tired out there.
>Lawlor counters a jab by hitting a solid jab.
>Lawlor avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Sakara throws a barrage of big punches but Lawlor moves out of range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Lawlor uses a nice jab.
>Lawlor comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is completed, Sakara is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Lawlor unloads with some big elbows, but Sakara deals with them comfortably.
>Lawlor blocks Sakara as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lawlor unloads with massive punches from half guard, and Sakara is getting destroyed!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO, is 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor!

>Official Result: 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor defeats Alessio 'Legionarius' Sakara (TKO in 4:19 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Kurt Pellegrino (18-5) vs. Matt Wiman (11-7):

>The official scores are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Pellegrino.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Pellegrino.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Pellegrino.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Kurt Pellegrino!

>Official Result: Kurt 'Batman' Pellegrino defeats 'Handsome' Matt Wiman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Welterweight Division, Simoen Thoresen (14-1-1) vs. Charlie Brenneman (11-2):

>The fight begins!
>Brenneman fakes a lunge.
>Thoresen quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Thoresen shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Brenneman tries to avoid Thoresen.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Thoresen looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount.
>Thoresen tries to ensare Brenneman in an armbar.
>Thoresen gets the armbar fully applied and Brenneman has to tap out!

>Simeon 'The Grin' Thoresen takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Simeon 'The Grin' Thoresen defeats Charlie 'The Spaniard' Brenneman (Submission in 1:36 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Heavyweight Division, Cain Velasquez (9-1) vs. James McSweeney (6-5):

>We are underway!
>Velasquez throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>McSweeney sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>He has the takedown! McSweeney pulls guard.
>Velasquez pounds away with punches from the guard and McSweeney is in big trouble!
>Velasquez is trying to pass guard.
>Velasquez gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>McSweeney takes a punishing knee strike to the ribs from under side control!
>Velasquez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>McSweeney tries to sweep Velasquez but can't do it.
>Velasquez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Velasquez attempts to move to mount.
>Velasquez shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Velasquez pounds away from the mount with vicious elbows, McSweeney is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO; Cain Velasquez!

>Official Result: Cain Velasquez defeats James McSweeney (TKO in 3:30 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Muhammed Lawal (8-0) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (22-10-1):

>We are underway!
>King Mo throws out a quick jab.
>Time slips away as Soszynski doesn't press King Mo, allowing him to circle.
>A straight punch from Soszynski fails to land.
>Not letting Soszynski settle at all, King Mo comes in closer.
>King Mo looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Soszynski.
>Soszynski keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Soszynski glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>King Mo quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>King Mo throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Soszynski.
>Soszynski tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>King Mo unloads with big punches from half guard, and Soszynski is struggling to cope!
>King Mo begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>He is too good for Soszynski slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount.
>King Mo fires away with elbows, but Soszynski deals with them fairly well.
>King Mo pounds away on Soszynski, landing several good shots in the process.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>King Mo fires away with big punches, but Soszynski covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Soszynski tries to turn over and sweep King Mo, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>King Mo attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Soszynski.
>Soszynski gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

>The winner, by Submission; Muhammed Lawal!

>Official Result: Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal defeats Krzysztof 'The Polish Experiment' Soszynski (Submission in 4:36 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, Kazuo Misaki (23-11-2) vs. Murilo Rua (21-11-1):

>The fight begins!
>Ninja avoids several big punches and counters with a punch.
>Misaki looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ninja.
>Ninja uses his strikes to stop Misaki from getting close enough to grapple.
>Misaki is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Ninja.
>Misaki grabs Ninja and pulls him into a grapple.
>Misaki tries to wrestle Ninja backward and up against the cage.
>Ninja doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Ninja is trying to muscle Misaki up against the cage.
>Ninja achieves it, pinning Misaki to the cage.
>Ninja attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Misaki pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>Ninja tries to throw a knee strike, but Misaki uses wrestling to prevent him from launching it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Ninja tries to hit Misaki with a knee strike, but Misaki takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Ninja is the one backed against the cage.
>Ninja is trapped against the cage and held there by Misaki for roughly thirty seconds.
>Ninja struggles back against Misaki, not allowing him to control the grappling.
>Misaki suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on him, and he gets pulled down to the ground in it!
>Ninja gets the guillotine sunk in and Misaki has to tap!

>Murilo Rua takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Murilo 'Ninja' Rua defeats 'Grabaka Hitman' Kazuo Misaki (Submission in 4:35 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Matt Hughes (44-8) vs. Ben Askren (9-0):

>The fight begins!
>Hughes misses with a punch.
>Askren comes in closer to press the issue.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Askren.
>The takedown is completed, Hughes is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Askren pounds away with elbow strikes on Hughes, landing several great shots that rock Hughes!
>Askren pounds away from half guard, Hughes is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO; Ben Askren!

>Official Result: Ben Askren defeats Matt Hughes (TKO in 1:39 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Ricardo Arona (21-5) vs. Stephan Bonnar (12-8):

>And here we go!
>A quick one-two combination from Bonnar only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Arona quickly steps in closer to attack Bonnar.
>Arona throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bonnar.
>Bonnar tries to avoid Arona.
>He has the takedown! Bonnar pulls guard.
>Arona is trying to pass guard.
>Bonnar finds his opponent too skilled, and Arona passes guard into side control.
>Arona pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Bonnar has good control from the bottom of side control.
>Arona blocks Bonnar as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Arona tries to lock Bonnar in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Bonnar has to tap out!

>The winner, by Submission; Ricardo Arona!

>Official Result: 'The Brazilian Tiger' Ricardo Arona defeats 'The American Psycho' Stephan Bonnar (Submission in 2:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-3) vs. Tito Ortiz (17-7-1) (co-main event):

>There's the opening bell!
>Ortiz comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nogueira.
>He pulls Nogueira into a grapple.
>Ortiz is trying to push Nogueira so that his back is up against the cage.
>Ortiz achieves it, pinning Nogueira to the cage.
>Nogueira is trapped against the cage and held there by Ortiz for roughly thirty seconds.
>Ortiz pins Nogueira up against the cage and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Ortiz attempts to wrestle Nogueira to the ground.
>Nogueira shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and eventually turns it so that Ortiz is the one with his back to the cage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nogueira steps back from Ortiz and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Nogueira moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Ortiz.
>A straight jab by Nogueira keeps Ortiz from advancing.
>Ortiz comes in closer to press the issue.
>Ortiz comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Ortiz is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Ortiz gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Ortiz looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nogueira.
>Nogueira keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Close, but that round goes to Ortiz, 10-9 on my card.
>And here we go, round two!
>Nogueira bobs and weaves.
>Ortiz steps in to put some pressure on.
>Ortiz shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Nogueira is on his back and pulls guard.
>Ortiz begins trying to pass the guard.
>Ortiz isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Nogueira reaches up and tries to lock Ortiz in a guillotine.
>Ortiz gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!

>By Submission, the winner is Nogueira!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogério Nogueira defeats 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' Tito Ortiz (Submission in 2:23 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Lightweight Championship, Tyson Griffin (16-2) (c) vs. Kenny Florian (15-4) (Main Event):

