Tag: Josh Thomson

MMA Betting Futures: Benson Henderson

MMA Betting Futures: Benson Henderson

| April 25, 2013 | 3:26 pm | 1 Reply

The champ is no stranger to tough fights, and Benson Henderson was more than ready for his test last Saturday, taking on Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez. The first round saw Melendez get into Henderson’s face and pressure the champ with overhand rights and striking in the pocket, taking the round on every score card and potentially setting the pace for the night.

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Wrapping up the UFC on FOX 7

Wrapping up the UFC on FOX 7

| April 21, 2013 | 9:13 pm | Reply

After every event MMA Fans and even some Media will make outlandish claims of a certain fight or the entire event being the “best/worst of the year/all-time” and last night’s UFC on FOX 7 was no different. As the card headed into the co-main and main event UFC on FOX 7 was being called the best card of the year all over the internet. Hard to blame them though, 8 of the first 10 fights ended within the first two rounds via knockout and you know how much fans love the knockout.

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UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Live Results

UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Live Results

| April 20, 2013 | 12:49 pm | Reply

The UFC returns to San Jose, California today with a stacked UFC on FOX 7 fight card headlined by lightweight champion Benson Henderson defending his belt against Gilbert Melendez. The former Strikeforce lightweight champion, along with several other former Strikeforce fighters give this card a fun feel to it.

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UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Weigh-in Pictures

UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Weigh-in Pictures

| April 19, 2013 | 8:20 pm | Reply

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.

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UFC on FOX 7 Main Card = UFC vs Strikeforce

UFC on FOX 7 Main Card = UFC vs Strikeforce

| April 19, 2013 | 8:21 am | Reply

It might be nothing but the coincidence UFC president Dana White says it is but tomorrows UFC on FOX 7 main card should be dubbed “UFC vs Strikeforce”. Each of the four main card bouts that will air live on FOX features a UFC veteran against a former Strikeforce fighter.

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UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Bold Predictions

UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Bold Predictions

| April 17, 2013 | 2:23 pm | Reply

The UFC makes its return to San Jose, California this weekend with the UFC on FOX 7, sporting a main card with a UFC vs. Strikeforce feel to it. The four UFC on FOX 7 bout on the main card feature one UFC veteran against a former Strikeforce fighter, which seems only fitting since they are in the old stomping grounds of the once #2 Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the United States.

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The Fight Report: UFC on FOX 7

The Fight Report: UFC on FOX 7

| April 15, 2013 | 12:17 pm | Reply

We’re in the middle of a long schedule of UFC action, and the king of FOX fights, Benson Henderson, is once again on deck in Saturday’s UFC on Fox 7 main event. Having handily defeated Nate Diaz in his last outing, he’ll look to keep his belt away from the next contender from the Scrap Pack, as Gilbert Melendez makes his UFC debut. We also have another Lightweight fight for the ages, as Josh Thomson returns to the UFC to take on Nate Diaz.

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TJ Grant Makes a Statement at UFC on FOX 6

TJ Grant Makes a Statement at UFC on FOX 6

| January 27, 2013 | 1:25 pm | Reply

During last night’s UFC on FOX 6 preliminary card, lightweight TJ Grant made a huge statement. Not only was it his fourth consecutive win since moving down to the 155 pound weight class, but the way he defeated the very tough Matt Wiman put an exclamation point on things.

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