Ufc
Lost in the busy schedule in the Mma world last weekend was the fact that there was a pretty huge non-title fight on the horizon. Well, the dust has settled, and it’s time to take a look at Ufc Fight Night 57, otherwise known as Ufc Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson.
Frankie Edgar is probably one of the best pound-for-pound fighters currently in the Ufc who doesn’t hold a championship of his own. The former lightweight champion had his title stolen by the judges almost as much as Benson Henderson back in 2012, and after dropping a rematch and moving to featherweight, he lost another close decision to Jose Aldo. Since then, however, he’s on a two-fight win streak, and could easily derail the Cub Swanson express.
Swanson, meanwhile, has won six straight at featherweight, and has been told by Dana White he’ll get the next crack...
Lost in the busy schedule in the Mma world last weekend was the fact that there was a pretty huge non-title fight on the horizon. Well, the dust has settled, and it’s time to take a look at Ufc Fight Night 57, otherwise known as Ufc Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson.
Frankie Edgar is probably one of the best pound-for-pound fighters currently in the Ufc who doesn’t hold a championship of his own. The former lightweight champion had his title stolen by the judges almost as much as Benson Henderson back in 2012, and after dropping a rematch and moving to featherweight, he lost another close decision to Jose Aldo. Since then, however, he’s on a two-fight win streak, and could easily derail the Cub Swanson express.
Swanson, meanwhile, has won six straight at featherweight, and has been told by Dana White he’ll get the next crack...
- 11/19/2014
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
Ufc 174 poses an intriguing, yet unspectacular card on paper. That has been the common theme for pay-per-views in June in recent years. We’ve seen the Ufc focus on the Fourth of July weekend card, because it’s one of the biggest weekends of the year. If you look at Ufc 175, you can tell once again that they’ve focused on making that card special.
That leaves Ufc 174 with far less star power and less appealing match-ups to casual fans. The main card is still relatively solid, which is headlined by one of the top pound for pound fighters in the world in Demetrious Johnson. He faces Ali Bagautinov, who has looked impressive in his Ufc career so far. His wrestling and grappling excellence could prove to be Johnson’s match.
Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley remains a big matchup, despite it being removed as a number one contender’s bout.
That leaves Ufc 174 with far less star power and less appealing match-ups to casual fans. The main card is still relatively solid, which is headlined by one of the top pound for pound fighters in the world in Demetrious Johnson. He faces Ali Bagautinov, who has looked impressive in his Ufc career so far. His wrestling and grappling excellence could prove to be Johnson’s match.
Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley remains a big matchup, despite it being removed as a number one contender’s bout.
- 6/13/2014
- by Allen Strk
- Obsessed with Film
Conchita Wurst’s popularity helping marriage equality in Austria, Nom loses repeatedly, Ryan Steele twirls Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Conchita Wurst’s Eurovision win might mean good news for marriage equality in Austria. Wurst met with Chancellor Werner Faymann, who thanked her for promoting tolerance. Faymann’s party is hoping Wurst’s popularity will encourage their coalition partners to address marriage equality.
Man demands his girlfriend open their relationship, immediately regrets it.
Judge Dale A. Kimball has issued a temporary order demanding that Utah recognize the marriages that were performed during the window before the ruling was stayed. He did stay his own ruling for 21 days to give the state time to respond.
The NBA has officially filed charges to strip Donald Sterling of his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers. A 3/4 vote is required to force the sale of the team. “The charge asserts that Mr. Sterling engaged in conduct that...
Conchita Wurst’s Eurovision win might mean good news for marriage equality in Austria. Wurst met with Chancellor Werner Faymann, who thanked her for promoting tolerance. Faymann’s party is hoping Wurst’s popularity will encourage their coalition partners to address marriage equality.
Man demands his girlfriend open their relationship, immediately regrets it.
Judge Dale A. Kimball has issued a temporary order demanding that Utah recognize the marriages that were performed during the window before the ruling was stayed. He did stay his own ruling for 21 days to give the state time to respond.
