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UFC 106 Prelims Live: George Sotiropoulus vs. Jason Dent (earlier)

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

1st round- In a lightweight battle between two TUF alumnus, Dent takes ring control early.  A head kick is blocked by Dent.  Sotiorpoulus reach advantage is obvious, as he connects with a nice combination.  Dent pops with a couple jabs.  Dent begins to pick Sotiorpoulos away with his left hook.  A solid takedown by Sotirolpoulus but Dent stays active with an elbow from full guard.  Now is side control, Sotiropoulus  begins to work knees to the body and moves to take the back of Dent.  Dent defends well until Sotiropoulus takes his back and begins to pound on his head with ground and pound strikes.  Dent is staying busy from bottom, at least enough to not get the fight stopped.  Yves Lavigne allows the bell to sound and a relieved Dent drags himself to his seat.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING** Sotiropoulus 10-9 in a pretty straight forward round

2nd round- Head movement by Dent allows him to avoid a couple of combinations by Sotiropoulus.  Dent is attempting kicks at the start of round 2.  The vet, Dent, takes a left hand to the face, but pulls guard.  Maybe a mistake, as Sotiropoulus begins his assault from top position.  Sotiropoulus goes for a darce choke.  Dent turns to avoid the pressure of the choke and buys some time.  Sotiropoulus is going for full mount but Dent does a decent job of defending.  Sotiropoulus is using elbows but Dent scrambles to his feet.  Sotiropoulus has back control and drags him back to the canvas.  From full mount, Sotiropoulus is beginning to work the front choke.  Dent works out but looks to have lost control of an arm.  Sotiropoulus works into dominant position, grabs an arm crush position and finally makes Dent tap with an armbar submission.

** OFFICIAL DECISION** George Sotiropoulus over Jason Dent via submission (armbar) 2nd round (4:36)

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UFC 106 Prelims Live: Kendall Grove vs. Jake Rosholt

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

1st round- Grove and Rosholt take center and Grove is trying to use his reach as an advantage.  Rosholt goes for the takedown and gets it, slamming Grove to the mat.  Rosholt stands up while on the back of Grove and slams him again.  Keeping on his back, Rosholt begins to drag Grove to the canvas.  Grove resists and knees his opponent to the body.  Grove reverses position and puts Rosholt on his back.  Rosholt has control of Grove’s arms.  Grove gets his arms back and starts to pound on Rosholt;s body.  Back to their feet, Rosholt hits Grove with a left hand.  Rosholt shoots again and Grove defends and pops his smaller opponent with body punches.  Rosholt grapples and gets full mount then transitions into an arm triangle attempt.  Grove uses his length and grabs Rosholt’s arm as he gets to his feet.  “Da Spyder” locks in the triangle choke for the win after Rosholt is forced to tap.

OFFICIAL DECISION: Grove over Rosholt via submission (triangle choke) 1st round (3:59)

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UFC 106 Weigh In Results – Did Anthony Johnson make weight?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

One of the big questions coming into UFC 106 was would UFC “Welterweight” Anthony Johnson make weight at 170 pounds? After weighing in at 176 for his most recent fight, many wondered if the large Welterweight should move up a weight class to 185 pounds. But that question was answered on Friday night at the UFC 106 Weigh ins as the results are in. Johnson weighed in at 170 pounds to silence his critics for now as every UFC fighter came in at acceptable weight.

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November 18 Brock Lesnar Update

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Former NCAA Wrestling National Champion Brock Lesnar, also a former WWE Wrestler and the current UFC Heavyweight Champion is home from the hospital. In a live ESPN interview with UFC President Dana White on SportsCenter just after 2:30 pm ET today White said Lesnar was released from hospital yesterday after 12 days there after having intestinal surgery for a bacterial infection. He is glad to go home to Minnesota and plans to rest and then go to Mayo Clinic to find out more. They will not know anything until full checkup is performed. White said that Brock Lesnar has had an incredible impact on Mixed Martial Arts fighting for the UFC, but stated that “he still might never fight again.”

