I'm a 20+ year veteran of martial arts and a fan of MMA since UFC 1, when my world was thrown on its head by the budding sport. I'm obsessive in the pursuit of martial abilities and have competed across the country in everything from Vale Tudo to archery to Scottish broadsword. Once my body broke down, I picked up a pen and went in the direction of writing. I specialize in betting advice, predictions, and I'm a walking encyclopedia of MMA trivia. I own a cafe in Exeter, NH called Hammersmith Sandwich Company and write out of my office between customers.
Bellator’s featherweight division has long been one of its strongest, and the semi-finals of the Featherweight tournament will get underway at Friday night’s Bellator 103. With four men looking for that chance to face Pat Curran, you can expect the action to be intense as the stakes get higher and higher in the cage.
Free UFC events. Sometimes they’re a great time, and sometimes you’re just happy they were free, as it would’ve been a $55 bullet to the heart if it weren’t. There wasn’t much to be thankful for at UFC Fight Night 29, but there were a few glimmers of hope tonight.
A great way to break up the week, UFC on Fox Sports 1 will hit us with the UFC Fight Night 29 from Brazil. The top of the card is packed with some of the best and brightest of the Brazilian roster, with Demian Maia and Erick Silva moving closer to a title shot with wins in their respective fights.
An unprecedented three title fights made MFC 38 a card you couldn’t afford to miss, even with Bellator on the same airwaves. There’s no rest for the weary here as I gauged the opposition, looked for holes in the game, and made notes for next time.
Bellator MMA was back in California tonight for the heavyweight tournament semifinals and Bellator 102. Two former UFC heavyweights were making their Bellator debuts looking to turn their luck around and rejuvenate their career. One of them was successful while the other one was quickly denied.
While Bellator is rocking in the US, Canada’s finest promotion is doing their thing on Friday night with a triple championship show at MFC 38. The Bantam, Middle and Heavyweight belts are on the line with a great mix of local and international talent looking to seize those straps and take the next step in their careers. Check out what Canada is bringing to the MMA table this weekend.
Bellator’s heavyweight action has often been described with many uncomplimentary adjectives, but new blood will clean out some of the tired competitors of the last several tournaments, for good or ill. In more exciting news, the Middleweight tournament will be wrapping up its semi-finals tonight as well though, with two highly competitive matches that should save even a top-heavy show like this. Let’s check out what’s in store for us this Friday.
The 155 pounders had their time to shine at tonight’s Bellator 101, with an equal mix of devotion and disappointment on display. With the bracket filled and plenty of intel to make our picks and wagers for next time around, let’s take a look at how these guys played the game tonight.
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.
