All Entries in the "Event Previews" Category
UFC 109 Preview and Predictions
UFC 109 has been slammed by some due to the age of the participants in the main event (91 years old combined), but the card features several important undercard matchups that will determine future title challengers in the middleweight and welterweight divisions.
Frank Trigg vs. Matt Serra: The loser of this fight could be a little [...]
Strikeforce: Miami Preview and Predictions
Strikeforce: Miami should garner quite a bit of attention, though not necessarily for the right reasons. One of the best fights on the card, a welterweight showdown between Jay Hieron and Joe Riggs, isn’t even scheduled to appear on the main card. However, Strikeforce is putting fights featuring former NFL running back Herschel Walker and [...]
UFC Fight Night 20 Preview and Predictions
After UFC 108 and WEC 46, UFC Fight Night 20 has gotten a little lost in the shuffle. However, it features a main event that could help to determine B.J. Penn’s next challenger for his lightweight title, and also gives tough matchups to several guys the UFC has high hopes for.
Amir Sadollah vs. Brad Blackburn: [...]
WEC 46 Preview and Predictions
WEC 46 features an anticipated match-up to unify the lightweight title, and also features two former WEC featherweight champions trying to get back to the top of the division.
Dave Jansen vs. Kamal Shalorus: Jansen is an impressive 14-0 in his MMA career, and earned his first WEC victory when he defeated Richard Crunkilton via decision [...]
UFC 108 Preview and Predictions
UFC 108 has been hit extremely hard by injuries and fight cancellations. At one time or another, this card was rumored to have fighters such as Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez competing. The event lacks true “star power,” but cards like this often turn out to [...]
WEC 45 Preview and Predictions
WEC 45 will go head-to-head with Strikeforce: Evolution and will provide solid entertainment that should match their rival’s event. Here’s my preview for WEC 45:
Takeya Mizugaki vs. Scott Jorgensen: Mizugaki made his WEC debut at WEC 40, filling in for Brian Bowles to face Miguel Torres. Mizugaki performed well, losing a decision in an entertaining [...]
Strikeforce: Evolution Preview and Predictions
This is a great weekend of MMA action as both the WEC and Strikeforce hold cards with many interesting fights. We’ll take a look at Strikeforce: Evolution first:
Muhammed Lawal vs. Mike Whitehead: The immensely talented but still raw Lawal will try and continue his ascension up the MMA rankings by taking on former UFC fighter [...]