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Brock Lesnar out indefinitely, UFCs upcoming schedule and Fedor’s injury

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

MMA Update

11-15-2009

UFC 105- Randy Couture continues to defy the odds at 46 years of age.  The UFC Hall of Famer dropped down to 205lbs and defeated the young and athletic Vera via a unanimous decision.  Couture’s conditioning, strength and mental toughness are incredible.  Couture has his eyes set on a title shot in the stacked Light Heavyweight Division.  In a match-up that will likely give the winner a title shot Dan Hardy upset Mike Swick via decision.  Hardy was the aggressor landing more power punches throughout the fight.  The victory should set up a Hardy vs. UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre.  Michael Bisping bounced back from his loss to Dan Henderson in impressive fashion defeating Denis Kang via TKO due to strikes.  Ohio resident Matt Brown was impressive once again pounding out James Wilks.

UFC Upcoming: The UFC is busy over the next month with three events on the docket.  It starts with UFC 106 from Las Vegas on November 21st as the Huntington Beach Bad Boy makes his long awaited return to the UFC.  Ortiz will face Forrest Griffin in a rematch from UFC 59.  Josh Koscheck will face Anthony Johnson in what should be a very good fight in the Welterweight Division.  The Ultimate Fighter Finale will take place on December 5th from Las Vegas.  The Main Event is an outstanding match-up between Matt Hamill and the young phenom, 8-0 Jon “Bones” Jones.  The event will feature the two finalists from this season of The Ultimate Fighter as they will battle for a six figure contract.  Rumors abound that Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander will also be on the card.  The UFC invades Memphis Tennessee on December 12th with a main event that could be an all-time classic.  BJ Penn, the greatest lightweight in the history of MMA, will battle Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez for the Lightweight Title.  Penn has proven to be the best in the division for several years but will face his toughest 155lb opponent to date in the form of Sanchez.  The card also features a fantastic heavyweight match-up as Frank Mir battles Cheick Kongo in a clash of opposing styles.

Brock Lesnar:  There was a shroud of mystery over Lesnar’s illness which caused the UFC Heavyweight Champion to back out of not one but two scheduled title defenses against Shane Carwin.  The initial reports were that Brock had mononucleosis which seemed unlikely as he has missed significant time.  UFC President Dana White spoke briefly on the situation confirming Lesnar will be out indefinitely.  White stated Lesnar’s leave may be long enough that an interim title bout may be scheduled.  White did not give specifics on Lesnar’s illness only revealing that Lesnar is in a hospital in North Dakota and is in really bad shape.

Fedor:  MMA’s greatest fighter destroyed Brett Rogers on November 7th in front of a national audience on CBS.  In doing so Fedor injured his thumb and will likely be out of action for at least four months.  This shouldn’t impact Strikeforce as it was unlikely Fedor would compete for the organization until Spring of 2010.
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UFC 105 Round by Round: Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

UFC 105 Main Event: Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera

1st round – Vera clips Couture with a leg kick but Randy clinches and puts Vera up against the cage. Couture is going for the takedown, but remains patient, and continues to push Vera up against the fence. Couture delivers a knee up the middle of Vera’s body. A seperation by the referee causes Couture to shoot for the takedown, which he gets but cant hold Vera down. Couture has Vera up against the fence again trying to hit with inside leg kicks and knees. Couture is going for a single leg takedown but Vera does a decent job of defending. Vera hits Couture in the face with a couple of light jabs. Couture remians patient by pressing Vera against the octagon fence. Vera is expending a great deal of energy trying to get out of a clinch. Couture goes right back in the clinch after the referee seperated them. ** UNOFFICIAL SCORING** 10-9 Couture

2nd round – A low blow and a eye poke by Vera cause a minute delay.  A knee from Vera is connected but Couture remains patient and clinches trying for the takedown.  Couture remains determined to get Vera to the ground, as they hit with knees.  Vera tries to get out of the clinch from Couture but is not having much success.  Couture is sticking on Vera like glue.  A referee break puts them both in the center of the octagon.  A high kick and a knee connected by Vera.  Vera dropped Couture with another knee, but Couture seemed to regain his composure.  Vera is on top of Couture but not doing much action.  The ref stands them back up and Couture clinches again pushing Vera to the wall with less than a minute left.  Couture goes for some dirty boxing and hits with a right hand then a left hook.  Vera reverses position for the last ten seconds.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING**  10-9 Vera