The NBA has officially filed charges to strip Donald Sterling of his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers. A 3/4 vote is required to force the sale of the team. “The charge asserts that Mr. Sterling engaged in conduct that...
- 5/20/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Ufc 156 started fast with the prelims and ended with the Super Fight between Aldo and Edgar. The card was loaded from top to bottom with headliners in each fight on the PPV card. The Fb and FX cards were probably the best set of prelims we’ve seen in the Ufc in years. Mitchell Stucky joins me on the Getting Lucky Mma Podcast (#023) to review all of the action.
Part 1: Prelims
Part 2: Main Card
Summary: In match-ups at the top level of talent and skill, the difference comes down not to meters or centimeters, but often millimeters. Jose Aldo had just enough speed to land first in all of the exchanges in rounds 1 and 2, particularly with his brutal leg kicks forged on the football pitch as an semi-professional player in Brazil.
The narrative changed as Aldo started to tire and Frankie’s timing adjusted to the champion’s style.
Part 1: Prelims
Part 2: Main Card
Summary: In match-ups at the top level of talent and skill, the difference comes down not to meters or centimeters, but often millimeters. Jose Aldo had just enough speed to land first in all of the exchanges in rounds 1 and 2, particularly with his brutal leg kicks forged on the football pitch as an semi-professional player in Brazil.
The narrative changed as Aldo started to tire and Frankie’s timing adjusted to the champion’s style.
- 2/6/2013
- by Robert Curtis
- Obsessed with Film
In terms of pre-fight greatness and potential, the upcoming main event on Ufc 156 could perhaps be the greatest fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s history. Reigning Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo defends his title against Frankie Edgar. It’s the #4 P4P fighter against #7.
Mitchell Stucky joins me on the Getting Lucky Mma Podcast (#022) to preview the upcoming event.
Main Card Overview
Joseph Benavidez (16-3) vs. Ian McCall (11-3-1): The first fight on the main event is a Flyweight match-up, the bridesmaids of the championship tourney that ended with Demetrious Johnson as the titleholder. Both fighters have good power with 4 KOs each and superior wrestling, but we expect Benavidez to grind out a decision victory with his superior work ethnic and dedication to the sport. “Uncle Creepy” has been far too inconsistent in his last few fights.
Jon Fitch (24-4-1, 1) vs. Demian Maia (17-4): While ground...
Mitchell Stucky joins me on the Getting Lucky Mma Podcast (#022) to preview the upcoming event.
Main Card Overview
Joseph Benavidez (16-3) vs. Ian McCall (11-3-1): The first fight on the main event is a Flyweight match-up, the bridesmaids of the championship tourney that ended with Demetrious Johnson as the titleholder. Both fighters have good power with 4 KOs each and superior wrestling, but we expect Benavidez to grind out a decision victory with his superior work ethnic and dedication to the sport. “Uncle Creepy” has been far too inconsistent in his last few fights.
Jon Fitch (24-4-1, 1) vs. Demian Maia (17-4): While ground...
- 1/31/2013
- by Robert Curtis
- Obsessed with Film
The first Flyweight title defense in Ufc history is coming up this weekend on the Ufc on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson. Demetrious Johnson (16-2-1) had a rocky road through the Flyweight tournament after a controversial majority draw in the first Semifinal with Ian McCall (11-3-1) and then a Split Decision victory over Joseph Benavidez (16-3) in the Final. Now he faces off against #1 contender, John Dodson (14-5), this Saturday in Chicago.
My co-host, fellow WhatCulture.com contributor Mitchell Stucky, and I cover the title fight and all of the action leading up in this edition of the Getting Lucky Mma Podcast.
Episode (020) Summary: Nearly all of the fighters on the prelims are coming off a loss, leaving us with one of the most lackluster undercards in recent memory. Despite that there are some big names, including Ryan Bader (14-3) facing off against Vladimir Matyushenko (26-6) and Clay Guida (29-13) vs.
My co-host, fellow WhatCulture.com contributor Mitchell Stucky, and I cover the title fight and all of the action leading up in this edition of the Getting Lucky Mma Podcast.
