WEC 47 Weigh In Results

March 6th, 2010

No surprises to note from the WEC 47 Weigh Ins which took place on March 5 @ the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. With a main card featuring the bantamweight championship fight and top contender’s bout as well as the return of MMA legend Jens Pulver, WEC 47 is sure to be a fan favorite.

WEC Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles weighed in at 134.5 pounds for his first title defense while his opponent Dominick Cruz came in at 134 lbs. Former bantamweight champ Miguel Angel Torres, coming off his first loss in years after Bowles scored a KO back in at WEC 42, returns to the Octagon to face Joseph Benavidez. Torres weighed in at 134.5 pounds with Benavidez tipping the scales at 135 pounds. Jens Pulver came in at 145.5 lbs and will look to avoid his 5th straight loss as he faces Javier Vasquez who weighed in on the dot at 145 pounds. L.C. Davis and Deividas Taurosevicius had no problem making weight and neither did the battle of long names and vowels between Karen Darabedyan and Bart Palaszewski.

Preliminary Fight Card – WEC 47 Weigh In Results:

  • Scott Jorgensen (135) vs Chad George (135.5)
  • Chad Mendes (145) vs Erik Koch (144)
  • Danny Castillo (155.5) vs Anthony Pettis (154.5)
  • Leonard Garcia (145) vs George Roop (145.5)
  • Fredson Paixao (144.5) vs Courtney Buck (145)
  • Ricardo Lamas (155) vs Bendy Casimir (155.5)

WEC 47 takes place tonight beginning at 7 pm ET from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Pro Fighting Fans will be providing live WEC 47 coverage on Twitter @ProFightingFans and will post the official WEC 47 fight results overnight.

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Roger Bowling adds another victory, Chris Bennett’s last ammy fight, Fedor vs. Werdum and plenty more

March 2nd, 2010

MMA Update – 03-02-2010

Andrei Arlovski- The Pit Bull announced via a mass email that he has signed a multi-fight deal and will face Antonio “Big Foot” Silva in May.

Chris Bennett- The Samurai finished his amateur career with a victory over Muhammed Abdullah at 170lbs.  Bennett weighed in at 161 for the fight but was able to overcome the strength differential and finish the fight with a guillotine choke.  Bennett will make his pro debut in April.

Fedor- Sources have confirmed that Fedor will battle Fabricio Werdum in May.  Werdum is a world class jiu-jitsu practitioner but will not be able to handle the great Fedor.  The winner of Fedor-Werdum will likely get the winner of Overeem-Rogers.

Jon Fitch- The 21-3 welterweight recently spoke of his desire to get back in the cage with GSP.  Fitch believes he has improved to the point that he is currently a better fighter than GSP.  Jon also believes that Dan Hardy’s title shot is premature and more qualified fighters were passed over.

MMA Rankings- PFF is the #1 source for UFC Rankings and MMA Pound for Pound Rankings.  Check out the rankings to see where your favorite fighters stack up.

Roger Bowling- Welterweight prospect Roger Bowling was victorious again as he defeated the very tough Jerrod Appenzeller.  With the victory Bowling moved to 7-0.  Roger was a featured interview on Inside MMA.

Alistair Overeem- The Dutchmen announced via his twitter account that he will face Brett Rogers in May.  The bout will likely be a non-title fight.  This will be a battle between two behemoths.  Overeem is a freak athlete and impressive striker but will have his hands full with the striking ability of Rogers.  This should be a great bout.

Strikeforce- The organization shuffled up cards and now has two strong events over April and May.  The April 17 Strikeforce card on CBS will feature Henderson vs. Shields for the Middleweight Title.  The May 15 Strikeforce fight card will be loaded with heavyweight battles as Fedor will face Werdum, Arlovski vs. Silva and Overeem vs. Rogers.  If the fight cards do not suffer any casualties Strikeforce should make a major impact in front of a national audience.

