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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 133: Evans vs. Ortiz Preview and Predictions

UFC 133 was one of the hardest hit cards in UFC history in terms of injuries and fights being cancelled, but still has managed to put together an intriguing main event between two former light heavyweight champions as Tito Ortiz takes on Rashad Evans in the main event. The undercard lacks star power, but should [...]

UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II Preview and Predictions

Fresh off an action-packed month of June, the UFC begins July with another solid card. UFC 132’s main event features a bantamweight title fight between the champion, Dominick Cruz, and former featherweight title holder Urijah Faber. The undercard features a blend of solid matchups and potential slugfests.
Matt Wiman vs. Dennis Siver: An exciting lightweight fight [...]

UFC 121 Observations

UFC 121 was one of the most anticipated MMA events of 2010, and featured a main event with two of the best heavyweights in the world. Here are some of my post-UFC 121 thoughts:

Tom Lawlor can be a solid low to mid-tier UFC middleweight. He controlled Patrick Cote with his wrestling, and improved to 3-2 [...]

UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez Preview and Predictions

This Saturday night’s UFC 121 boasts one of the biggest fight cards of the year. The main event features a battle for the heavyweight title between Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez. In the co-main event, top welterweight contender Jake Shields will make his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann. And finally, former UFC light heavyweight champion [...]

Can UFC 121 Become the Biggest UFC Pay-Per-View of All-Time?

The simple and most likely answer to this question is “no.” However, I think there are some reasons to believe that if certain factors are met, UFC 121 in October could become the biggest UFC Pay-Per-View of all-time, surpassing the 1.6 million buyrate for UFC 100.
The biggest factor in the equation is the biggest name [...]

Why Is Everyone Counting Tito Ortiz Out?

I’ve read and heard a variety of opinions since Forrest Griffin defeated Tito Ortiz via split-decision at UFC 106. The majority of people have come to one conclusion: Tito Ortiz is done as a top light heavyweight. I’m not saying that I necessarily disagree with this opinion, but to base it off of Saturday’s fight [...]