It's always awesome when you get to start off a weekend of great MMA action on a Friday morning. ONE FC 14 allowed us to do just that. The event took place in Malaysia and saw rear naked choke wins from Flyweight Adriano Moraes as well as Bantamweight Dae Hwan Kim. In the main event Nobutatsu Suzuki won the inaugural Welterweight title by unanimous decision over Brock Larson.
Bellator 112 hosted the opening round of their Welterweight tournament. The event also played host to a very exciting Featherweight title fight. Daniel Straus and Pat Curran finished off their trilogy, and for the second time it was for the Featherweight belt. Straus was defending his belt for the first time but failed to do so because of a late rear naked choke pulled off by Curran. The submission came at 4:46 of round 5.
At UFC 171 Lightweight Myles Jury outworked Diego Sanchez to earn a unanimous decision win. Welterweight Carlos Condit suffered a gruesome knee injury following a kick landed by his opponent Tyron Woodley. The fight was ruled a TKO at 2:00 of round 2 for Woodley. The main event saw the Welterweight belt on the line and for the first time in what seems like forever, GSP wasn't defending it. Johny Hendricks won a close unanimous decision over Robbie Lawler to become the new Welterweight champion.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal will fight for the season 10 Light Heavyweight tournament final on the Bellator pay-per-view fight card.
Bibiano Fernandes will defend his Bantamweight belt against Masakatsu Ueda at ONE FC 15 on May 2.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
3/9/14
Bellator 111 kicked off a weekend filled with MMA. This fight card, which took place in Oklahoma, saw much more success then the season opener for the promotion. The Heavyweight tournament kicked off with every fight ending in a finish. And in the main event Eduardo Dantas defended his Bantamweight title by defeating Anthony Leone via rear naked choke at 2:04 of round 2.
At RFA 13, Lightweight Dakota Cochrane squeaked by Efrain Escudero to win a controversial unanimous decision.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to England for yet another UFC Fight Pass event. Bantamweight turned Flyweight Brad Pickett slugged it out for three rounds with Neil Seery in route to a unanimous decision win. Pickett's next fight will possibly be against Flyweight champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson whom he beat in their first meeting. Lightweight Michael Johnson continued his hot streak by earning a unanimous decision over Melvin Guillard. In the main event former Light Heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson landed a vicious knee followed up by punches to win via TKO over Jimi Manuwa at 1:18 of round 2. Gustafsson will get the winner of Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira.
Former UFC Middleweight Yushin Okami will fight Svetlozar Savov at WSOF 9.
Lightweight Mike Ricci and George Sotiropolous will fight at Titan FC 28. The fight will most likely be the main event.
EFC Africa fighter Booto Guylain past away due to injuries sustained in his February MMA fight.
The California State Athletic Commission has announced its ban on TRT. It follows the same path as Nevada and UFC sanctioned events.
At RFA 13, Lightweight Dakota Cochrane squeaked by Efrain Escudero to win a controversial unanimous decision.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to England for yet another UFC Fight Pass event. Bantamweight turned Flyweight Brad Pickett slugged it out for three rounds with Neil Seery in route to a unanimous decision win. Pickett's next fight will possibly be against Flyweight champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson whom he beat in their first meeting. Lightweight Michael Johnson continued his hot streak by earning a unanimous decision over Melvin Guillard. In the main event former Light Heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson landed a vicious knee followed up by punches to win via TKO over Jimi Manuwa at 1:18 of round 2. Gustafsson will get the winner of Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira.
Former UFC Middleweight Yushin Okami will fight Svetlozar Savov at WSOF 9.
Lightweight Mike Ricci and George Sotiropolous will fight at Titan FC 28. The fight will most likely be the main event.
EFC Africa fighter Booto Guylain past away due to injuries sustained in his February MMA fight.
The California State Athletic Commission has announced its ban on TRT. It follows the same path as Nevada and UFC sanctioned events.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
3/2/14
I did a lot of running around this weekend but fortunately I had the chance to watch all the major MMA events that were shown online and on TV.