MMA fans will have a good run from March through May as both Strikeforce and the UFC have multiple events.  For coverage of all events with both previews and recaps visit www.profighting-fans.com

Scott Dryden
Editor-in-Chief, ProFighting-fans.com

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Strikeforce Labels Women’s MMA Weight Classes

February 26th, 2010

After conflicting media reports and press releases this week from Strikeforce themselves, it was announced on tonight’s Strikforce fights on Showtime that Strikeforce is “abiding by the MMA unified rules of conduct when it comes to labeling its female weight classes.” “That means that Cris Cyborg, the 145 pound champion is the Middleweight champ while tonight Hashi and Kaufman will meet to determine the first ever women’s 135 pound, or Welterweight champion.” This is a breath of fresh air from Strikeforce and makes me feel a lot better about their organization and marketing message after they referred to the title in a piece on Kaufman earlier this week as the “Bantamweight” championship and later released a press release referring to it as the “Welterweight” championship. To add further confusion, the Strikeforce Wikipedia page called the 135 pound division the “Featherweight” division at the time of writing this post.

Strikeforce Challengers is now underway on Showtime and will be headlined by the Women’s Welterweight Championship fight between Sarah Kaufman and Takayo Hashi as we will continue to update the Strikeforce Challengers 6 results online at ProFighting-fans.com.

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UFC 110 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira (32-5-1, 1 NC) vs. Cain Velasquez (7-0)

February 21st, 2010

1st round – The main event is underway.  Minotauro and Velasquez meet in the center of the octagon.  Nog hits with a combo and then gets tagged with a couple of leg kicks.  Nog hits Velasquez with a left uppercut.  Velasquez hits again with a leg kick to the body of Nog.  Velasquez hits with a low leg kick and then a good combo on the chin of Nog.  He keeps hitting Nog with leg kicks.  Nog throws straight punches but misses and gets tagged with some leg kicks.  Velasquez continues to chop Nog down with leg kicks.  He then misses with a left but hit with a low leg kick.  Velasquez throws and drops Nog on his back with  an overhand right.  Velasquez jumps on top of Nog and drops five or six more ground strikes. 

OFFICIAL DECISION - Velasquez over Nogueira via KO 1st round (2:20)

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UFC 110 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva (32-10-1, 1 NC) vs. Michael “The Count” Bisping (19-2)

February 20th, 2010

1st round – Both fighters look excited and ready to go as they meet in the center of the octagon.  Silva hit with a left hand and makes Bisping miss with a leg kick.  Silva has his leg kick blocked and then he gets taken to the ground.  He gets back up and Silva is swinging when he gets up.  Silva blocks a kick and throws a left hand that gets through.  Bisping hit with a left jab and missed with a left hand hook.  Bisping gets a takedown but Silva gets back up and hits with a leg kick.  Silva rushes in and connects with a body punch.  Bisping hit with a hard right but Silva recovers and checks a kick.  Silva gets a right hand through and then a leg kick.  Bisping hits on a right hook and then checks a kick by Silva.  Silva comes rushing in and missed and Bisping puts him on his heels with a right hand.  Silva hits with a leg kick and clinches and defends a takedown.  Silva hits with a flurry at the end of the round including a big left hand to Bisping’s face.  Unofficial Scoring – Bisping 10-9

2nd round – The second gets underway and Silva fakes a rush.  Bisping takes his time and hits with a left jab.  Silva pushes the pace and hits with a leg kick.  Bisping squares off and has his leg kcik caught and Silva lands on top.  Silva begins to pound on Bisping from top position.  Now in full guard, Silva is pushing forward.  Bisping is trying to hold Silva’s arms down and cant;  Silva hits with leg kick as Bisping gets up.  Bisping is staying patient with some jabs.  Silva lands a hook and then a left hook.  He missed with a right and Bisping takes advantage tagging him with a right.  Bisping got an easy takedown but Silva gets back up to his feet.  Bisping hits with a left jab and Silva misses with his right hand.  Bisping comes forward with his jabs but SIlva checks one and hits with his own body kick.  Silva pushes forward and hits Bisping again.  Bisping gets a takedown and gets a tight guillotine, the bell saves him.  Unofficial Scoring – Silva 10-9

