A pair of high-profile match-ups have been announced for UFC 132. The BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch rematch that was called for by many fans immediately following their first meeting in February will be on the summer event’s billing. As if that wasn’t enough to tantalize fans, two lightweight prospects very much in need of a win will also square off as Evan Dunham faces George Sotiropoulos.
UFC.com broke the news today…
Reports of The Prodigy’s retirement have been greatly exaggerated: Dana White confirmed today that BJ Penn and Jon Fitch …

Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for UFC 127. “Penn vs. Fitch will air Saturday night via Pay-Per-View. The fight card will be headlined by MMA legend BJ Penn facing Jon Fitch for a shot at the welterweight title. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
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Anderson Silva defeats Chael Sonnen by submission (triangle choke) - Round 5 @ 3:10
Jon Fitch defeats Thiago Alves via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Clay Guida defeats Rafael Dos Anjos by submission (jaw injury) - Round 3 @ 1:51
Matt Hughes defeats Ricardo Almeida by technical submission (modified arm-triangle choke) - Round 1 @ 3:15
Junior Dos Santos defeats Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
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Rick Story defeats Dustin Hazelett by TKO (punches) - Round 2 @ 1:15
Phil Davis defeats Rodney Wallace via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Johny Hendricks defeats Charlie Brenneman …

Main card:
Anderson Silva (184.5) vs. Chael Sonnen (185)
Jon Fitch (170.5) vs. Thiago Alves (171.5)*
Clay Guida (156) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (156)
Matt Hughes (170.5) vs. Ricardo Almeida (170.5)
Junior dos Santos (240) vs. Roy Nelson (263)
Under card:
Dustin Hazelett (169.5) vs. Rick Story (169.5)
Phil Davis (205.5) vs. Rodney Wallace (206)
Tim Boetsch (206) vs. Todd Brown (206)
Charlie Brenneman (171) vs. Johny Hendricks (171)
Christian Morecraft (263) vs. Stefan Struve (247)
Ben Saunders (171) vs. Dennis Hallman (171)
*Alves failed to shed the extra half pound and has been fined 20% of his purse

Welcome 6th Rounders, to my picks and predictions for UFC 117. “Silva vs. Sonnen” will air Saturday night via pay-per-view (10 pm) and Spike TV (9 pm). This card features a main event with trash-talking Sonnen looking to retire the champ Silva. A solid line-up calls for solid picks, right? Whether you agree or disagree, leave your thoughts by commenting.
As lead writer here, there’s a certain responsibility for making quality peeks into the future. That being said, anything …