A non stop weekend started with the return of Bellator to Spike TV. Bellator 110 kicked off their season with a decision filled fight card which included lackluster fights from the prelims too. The Light Heavyweight tournament final was set after Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal defeated Mikhail Zayats by unanimous decision. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson joined him after earning a KO at 4:34 of round 1 against former champion Christian M'Pumbu. During the Lawal/Jackson face off things got a bit chippy and the two were forced to separate. Whether it was real or set up it does make for some great anticipation.
Titan Fighting Championship made their CBS Sports Network debut with Titan FC 27. Former UFC Welterweight Matthew Riddle defeated Michael Kuiper via guillotine at 2:29 of round 2. In the main event TUF veteran Mike Ricci made quick work of Jorge Gurgel by getting a TKO at 3:57 of round 1.
At the TUF China Finale Welterweight Zhang Lipeng became the first ever Chinese Ultimate Fighter by narrowly defeating Wang Sai by split decision. Dana White has said that Sai, despite losing, will get another shot in the UFC. In the main event Welterweight veteran Dong Hyun Kim continued his exciting ways by knocking out John Hathaway with a spinning elbow at 1:02 of round 3.
Cage Warriors 65 saw Welterweight Ben Alloway win a unanimous decision over Jack Mason. Lightweight Saul Rogers also won a unanimous decision over John Maguire in the main event.
Lightweight Gilbert Melendez has resigned with the UFC and will coach opposite of Anthony Pettis on the Ultimate Fighter 20.
Bellator Middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko has extended his contract with the promotion.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has banned the use of TRT. The UFC additionally announced that any event that they sanction will follow the same rules as the NSAC.
Vitor Belfort has pulled out of his Middleweight title fight with champion Chris Weidman. Weidman will now face former Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida.
A non stop weekend started with the return of Bellator to Spike TV. Bellator 110 kicked off their season with a decision filled fight card which included lackluster fights from the prelims too. The Light Heavyweight tournament final was set after Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal defeated Mikhail Zayats by unanimous decision. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson joined him after earning a KO at 4:34 of round 1 against former champion Christian M'Pumbu. During the Lawal/Jackson face off things got a bit chippy and the two were forced to separate. Whether it was real or set up it does make for some great anticipation.
Titan Fighting Championship made their CBS Sports Network debut with Titan FC 27. Former UFC Welterweight Matthew Riddle defeated Michael Kuiper via guillotine at 2:29 of round 2. In the main event TUF veteran Mike Ricci made quick work of Jorge Gurgel by getting a TKO at 3:57 of round 1.
At the TUF China Finale Welterweight Zhang Lipeng became the first ever Chinese Ultimate Fighter by narrowly defeating Wang Sai by split decision. Dana White has said that Sai, despite losing, will get another shot in the UFC. In the main event Welterweight veteran Dong Hyun Kim continued his exciting ways by knocking out John Hathaway with a spinning elbow at 1:02 of round 3.
Cage Warriors 65 saw Welterweight Ben Alloway win a unanimous decision over Jack Mason. Lightweight Saul Rogers also won a unanimous decision over John Maguire in the main event.
Lightweight Gilbert Melendez has resigned with the UFC and will coach opposite of Anthony Pettis on the Ultimate Fighter 20.
Bellator Middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko has extended his contract with the promotion.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has banned the use of TRT. The UFC additionally announced that any event that they sanction will follow the same rules as the NSAC.
Vitor Belfort has pulled out of his Middleweight title fight with champion Chris Weidman. Weidman will now face former Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
2/23/14
At Legacy FC 28 Featherweight Damon "Leech" Jackson remained undefeated after getting a rear naked choke at 3:24 of round 2 on Hunter Tucker. In the main event Bubba Bush successfully defended his Middleweight belt against Rakim Cleveland, winning by rear naked choke at 1:33 of round 2.
The UFC finally saw an end to their decision filled fight cards with this past Saturdays UFC 170 event. Welterweight Rory MacDonald came back from a disappointing first round to defeat Demian Maia by unanimous decision. Heavyweight turned Light Heavyweight Daniel Cormier TKO'd Patrick Cummins at 1:19 of round 1, cancelling out any chance for a Rocky style ending. The main event saw Ronda Rousey win by TKO for the first time in her career. Rousey defeated Sara McMann at 1:06 of round 1 to defend her Women's Bantamweight belt.