3rd round – Bisping looks to be the fresher of the two as they come out for the final round.  A leg kick by Silva starts the round.  Another one and then a body kick by Silva.  Silva is tagged with a left hand but shakes it off.  Silva misses with a looping right hook.  Silva hits with a low leg kick and then a right hand to the face of Bisping.  Bisping hits with a right to the body of Silva.  Bisping hits Silva low and Silva takes a minute of a breather.  They come together again and Bisping hits with a body kick that is answered by Silva.  Silva hits with a body punch.  A right hand is blocked by Bisping and then Silva stuffs a takedown.  Bisping hits with a right hand and Silva hits with a low leg kick.  A right hand by Silva just misses.  Bisping has his takedown stuffed.  Silva hits with a body kick and then gets hit in the eye by a Bisping thumb.  Silva pushes forward and misses with a right but hits with some leg kicks.  Silva hits with a flurry and Bisping hits with a knee.  Silva drops Bisping with a low leg kick that trips him.  Bisping hits with a left jab.  Silva chops with a low leg kick and then a right hand.  Bisping hits with a right of his own.  Silva drops Bisping with seconds remaining using an overhand right.  Bisping was barely awake with ten seconds left.  Unofficial Scoring – Silva 10-9 ; Unoffical Decision – Silva 29-28

OFFICIAL DECISION – Silva over Bisping via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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UFC 110 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (36-10) vs. George Sotiropolous (11-2)

February 20th, 2010

1st round – A very loose Joe Stevenson comes out in a hurry.  Sotiropolous misses with his combo and gets hit with a low leg kick.  He then connected with a left hand and attempts a takedown but gets it stuffed.  Stevenson holds on to Sotiropolous and goes to the ground.  Sotiropolous is now on top of Stevenson but in his half guard.  He begins to work his ground game against Stevenson.  Staying busy, the Austrailian tries to pass Joe Daddy’s guard.  Sotiorpolous is now in side control and Stevenson holds on to his body.  The battle is more for position, until Sotiropolous jumps on top of Stevenson and drops some punches.  Stevenson goes for a submission but nothing serious.  Sotiropolous transitions into mount and then takes Stevenson’s back.  Joe Daddy hangs on but is getting tagged with punches and lands a major upkick.  He transitions to attempt a kimura but cant get it and ends the round in full mount.  Unofficial Scoring – Sotiropolous 10-9

2nd round – The fans are going crazy for the hometown guy, who is throwing leather.  Stevenson catches his opponent but he recovers.  Stevenson hits with a low leg kick and then up top with a body punch.  Sotiropolous tags Stevenson with a couple of rights.  George tags Stevenson with a right hand and then makes Joe Daddy miss with his uppercut.  Sotiropolous is taken to the ground and immediately goes into a rubber guard.  Joe Daddy presses him up against the cage, but has to defend against an arm lock.  Sotiropolous gets out of the bottom position and takes Stevenson’s back.  He then is on his feet, however only momentarily as Stevenson takes him right back to the ground.  Stevenson is on top but Sotiropolous maintains position with excellent jiu-jitsu.  Stevenson goes for a straight ankle lock but Sotiropolous easily gets out and goes for a choke as the bell sounds.  Unofficial Scoring – Sotiropolous 10-9

3rd round – The crowd is roaring as the final round begins.  George hits with a straight right and then a left hook.  Stevenson defends and comes back with  a leg kick.  Sotiropoulos catches the kick and gets Stevenson in a body lock.  Stevenson looks to be going for a takedown.  The fight goes to the ground and then back to standing.  They seperate and a tired George tags Joe Daddy with a left.  Stevenson is hit with three straight punches and drops to his knees and goes for a takedown.  Joe Daddy gets the takedown but Sotiropoulos is back up and trying to control Stevenson’s body.  Joe Daddy gets a big takedown and gets into half guard.  He isnt really throwing much offense and Sotiropoulos brings his rubber guard back out.  Stevenson misses with a heavy elbow and tries to stand and gets hit with an upkick.  They both are back up and Stevenson gets a takedown.  George is on the bottom but not allowing Stevenson to get any offense as the final round ends.  Unoffical Scoring – Stevenson 10-9  ; Unoffical Decision – Sotiropoulos 29-28

OFFICIAL DECISION – Sotiropoulos over Stevenson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC 110 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine (14-7-1) vs. Ryan “Darth” Bader (11-0)

