UFC 113 has already become one of the most stacked cards in recent history and it looks to be even more stellar. With the unofficial addition of Forrest Griffin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira aka Lil Nog UFC 113 is becoming one of the best cards since UFC 52 which saw some stellar fights and current superstars in action. Both coming off of wins this past November against strong opponents and a win in May would thrust one of these fighters into title contention.
The current card stands with the …
Former PRIDE light heavyweight-middleweight champion and new Strikeforce signee Dan Henderson (32-7) has confirmed his first opponent in the promotion will be grappling ace and current middleweight champ Jake Shields (24-4-1).
Henderson most recently knocked out Michael Bisping in brutal fashion during the second round of their UFC 100 bout. He believed this to be enough to warrant a another shot at Anderson Silva’s title but Dana White and company granted the opportunity to Vitor Belfort after just one win (as opposed to Henderson’s three in a row).
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A slew of updates to the UFC Fight Night 21 event have been announced via UFC’s official website and rumors of potential bouts are being talked about in rapid fire fashion as the card fills out.
While light heavyweights Brandon Vera and Jon Jones handle headlining duties, heavyweight contender Junior dos Santos (10-1) and inconsistent Gabriel Gonzaga (15-4) will fight in the co-main slot. Junior has finished off all four of his opponents by (T)KO since joining the UFC and is coming off another knockout win over Gilbert Yvel. On the …
Fresh off a win at WCF 8, WEC Veteran Mike “The Beast” Campbell is set to headline WCF 9 when he takes on tough NY native, Marc Stevens. Campbell is 7-2 overall, and is 2-0 in the WCF with 2 first round TKO wins. Campbell moves down to his optimal fight weight of 155 lbs. to take on his toughest opponent to date in the new weight class. Stevens is a dominant wrestler with fantastic ground and pound, and was 4-0 in 2009 (12-4 overall) with big wins over Hitalo …
Nate Diaz vs. Gray Maynard
While both fighters possess crisp boxing, Maynard has the wrestling edge while Diaz has dangerous Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I expect this to be a back and forth battle going all over the Octagon and being decided by who can outmatch who on the ground. We all saw Joe Stevenson put a clinic on Diaz with his superior wrestling so it’s up to Diaz to bait for submission attempts.
Edge: Maynard
Evan Dunham vs. Efrain Escudero
Dunham is widely considered the underdog going into this fight but is unbeaten in …
Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for UFC Fight Night 20. “Maynard vs. Diaz” will air Monday night via Spike (U.S.) beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST (under card at 7:00). This card features a main event between lightweight contenders Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
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