The fireworks started a day early in Las Vegas with UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber as the MGM Grand Garden Arena was rocking. The 11 fights either ended impressively in the first round or it went the distance in exciting fashion, except the Aaron Simpson vs. Brad Tavares fight.
One of the most anticipated events of the summer is finally here and we are not letting anyone fly under the radar here at MMAValor. This is one of those cards that gives you no breaks from start to finish. Here are 5 fighters in particular that you’re gonna want to keep a close eye on Saturday Night.
The long trail of events has reached its end as Saturdays UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber will conclude the six consecutive weekends with a ZUFFA owned event. Having traveled to Vancouver, Dallas and Pittsburgh, they return to where they started on May 28th in Las Vegas.
Anyone sick of fights every weekend yet? I didn’t think so. While this fight card might not be the best of the bunch for entertainment value, it brings a huge variety of wagering options and should be the easiest to turn a buck on in the month of July.
This Saturday, July 2nd, UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber comes to you live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The original main event was scheduled to be BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch II but both fighters had to pull out due to injuries sustained during training. Jason “Mayhem” Miller was also set to make his UFC return against Aaron Simpson but was removed from the card when he took a coaching role on TUF 14
In this full week of MMA News the fans learned about some recent additions to the UFC 132 fight card which is expected to take place July 2nd in Las Vegas. The card seems to be geared towards title contention eliminations and marketable fighters making their way back into the mix. The one with the most appeal would defiantly be Penn vs. Fitch 2, a fight tarnished by a majority draw coupled with many fans opinions.
In today’s volatile market, you can’t just react with emotion and do the ill-advised and ridiculous. Unless your name is Michael Bisping and you want to grab the fence, knee your opponent illegally, spit on his corner and then act like the victim after the fact. However, most people live in the real world and you need to know what to do with your valuable fighter stock.
Live from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia the UFC presents UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch. The promotions second trip to the land down under, keep up with all the nights action right here with live results.
UFC on FOX 9 Weigh in Photo Gallery
Photo gallery from the UFC on FOX 9 weigh-ins featuring the UFC flyweight championship bout between Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez. Also on the card are local favorites Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, Danny Castillo and Roger Bowling.
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.