February 20th, 2010

1st round – Jardine just misses with an overhand right.  Bader lands a left hook but Jardine shrugs it off.  Bader slinches with Jardine and presses him against the fence.  Jardine seperates and lands a straight right hand.  Bader hits with a looping left hand but Jardine presses the issue with an uppercut combination.  Jardine hits with a body shot and then circles out of trouble.  Jardine hit with a leg kick and got tagged with a right hand.  Bader gets a hard takedown and lands in Jardine’s half guard.  They scramble for awhile with Jardine on the defensive.  Bader is landing a couple of elbows to Jardines’s face and his body.  Jardine gets back in full guard and has control of Bader’s arm.  Bader is landing elbows to Jardine’s head.  Jardine continues to try to get to his feet but Bader pushes him back down to the ground.  The referee stands the fight back up with 30 seconds.  Jardine lands with a right hand and then got tagged with a right by Bader.  Unofficial Scoring – Bader 10-9

2nd round – Bader hit with a low leg kick and then makes Jardine miss with a right hand.  Jardine comes back with a low leg kick of his own.  Bader rushes Jardine and presses him against the fence where he begins to hit with inside knees to Jardine’s thighs.  Jardine seperates from Bader and faces back off.  Jardine clips Bader with a right hand but Bader brushes it aside and goes in for a takedown.  He is stuffed but Bader continues with the attempt and presses him against the fence where he goes with the knees to Jardine’s legs again.  They get back to the center of the cage and Jardine misses with a looping right hand.  Bader gets popped with a left hand and then a right.  Bader comes forward and gets stuffed again with a takedown attempt.  Jardine rushes Bader but gets his combo blocked.  Bader defends and lands a right hand as Jardine rushes him.  Jardine goes with a straight right but Bader blocks it.  Bader falls with a big leg kics but gets back up and clinches with Jardine.  They seperate and Bader gets a takedown with seconds remaining.  Unofficial Scoring – Jardine 10-9

3rd round – Bader throws and misses with a right hook and then lands a knee up the middle of Jardine’s body.  Jardine has his leg kick checked and then misses with a couple right hands.  Jardine missed with a leg kick and a right hand.  Bader gets a big takedown but Jardine makes it back up and seperates.  Jardine lands another right but cant seem to damage Bader.  Bader rocks Jardine with a combination, stuns him with a knee, and knocks Jardine limp with a left hook.  Fight over!

OFFICIAL DECISION – Bader over Jardine via KO 3rd round (2:10)

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UFC 110 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (25-7-2, 1 NC) vs. Anthony Perosh (10-5)

February 20th, 2010

1st round – The fighters touch gloves and Perosh comes right after Cro Cop.  Cro Cop throws a leg kick but misses and stays aggressive with his striking.  Perosh gets the fight to the ground but only for a moment as Cro Cop grabs Perosh in a body lock.  They reset in the center of the octagon and Cro Cop pops Perosh with a jab.  Cro Cop puts Perosh down with some jabs and then lets him back up.  Cro Cop again puts Perosh to his knees with a straight left hand.  Perosh gets his wheels on and backs up from Cro Cop, who lands another hard left hand.  After a reset, Cro Cop hits a left hand again and then begins the ground and pound process.  Perosh resets and is backing up when Cro Cop connects with another left hand.  Perosh begins to stay active but not much power is behind his punches.  Cro Cop lands a leg kick and a left hand to Perosh’s face.  Perosh drops down to the ground and Cro Cop pounds on his body for the last twenty seconds.  Unofficial Scoring – Cro Cop 10-9

2nd round – Cro Cop comes out on the defensive but quickly gets his offensive game back together.  He lands an uppercut and then is forced to sprawl against a takedown.  Cro Cop lands some body punches and then lets Perosh back up.  While standing, Cro Cop pounds on Perosh with body kicks and lefts.  Perosh gets some momentum with a couple of leg kicks of his own.  The fight ends up back on the canvas and Cro Cop takes dominant position.  Cro Cop pounds on Perosh with ground and pound punches.  Cro Cop lands several punches to his head and then lets him back up.  Cro Cop steps toward Perosh and catches a takedown attempt again.  Cro Cop pushes Perosh away and stalks but has to defnd against a takedown.  From the ground, Cro COp hits Perosh in the face and jumps into his guard.  Cro Cop opens a cut open on his nose with an elbow that the doctors have to take a look at.  The action continues and Perosh hits with a leg kick.  Cro Cop drops Perosh with a left hook and looks to end the fight with punches from guard.  Unofficial Scoring – Cro Cop 10-9

3rd round – The corner of Perosh decides that the cut is too severe for him to continue and says that is enough.

