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MMA Betting Futures: Jose Aldo

MMA Betting Futures: Jose Aldo

| February 6, 2013 | 2:50 pm | Reply

A year away from the cage and an elite challenger to shake it off is a daunting task for any fighter, but at UFC 156, Jose Aldo looked beyond ready. Facing former Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at 145 lbs, Aldo proved to not only be the faster fighter, but his precision striking and takedown defense were on point like never before. While Edgar had his moments and made it a fight, Aldo’s laser-like jab and counter striking turned his opponent’s face to a bloody mess for most of the fight, taking a well-earned unanimous decision.

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MMA Rankings for February 2013

MMA Rankings for February 2013

| February 6, 2013 | 11:56 am | Reply

Last month the MMA Rankings didn’t move much but the last couple weeks have influenced the ranks significantly. This month’s MMA rankings now include the top five-pound for pound fighters as well a slightly new look and feel.

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UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar Results

UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar Results

| February 2, 2013 | 11:20 pm | 2 Replies

Less than a day before the Super Bowl, the UFC put on a featherweight super fight in the UFC 156 main event. Riding a long winning streak, Jose Aldo defended his title against the former lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar in his 145 pound debut. Their fight proved to be as billed but the night was filled with upsets and a “Bigfoot” sized come from behind knockout.

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UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar Bold Predictions

UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar Bold Predictions

| January 31, 2013 | 11:31 am | 2 Replies

It’s Super Bowl weekend and the UFC has stacked the UFC 156 fight card from top to bottom, including a super fight in the featherweight division. So put down you Super Bowl 47 Odds for just a moment while we predict the 11 bouts scheduled for Saturday’s UFC 156 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Frankie Edgar: All or Nothing at UFC 156

Frankie Edgar: All or Nothing at UFC 156

| January 30, 2013 | 2:46 pm | Reply

Frankie Edgar (14-3-1) is a tough, determined fighter with a ton of heart. Edgar originally tried out for season 5 of The Ultimate Fighter, but was not selected into the house. However the exposure was enough to get him a fight with then undefeated Tyson Griffin at UFC 67. It’s during this fight that Edgar began to shine, receiving a unanimous decision victory over Griffin.

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UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar Main Card Preview

UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar Main Card Preview

| January 30, 2013 | 1:11 pm | Reply

For the next two plus days you’ll hear about the “superfight” happening at UFC 156 between Featherweight champion Jose Aldo and the former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. While many don’t think it is necessarily that type of “superfight”, it is a super fight nonetheless and one that most people not living under a rock want to see. Step away from the UFC 156 main event for a moment and you’ll see a pretty fantastic main card, with a not too shabby preliminary card.

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The Fight Report: UFC 156

The Fight Report: UFC 156

| January 28, 2013 | 2:19 pm | Reply

On the heels of all this free UFC action, comes this Saturday’s UFC 156 PPV that is certainly worth the money. Defending featherweight champion Jose Aldo will return to the cage after a lengthy hiatus, taking on former Lightweight kingpin Frankie Edgar in our main event while Alistair Overeem will look to secure a title shot for himself against Bigfoot Silva in the Heavyweight division. Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will face off in a tilt at 205 pounds, while Jon Fitch and Demian Maia will clash in a grappler’s delight at Welterweight.

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MMA Rankings for January 2013

MMA Rankings for January 2013

| January 6, 2013 | 4:37 pm | Reply

The 2012 year ended with a barrage of event in December, including UFC 155 that would reshape to the top of the heavyweight MMA rankings. Junior Dos Santos defended his title in a rematch against Cain Velasquez in the night’s main event with the challenger avenging his only loss and recapturing the title.

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