Does anyone else remember when the UFC wasn’t allowed to hold events anywhere EXCEPT the Deep South? Probably not. Regardless, the UFC returns to Louisiana for a Fight Night full of competitive bouts. This could be a tough one to turn a buck on, but never fear, as my comparison betting odds and valid props are here to help you root out some juicy wagers.
The fraternity of Ultimate Fighter season winners lost another member this week as the season three winner Kendall Grove was released following his UFC 130 loss to Tim Boetsch. The release of Grove marks the third season winner to be released, following in the footsteps of Travis Lutter (TUF 4) and Efrain Escudero (TUF 8).
The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 winner Jonathan Brookins is set to face off against Jeremy Stephans in June. This will be Brookins first bout since defeating fellow cast member Michael Johnson to earn the UFC contract.
The closure to season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter had its ups and downs with solid fights, out of nowhere knockouts, horrible judges decisions and of course a Cody McKenzie Guillotine. All five of the main card fights went the distance, but there wasn’t a boring fight among them.
Tonight a new “Ultimate Fighter” will be crowned as team GSP members, Jonathan Brookins takes on Michael Johnson. The matchup arguably puts the two best fighters of the season against one another, but months ago could anyone have predicted that these two fighters would be in the finals?
This Saturday MMA fans will get a special treat as not only will the Ultimate Fighter season 12 Finale will be on but also Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Sobral II. Both events can be seen on free TV but you‘ll need to set your DVR or pick one and catch the other on replay.
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.
TUF Live Finale Weigh-in Results and Pictures
All the fighters for tomorrow’s TUF Live Finale were on weight as they stepped onto the scales inside the Pearl at the Palms. The 20 fighters, including 12 of the 16 TUF Live fighters will begin entering the Octagon tomorrow starting at 2:45pm PT / 5:45pm ET.