>This is a UFC Lightweight title fight.
>Round one begins!
>Florian uses a jab to sting Griffin.
>Florian avoids a body kick.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Griffin looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Griffin can't get the takedown, Florian defended it well.
>Griffin attempts to take down Florian from the grapple.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Florian blocked Griffin.
>Using his wrestling skills, Griffin is trying to push Florian up against the cage.
>Griffin can't move Florian at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
>Griffin uses his wrestling to smother Florian and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Florian is aiming to get Griffin into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Florian achieves it, Griffin could not fight out of it.
>Griffin wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Griffin looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Florian defended it well.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Griffin is trying to muscle Florian up against the cage.
>Florian out-wrestles him though.
>Florian is aiming to get Griffin into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Florian achieves it, Griffin could not fight out of it.
>Griffin wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Florian.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Florian throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Griffin.
>The takedown doesn't work, Griffin stuffed it.
>Griffin throws a jab but Florian avoids it.
>Griffin shoots in for a takedown.
>Florian sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Griffin can't get the takedown, Florian was too quick to back away.
>A quick one-two combination from Griffin only finds gloves.
>Florian doesn't press the issue, allowing Griffin to circle.
>Florian comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Griffin.
>Griffin finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>From the grapple, Florian tries a takedown.
>Griffin doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Florian blocks an attempted sweep.
>Florian fires away with big elbows, but Griffin keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Griffin works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>There wasn't enough separation, Florian is able to leap forward and force Griffin to turtle up.
>Florian rolls the turtled Griffin over and secures side control.
>Florian aims a couple of punches at Griffin, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Griffin tries to move to guard, but Florian doesn't allow it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Florian fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Florian aims a couple of punches at Griffin, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Florian took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round three begins!
>Griffin circles around Florian.
>Florian steps in to put some pressure on.
>Florian comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Griffin.
>Griffin seems happy to grapple with Florian.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>A quick one-two combination from Florian only finds gloves.
>Griffin presses in closer to attack.
>Griffin throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Florian.
>Florian strikes first and manages to rock Griffin with a solid punch, sending him down to the ground, stunned!
>Florian dives in and gets ready to unload on Griffin.
>Down comes the punches! Griffin, tenacious personified, refuses to be beaten and somehow survives the onslaught!
>Florian eventually has to stop, and finds himself settled in half guard.
>Kenny Florian is looking really tired.
>Florian fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Florian throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Griffin attempts a sweep from half guard.
>Griffin sweeps Florian over, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Griffin catches Florian moving in with a jab.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Florian keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Griffin doesn't let Florian settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Breathing very hard, Tyson Griffin is looking ragged.
>Griffin comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Florian.
>Griffin grabs Florian and pulls him into a grapple.
>Griffin, controlling the grapple with Florian, goes for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Florian blocked Griffin.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round three.
>I have to give that round to Florian, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round four!
>Florian comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Griffin.
>Griffin moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Griffin throws a few close-range strikes, but Florian smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Florian is trying to muscle Griffin up against the cage.
>Florian does it, Griffin is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Tyson Griffin seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Kenny Florian seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Griffin is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Florian pins Griffin up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Griffin wrestles back against Florian, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Florian pins Griffin up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>With the cage trapping Griffin, Florian looks to try and take him down.
>Griffin shows stubborn resistance and Florian cannot complete the takedown.
>Kenny Florian looks exhausted.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Florian tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Griffin who is fighting it.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.
>Griffin switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Florian seems to be waiting for Griffin to make a move.
>Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Florian took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number five begins!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Tyson Griffin looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Griffin bobs and weaves.
>Time slips away as Florian doesn't press Griffin, allowing him to circle.
>Florian avoids several big punches and counters with a flurry of small strikes.
>A straight punch from Griffin fails to land.
>Not letting Griffin settle, Florian moves in closer.
>Florian explodes on Griffin, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>Florian moves fast and tries to secure an arm of his dazed opponent.
>Florian gets an americana locked, and he forces Griffin to tap out!

>Kenny 'Ken Flo' Florian takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Kenny 'Ken Flo' Florian defeats Tyson Griffin (Submission in 2:34 of round 5). The match was rated as being Good.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 24,238
Gate: $2,060,230
PPV Buys: 1,786,546
PPV Revenue: $7,146,184

Fight of the Night: Ricardo Arona vs. Stephan Bonnar
Knockout of the Night: n/a
Submission of the Night: Kenny Florian

Predictions:

damonster: 9/11

Most successful set of predictions so far. Soszynski over Lawal is what I'm curious about. For sure I'd favour Lawal if they ever meet.

Fantabulous

01-19-2011, 04:15 PM

UFC 127 Recovery and Suspension list

Alessio Sakara – Recovering for 46 days
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira – Recovering for 4 months and 2 weeks
Ben Askren – Recovering for 41 days
Cain Velasquez – Recovering for 49 days
Charlie Brenneman – Recovering for 17 days
James McSweeney – Recovering for 29 days
Kazuo Misaki – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Kenny Florian – Recovering for 5 months and 1 week
Krzysztof Soszynski – Recovering for 20 days
Kurt Pellegrino – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Matt Hughes – Recovering for 2 months
Matt Wiman – Recovering for 2 months
Muhammed Lawal – Recovering for 39 days
Murilo Rua – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Phil Davis – Recovering for 39 days
Ricardo Arona – Recovering for 34 days
Ricardo Romero – Recovering for 2 months
Simeon Thoresen – Recovering for 18 days
Stephan Bonnar – Recovering for 33 days
Tito Ortiz – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week
Tom Lawlor – Recovering for 26 days
Tyson Griffin – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week

Kenny Florian appeared to give Tyson Griffin quite the beating during their title fight but 'Ken Flo' came out of it in far worse shape than Griffin. Likewise with the Nogueira/Ortiz fight, it is the winner who will need more time off. Ricardo Arona and, to be fair, Stephan Bonnar face barely a month on the shelf after their skirmish, while Matt Hughes took quite the 99-second beating in his fight with Ben Askren

Fantabulous

01-20-2011, 04:31 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of July in Alabamba

Georges St.Pierre defends the UFC Welterweight Championship against Diego Sanchez.

Fantabulous

01-21-2011, 04:52 PM

The co-main event of UFC 128 sees a major debut in the Heavyweight Division:

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Roger Gracie was the Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion before making the jump to the UFC; and he submitted the legendary Fedor Emelianenko to claim that title. Now, he faces his first test in the UFC and for that test, he takes on the heavy hitting Shane Carwin.

Fantabulous

01-22-2011, 04:21 PM

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Main Event: For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (22-2) vs. Diego Sanchez (23-4)

In the Heavyweight Division: Shane Carwin (13-1) vs. Roger Gracie (7-0)
In the Middleweight Division: Anderson Silva (26-6) vs. Robbie Lawler (21-5-1)
In the Lightweight Division: BJ Penn (17-7-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (22-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Rashad Evans (15-2-1) vs. Brandon Vera (13-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (27-13) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (9-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Matt Hamill (8-3) vs. Wilson Gouveia (14-9)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Jorge Gurgel (13-8) vs. Ben Henderson (13-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Alexey Oleinik (28-6-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Aaron Simpson (7-1) vs. Alan Belcher (16-8)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Alexander Gustafsson (10-1) vs. Brian Stann (9-5)

Robbie Lawler has been given no easy task in his return to the UFC as he faces former Middleweight kingpin, Anderson Silva. Likewise, Eddie Alvarez makes his UFC bones against the fighter widely considered the best Lightweight in the world, BJ Penn. Bibiano Fernandes has no easy time in his UFC debut when he faces the relentless attack of Clay Guida.

In the preliminary fights, Jorge Gurgel makes his UFC return against a fighter making his UFC debut, former WEC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson.

EddieFnG

01-22-2011, 08:47 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (22-2) vs. Diego Sanchez (23-4)

In the Heavyweight Division: Shane Carwin (13-1) vs. Roger Gracie (7-0)
In the Middleweight Division: Anderson Silva (26-6) vs. Robbie Lawler (21-5-1)
In the Lightweight Division: BJ Penn (17-7-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (22-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Rashad Evans (15-2-1) vs. Brandon Vera (13-6)
In the Lightweight Division: Clay Guida (27-13) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (9-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Matt Hamill (8-3) vs. Wilson Gouveia (14-9)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Jorge Gurgel (13-8) vs. Ben Henderson (13-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Alexey Oleinik (28-6-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Aaron Simpson (7-1) vs. Alan Belcher (16-8)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Alexander Gustafsson (10-1) vs. Brian Stann (9-5)

dakydaky

01-23-2011, 03:29 AM

Fantabulous

01-23-2011, 04:15 PM

Tuesday of Week 1 of July – Thursday of Week 4 of July

In the main event of Bellator FC 30, Jared Hess beat Alexander Shlemenko by submission in 2:30 of Round to retain the Bellator FC Middleweight title. In the main event of Adrenaline 16 – Wilson vs. Blackburn II, Brad Blackburn beat Chris Wilson by Split Decision to win the Adrenaline Welterweight title. In the main event of CWFC – Shelter, Jason Lambert beat Denis Kang by Unanimous Decision. In the co-main event, Marius Pudzianowski beat Semmy Schilt. In the main event of Sengoku 23, Paul Daley beat Michael Costa by Knock Out in 3:40 of Round 1. In the main event of Strikeforce – Killing Machine, Chase Beebee beat Daniel Lima by submission in 3:01 of Round 2. In the main event of Bellator FC special, James Krause beat Thomas Schulte by submission in 3:29 of Round 1.