OFFICIAL DECISION – Cro Cop over Perosh via TKO 2nd round (5:00)

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MMA Big Show: Triple Threat – Round by Round Coverage

February 20th, 2010

Pro Fighting Fans’ Scott Dryden and Luke Jernigan are live at MMA Big Show: Triple Threat at the Belterra Casino in Florence, Indiana tonight sitting cageside. Scott’s live MMA Big Show Round by Round Coverage will be posted here throughout the night. Simply refresh your browser for the latest updates throughout the night as we track the MMA Big Show: Triple Threat results. The fights begin at 7 pm ET.. 

Good evening everyone.  Welcome to the live blog of MMA Big Show: Triple Threat.  A jam packed crowd here to witness Roger Bowling’s last local fight along with TJ Balls pro debut, Chris Bennett fighting what could be his last amateur fight and a main event featuring Dave Hess vs. Jake O’Brien. 

Ammy Card: 

Owen Vance vs Rob Egan: Bantamweight (135 lbs) – Egan took control quickly and looked very impressive with a great take down and good shots to the head.  From there Egan quickly grabbed a RNC :54 into the 1st round.

Cliff Watson vs. Trevor Riley: Welterweight- An action packed first round with Riley landing several heavy strikes which opened Watson up.  Watson showed toughness by hanging in but fell into a guillotine choke but managed to escape.  Watson bounced back and ended the round with heavy strikes.  Watson’s head looks like he was bitten by a shark.  A great first round.  I score it 10-9 for Riley.  Round 2- The round started with the same excitement as the 1st round as both fighters took tremendous shots.  Watson has a chin carved from granite.  The round ended with Watson taking Riley to the ground.  Another action packed round.  I have it 10-9 Riley.  Watson will need to finish the fight in the 3rd round to get the victory.  The 3rd round began with the touch of the gloves and quickly got into the action.  Watson gained the top position and landed several shots.  Riley did a tremendous job from his back and attempted a triangle choke near the end of the round.  Watson wins the 3rd round but Riley will get the victory 29-27.  Official Decision: Trevor Riley via Decision

Josh Pratt vs. James Baumgardner: Lightweight- Pratt tried a quick takedown and almost worked an arm bar from his back.  Baumgardner landed several heavy strikes which almost ended the fight.  Pratt was hurt badly but managed to survive.  Pratt managed to sweep to Baumgarnder as the round ended.  A very close round.  I have it 10-9 Baumgardner.  2nd Round: A very entertaining start to the 2nd round with both fightrers being very aggressive.  Both avoided big shots and used very good foot work.  A very close second round.  I have it 10-9 in favor of Pratt.  Even fight heading to the 3rd round.  3rd Round: Pratt landed a solid body kick which slowed the action.  Baumgardner regained his composure and landed an onslaught of punches while Pratt was on his kness forcing the referee to stop the action.  Official Decision James Baumgardner via TKO due to strikes 1:42 into the 3rd round. 

Andrew Zinser vs. Kirk Miller: Heavyweight- Two very big dudes thowing leather.  Miller at 6-7 was too much for Zinser.  Miller landed a wicked knee which send Zinser to the ground.  The referee quickly stepped in stopping the fight.  Official Decision: Kirk Miller :39 into the 1st round via TKO due to strikes

Nathan Campbell vs. Mitch Charbeneau- Lightweight- Campbell landed a few strikes to begin the fight and took Charbeneau to the ground.  Mitch took a tough left hand and managed to keep his composure.  Charbeneau ate a few punches, which caused a bloody nose, but took Campbell to the ground.  A very entertaining 1st round.  I score it 10-9 Campbell.  2nd Round- Campbell landed a great take down but got caught in a triangle choke.  Official Decision: Mitch Charbeneau via submission due to a Triangle Choke 1:00 into the second round.