3rd round – The final round begins as Couture takes a leg kick.  Randy tags Vera with some nice right hands as he pushes him up against the fence.  Couture remains in control with more dirty boxing.  Couture dlivers some knees as he goes for a takedown.  Vera eats a right hand as he catches his breath.  Couture hits with a knee to the thigh of Vera and then repositions himself against Vera’s body.  An elbow from Couture scores and Vera goes for the takedown.  Couture hits with a left hand as the ref breaks them.  Two kicks by Vera score and Couture clinches again and workd to get Vera to the octagon fence.  Couture hits with a knee and Vera answers with a left hand.  Vera presses Couture against the fence and trying to take Couture to the ground.  Couture tries to tag Vera with some rights but Vera gets Couture to the ground and mounts Couture.  Vera cant get anything going with 20 seconds left.  Couture gets up and clinches with a knee and a left hand to finish the fight.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING** 10-9 Couture

OFFICIAL DECISION – Vera over Couture via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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UFC 105 Round by Round: Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

UFC 105 – Mike Swick vs Dan Hardy

1st round – Swick gets caught with a quick right hook, but hangs on and clinches with Hardy. Hardy presses Swick up against the cage. Swick reverses position and delivers a couple of knees followed by a couple of punches. Hardy hits with a right uppercut and a knee up the middle. Still in the clinch, Swick hits with a right hook to the head of Hardy. Hardy takes a low blow and is given time to recover. Swick ducks under and attempts to take Hardy to the floor. Hardy, using the cage for help, resists and instead delivers a knee. Swick continues to try and take hardy to the ground. Hardy is now the dominating force and presses Swick up against the cage. Not much action is taking place, only Swick working for a takedown. Hardy hits with a series of light rights. Hardy does land a knee up the middle of the body of Swick. Swick grabs the head of Hardy and hits with a right hook as the round ends. **UNOFFICIAL SCORING** Hardy 10-9

2nd round – Hardy takes the center but gets hurt with a right hand.  Swick recovers with his back to the octagon fence.  Hardy hits with an elbow and an uppercut.  Swick and Hardy trade right hands before settling against the fence once again.  Hardy is attempting to take Swick to the ground as well as mixing in knees.  Swick is controlling the head of Hardy while trying to defend Hardy’s knees.  Swick hits with an uppercut while trying to get out of a takedown attempt.  The referee seperates the two and Swick slips after delivering a high kick.  Hardy slaps a leg kick on Swick but gets clipped with a superman punch.  A left hand hits Hardy in the mouth.  Hardy has his high kick blocked then pushed against the fence.  Hardy tags Swick with a right hand as the bell sounds.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING**  10-9 Swick

3rd round – The deciding round begins with a leg kick by Hardy.  Swick gets tagged with a right hand but answers with one of his own.  Swick pops Hardy with knees and then right hands.  Hardy remains patient, however gets hit with a left hand.  Swick ate a right hand as well, lloking to have done a great deal of damage.  Hardy gets on top of Swick and begins to drop elbows.  Swick is trying to hang onto Hardy’s head and baiting him into a triangle attempt.  They are stood back up by the referee.  As the crowd roars Hardy-Hardy-Hardy, he slaps another sharp leg kick on Swick.  With about 1:00 remaining, Swick rushes Hardy but does little damage.  Not much action is taking place in the last minute, as both fighter remain hesitant.  Some punches from Swick, but only a partial right hand catches Hardy.  They finsih in each others arms, after a ery tight fight.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING**  10-9 Hardy

OFFICIAL DECISION – Hardy over Swick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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UFC 105 Round by Round: Alexander Gustafsson vs Jared Hamman

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

UFC 105 – Alexander Gustafsson vs Jared Hamman

1st round – Gustufsson catches Hamman with a right hand. They both take turns catching each other with uppercuts. A right by Gustafsson dropped Hamman immediatlely and puts him out.

