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UFC on Versus 1 Recap and Analysis
UFC on Versus 1 showcased two up-and-coming prospects who will eventually become title contenders against two UFC veterans trying to keep their place near the top of their divisions. In both instances, youth won out.
Heavyweight prospect Junior dos Santos, 4-0 in the UFC heading into this fight, faced a former title contender and Brazilian Jiu [...]
UFC on Versus 1 Preview and Predictions
For fans of the NHL and MMA, the deal between Direct TV and Versus couldn’t come soon enough. For UFC fans in particular, this week’s deal will enable millions of people the opportunity to watch the first UFC event on Versus tonight. The card is headlined by Jon Jones, who is considered to be one of the [...]
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 [...]
UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort Preview and Predictions
Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca: Both fighters are trying to climb back up the lightweight ladder. Franca has been there before, losing a title shot to Sean Sherk by unanimous decision back at UFC 73. He’s 6-4 in his UFC career, and last fought at UFC 90, defeating Marcus Aurelio by unanimous decision. He was [...]
UFC 103 undercard special will air on Spike TV
The UFC will announce later today that Spike TV will air a one-hour, commercial free special showing some of UFC 103’s undercard fights prior to the Pay-Per-View. This will be the first time in the company’s history that undercard fights will be shown on TV prior to a pay-per-view.
It was previously reported by the Orange [...]
Junior Dos Santos to face Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic at UFC 103?
Various reports say that Mirko Cro Cop Filipovic, coming off a win over Mostapha Al Turk at UFC 99, will take on Junior Dos Santos at UFC 103 on the main card. Dos Santos was pulled off of the UFC 102 card earlier today for an unspecified reason. Here’s what he had to say:
They took [...]
Changes in UFC 102 Prelims
There have been a few changes made to the preliminary card of UFC 102. Heavyweight prospect Junior Dos Santos, who was signed to take on UFC veteran Justin McCully, has been taken off the card for an unspecified reason. He has been replaced by Chicago area heavyweight Mike Russow, who will be making his UFC debut.
Russow was [...]