Bellator FC 31 will take place on Sunday of Week 4, July with a main event of Keith Berry vs. Christian Fulgium. DREAM 25 will take place on Friday of Week 1 of August with a main event of Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Siala-Mou Siligia. Strikeforce on CBS special will take place on Sunday of Week 1 of August with a main event of Roxanne Modafferi vs. Cristiane Santos. WEC 60 will take Saturday on Week 1 of August with a main event of Bendy Casimir vs. Kamal Shalorus. Adrenaline 17 will take place on Friday of Week 3, August with a main event of Eric Schafer vs. Ron Humphry. Strikeforce – Heaven’s on Fire will take place on Friday of Week 2, August with a main event of Mitsuhiro Ishida vs. Jorge Masvidal. CWFC – Gouge Away will take place on Thursday of Week 2, August with a main event of Alexandre Franca Nogueira vs. David Lee. Sengoku 24 will take place on Sunday of Week3, August with a main event of be Akitoshi Tamura vs. Takafumi Otsuka.

Adrenaline have risen to Low Level National status

WEC subsequently cancelled WEC 60

Bobby Ologun has retired

Fantabulous

01-24-2011, 04:40 PM

Tuesday of Week 1 of July

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Akihiko Mori has officially joined the UFC

Saturday of Week 1 of July

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UFC have signed Darrell Alexander, a promising Light Heavyweight fighter.

Tuesday of Week 2 of July

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Cole Konrad has officially joined the UFC

Tuesday of Week 4, of July

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Louis Taylor has officially joined the UFC

Friday of Week 4 of July

UFC have signed a Lightweight with a lot of potential

Saturday of Week 4 of July

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Richard Crunkilton has officially joined the UFC

damonster

01-24-2011, 05:29 PM

Fantabulous

01-25-2011, 04:23 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of July in Alabama

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Alexander Gustafsson (10-1) vs. Brian Stann (9-5):

>Round one begins!
>A straight punch from Gustafsson fails to land.
>Time slips away as Stann doesn't press Gustafsson, allowing him to circle.
>Gustafsson uses a sharp body kick.
>Stann takes a jab.
>Gustafsson attacks Stann with a series of quick jabs.
>Gustafsson explodes on Stann, unloading with a barrage of big punches!
>The referee pulls Gustafsson away, stopping the match!

>By TKO, the winner is Gustafsson!

>Official Result: Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson defeats 'All American' Brian Stann (TKO in 2:31 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Middleweight Division, Aaron Simpson (7-1) vs. Alan Belcher (16-8):

>We are back underway!
>Belcher fakes a lunge.
>It seems that Simpson is happy to let Belcher circle for the moment.
>Belcher counters a jab by hitting a nice punch.
>Simpson tries for a series of strikes but Belcher moves out of range.
>Belcher avoids a flurry of punches.
>Belcher counters a flurry of punches with a crisp jab.
>Simpson catches Belcher with a barrage of big punches and puts him down on the ground!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Simpson dives in and gets ready to unload on Belcher.
>Simpson doesn't get a chance to unload, Belcher gets him in half guard as soon as he is in close.
>Simpson attempts to pass half guard.
>Simpson gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>Simpson pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Belcher.
>Simpson pounds away on Belcher, but few of the shots lands clean.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Simpson attempts an armbar.
>Simpson gets the armbar fully applied and Belcher has to tap out!

>'A-Train' Aaron Simpson takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: 'A-Train' Aaron Simpson defeats Alan 'The Talent' Belcher (Submission in 4:42 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Heavyweight Division, Alexey Oleinik (28-6-1) vs. Pat Barry (5-4):

>And here we go!
>Oleinik catches a leg kick and goes for a takedown getting it! Barry pulls guard.
>Oleinik unloads with some big elbows, but Barry deals with them comfortably.
>Barry tries to get double underhooks on Oleinik so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Oleinik begins trying to pass the guard.
>Barry finds his opponent too skilled, and Oleinik passes guard into side control.
>Oleinik tries to ensare Barry in an americana.
>Oleinik gets the americana fully applied and Barry has to tap out!

>The winner, by Submission, is Alexey Oleinik!

>Official Result: Alexey Oleinik defeats Patrick 'H.D.' Barry (Submission in 1:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Jorge Gurgel (13-8) vs. Ben Henderson (13-1):

>Round one begins!
>Henderson comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Gurgel sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is completed, Gurgel is on his back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Henderson begins working to pass to side control.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Henderson fires away with punches, and Gurgel is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee jumps in and saves Gurgel from taking any more shots!

>Ben 'Smooth' Henderson takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Ben 'Smooth' Henderson defeats Jorge Gurgel (TKO in 1:23 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Matt Hamill (8-3) vs. Wilson Gouveia (14-9):

>And here we go!
>Gouveia uses a combination of three punches to get Hamill to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hamill stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Hamill is trying to push Gouveia so that his back is up against the cage.
>Hamill can't do it though, and Gouveia gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>From the grapple, Gouveia tries to pick Hamill up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Gouveia has him! Slams him down! Hamill pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Gouveia successfully keeps Hamill stuck against the ground.
>Gouveia lies on top of Hamill, basically smothering him.
>Gouveia fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Hamill tries to smother Gouveia by holding him, but can't keep control.
>Time slips away as Gouveia successfully keeps Hamill stuck against the ground.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Gouveia starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Hamill is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Gouveia firmly in guard.
>Hamill tries to get double underhooks on Gouveia so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>The clock runs down as Hamill is being smothered against the ground by Gouveia.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Moving in closer, Hamill looks like he may want to wrestle Gouveia.
>Gouveia counters with a punch that catches Hamill flush...and he goes down!
>Gouveia doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Hamill recovers his wits quickly.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gouveia looks to get on top of Hamill.
>Gouveia attains side control.
>Wilson Gouveia is breathing very hard.
>Gouveia fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Hamill takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.
>Gouveia throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Gouveia.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving in closer, Gouveia looks like he may want to wrestle Hamill.
>Hamill tries to counter with a takedown, but Gouveia defended it well.
>Hamill bobs and weaves.
>Gouveia seems to be waiting for Hamill to make a move.
>Hamill throws three punches in quick succession, but Gouveia was out of range.
>The fight slows as Gouveia sits back and allows Hamill to circle.
>Wilson Gouveia looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Hamill fires off a looping punch, but Gouveia avoids it.
>Gouveia doesn't press the issue, allowing Hamill to circle.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Moving in closer, Hamill looks like he may want to wrestle Gouveia.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Hamill tries to pick Gouveia up for a slam.
>Hamill gets it! Gouveia manages to pull guard upon impact.
>Hamill keeps Gouveia guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Gouveia attempts a triangle choke on Hamill from the bottom of the guard.
>Hamill gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Wilson Gouveia!

>Official Result: Wilson Gouveia defeats Matt 'The Hammer' Hamill (Submission in 4:11 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Lightweight Division, Clay Guida (27-13) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (9-2):

>Round one begins!
>There's a takedown attempt from Guida.
>Fernandes tries to hook a guillotine as Guida comes in.
>Guida gets the takedown! Fernandes pulls guard.
>Guida throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Fernandes attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Guida has to tap out!

>Bibiano 'The Flash' Fernandes takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Bibiano 'The Flash' Fernandes defeats Clay 'The Carpenter' Guida (Submission in 1:32 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Rashad Evans (15-2-1) vs. Brandon Vera (13-6):

>And here we go!
>Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Vera ends up grappling for supremacy with Evans.
>Evans tries to wrestle Vera backward and up against the cage.
>Evans achieves it, pinning Vera to the cage.
>Evans tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Vera who is fighting it.
>With Vera stuck against the cage, Evans tries to complete a takedown.
>Evans has to struggle for it, but is eventually rewarded with the takedown.
>Evans throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Evans tries to pass the guard.
>Vera comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Evans in guard.
>Vera brings his legs up and tries to lock Evans in a triangle choke.
>Evans blocks the triangle attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Evans fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Evans fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Evans attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>Evans attempts to pass half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Evans.

