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The Potential Ripple Effect of Bellator 106

In terms of buzz from a fan perspective and coverage by the media, Bellator 106 was without a doubt the biggest and most important card in the history of the promotion. It was also saved from imminent failure when Tito Ortiz was injured and the card was moved to SpikeTV. The card, on paper, was excellent but most agreed that the promotion was not ready to make the move to pay-per-view, especially with the initial main event.
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Will a Contender Emerge from UFC Fight Night 30?

Saturday afternoon the UFC makes its first appearance on the fledgling Fox Sports 2 with its UFC Fight Night 30. With a number of mediocre fight cards taking place over the weekend, on paper the UFC appears to have the best of the bunch. But similarly to its predecessor in the Fight Night timeline, UFC Fight Night 29, this card is void of top matchups where a true number one contender may emerge.
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Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos: This will not be the end!

Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos are the class of the heavyweight division in mixed martial arts. They have proven thus far that they are head and shoulders above the competition. As a result, they will be fighting each other for the third time in two years at this weekend’s UFC 166. This is a product of their superiority combined with the overall lack of depth in the heavyweight division.