A new opponent has been named for UFC Flyweight Brad Pickett after Ian McCall was forced to drop out of the fight due to injury. Pickett will take on UFC newcomer Neil Seery at UFC Fight Night 37 in London.
MFC Middleweight champion "Smilin" Sam Alvey will defend his title at MFC 40 against Wes Swofford.
Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino has announced that she will be making the weight cut to the Women's Bantamweight division and eyes a fight with Ronda Rousey in December.
The UFC finally saw an end to their decision filled fight cards with this past Saturdays UFC 170 event. Welterweight Rory MacDonald came back from a disappointing first round to defeat Demian Maia by unanimous decision. Heavyweight turned Light Heavyweight Daniel Cormier TKO'd Patrick Cummins at 1:19 of round 1, cancelling out any chance for a Rocky style ending. The main event saw Ronda Rousey win by TKO for the first time in her career. Rousey defeated Sara McMann at 1:06 of round 1 to defend her Women's Bantamweight belt.
A new opponent has been named for UFC Flyweight Brad Pickett after Ian McCall was forced to drop out of the fight due to injury. Pickett will take on UFC newcomer Neil Seery at UFC Fight Night 37 in London.
MFC Middleweight champion "Smilin" Sam Alvey will defend his title at MFC 40 against Wes Swofford.
Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino has announced that she will be making the weight cut to the Women's Bantamweight division and eyes a fight with Ronda Rousey in December.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
2/16/14
Cage Warriors 64 kicked off the weekend with a fight card in London, England. In the main event Bantamweight Cory Tait defeated James Pennington by way of guillotine at 2:35 of round 1.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continued to have trouble with large amounts of fights going the distance. At UFC Fight Night 36, ten of the twelve fights ended by decision. This included Middleweights Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza defeating Francis Carmount and Lyoto Machida defeating Gegard Mousasi.
Anthony Birchak will defend his Middleweight title at MFC 40 against Kevin Croom.
The UFC has announced that they will be putting into effect a new post-fight bonus system where "fight of the night" remains but instead of KO and submission of the night, two "performance of the night" bonuses will be awarded.
Women's Bantamweight prospect Holly Holm will fight for a belt at Legacy FC 30. She will take on Juliana Werner.
Rashad Evans has been forced out of his UFC 170 Light Heavyweight fight against Daniel Cormier due to a leg injury. Cormier will now take on UFC newcomer Patrick Cummins who takes the fight on a 10 day notice.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continued to have trouble with large amounts of fights going the distance. At UFC Fight Night 36, ten of the twelve fights ended by decision. This included Middleweights Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza defeating Francis Carmount and Lyoto Machida defeating Gegard Mousasi.
Anthony Birchak will defend his Middleweight title at MFC 40 against Kevin Croom.
The UFC has announced that they will be putting into effect a new post-fight bonus system where "fight of the night" remains but instead of KO and submission of the night, two "performance of the night" bonuses will be awarded.
Women's Bantamweight prospect Holly Holm will fight for a belt at Legacy FC 30. She will take on Juliana Werner.
Rashad Evans has been forced out of his UFC 170 Light Heavyweight fight against Daniel Cormier due to a leg injury. Cormier will now take on UFC newcomer Patrick Cummins who takes the fight on a 10 day notice.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
2/9/14
The XFC made its way down to Sao Paulo, which marked the first time the promotion held an event outside of the United States. The fight card in Brazil was the first of many XFCi events that the promotion will put on in South America. Multiple countries were represented but Brazil rained supreme with 7 of their 10 fighters winning. One of those 7 fighters was Lightweight Thiago "Minu" Meller who defeated Clay French in the main event via TKO at 3:39 of round 1. The next international fight card for the XFC has yet to be announced.
Leonard Garcia and Shane Howell will fight for the Featherweight title at Legacy FC 29 on March 21.
Former UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry has signed with Glory Kickboxing and will make his debut in May. Though there isn't a fight card announced yet, it will most likely take place in the United States.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson has been resigned by the UFC and will this time fight in their Light Heavyweight division. His first fight back will be against Phil Davis at UFC 172.