Episode (020) Summary: Nearly all of the fighters on the prelims are coming off a loss, leaving us with one of the most lackluster undercards in recent memory. Despite that there are some big names, including Ryan Bader (14-3) facing off against Vladimir Matyushenko (26-6) and Clay Guida (29-13) vs.
- 1/25/2013
- by Robert Curtis
- Obsessed with Film
So a Featherweight wins in impressive fashion and nobody cares; Matt Hammill and Roger Hollett clearly shouldn’t be fighting on the main card of a Pay Per View; Michael Bisping is still a World Class Middleweight; Two little guys fight back and forth for five rounds to crown a World Champion and fans boo; Jon Jones remains the greatest fighter on the planet. Ufc 152 is done and dusted and not a great deal has changed.
Not withstanding the fact that we do have that new Champion to talk about – Demetrious Johnson outpointing Joseph Benavidez – and the fact that Vitor Belfort came closer than anyone else in the Ufc to beating Jon Jones despite the eventually one-sided main event. Now, what next? Another Flyweight World Title bout, a Middleweight contender’s bout, and a Superfight between the two best in the World? Here’s the eight bouts the Ufc need...
Not withstanding the fact that we do have that new Champion to talk about – Demetrious Johnson outpointing Joseph Benavidez – and the fact that Vitor Belfort came closer than anyone else in the Ufc to beating Jon Jones despite the eventually one-sided main event. Now, what next? Another Flyweight World Title bout, a Middleweight contender’s bout, and a Superfight between the two best in the World? Here’s the eight bouts the Ufc need...
- 9/25/2012
- by Stephen Rivers
- Obsessed with Film
After the disaster that was Ufc 151, where the organisation had to cancel an entire card for the first time in its history, Ufc chairman Dana White will be hoping Ufc 152 delivers.
There has been much debate in the past few weeks over Jon Jones’ decision to turn down a fight with Chael Sonnen on 8 days’ notice, a decision which subsequently resulted in the collapse of Ufc 151. The Light Heavyweight champion has come under a lot of flak from fans and fellow fighters and will be looking to redeem himself in Ufc 152′s main event against the Brazilian Vitor Belfort.
Elsewhere on a stacked main card Featherweights Cub Swanson and Charles Oliviera square off as well as Light Heavyweights Matt Hamill and Roger Hollett. Michael Bisping will face Brian Stann with the winner likely to get a title shot at Anderson Silva and history will be made as the first ever...
There has been much debate in the past few weeks over Jon Jones’ decision to turn down a fight with Chael Sonnen on 8 days’ notice, a decision which subsequently resulted in the collapse of Ufc 151. The Light Heavyweight champion has come under a lot of flak from fans and fellow fighters and will be looking to redeem himself in Ufc 152′s main event against the Brazilian Vitor Belfort.
Elsewhere on a stacked main card Featherweights Cub Swanson and Charles Oliviera square off as well as Light Heavyweights Matt Hamill and Roger Hollett. Michael Bisping will face Brian Stann with the winner likely to get a title shot at Anderson Silva and history will be made as the first ever...
- 9/13/2012
- by Chris O Connor
- Obsessed with Film
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has come a long way from staging bare-knuckle fights between sumo wrestlers and karate experts on Indian reservations. Over the past few years, the organization — and the sport of mixed martial arts in general — has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon that regularly draws millions of pay-per-view buys and sells out arenas across the country. They have enjoyed unprecedented success and have broken a handful of stars (including Chuck Liddell, Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture). It will probably never be as mainstream as the owners and supporters believe it will be, but it has definitely replaced boxing (and professional wrestling) as the spectator fight sport of choice.
After a few years of interest and several pay-per-view parties, I finally got the opportunity to experience Ufc in a live setting on Saturday night (March 19) when they came to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. It was an...
After a few years of interest and several pay-per-view parties, I finally got the opportunity to experience Ufc in a live setting on Saturday night (March 19) when they came to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. It was an...
- 3/21/2011
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
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