Monthly Archives: December 2011

Overeem’s Entrance/Lesnar’s Finale

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Friday December 30, 2011, UFC 141 will be remembered in the mixed martial arts world as Allistair Overeem’s triumphant entrance into the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s heavyweight division, and simultaneously Brock Lesnar’s exit. Last night, in a massively one-sided beat-down, Overeem was able to capitalize on his striking and take-down defense. Bringing heavy knees and powerful hooks to the head, “The Demolition Man” stayed calm, stayed low, and stayed out of the way of Brock’s hands. Allistair expertly moved in and … Read more

UFC 141 Heavyweight bout: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem

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UFC 141 Main Event Heavyweight Bout. Allistair Overeem (35-11) vs Brock Lesnar (5-2) Brock Lesnar, a NCAA D1 Wrestling Champion and all around giant athlete, takes on Allistair Overeem who is a Heavyweight K1 Grand Prix Champion, Heavyweight Strikeforce Champion, and Dream Heavyweight Champion. Brock is the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, coming off of a life changing diverticulitis surgery, amazing wrestling skills and a set of “lunch box” hands. Allistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem (with an 11 fight unbeaten streak, … Read more

UFC 141 Lightweight bout: Nate Diaz vs. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone

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Both of these Lightweight striking and submission artists are coming off of a win, Diaz with a win over Takanori Gomi, and Cerrone with a six fight win streak, both fighters haven’t been shy with the trash talk and look to really “scrap” tonight and prove who is the best in the division tonight. Cerrone (28) is two years the elder of Diaz (26), but Diaz has the superior reach advantage, both men known for precision striking and an effective … Read more

UFC 141 Welterweight bout: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks

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Welterweight bout. The well rounded Jon Fitch looks to take on the heavy handed wrestler in Johny Hendricks. Hendricks has won 11 of his last 12 fights. Round 1: Jon Fitch comes out and looks to find some distance, Hendricks storms the center of the cage and quickly lands a viscious left hook knockout, Jon Fitch is down and out. Winner by KO Johny Hendricks.

UFC 141 Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson

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This is a Light Heavyweight fight (205lbs). Gustafsson (12-1) vs Matyushenko (26-5) Round 1: They slowly touch hands and look to establish distance, Gustafsson reaching while Vladimir circles, swing and a miss from Vladimir. Gustafsson responds with a leg kick. Gustafsson letting his hands and legs go early, keeping Vladimir on the defense. Gustafsson lands a hard left hand jab (Vladimir simultaneously runs into it)and sends Vladimir down to the mat, Gustafsson quickly seals the deal and the ref Lavigne … Read more

UFC 141 Featherweight bout: Nam Phan vs. Jimy Hettes

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Round 1: Hettes seems to be immediately moving at a faster pace than Phan, early on Hettes uses a lot of energy to smother Phan, 1:40 left in the first and Hettes does a text book hip toss and lands in full mount, putting Phan is some serious trouble. Hettes looks for the arm bar with 1:00 left to go, Phan in real trouble here, Hettes throwing hammer fist to loosen up Phan’s arm. Pham rocking back and forth trying … Read more

UFC 141 Lightweight bout: Anthony Njokuani vs. Danny Castillo

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Danny Castillo (12-4) vs Anthony Njokuani (15-5) Round 1: Njokuani is hyped and comes out quick, swinging but not landing, Castillo quickly responds with the take-down. Njokuani pushes off and quickly stands up. Castillo takes the back and takes it to the ground again, staying in control. Castillo grabs hold of a choke but Njokuani shakes him off. Njokuani returns with a choke attempt and Castillo throws him down again and holds onto the top control. Njokuani works hard and … Read more

UFC 141 Featherweight bout: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assunção

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Junior Assunção vs. Ross Pearson This is a UFC 141 Featherweight Preliminary bout, Ross Pearson (12-5) vs Junior Assunção (13-4), Brazilian fighter Junior Assunção challenges TUF winner Ross “Real Deal” Pearson. This is Pearson’s featherweight debut. Junior with a 2in reach advantage. (69-71inch) Both men weighing in at 145lbs. Round 1: Pearson immediately steps forward and looks to establish distance with his kicks and speed, Assunção keeps a wide stance and hands wide ready to counter, Junior gets an early take … Read more

UFC 141 Welterweight bout: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson

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These two welterweights face off for the third UFC Facebook Prelim fight. Sean Pierson (11-5) fighting for his first time in Las Vegas, with excellent Greco-Roman Wrestling takes on Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim the South Korean who brings a Judo and Kickboxing style to the table, let’s see who can impose their plan first. Round 1: Dong Hyun Kim needs to be prompted by the ref twice before realizing he’s being asked if he’s ready to go. They touch … Read more

UFC 141 Lightweight bout: Jacob Volkmann vs. Efrain Escudero

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Efrain Escudero(Mex) (18-3) brings wrestling and kickboxing to the table, he’s the winner of the Ultimate Fighter 8, former member of Team Nogueira.  Efrain coming off of a two fight win streak. After being cut from the UFC he is back looking to win a big way, and has since been a very aggressive fighter. Jacob Volkmann (13-2) Technical wrestler, and strategist coming off of a 4 fight win streak. Volkmann 6 years the elder. (31 year old vs 25 … Read more

UFC 141 Featherweight bout: Manvel “Manny” Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes

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UFC Opens up their adrenaline packed night with two featherweight warriors, Manvel “Manny” Gamburyan (11-6) vs. Diego Nunes (16-2). Manny’s style mixes a combination of Judo and Wrestling, while Diego has a more Muay Thai (South Brazilian Champion) and Jiu Jitsu (purple belt) background. Both men share a reach of 67in. Both fighters look to get back on the right track with a win, after losing their last bouts. Pre-fight: Nunes comes out with his Team Pretorian gear (to match … Read more

Matt Mitrione on Drug Screening and being 5 Days late “If you’re in the NFL, I think you’re gone”

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MMAFightCorner.com:        Speaking of heavyweights, on the phone right now, joining us on the MMA Fight Corner is UFC heavyweight fighter Matt Mitrione. Matt, how you doing today buddy? Matt Mitrione:  I’m living the dream, brother, living the dream. What you guys got cooking out there? MMAFightCorner.com:        We’re talking heavyweights, Matt. Now, earlier in the show, we were discussing the future of the heavyweight division in the UFC with all this new talent that will be coming over from Strikeforce. Matt, … Read more

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone: “That’s a $1000 hat he knocked on the ground”

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 The rivalry between Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Nate Diaz continues to build leading into UFC 141. There are no two fighters in the lightweight division who are so similar, yet despise each other as much as Diaz and Cerrone. Judging by their fighting styles and attitudes, you’d think they could be best friends. Both like to stand and bang, have solid submissions, employ a “don’t get in my face” attitude, enjoy high adrenaline sports, both fight high on emotion. Yet … Read more

UFC 141: Diaz vs. Cerrone

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One of the most exciting fights of UFC 141 tomorrow night has to be between Nate Diaz and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Cerrone hasn’t lost in his last six fights and is coming off the best year of his career. Diaz has had a spotty rise up the UFC ranks, winning just one of three matches this year. Still, this fight will decide the top contenders for Frankie Edgar’s lightweight title. Both fighters have similar striking and submission styles — and … Read more

Dec 28, 2011 – Guests: Cesar Gracie, Danny Castillo, and Johny Hendricks

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MMA Fight Corner Recorded LIVE December 28, 2011 Fox Sports Radio 920 AM Las Vegas Guests: Cesar Gracie, Danny Castillo, and Johny Hendricks MMAFightCorner.com