The RFA 13 main event will feature Lightweights Efrain Escudero and Dakota Cochrane.
Following an injury to Rafael Silva, Bellator Bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas will now fight Anthony Leone at Bellator 111.
Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut in May against the winner of Brock Larson and Nobutatsu Suzuki. The fight will be for the Welterweight title.
Josh Burkman will defend his Welterweight belt against Tyler Stinson at WSOF 9.
Following his arrest in Florida, Thiago Silva's UFC contract has been terminated. President Dana White has stated "(he) will never fight in the UFC again".
After speaking with (local Ohio fighter) Cody Stevens on Saturday I have learned that he is still under contract with ONE FC. Stevens, a Featherweight, made his promotional debut against Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki at ONE FC 11. Though he lost by unanimous decision he told me that he is still fighting for them and plans to fight at either Featherweight or Bantamweight later this year.
Leonard Garcia and Shane Howell will fight for the Featherweight title at Legacy FC 29 on March 21.
Former UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry has signed with Glory Kickboxing and will make his debut in May. Though there isn't a fight card announced yet, it will most likely take place in the United States.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson has been resigned by the UFC and will this time fight in their Light Heavyweight division. His first fight back will be against Phil Davis at UFC 172.
The RFA 13 main event will feature Lightweights Efrain Escudero and Dakota Cochrane.
Following an injury to Rafael Silva, Bellator Bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas will now fight Anthony Leone at Bellator 111.
Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut in May against the winner of Brock Larson and Nobutatsu Suzuki. The fight will be for the Welterweight title.
Josh Burkman will defend his Welterweight belt against Tyler Stinson at WSOF 9.
Following his arrest in Florida, Thiago Silva's UFC contract has been terminated. President Dana White has stated "(he) will never fight in the UFC again".
After speaking with (local Ohio fighter) Cody Stevens on Saturday I have learned that he is still under contract with ONE FC. Stevens, a Featherweight, made his promotional debut against Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki at ONE FC 11. Though he lost by unanimous decision he told me that he is still fighting for them and plans to fight at either Featherweight or Bantamweight later this year.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
2/2/14
At Legacy FC 27 Flyweight Henry Cejudo remained undefeated by defeating Elias Garcia via unanimous decision. In the main event, Welterweight Tim Means made quick work of Artnes Young by getting a TKO at just 1:38 of round 1.
UFC 169 set an interesting record; Most unanimous decisions in a single event. Infamous Heavyweight Alistair Overeem returned to the win column by battering Frank Mir to a unanimous decision victory. It is still unsure whether or not Frank Mir will continue to fight for the UFC at this point. Jose Aldo successfully defended his Featherweight belt by defeating Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision. Finally, Renan Barao defended his belt officially for the first time against Urijah Faber. Barao won via TKO at 3:42 of round 1.
UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry has announced his retirement.
Legacy FC 29 will be headlined by a Light Heavyweight contest between Paul Buentello and Myron Dennis. The two will fight for the vacant title.
The UFC has announced that they will be heading to Canada five times for events in 2014.
Maximum Fighting Championship has announced that MFC 40 will take place on May 9 and feature Middleweight champion Sam Alvey, Bantamweight champion Anthony Birchak and a Lightweight title fight between Tom Gallicchio and Kurt Southern.
UFC 169 set an interesting record; Most unanimous decisions in a single event. Infamous Heavyweight Alistair Overeem returned to the win column by battering Frank Mir to a unanimous decision victory. It is still unsure whether or not Frank Mir will continue to fight for the UFC at this point. Jose Aldo successfully defended his Featherweight belt by defeating Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision. Finally, Renan Barao defended his belt officially for the first time against Urijah Faber. Barao won via TKO at 3:42 of round 1.
UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry has announced his retirement.
Legacy FC 29 will be headlined by a Light Heavyweight contest between Paul Buentello and Myron Dennis. The two will fight for the vacant title.
The UFC has announced that they will be heading to Canada five times for events in 2014.
Maximum Fighting Championship has announced that MFC 40 will take place on May 9 and feature Middleweight champion Sam Alvey, Bantamweight champion Anthony Birchak and a Lightweight title fight between Tom Gallicchio and Kurt Southern.
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