>And here we go, round two!
>Evans throws a head kick but Vera avoids it.
>Evans catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Vera pulls guard.
>Evans looks to get past the guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Evans attempts to move to mount.
>Vera can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Evans unloads with big punches from the mount, but Vera is able to deal with most of them.
>Evans pounds away from the mount, but Vera covers up and defends them well.
>Vera tries to turn over and sweep Evans, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Evans tries to flatten Vera out for a rear naked choke.
>Vera blocks it by turtling up.
>Rashad Evans is looking really tired.
>Evans blocks Vera as he tries to roll over.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Evans tries to flatten Vera out for a rear naked choke.
>Vera stops Evans from getting the hooks in or flattening him out.
>Evans blocks Vera as he tries to roll over.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Evans took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Vera comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Evans stuffs the takedown, so Vera has to settle for pushing him up against the cage.
>With the cage trapping Evans, Vera looks to try and take him down.
>Evans digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>With the cage trapping Evans, Vera looks to try and take him down.
>Evans will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Vera.
>Vera tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Evans who is fighting it.
>Evans is trapped against the cage and held there by Vera for roughly thirty seconds.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Vera looks for a trip takedown.
>Vera tries hard but cannot get Evans off of his feet, and winds up reversed and with his back to the cage.
>Rashad Evans looks very, very tired.
>Evans keeps Vera up against the cage with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Vera shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Evans tries to avoid Vera.
>The takedown doesn't work, Evans saw it coming and got out of range.
>Brandon Vera looks very tired out there.
>Vera narrowly misses Evans with an uppercut.
>Evans doesn't press the issue, allowing Vera to circle.
>The gas tank looks empty on Rashad Evans.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Evans, 10-9 on my card.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Evans.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Evans.
>Judge #3 has given 30-27 to Evans.

>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Sugar' Rashad Evans!

>Official Result: 'Sugar' Rashad Evans defeats Brandon 'The Truth' Vera (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Lightweight Division, BJ Penn (17-7-1) vs. Eddie Alvarez (22-2):

>There's the opening bell!
>Alvarez shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Penn tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Penn avoided Alvarez.
>Alvarez circles as he plans his next move.
>Penn doesn't press the issue, allowing Alvarez to circle.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Alvarez finds nothing but air.
>Penn doesn't press the issue, allowing Alvarez to circle.
>Alvarez looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Penn moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Alvarez is trying to muscle Penn up against the cage.
>Penn ends up backed against the cage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Alvarez smothers Penn against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Alvarez tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Penn who is fighting it.
>Alvarez pins Penn up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Alvarez smothers Penn against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Alvarez smothers Penn against the cage, keeping solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alvarez.

>Round two begins!
>Alvarez avoids a punch and scores with a solid punch.
>Alvarez snaps off a jab that catches Penn stepping in.
>Alvarez avoids a punch and scores with a crisp punch.
>Alvarez avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab.
>Backing out of range, Alvarez circles tentatively.
>Penn seems to be waiting for Alvarez to make a move.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Alvarez finds nothing but air.
>Penn seems to be waiting for Alvarez to make a move.
>Alvarez comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Penn attempts to avoid Alvarez as he shoots in.
>Alvarez doesn't get the takedown, Penn avoided it.
>Penn misses with a punch.
>Not letting up, Alvarez steps in closer to pressure Penn into action.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Alvarez steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>BJ Penn doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Penn circles as he plans his next move.
>Alvarez steps in to put some pressure on.
>The time runs out on round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Alvarez.

>And here we go, round three!
>Alvarez scores with a jab that stops Penn getting too close.
>Alvarez hits a jab.
>Alvarez slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Penn, but can't follow up.
>Penn doesn't press the issue, allowing Alvarez to circle.
>Alvarez hits a massive punch, knocking Penn down to the ground...he is out cold!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is Eddie Alvarez!

>Official Result: Eddie Alvarez defeats 'The Prodigy' BJ Penn (Knock Out in 2:01 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Middleweight Division, Anderson Silva (26-6) vs. Robbie Lawler (21-5-1):

>And here we go!
>Lawler keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting Lawler settle at all, Silva comes in closer.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Silva counters a jab with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Silva counters a jab by hitting a clean jab.
>Silva hits Lawler with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Silva counters a punch by hitting a series of quick jabs.
>Silva looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Lawler ends up grappling for supremacy with Silva.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Silva is looking to muscle Lawler back against the cage.
>Silva achieves it, pinning Lawler to the cage.
>Silva steps back from Lawler and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Silva scores with a solid jab.
>Lawler looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Silva into a grapple.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Lawler is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage.
>Lawler can't manage it, and Silva gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Silva catches Lawler with a punch just as he chose to step in, he is knocked clean out!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is Anderson 'The Spider' Silva!

>Official Result: Anderson 'The Spider' Silva defeats 'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler (Knock Out in 4:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Heavyweight Division, Shane Carwin (13-1) vs. Roger Gracie (7-0) (co-main event):

>And here we go!
>Gracie hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Gracie settle, Carwin moves in closer.
>Carwin shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Gracie is on his back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Carwin begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Gracie attempts to lock on an omoplata.
>Gracie gets the omoplata and forces the tap out!

>Roger Gracie takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Roger Gracie defeats Shane 'The Monster' Carwin (Submission in 2:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Welterweight Championship, Georges St. Pierre (c) (22-2) vs. Diego Sanchez (23-4) (Main Event):

>This is a UFC Welterweight title fight.
>Round one begins!
>Sanchez throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, GSP blocked Sanchez.
>Sanchez comes in closer, looking to wrestle with GSP.
>Sanchez grabs GSP and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sanchez is trying to push GSP up against the cage.
>GSP doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>GSP is looking to muscle Sanchez back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Sanchez pinned to the cage.
>With Sanchez stuck against the cage, GSP tries to complete a takedown.
>Sanchez digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>With the cage trapping Sanchez, GSP looks to try and take him down.
>Sanchez shows stubborn resistance and GSP cannot complete the takedown.
>With the cage trapping Sanchez, GSP looks to try and take him down.
>Sanchez digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>With the cage trapping Sanchez, GSP looks to try and take him down.
>Sanchez will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of GSP.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to GSP.

>We are back underway!
>GSP comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Sanchez cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>GSP attempts to pass guard.
>Sanchez comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps GSP in guard.
>Sanchez reaches up and tries to lock GSP in a guillotine.
>GSP defends it well.
>In guard, GSP begins working to pass to side control.
>Sanchez comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps GSP in guard.
>Sanchez attempts to secure an arm.
>GSP doesn't let his arm get taken.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>GSP fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>GSP begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>GSP isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Sanchez reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>GSP defends it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Sanchez throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, GSP stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to GSP, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round three!
>A straight jab by Sanchez keeps GSP from advancing.
>GSP doesn't press the issue, allowing Sanchez to circle.
>Sanchez steps back to avoid a jab.
>Sanchez uses a combination of three punches to get GSP to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>GSP attempts to snare Sanchez in a guillotine off the takedown.
>GSP cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>GSP fights off Sanchez as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>GSP tries to break free and scramble for position, but Sanchez keeps him trapped.
>Sanchez tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>GSP tries to pull Sanchez into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard.
>Sanchez blocks it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Sanchez attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Sanchez doesn't let GSP pull him in close to be smothered.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>GSP shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Sanchez pulls guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>GSP looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Sanchez reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>GSP blocks it.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round three.
>That was a very close round, but I think GSP just about edged it.

>There's the bell and round number four begins!
>Sanchez uses a combination of three punches to get GSP to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Sanchez can't get the takedown, GSP defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>GSP is trying to push Sanchez so that his back is up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Sanchez pinned to the cage.
>Sanchez is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>Georges St. Pierre is breathing very hard.
>GSP tries to maintain control, but Sanchez wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that GSP ends up backed against the cage.
>GSP is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Sanchez attempts to wrestle GSP to the ground.
>GSP shows stubborn resistance and Sanchez cannot complete the takedown.
>Breathing very hard, Diego Sanchez is looking ragged.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates them.
>GSP avoids a punch and scores with a solid jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>GSP comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sanchez.
>Sanchez tries to take down GSP as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Sanchez gets GSP with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>It seems that GSP is happy to let Sanchez circle for the moment.
>Georges St. Pierre looks very, very tired.
>The time runs out on round four.
>Close, but that round goes to GSP, 10-9 on my card.

>Round five begins!
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>GSP circles as he plans his next move.
>Sanchez doesn't let GSP settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Sanchez looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sanchez grabs GSP and pulls him into a grapple.
>Sanchez is trying to push GSP so that his back is up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has GSP pinned to the cage.
>Diego Sanchez looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Sanchez looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but GSP proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>With the cage trapping Sanchez, GSP looks to try and take him down.
>Sanchez does his best to fight it off, but GSP eventually succeeds with the takedown.
>The gas tank looks empty on Georges St. Pierre.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Sanchez fights off GSP as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Sanchez tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard.
>Sanchez sweeps GSP over, breaking guard, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet.
>Sanchez comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>He has the takedown! GSP pulls guard.
>Sanchez throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>In guard, Sanchez begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>Diego Sanchez looks like he is completely out of gas.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Sanchez begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Sanchez, 10-9 on my card.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1 has scored it 49-46 GSP.
>Judge #2: 48-47 GSP.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 48-47 in favour of GSP.