OFFICIAL DECISION – Gustfsson over Hamman via 1st round KO (0:41)

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UFC 105 Round by Round: James Wilks vs Matt Brown

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

UFC 105 – James Wilks vs. Matt Brown

1st round – A touch of gloves gets it started.  They clinch in the middle and then Brown pushes Wilks against the fnece.  Wilks goes for a takedown but Brown defends.  Wilks hit with a couple uppercuts and gets hit with an elbow.  WIlks jumps on Brown’s back then gets back in front of Brown for a takedown attempt.  With little action, the referee breaks and reset them in the middle.  Wilks goes for the takedown again, but Brown refuses to allow him to take him to the ground.  Wilks has a body lock on Brown until another break seperates them.  WIlks hits with a kick and a uppercut.  Another body lock by Wilks leads to inactivity.  A knee from Brown does very little to Wilks, who now is in front of Brown pressing him against the fence.  Now with a thai clinch, Wilks is getting caught in a guiilotine attempt.  Wilks fights through the submission attempt and fights Brown to the ground.  As they get to their feet, Wilks finishes with a head kick.  **Unofficial Scoring** 10-9 Wilks

2nd round – A good leg kick by Brown starts the 2nd.  He follows that up with a flying knee, which floors Wilks.  Brown cant finish his opponent with his ground and pound, instead has to defend a leg lock.  Brown defends and gets to his feet, where they clinch.  Brown seperates and begins to stand and bang .  Wilks returns the favor with a left jab to Brown’s face.  Wilks and Brown are both winded.  Brown has double underhooks on Wilks, who peppers Brown with some rights.  Neither is in danger of a takedown, so the ref breaks the fight and puts them in the center.  Brown puts Wilks on the floor again.  On the floor, Wilks holds a leg of Brown, who transitions to his back.  Wilks rolls Brown over and into side control.  Brown, in full guard, pushes Wilks away and catches him with a triangle attempt until the bell saves him.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING**  10-9 Brown

3rd round – Brown takes a couple of leg kicks and then gives out a couple.  Wilks clinches and pushes Brown against the cage.  A left hand hits Wilks in the face but doesnt inflict much damage as Wilks pushes Brown against the fence and trying to take his back.  Wilks drops down with a kimura attempt, which Brown defends.  Brown gets to his feet and taked him down and into full mount.  Brown flips Wilks over and starts to pound on his head.  The referee saves James Wilks from any more damage.

OFFICIAL DECISION – Brown over Wilks via 3rd round TKO @ 3:43 (punches)

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UFC 105 Round by Round: Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

UFC 105 – Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang

1st round – Kang checks a leg kick and adds a low kick of his own. Kang hits with a leg kick that is caught by Bisping. Bisping looks to be measuring up Kang, but gets dropped with a right hand. Kang jumps on top of him in half guard. Bisping is holding Kang close so he can gather his thoughts. Kang is attempting to pass Bisping’s guard but Bisping is showing solid defense. Kang mounts Bisping, only temporarily, as Bisping escapes from mount. Kang is controlling Bisping and mounts again. Kang drops a couple of bombs, however Bisping moves to half guard. Kang hits with a left elbow to the body of Bisping. Bisping almost caught Kang with a armlock from bottom position. Bisping continues to work from bottom position, but Kang finishes on top.  **UNOFFICIAL SCORING** Kang 10-9

2nd round – Bisping still looks confused as he comes out for the 2nd.  Kang checks a leg kick by Bisping.  Bisping gets tagged again with an overhand right.  A double jab by Kang connects followed by a leg kick.  Bisping goes for the takdown and gets it.  As he goes to the floor, Kang is in full guard.  Bisping tries to drop bombs as Kang gets up.  Bisping gets another takedown.  Bisping drops more bombs and Kang gets to his feet again.  Kang looks shaky as he gets to his feet.  Bisping hits with a couple of jabs and then gets anoher takedown.  Bisping drops shots from the top but Kang gets up only to get dropped again.  The referee stops in as Kang fails to protect himself.

OFFICIAL DECISION – Bisping over Kang via 2nd round TKO (4:24)

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