The lightweight division will finally be released from its nearly one year prison sentence at Saturdays UFC 136 when Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard face off for the third time. When the two fought to a draw at UFC 125 in January the top of the lightweight division was locked in handcuffs as they waiting for Edgar vs. Maynard 3. The waiting games are finally over and win, lose or draw the lightweight champion is moving onto another challenger.
In a marathon of UFC cards, we get the best for last with dual title fights headlining UFC 136. First up, the Featherweight strap is on the line, as Jose Aldo faces a 3-time title challenger in Kenny Florian. Whether you think Florian deserves a title shot or not, this is still a fight you can get behind for pure entertainment value. The icing on the cake is the rubber match, and perhaps one of the best fights of the year, as Frankie Edgar once again faces Gray Maynard in defense of his Lightweight title.
UFC 131 is in the books, and the town is now reverted back to Hockey mode. However the impact of UFC 131 could very well have some far reaching implications into the future of the UFC. During every event, fighters help and hurt their careers with their performances. Here we’ll break down the Five fighters […]
We had a great night of fights at UFC 131, but what does it all mean? Is Florian really ready for a title shot? Will JDS destroy Velasquez just as he destroyed Carwin? Let’s break down the events of last night and see where everyone is headed.
Besides the fact that fans are getting to see more fights now with the UFC streaming preliminary fights, they are also getting to see consistently more entertaining fights then their main card counterparts. Streaming on both Facebook and YouTube tonight fans could pick their poison for the UFC 131 prelims.
Joey Beltran has an iron jaw and heavy, heavy hands. He will be entering the cage Saturday night and facing UFC newcomer Aaron Rosa. It’s do or die time for Beltran, who with a third consecutive loss would likely be seeking work on the local, independent MMA scene.
Pat “HD” Barry now owns an impressive 6-2 Mixed Martial Arts record, and another devastating UFC victory. A fighter who always seems to be cast into emotional ties while fighting, was no stranger tonight fighting in front of the Troops in Fort Hood Texas.
Live from Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas the UFC is giving the troops a great night of fights to support the intrepid fallen heroes’ fund. The main card can be seen of SpikeTV starting at 6pm PT/9pm ET but the UFC also made four preliminary bouts available on Facebook starting at 4pm PT/7pm ET.
Bellator 100 Weigh-in Pictures
Last night the fighters for tonight’s Bellator 100 stepped onto the scales with all 24 fighters making weight. The historic 100th event for Bellator takes places tonight from the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona and features an all welterweight main card on Spike TV.
UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Weigh-in Pictures
Due to a previously scheduled Arena Football game at the HP Pavilion, today’s UFC on FOX 7 weigh-ins were held less than a mile away at the California Theater. The small theater was completely filled with cheering fans and all the fighters they came to see made weight.
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Weigh-in Pictures
Amidst everything else going on, the UFC has themselves a busy day today with the UFC on FX 6 taking place in Australia and The Ultimate Fighter 16 finale weigh-ins. All 24 fighters made weight today for tomorrow’s event that will crown The Ultimate Fighter 16 welterweight winner.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 Weigh-in Results and Photos
SAN JOSE, Cal. – Still recovering from Saturday’s UFC 148, MMAValor.com was inside the HP Pavilion for today’s UFC on FUEL TV 4 weigh-ins. A few of the fighters would need to step onto the scale behind a towel but all 22 fighters on the UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card made weight.
TUF Live Finale Live Results and Event Pictures
The long grind of the first live version of The Ultimate Fighter ends tonight at the TUF Live Finale in Las Vegas. Featuring 12 of the 16 TUF Live contestants, the 10 bout card will be headlined by an important match-up in the welterweight division between Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann.