>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre!

>Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre defeats Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The match was rated as being Decent.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 21,397
Gate: $1,711,760
PPV Buys: 1,590,742
PPV Revenue: $6,362,968

Fight of the Night: Anderson Silva vs. Robbie Lawler
Knockout of the Night: Eddie Alvarez
Submission of the Night: Bibiano Fernandes

GSP retains the Welterweight Championship with a strong performance against a game Diego Sanchez. Roger Gracie makes a big debut in the UFC by making Shane Carwin tap out in the first round. Robbie Lawler's return to the UFC ended with a first round KO at the hands of Anderson 'The Spider' Silva in a fantastic war. The big news of the night has to be, however, Eddie Alvarez making a huge statement in his UFC debut by knocking out BJ Penn. I don't know that anybody saw that as a possibility. Rashad Evans scored a dominating decision win over Brandon Vera, while Bibiano Fernandes made sure his UFC debut was also a successful one by making the always game Clay Guida tap out. And in the preliminary fights, Ben 'Smooth' Henderson made a successful UFC debut by making short work of a returning Jorge Gurgel.

Predictions:

EddieFnG: 7/11
dakydaky: 7/11 (didn't pick a winner in the main event)
damonster: 6/11

Fantabulous

01-26-2011, 04:42 PM

UFC 128 Recovery and Suspension list

Aaron Simpson – Recovering for 24 days
Alan Belcher – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Alexander Gustafsson – Recovering for 24 days
Alexey Oleinik – Recovering for 19 days
Anderson Silva – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Ben Henderson – Recovering for 16 days
Bibiano Fernandes – Recovering for 52 days
BJ Penn – Recovering/Suspended for 4 months
Brandon Vera – Recovering 2 months and 3 weeks
Brian Stann – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Clay Guida – Recovering/Suspended for 49 days
Diego Sanchez – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Eddie Alvarez – Recovering for 4 months and 2 weeks
Georges St. Pierre – Recovering/Suspended for 4 months
Jorge Gurgel – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Matt Hamill – Recovering/Suspended for 31 days
Pat Barry – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Rashad Evans – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Robbie Lawler – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 2 weeks
Roger Gracie – Recovering for 37 days
Shane Carwin – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months
Wilson Gouveia – Recovering for 52 days

BJ Penn's 'reward' for getting KO'd by Eddie Alvarez is a four-month stay on the sidelines. And yet Penn still won't be on the shelf for as long as Alvarez himself, who is out for four-months and two weeks. GSP and Diego Sanchez will shelved for similar lengths of time after their war of attrition. Roger Gracie will barely be out for a month after his big debut win over Shane Carwin, who will himself be sidelined for two-months, so clearly he took a heavy beating for such a 144-second fight.

Fantabulous

01-27-2011, 04:23 PM

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Wednesday of Week 3 of August in Iowa

Fantabulous

01-28-2011, 04:18 PM

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Wednesday of Week 3 of August in Iowa

Main Card:

Main Event:In the Heavyweight Division: Ben Rothwell (33-8) vs. Todd Duffee (8-1)

In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (11-3-2) vs. DaMarques Johnson (15-7)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (14-2) vs. Darrell Alexander (4-0) (UFC debut)
In the Lightweight Division: Efrain Escudero (14-1) vs. Akihiro Mori (11-7-1) (UFC debut)
In the Welterweight Division: Andrew Riddles (6-0) vs. Dan Miller (12-4-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Hector Lombard (29-2-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (7-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-4)
In the Lightweight Division: Dan Lauzon (12-5) vs. Denis Siver (15-9)

damonster

01-28-2011, 04:42 PM

Main Card:

Main Event:In the Heavyweight Division: Ben Rothwell (33-8) vs. Todd Duffee (8-1)

In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (11-3-2) vs. DaMarques Johnson (15-7)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (14-2) vs. Darrell Alexander (4-0) (UFC debut)
In the Lightweight Division: Efrain Escudero (14-1) vs. Akihiro Mori (11-7-1) (UFC debut)
In the Welterweight Division: Andrew Riddles (6-0) vs. Dan Miller (12-4-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Hector Lombard (29-2-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (7-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-4)
In the Lightweight Division: Dan Lauzon (12-5) vs. Denis Siver (15-9)

Fantabulous

01-29-2011, 04:28 PM

Monday of Week 1 of August – Monday of Week 3 of August

In the main event of Bellator FC 31, Keith Berry beat Christian Fulgium by Unanimous Decision. Also, Norman Paraisy beat Brett Cooper by Split Decision to win the Bellator FC Welterweight title. In the main event of DREAM 25, Aleksander Emelianenko beat Siala-Mou Siliga by submission in 7:40 of Round 1. In the main event of Strikeforce on CBS, Cristiane Santos beat Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous Decision to win the Strikeforce Women’s 145lb title. In the main event of CWFC – Gouge Away, Alexandre Franca Nogueira beat David Lee by submission in 4:13 of Round 1 to win the CWFC Bantamweight title. Also, Dennis Olsen beat Abdul Mohamed by submission in 4:06 of Round 2 to win the CWFC Welterweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce – Heaven’s on Fire, Mitsuhiro Ishida beat Jorge Masvidal by submission in 1:26 of Round 1 to retain the Strikeforce Lightweight title.

WEC 61 will take place on Saturday of Week 4, August with a main event of Miguel Torres vs. Brad Pickett. Bellator FC 32 will take place on Tuesday of Week 1, September with a main event of Dan LaSavage vs. Will Campuzano. DREAM 26 will take place on Friday of Week 2, September with a main event of Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov. CWFC – Riot Act will take place on Saturday of Week 2, September with a main event of Megumi Fuji vs. Laura D’Auguste for the CWFC Women’s title.

UFC news tomorrow including the official announcement of the main event of the next UFC PPV.

EddieFnG

01-30-2011, 07:50 AM

Wednesday of Week 3 of August in Iowa

Main Card:

Main Event:In the Heavyweight Division: Ben Rothwell (33-8) vs. Todd Duffee (8-1)

In the Welterweight Division: Ben Saunders (11-3-2) vs. DaMarques Johnson (15-7)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jared Hamman (14-2) vs. Darrell Alexander (4-0) (UFC debut)
In the Lightweight Division: Efrain Escudero (14-1) vs. Akihiro Mori (11-7-1) (UFC debut)
In the Welterweight Division: Andrew Riddles (6-0) vs. Dan Miller (12-4-1)

Preliminary Fights:

In the Lightweight Division: Hector Lombard (29-2-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (7-4)
In the Heavyweight Division: Antoni Hardonk (8-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-4)
In the Lightweight Division: Dan Lauzon (12-5) vs. Denis Siver (15-9)

dakydaky

01-30-2011, 10:05 AM

Fantabulous

01-30-2011, 04:05 PM

Not that this should be a surprise to anyone...

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Saturday of Week 4 of August in London

Nate Marquardt defends the UFC Middleweight Championship against Michael Bisping.

Fantabulous

01-31-2011, 04:16 PM

The co-main event to Marquardt vs. Bisping and a fight I made both because I would have liked to have seen it in the UFC and to give the British fans a major fight that makes the UK event not seem like a glorified Fight Night, which a lot of the UK shows have done.

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Fantabulous

02-01-2011, 04:21 PM

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Wednesday of Week 3 of August in Iowa

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Lightweight Division, Dan Lauzon (12-5) vs. Denis Siver (15-9):

>We are back underway!
>Lauzon uses a combination of three punches to get Siver to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Lauzon has the takedown! Siver pulls half guard.
>Lauzon tries to lock Siver into an arm triangle.
>Siver defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Siver tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Lauzon.
>Dennis Siver looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Lauzon begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Lauzon shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
>Lauzon tries to set up Siver for an armbar.
>Lauzon gets the armbar fully applied and Siver has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Lauzon!

