It’s not often we have a main event that hinges on a cup of urine. Drug testing fiascos aside those, we have a solid main event fight with an exciting undercard ahead of us at UFC 141. There are a few spots to make some cash here, so let’s put on our thinking caps and using my comparison betting odds and props to find the value.
It was recently announced that Manny “The Anvil” Gamburyan had been removed from his slated UFC 135 bout with Diego “The Gun” Nunes due to an injury. As has often been the case recently, Joe Silva has to scramble and find a new opponent to face Nunes. With a Featherweight roster that is about forty-five fighters deep, a new opponent shouldn’t be much of an issue. Although many of the Featherweights have already been booked or are out with an injury, there is still a good amount of men to choose from.
UFC 131 is in the books, and the town is now reverted back to Hockey mode. However the impact of UFC 131 could very well have some far reaching implications into the future of the UFC. During every event, fighters help and hurt their careers with their performances. Here we’ll break down the Five fighters […]
There are few fighters willing to test themselves as frequently as Kenny Florian (16-5) has, but the payoff has been worth the seemingly endless drive. “Kenflo” came to public attention as a finalist in the Middleweight (185lb) bracket of the original “Ultimate Fighter”, but it wasn’t until his runs at Welterweight (170 lbs) and the resurrected Lightweight (155lb) divisions that Florian flourished and built himself to two title shots at Lightweight.
We had a great night of fights at UFC 131, but what does it all mean? Is Florian really ready for a title shot? Will JDS destroy Velasquez just as he destroyed Carwin? Let’s break down the events of last night and see where everyone is headed.
Following a solid undercard once again, the UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin main card performed but was filled with several “whodathunk” moments. At the top of that list would have to be in the main event as heavy-handed heavyweights, Junior Dos Santos and Shane Carwin went the full 15 minutes.
This Saturday, the UFC makes its return to Canada as it takes over the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia for UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin. This event was originally supposed to be a battle of TUF 13 coaches to determine a number one contender for Cain Velasquez and his Heavyweight Championship, but Brock Lesnar was forced to withdraw due to his diverticulitis resurfacing. Instead, former Interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin will take his place.
This Saturday the UFC returns to Canada from the second time this year and fifth in the last 15 month for UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin. Live from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, the intriguing 11 bout card features a heavyweight showdown to determine who will fight the UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez next.
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.