Shannon Casey vs. Sebastian Giovannini- Middleweight- Both fighters showed a lot of movement while throwing a few legs kicks and punches.  Giovanni waited his time and landed an impressive takedown and grabbed Casey’s back where he sunk in a RNC.  Official Decision Sebastian Giovanni via subsmission due to a RNC 2:21 into the 1st round.

Jake Bello vs. Matt Johnson- Bantamweight- Johnson quickly took control with a solid take down then assumed the top position.  He transitioned nicely from the north south position into side control.  From there he continued to dominate from the top position.  Matt “Magic” Johnson wins the 1st round with ease.  2nd round- Johnson started the 2nd round with a very good take down and once again maintained the top position.  He continued to use very good balance and hip placement to stay out of Bello’s guard.  Finally Johnson got to high and Bello escaped out the back door.  The fight went back on their feet where Johnson took Bello to the ground and grabbed his back as the round ended.  Another round to Johnson.  3rd Round- The round started with both fighters locked in a clinch.  Johnson once again showed superior strength and took Bello down and grabbed the dominat position.  Bello escaped only to be taken down again and this time he took several big shots.  Finally the referee stopped the fight after Bello ate several big shots.  A very dominating performance by Johnson.  Official Decision: Matt Johnson via TKO due to strikes 2:56 into the 3rd round. 

Intermission

I’m here with MMA Big Show President Jason Appleton.  What are your thoughts on tonights event-

JA- So far every fight has been fantastic and very exciting.  Nothing has been boring thus far. 

What can the fans expect from the main card tonight?

JA- I have no idea what to expect from the main event.  I guarantee its going to go to the ground.  I think Hess will be much improved as he has been training with Kerry Schall.  The last time he fought his wife was having twins.  I know what that can do to you.  I think it will be a fantastic main event. 

How about Roger tonight?

JA- He is coming off a quick KO victory where he broke some bones in his hand.  This is after he came off a broken wrist.  I basically told him I wasn’t going to let him fight for awhile until he was 100%.  Appenzeller is no joke.  He trains with ATP which means he will be ready and is legit.  The guys on his team describe him as Clay Guida.  He will keep coming until Roger puts him out if he can.  I really have no idea whats going to happen with these pro fights I have put together.  I matched them up well and it should be an exciting event in front of an over capacity crowd.

Main Card:

Ammys-

DJ Smith vs. Brandon True- Lightweight- The 1st round began with an exchange of accidental groin kicks which halted the action.  Both fighters are very quick and move very well in the stand up.  In the clinch, Smith grabs a take down and falls into True’s full guard.  The round ends with Smith landing shots from the top.  A closed first round that goes to Smith.  2nd round- True landed an impressive array of kicks which send Smith backwards.  True seemed to hurt his foot which halted the action.  Smith then landed a takedown and assumed the top position.  A very close round.  True’s nose is bleeding following the round.  I give the round to Smith.  Round 3- The round started with a fulurry of action where True was stunned with a kick.  True then back pedaled and cat walked the cage.  An incredible display of athletic ability.  Smith managed to chase him down and gain the top position.  True’s face is bloodied and he is beginning to suck wind.  Smith continued to dominate throughout the rest of the round.  I score it 30-27 in favor of Smith.  Official Decision DJ Smith via UD

PJ Jackson vs. Brian Francisco- Welterweight- Fransciso is well very versed as he avoided several take downs with impressive sprawls.  His motion is very fluent thus far.  He managed to grab Jackson’s back and ended the fight due to strikes.  Official Decision: Brian Francisco via TKO due to strikes 1:33 into the 1st round.

Muhammed Abdullah vs. Chris Bennett- Welterweight-Bennett is clearly smaller than Abdullah.  Bennett agreed to fight at welterweight.  This should be great as both fighters talk trash before the fight starts, Bennett yells “This is my house.”  Chris moves very smoothly landing leg kicks and strikes.  Abdullah lands a big take down and trhows some heavy strikes.  The strength difference is showing up initially as as Abdullah throws him down with a heavy slam.  A very tough 1st round.  A very close round.  Abdullah gets it 10-9.  2nd round- Addullah goes for another take down as Bennett grabs a guillotine choke.  Wow, this kid is simply great.  The sky is the limit.  He needs to turn pro and turn pro now!!  Official Decision: Chris Bennett via tap out due to a guillotine choke :52 into the 2nd round.