>Official Result: Dan 'The Upgrade' Lauzon defeats Dennis Siver (Submission in 2:07 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Antoni Hardonk (8-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (7-4):

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Schaub keeps Hardonk back with a crisp jab.
>Schaub uses a combination of three punches to get Hardonk to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Hardonk tries to avoid Schaub.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hardonk saw it coming and got out of range.
>Schaub counters a wayward jab with a stinging jab
>Schaub avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Schaub steps back to avoid a jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Schaub throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Hardonk pulls guard.
>Schaub unloads with massive punches from the guard, and Hardonk is getting destroyed!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>Brendan Schaub takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Brendan Schaub defeats Antoni Hardonk (TKO in 3:23 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Lightweight Division, Hector Lombard (29-2-1) vs. Tom Lawlor (7-4):

>There's the opening bell!
>Lombard uses a nice jab to prevent Lawlor from getting closer.
>Lombard shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Lawlor cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Lombard unloads with some big elbows, but Lawlor deals with them comfortably.
>Lawlor reaches up and tries to lock Lombard in a guillotine.
>Lombard stops Lawlor from applying it.
>Lombard tries to pound on Lawlor, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Lawlor attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Lombard stops Lawlor from applying it.
>Lombard looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Using his leg strength to push Lombard back a bit, Lawlor looks to scramble for position.
>Lombard is too quick though, and grabs side control before Lawlor can get up.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Lombard attempts the mount.
>He doesn't get the mount, but only because Lawlor rolled over and gave up his back instead.
>Lombard pounds away with elbows, and Lawlor struggles to deal with them.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Lombard fires away with punches, and Lawlor takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>Lombard pounds away, but Lawlor covers up and defends them well.
>Lawlor tries a roll, but doesn't budge Lombard.
>Lombard tries to flatten Lawlor out for a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, Lawlor has to tap out!
>Hector Lombard takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Hector Lombard defeats 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor (Submission in 4:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Welterweight Division, Andrew Riddles (6-0) vs. Dan Miller (12-4-1):

>And here we go!
>Miller steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting up, Riddles steps in closer to pressure Miller into action.
>Riddles chooses to shoot in on Miller.
>Miller stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Miller steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Miller steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Riddles throws a jab but Miller avoids it.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Riddles.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Miller blocked Riddles.
>Riddles counters a wayward jab with a punch.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Miller.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Miller hits a flurry of quick punches on Riddles.
>Miller looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Riddles.
>Miller can't get close enough to grapple, Riddles makes sure to keep out of range.
>Riddles tries for a series of strikes but Miller moves out of range.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Miller shoots in for a takedown.
>Riddles stuffs the takedown attempt.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Miller is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Riddles.
>Riddles tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Riddles.
>Miller cannot get close enough to the elusive Riddles to grapple.
>Miller comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Riddles.
>Miller can't get close enough to grapple, Riddles makes sure to keep out of range.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Riddles tries to take down Miller as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Miller uses a combination of three punches to get Riddles to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Riddles stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Miller up close into a clinch.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>Incredibly close round, but Riddles came out just ahead on my score card.

>Round three begins!
>Riddles throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Miller tries to step away from the takedown.
>Riddles doesn't get the takedown, Miller avoided it.
>Riddles avoids a jab and scores with a clean jab.
>Riddles throws a flurry of punches but Miller steps back and avoids them.
>Riddles chooses to shoot in on Miller.
>Miller fires off a big punch first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Riddles.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Miller hits a flurry of quick punches on Riddles.
>A straight punch from Miller fails to land.
>Not letting Miller settle at all, Riddles comes in closer.
>There's a takedown attempt from Riddles.
>Riddles finds his takedown countered, and Miller ends up on top, in guard.
>Andrew Riddles doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Miller attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Riddles tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Miller.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Miller, 10-9 on my card.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Miller.
>Judge #2 scores the match as 29-28 to Miller.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Miller.

>Dan Miller wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Dan Miller defeats Andrew Riddles (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Lightweight Division, Efrain Escudero (14-1) vs. Akihiko Mori (11-7-1):

>We are underway!
>Escudero avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek.
>Mori bobs and weaves.
>Escudero comes in closer to press the issue.
>Escudero throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Mori.
>Escudero doesn't get the takedown, Mori was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Mori steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Mori uses a nice jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Escudero catches Mori with a crisp jab.
>Escudero shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Escudero can't get the takedown, Mori defended it well.
>Mori counters a jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Escudero waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid jab.
>Escudero uses a combination of three punches to get Mori to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Mori tries to avoid Escudero.
>Mori cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>In guard, Escudero begins working to pass to side control.
>Mori can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Escudero at half guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Escudero took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round two begins!
>Mori steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>It seems that Escudero is happy to let Mori circle for the moment.
>Escudero looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Mori is pulled into a grapple.
>Escudero tries to take Mori down from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Mori defended it well.
>Escudero looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Mori blocked Escudero.
>Escudero, controlling the grapple with Mori, goes for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Mori blocked Escudero.
>Escudero attempts to take down Mori from the grapple.
>He has the takedown! Mori pulls guard.
>Escudero looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Escudero attempts to armbar Mori from side control.
>Escudero gets the armbar fully applied and Mori has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Efrain Escudero!

>Official Result: Efrain Escudero defeats Akihiko Mori (Submission in 3:44 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Jared Hamman (14-2) vs. Darrell Alexander (4-0) (UFC debut):

>The fight begins!
>Alexander scores with a body kick
>Alexander comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hamman.
>Hamman uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Alexander cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Moving in closer, Alexander looks like he may want to wrestle Hamman.
>Hamman ends up grappling for supremacy with Alexander.
>Alexander is trying to push Hamman so that his back is up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Hamman pinned to the cage.
>Alexander looks for a trip takedown.
>Alexander tries hard but cannot get Hamman off of his feet, and winds up reversed and with his back to the cage.
>Alexander is controlled up against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Hamman attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Alexander is too hard to keep controlled against the cage.
>Alexander manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke, and takes Hamman down with it!
>Alexander gets the guillotine sunk in and Hamman has to tap!
>'Deadbolt' Darrell Alexander takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: 'Deadbolt' Darrell Alexander defeats Jared Hamman (Submission in 3:40 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Ben Saunders (11-3-2) vs. DaMarques Johnson (15-7) (co-main event):

>Round one begins!
>Johnson shoots in for a takedown.
>Saunders tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Saunders avoided Johnson.
>Johnson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Saunders.
>Saunders tries to counter Johnson with an big punch, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>Johnson is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big punches!
>Johnson is in trouble as Saunders dives in quickly, looking to unload with strikes.
>Saunders doesn't get a chance to unload, having to settle for side control instead.
>Saunders fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Saunders blocks an attempted sweep.
>Saunders looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Johnson.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Saunders tries to ensare Johnson in an americana.
>Johnson blocks it.
>Johnson tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Saunders.
>Saunders unloads with some big punches, but Johnson deals with them comfortably.
>Johnson tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Saunders.
>Saunders fires away with big punches, but Johnson covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Johnson tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Saunders has his back!
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Saunders tries to get the hooks in so that Johnson is primed for a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, Johnson has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Saunders!

>Official Result: Ben 'Killa B' Saunders defeats DaMarques Johnson (Submission in 4:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Ben Rothwell (33-8) vs. Todd Duffee (8-1) (Main Event):

>The fight begins!
>Duffee comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Rothwell.
>Rothwell is pulled into a grapple.
>Duffee and Rothwell break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Rothwell waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a punch.
>Duffee smashes Rothwell with a huge punch and he is knocked clean out!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Todd Duffee!

>Official Result: Todd Duffee defeats 'Big' Ben Rothwell (Knock Out in 1:13 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 8,524
Gate: $681,920

Viewership:

Versus: 3,172,368

Fight of the Night: Efrain Escudero vs. Akihiko Mori
Knockout of the Night: Todd Duffee
Submission of the Night: Darrell Alexander

A great night of action from the UFC. Hector Lombart makes a successful debut, submitting an unfortunate Tom Lawlor with only one second left in the round.. Dan Miller won the opener but I would guess few people picked Andrew Riddles to take him the distance. Efrain Escudero scored a big victory over Mori. Darrell Alexander made his UFC debut in a big way with a submission win over the very tough Jared Hamman. Ben Saunders brutalized DaMarques Johnson en route to the submission win and what can you say about the finish to the main event but ouch!. Todd Duffee waiting out a flurry from big Ben Rothwell to deliver a brutal Knock Out and capping off a great night of action.

IRL: I was pleased with this event because all the fights were top-shelf stuff and I was buzzing. Then came the next day...

