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UFC 107, a look ahead
As it stands, UFC 107 is poised to cast a shadow over the recent UFC 106 event with a main event between two former 170 pounders who are both looking to continue their wins at 155 pounds and a co-main that may start the look for an interim heavyweight champ. The remainder of the main card has us looking at who gets the next shot at the winner of BJ Penn/Diego Sanchez, and who moves up the ranks in the welterweight and heavyweight divisions. So now everyone knows that BJ Penn is capable of… (Full Story)
Fedor, Aoki to Compete in ‘Exhibition’ Match
It’s official: Fedor Emelianenko will compete in a five-minute grappling exhibition against submission fighter Shinya Aoki during the April 29 M-1 Challenge. Even though rules are still being negotiated, Emelianenko, a Sambo practioner with strong submission skills, will have a large strength and size advantage against Aoki…. (Full Story)
“Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz” weigh-in results
Josh and I attended today’s “Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz” weigh-ins at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Fans and media tightly packed into “The Grill” restaurant in anticipation of the event. Issues of fighter medicals and some organizational hang-ups slowed the start time of the weigh-ins. The restlessness of the fans and media, however, was quelled by the appearances of star MMA fighters such as Josh Barnett, Alastair Overeem, and Robbie Lawler. Event headliners Frank Shamrock and… (Full Story)
Ultimate Fight Night 18 Previews: Best of the Rest
The under card of Ultimate Fight Night 18 is solid. At least I think so. Some of these fights should be on the main card, but lets hope they make their way to the broadcast, as these are all good fighters not being seen. Jeremy Stephens and Gleison Tibau are fighters to keep tabs on, as they are both exciting fighters. They may not win all the time, but you won’t be bored. Brazilian American Top Team fighter Tibau is 1-2 in his last 4 UFC fights, losing to Joe Stevenson and Tyson… (Full Story)
Preview and Predictions for March Badness
The hybrid boxing/MMA March Badness event is Saturday and other than what is becoming a freak show co-main event of Bobby Lashley vs. Jason Guida no one seems to be talking about it. Most likely because it’s not a really good card. I’m trying to like at least one aspect of it because it’s MMA, and I love MMA, but there’s something about this card that doesn’t interest me at all. There could be some good fights that come out of this but that’s a long shot. Jeff Monson and Roy… (Full Story)
UFC 97 good to go in Montreal; televised main card announced
Despite catching a good amount of flak from Canadian officials, UFC 97 will go off without a hitch in Montreal. The only altered rule? No foot stomps. This shouldn’t be too much of an issue. At least our precious elbow and knee strikes are still intact. Imagine a world where Anderson Silva was prohibited from using knee strikes. That concept would be similar to a world where Scott Farrell didn’t sound like he smoked an entire pack of cigarettes before announcing the next YAMMA event. The… (Full Story)
“WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone” to cap off solid weekend of MMA
When the smoke clears and “Affliction: Day of Reckoning” passes, MMA fans can expect to look forward to “WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone” live on the Versus Network less than twenty four hours later. WEC 38 will take place at the San Diego Sports Arena on Sun, Jan. 25 and showcase four main card bouts. At the top of the lineup will be a lightweight title bout between the champion Jamie Varner (15-2 MMA, 3-0 WEC) and Donald Cerrone (9-0 MMA, 2-0 WEC). Most of us remember the caliber of… (Full Story)
Dustin Hazelett set for return at UFC 96 in Columbus
UFC Welterweight standout Dustin Hazelett (12-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is reportedly set to make his return to the octagon at UFC 96. The event is scheduled for March 7 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Although no bout agreements have been officially signed, Hazelett’s likely opponent will be Ben Saunders (7-0-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC). MMAJunkie.com has confirmed the news with a source close to Team Gurgel, Hazelett’s Cincinnati-based fight team. Hazelett is coming off a recent reverse armbar… (Full Story)
UFC 92 Breakdown: Rashad Evans vs. Forrest Griffin
Christmas is over, all of the presents are unwrapped, and there is nothing else to do other than to look forward to the fights this Saturday. We only have 2 fights left to cover for MMAOpinion’s Breakdown UFC 92. Although the Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans will be played as the main event, and final bout of the night, I am saving the Wand Rampage fight for the end. This battle will be one of TUF superstars. Both of these fighters did their part and won the show in impressive style…. (Full Story)
Breakdown UFC 92: Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson
This is it, the final version of UFC 92 Breakdown. This time around it is all about the bad blood, the rivalry that is Rampage Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva. Nothing needs to be said about these two greats but it is sure is fun to break it all down. The two Pride vets are trying to make their homes in the UFC. The awkward thing is most people would have put money that Wand would flourish in the cage not Rampage, but the opposite has happened. On the final card of 2008 this is the most… (Full Story)
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