After the fight it was announced that Chris Bennett will be turning pro in April.

Pro Fights:

Rashid Abdullah vs. TJ Ball- Middleweight- Ball’s pro debut as he cuts down to 185.  Abdullah trains at the famous HIT Squad with Matt Hughes.  Abdullah starts with a barrage as he lands several strikes sending Ball sprawling.  Ball gets caught in a guillotine choke and taps out.  Abdullah’s length and striking ability were the difference.  Official Decision: Rashid Abdullah via submission due to a guillotine chokke 1:13 into the 1st round. 

Roger Bowling vs. Jerrod Appenzeller- Welterweight- Roger starts with a flurry landing several big blows.  Then fighters then tie up as Roger lands several strikes.  Appenzeller grabs Roger’s back andgrabs a RNC but Roger manages to escape.  Appenzeller is completely on Rogers back with his legs wrapped around Rogers neck.  Bowling manages an incredible reversal as the crowd goes nuts.  Bowling lands several big strikes from the top position.  The crowd is going bonkers, what at atmosphere.  Appenzeller does a nice job of hanging in as he traps Roger’s leg in the guard.  Appenzeller’s right eye is a mess.  Bowling is a machine gun from the top position.  Appenzeller has shwon a lot of heart and toughness hanging in there as his face is mangled.  Wow, a dominating first round by Bowling.  2nd round- Bowling attacks and drills Appenzeller with some incredible shots.  The ref stops the fight but Jerrod showed an incredible chin.  Official Decision: Roger Bowling via TKO due to strikes :14 into the 2nd round.

Main Event Jake O’Brien vs. Dave Hess-Heavyweight- Matt Mitrione is in Jake O’Brien’s corner.  Jake is one big dude.  The fighters spend time feeling each other out when Jake lands a solid right hand.  Jake takes Hess down and lands some solid shots to the ribs.  Jake continues to dominate landing blows from behind Hess.  Hess is on his knees just holding on.  Nothing of consequence is landing but points are being scored.  Hess finally rolls and relieves the pressure but Jake continues the onnslaught.  Hess reverses into the top position as the round ends.  2nd Round- Jake avoids a take down and pushes Hess into the cage.  Jake grabs a double leg and Hess gets into the turtle position.  The position remained the same as Jake landed several strikes to the side of the head.  Jake grabs Hess back looking for a RNC.  Hess reverses and lands on top.  Jake shifts his weight and grabs an arm forcing Hess to tap out.  Official Decision Jake O’Brien 4:21 into the 2nd round due to a kimura.

 

Good Night all!!  A great night of fights!!

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UFC 110 Weigh-in Results

February 19th, 2010

The weigh-ins for UFC 110 took place in Sydney, Australia this evening (Saturday afternoon in Australia) for an event which features a stacked card of televised fights. With storylines of a the old guard versus the new guard (Nogueira vs Velasquez) and the untested youngsters versus the experienced veterans (Bader vs Jardin and Sotiropoulos vs Stevenson), it’s hard to argue with these fights. But add to it the Michael Bisping vs Wanderlei Silva fight and Mirko Crop Cop on the main card and the sellout Austrailian crowd will be treated to some of the UFC’s finest.

Back to the weigh-ins, nothing crazy happened save Wanderlei Silva charging Michael Bisping causing a little drama as all of the fighters made weight. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira weighed in at 233.2 lbs with his UFC 110 main event opponent, Cain Velasquez, weighing in at 242 pounds. Michael Bisping and Wanderlei Silva both weighed in at 184.8 lbs, George Sotiropoulos and Joe Stevenson both at 154 lbs, Ryan Bader and Keith Jardine both 204.6 lbs and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic 233.2 with Anthony Perosh at 215.6 to round out the main card fighters.

ProFighting-fans.com will feature complete UFC 110 fight results on Saturday night with Senior Staff Writer Nick Russell providing a round by round blog of the main fight card bouts. Meanwhile, Editor-in-Chief Scott Dryden will be reporting live results from the MMA Big Show event in Florence, Indiana, just West of Cincinnati, on our live MMA news blog.

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