Predictions:

damonster: 6/8
EddieFnG: 4/8
dakydaky: 7/8

So close dakydaky, so close...

Fantabulous

02-02-2011, 04:33 PM

UFC on Versus 5 Recovery and Suspension list

Akihiko Mori – Recovering/Suspended for 11 months and 3 weeks
Andrew Riddles – Recovering for 52 days
Antoni Hardonk – Recovering/Injured/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Ben Rothwell – Recovering/Injured/Suspended for 55 days
Ben Saunders – Recovering for 2 months
Brendan Schaub – Recovering for 27 days
DaMarques Johnson – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Dan Lauzon – Recovering for 51 days
Dan Miller – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Darrell Alexander – Recovering for 37 days
Denis Siver – Recovering/Suspended for 55 days
Efrain Escudero – Recovering for 38 days
Hector Lombard – Recovering for 52 days
Jared Hamman – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days
Todd Duffee – Recovering for 37 days
Tom Lawlor – Recovering/Suspended for 27 days

Guess who failed their piss-test? :mad:

Fantabulous

02-03-2011, 04:14 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of August in London

Main Card:

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Nate Marquardt (c) (31-9-2) vs. Michael Bisping (21-3)

In the Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rodrigo Noueira (34-6-1) vs. Mirko Cro Cop (29-7-2)
In the Welterweight Division: Dan Hardy (24-7) vs. Jake Shields (26-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Andre Winner (12-4-1) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (16-3-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Satoshi Ishii (2-2) vs. Roy Nelson (16-6)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Gegard Mousasi (30-4-1) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Akihiro Gono (34-17-7) vs. John Hathaway (14-0)

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Cole Konrad (7-0) vs. James McSweeney (6-6)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-9) vs. Jason Macdonald (24-14)
In the Welterweight Division: Anthony Johnson (9-4) vs. Carlos Condit (25-6)

In deference to the locale, I put as many UK fighters on the card as I could. I think this is a strong UK card and fighters who get a big win here could see themselves in a title contention fight or even going right into a title fight.

EddieFnG

02-03-2011, 10:24 PM

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Nate Marquardt (c) (31-9-2) vs. Michael Bisping (21-3)

In the Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rodrigo Noueira (34-6-1) vs. Mirko Cro Cop (29-7-2)
In the Welterweight Division: Dan Hardy (24-7) vs. Jake Shields (26-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Andre Winner (12-4-1) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (16-3-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Satoshi Ishii (2-2) vs. Roy Nelson (16-6)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Gegard Mousasi (30-4-1) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Akihiro Gono (34-17-7) vs. John Hathaway (14-0)

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Cole Konrad (7-0) vs. James McSweeney (6-6)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-9) vs. Jason Macdonald (24-14)
In the Welterweight Division: Anthony Johnson (9-4) vs. Carlos Condit (25-6)

dakydaky

02-04-2011, 07:20 AM

Main Card:

Main Event: For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Nate Marquardt (c) (31-9-2) vs. Michael Bisping (21-3)

In the Heavyweight Division: Antonio Rodrigo Noueira (34-6-1) vs. Mirko Cro Cop (29-7-2)
In the Welterweight Division: Dan Hardy (24-7) vs. Jake Shields (26-5)
In the Lightweight Division: Andre Winner (12-4-1) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (16-3-1)
In the Heavyweight Division: Satoshi Ishii (2-2) vs. Roy Nelson (16-6)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Gegard Mousasi (30-4-1) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4)
In the Welterweight Division: Akihiro Gono (34-17-7) vs. John Hathaway (14-0)

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Heavyweight Division: Cole Konrad (7-0) vs. James McSweeney (6-6)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (19-9) vs. Jason Macdonald (24-14)
In the Welterweight Division: Anthony Johnson (9-4) vs. Carlos Condit (25-6)

Fantabulous

02-04-2011, 04:38 PM

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Saturday of Week 4 of August in London

Preliminary Highlights:

In the Welterweight Division, Anthony Johnson (9-4) vs. Carlos Condit (25-6):

>We are underway!
>Johnson tries for a series of strikes but Condit moves out of range.
>A straight punch from Johnson fails to land.
>Condit doesn't let Johnson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Condit shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Johnson pulls guard.
>Condit fires away with punches, and Johnson is stung by several big shots.
>Condit pounds away from the guard, and Johnson struggles to deal with them.
>Condit throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Condit keeps Johnson guessing with a few quick strikes.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Condit is trying to pass guard.
>Condit is too much for Johnson, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Condit attempts an americana.
>Condit gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Johnson has to tap!

>'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit defeats Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson (Submission in 3:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, Ed Herman (19-9) vs. Jason Macdonald (24-14):

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1: 29-28 Herman.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Herman.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Herman.

>Making Ed 'Short Fuse' Herman the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Ed 'Short Fuse' Herman defeats Jason 'The Athlete' MacDonald (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

In the Heavyweight Division, Cole Konrad (7-0) vs. James McSweeney (6-6):

>The fight begins!
>Konrad gets McSweeney with a nice jab.
>Konrad is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McSweeney.
>McSweeney finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Konrad tries to wrestle McSweeney backward and up against the cage.
>Konrad manages it, and controls McSweeney up against the cage.
>McSweeney is trapped against the cage and held there by Konrad, with apparent ease, for over a minute.
>With the cage trapping McSweeney, Konrad looks to try and take him down.
>Konrad struggles at first, but once he manages to get a good grip McSweeney is unable to do anything further to stop the takedown.
>McSweeney has to settle for holding half guard.
>Konrad begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Konrad gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Konrad unloads with big elbows from the mount, but McSweeney is able to deal with most of them.
>Konrad tries to ensare McSweeney in an americana.
>The americana is locked in and Konrad moves to side control to get leverage, McSweeney has to tap out!

>Cole Konrad takes the win by Submission!

>Official Result: Cole Konrad defeats James McSweeney (Submission in 3:53 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card:

In the Welterweight Division, Akihiro Gono (34-17-7) vs. John Hathaway (14-0):

>There's the opening bell!
>Hathaway is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gono.
>Gono sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Hathaway is able to defend it.
>Hathaway counters a jab with a solid punch.
>Hathaway misses with a punch.
>Gono doesn't press the issue, allowing Hathaway to circle.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Hathaway.
>Gono stuffs the takedown attempt.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Hathaway looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gono.
>Seeing an opportunity, Gono avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Hathaway is equal to it.
>Backing out of range, Gono circles tentatively.
>Not letting Gono settle, Hathaway moves in closer.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Gono eats a jab as he steps in.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Gono 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Hathaway comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Gono.
>Hathaway cannot get close enough to the elusive Gono to grapple.
>Hathaway chooses to shoot in on Gono.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Gono blocked Hathaway.
>Hathaway slips out of the way of a jab.
>Hathaway steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>The fight slows as Gono sits back and allows Hathaway to circle.
>Hathaway glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>The fight slows as Gono sits back and allows Hathaway to circle.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Hathaway avoids a straight right and hits a clean jab.
>Hathaway scores with a jab that stops Gono getting too close.
>Hathaway counters a jab by hitting a jab to the cheek.
>Hathaway is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gono.
>Gono uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Hathaway cannot get close enough to grapple.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gono throws a flurry of punches but Hathaway steps back and avoids them.
>Hathaway snaps off a jab that catches Gono stepping in.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hathaway.

>Round three begins!
>Gono tries for a jab but Hathaway moves out of range.
>Hathaway hits a jab.
>Moving in closer, Hathaway looks like he may want to wrestle Gono.
>Hathaway cannot get close enough to the elusive Gono to grapple.
>Hathaway throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gono.
>Gono attempts to avoid Hathaway as he shoots in.
>Hathaway can't get the takedown, Gono was too quick to back away.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Hathaway finds nothing but air.
>Gono seems to be waiting for Hathaway to make a move.
>Akihiro Gono is breathing very hard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Gono throws a flurry of punches but Hathaway steps back and avoids them.
>Hathaway snaps off a jab that catches Gono stepping in.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Hathaway finds nothing but air.
>It seems that Gono is happy to let Hathaway circle for the moment.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Hathaway uses a stiff jab to stop Gono from advancing.
>There's a takedown attempt from Hathaway.
>Hathaway gets the takedown! Gono pulls guard.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Hathaway.

>Here come the official scores.
>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Hathaway.
>Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Hathaway.
>Judge #3 has given 30-27 to Hathaway.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is John Hathaway!

