All Entries in the "Event Previews" Category
UFC on Fox 2: Preview and Predictions
As important as the first UFC on Fox event was to the UFC, the second may be even moreso. This will be the first network event under the actual contract (the first was explained as a special “bonus”), and will feature three fights instead of only one. And while this event won’t have a title [...]
UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Preview and Predictions
UFC 141 features one of the biggest main events in UFC history, literally. Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar takes on the Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem in a fight that will determine the next challenger to Junior dos Santos’ UFC heavyweight title.
Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan: The solid veteran Nam Phan will take on [...]
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida Preview and Predictions
The current “invincible” light heavyweight champion Jon Jones takes on the former “invincible” light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in one of the more intriguing fights of the year. Additionally, both Nogueira brothers are featured on the main card. Rodrigo takes on Frank Mir in a rematch of their fight at UFC 92, while Rogerio takes on Tito [...]
UFC 139 Preview and Predictions
Lost amidst all the buzz for the UFC on Fox event that took place last weekend, UFC 139 features one of the best and deepest cards of the year. In the main event, Dan Henderson makes his return to the UFC and takes on “Shogun” Rua, as they both try and get in position for [...]
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Preview
The UFC’s first venture on network TV features only one fight, but it is a big one. Cain Velasquez will defend his heavyweight championship against Junior Dos Santos. There’s also a very important fight in the co-main event that will not be televised, as Ben Henderson and Clay Guida battle for a potential lightweight title [...]
UFC 137 Preview and Predictions
UFC 137 has had numerous changes to the top of the card. Originally, the card was slated to feature a welterweight title fight between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz with a co-main event of Carlos Condit vs. B.J. Penn. After Diaz missed some media obligations to promote the fight, UFC president Dana White removed Diaz [...]
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Preview and Predictions
Saturday night’s UFC 136 is one of the more anticipated cards of the year, not only because of the title fight rematch between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, but because the entire Pay-Per-View card is stacked. Jose Aldo will defend his featherweight title against Kenny Florian, Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen will fight for a [...]