>Official Result: John 'The Hitman' Hathaway defeats 'The Japanese Sensation' Akihiro Gono (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Gegard Mousasi (30-4-1) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4):

>The fight begins!
>Mousasi catches an oncoming Matyushenko with a crisp jab.
>Backing out of range, Mousasi circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as Matyushenko doesn't press Mousasi, allowing him to circle.
>A straight jab by Mousasi keeps Matyushenko from advancing.
>It seems that Matyushenko is happy to let Mousasi circle for the moment.
>Mousasi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Matyushenko.
>Matyushenko tries to counter with a takedown, but Mousasi defended it well.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Mousasi uses the jab.
>Matyushenko narrowly misses Mousasi with an uppercut.
>Mousasi presses in closer to attack.
>Mousasi hits a crisp jab.
>Mousasi scores with a jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Mousasi uses the jab.
>Matyushenko uses a right hook, but misses.
>Mousasi steps in closer to force the issue.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Mousasi.

>Round two begins!
>Mousasi avoids a punch and scores with a clean punch.
>Mousasi hits Matyushenko with a nice jab.
>Mousasi hits a flurry of quick punches on Matyushenko.
>There's a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
>Matyushenko cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Mousasi pounds away on Matyushenko, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Matyushenko out!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>By TKO, the winner is Mousasi!

>Official Result: Gegard 'Yerevan' Mousasi defeats Vladimir 'The Janitor' Matyushenko (TKO in 1:58 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Heavyweight Division, Satoshi Ishii (2-2) vs. Roy Nelson (16-6):

>Moving on to the next match, in which Satoshi Ishii goes up against Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in the UFC Heavyweight division.
>And here we go!
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Ishii looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Ishii grabs Nelson and pulls him into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Ishii tries a takedown.
>Nelson blocks the takedown attempt.
>Ishii tries to take Nelson down from the grapple.
>Ishii can't get the takedown, Nelson defended it well.
>Ishii tries to take Nelson down from the grapple.
>Ishii doesn't get the takedown, Nelson blocked it.
>Ishii, controlling the grapple with Nelson, goes for a takedown.
>Ishii doesn't get the takedown, Nelson blocked it.
>Ishii is trying to muscle Nelson up against the cage.
>Ishii can't do it though, and Nelson gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nelson is trying to push Ishii so that his back is up against the cage.
>Ishii ends up backed against the cage.
>Nelson breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Ishii.
>Ishii throws a jab but Nelson avoids it.
>Nelson slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Nelson scores with a jab that stops Ishii getting too close.
>Ishii throws a kick to the body but Nelson avoids it.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I have to give that round to Nelson, but only a 10-9.

>Round two begins!
>Nelson counters a jab with a series of quick punches.
>Nelson swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Nelson counters a punch by hitting a jab to the cheek.
>Ishii is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson.
>Ishii grabs Nelson and pulls him into a grapple.
>Ishii tries to take Nelson down from the grapple.
>Ishii doesn't get the takedown, Nelson blocked it.
>Ishii looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Ishii doesn't get the takedown, Nelson blocked it.
>Ishii looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Ishii doesn't get the takedown, Nelson blocked it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>From the grapple, Ishii tries a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Nelson blocked Ishii.
>Ishii looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Nelson blocks the takedown attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Satoshi Ishii is looking ragged.
>Ishii tries to wrestle Nelson backward and up against the cage.
>Ishii can't move Nelson at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Ishii uses his wrestling to smother Nelson and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>Nelson and Ishii break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>A straight punch from Nelson fails to land.
>Ishii doesn't let Nelson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Nelson.

>Round three begins!
>Ishii looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Nelson uses his strikes to stop Ishii from getting close enough to grapple.
>Ishii is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson.
>Nelson moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Nelson, controlling the grapple with Ishii, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Ishii slips out of the attempted lift and takes the back of Nelson as he falls!
>Ishii tries to flatten Nelson out for a rear naked choke.
>Nelson fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Nelson tries to get Ishii off his back.
>The effort is successful, Ishii loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>Roy Nelson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Moving in closer, Ishii looks like he may want to wrestle Nelson.
>Nelson tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Satoshi Ishii looks very, very tired.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Ishii comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson.
>Ishii can't get close enough to grapple, Nelson keeps him away with strikes.
>Ishii is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson.
>Nelson seems happy to grapple with Ishii.
>Ishii is trying to muscle Nelson up against the cage.
>Ishii can't do it though, and Nelson gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Roy Nelson has much energy left.
>Nelson is trying to push Ishii so that his back is up against the cage.
>Nelson achieves it, pinning Ishii to the cage.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>With Ishii stuck against the cage, Nelson tries to complete a takedown.
>Ishii digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>The gas tank looks empty on Satoshi Ishii.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Nelson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.
>Judge #1: 30-27 Nelson.
>Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Nelson.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 30-27 to Nelson.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Roy Nelson!

>Official Result: Roy 'Big Country' Nelson defeats Satoshi Ishii (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Andre Winner (12-4-1) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (16-3-1):

>And here we go!
>Winner switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>JZ presses in closer to attack.
>JZ chooses to shoot in on Winner.
>He has the takedown! Winner pulls guard.
>Winner is controlled against the ground, unable to shift JZ off of him.
>JZ pounds away on Winner, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Winner tries to get double underhooks on JZ so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>JZ pounds away from the guard, but is unable to land many clean shots on Winner.
>Winner tries to get double underhooks on JZ so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>JZ fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Time slips away as JZ successfully keeps Winner stuck against the ground.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>JZ fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>JZ is trying to pass guard.
>JZ gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>JZ begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>JZ shifts to mount.
>JZ tries to lock Winner in an armbar.
>JZ gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Winner has to tap!
>Gesias Cavalcante takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: 'JZ' Gesias Cavalcante defeats Andre Winner (Submission in 4:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Dan Hardy (24-7) vs. Jake Shields (26-5):

>There's the opening bell!
>A quick one-two combination from Hardy only finds gloves.
>Shields quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Shields throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Shields doesn't get the takedown, Hardy saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Shields ducks forward to throw a big punch, but Hardy happens to throw a punch at that exact moment and catches him! He is knocked out cold!

>By Knock Out, the winner is Hardy!

>Official Result: Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy defeats Jake Shields (Knock Out in 1:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Antonio Rodrigo Noueira (34-6-1) vs. Mirko Cro Cop (29-7-2) (co-main event):

>Round one begins!
>Cro Cop steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Nogueira slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Cro Cop, but can't follow up.
>It seems that Cro Cop is happy to let Nogueira circle for the moment.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Cro Cop and Nogueira break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Cro Cop counters a jab by hitting a swift leg kick.
>A straight jab by Nogueira keeps Cro Cop from advancing.
>The fight slows as Cro Cop sits back and allows Nogueira to circle.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nogueira uses a combination of three punches to get Cro Cop to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Cro Cop sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Nogueira gets the takedown! Cro Cop pulls guard.
>Nogueira is trying to pass guard.
>Nogueira is too much for Cro Cop, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Nogueira looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Cro Cop.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Nogueira tries to lock Cro Cop in an armbar.
>Nogueira gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Cro Cop has to tap!

>Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotauro' Rodrigo Nogueira defeats Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic (Submission in 4:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Middleweight Championship, Nate Marquardt (c) (31-9-2) vs. Michael Bisping (21-3) (Main Event):

>This contest is for the UFC Middleweight title.
>The fight begins!
>There's a takedown attempt from Marquardt.
>Bisping attempts to avoid Marquardt as he shoots in.
>Marquardt doesn't get the takedown, Bisping avoided it.
>Bisping bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Bisping settle at all, Marquardt comes in closer.
>Marquardt scores with a sudden head kick, Bisping is knocked out!

>By Knock Out, the winner is Marquardt!

>Official Result: Nate 'The Great' Marquardt defeats Michael 'The Count' Bisping (Knock Out in 1:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers:

Attendance: 16,881
Gate: $1,350,480
PPV Buys: 1,334,227
PPV Revenue: $5,336,908

Fight of the Night: Dan Hardy vs. Jake Shields
Knockout of the Night: Nate Marquardt
Submission of the Night: Gesias Cavalcante

A great night of action but the night ending in complete disaster for the UK as Bisping get KO'd in just 64-seconds. Dan Hardy did KO Jake Shields almost as quickly but the UK fans surely went home gutted.
Predictions:

EddieFnG: 6/10
dakydaky: 8/10

Close again, dakydaky.