Monthly Archives: February 2012

John Alessio: Ready to Put a “Constant Beating” on Ryan Healy

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Interviews, News | Leave a comment

Long time veteran MMA fighter, John “The Natural” Alessio (33-14), has been fighting since 1998 and has fought in various promotions ranging from King of the Cage, the WEC, and the UFC.  Fourteen years later, he’s dropped 15 pounds and is getting ready to take on Ryan Healy (19-9-1) in the Score Fighting Series (SFS) on March 16th in Ontario, Canada. At 32 years old, Alessio told the MMA Fight Corner that he feels like he’s in his prime after … Read more

Feb 25, 2012 – John Alessio & Mark Beecher

Posted on February 26, 2012 by admin Posted in Podcast Feed | Leave a comment

MMA Fight Corner Recorded LIVE February 25, 2012 Fox Sports Radio 920 AM Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel Guests: John Alessio and Mark Beecher MMAFightCorner.com  

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Lightweight Championship: Edgar vs. Henderson Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Lightweight Championship: Frankie ‘The Answer’ Edgar (14-1-1) vs. Benson ‘Smooth’ Henderson (15-2) While both fighters have faced (arguably) equally tough opponents, Edgar has faced top contenders in one of the most crowded weight classes in the UFC. Edgar has defended his belt only three times in two years, albeit against two extremely tough opponents (B.J. Penn and Gray Maynard). Henderson worked to defend his belt three times in a year, losing his last title defense in a … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Jackson vs. Bader Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Light Heavyweights: Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (32-9) vs. Ryan ‘Darth’ Bader (14-2) Bader was Jon Jones’ last fight before Jones won the UFC Light Heavyweight Title, and Jackson was Jones’ last title defense. Both of these fighters are among the top contenders for the championship belt, and are fighting to place themselves at the top of the light heavyweight ranks. For Bader, it’s a shot at finally being part of the conversation, and for Jackson it’s a chance … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Hunt vs. Kongo Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Heavyweights: Mark ‘Super Samoan’ Hunt (7-7) vs. Cheick Kongo (27-6-2) The only heavyweight bout of the night features two exciting, heavy-handed strikers that love to go toe to toe. While Kongo is more experienced with a better record, Hunt has faced equally strong fighters. Kongo has a significant edge in the ground game, so if he can’t phase the solid chin of Hunt, look for this one to go to the ground while Kongo takes advantage of … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Akiyama vs. Shields Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Welterweights: Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-4, 2NC) vs. Jake Shields (26-6-1) Both of these fighters have struggled since their split decision UFC debut wins. Shields, a Cesar Gracie BJJ black belt and former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, is a submission master that’s looking to recover after losses to GSP and Jake Ellenberger. Akiyama, a Judo 3-dan black belt, is looking to regain his footing after three consecutive losses to Leben, Bisping, and Belfort, respectively. This should be a solid match … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Okami vs. Boetsch Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Middleweights: Yushin ‘Thunder’ Okami (27-6) vs. Tim ‘The Barbarian’ Boetsch (14-4) Long time UFC veteran Yushin Okami was the last man beaten by Anderson Silva, and the last man to beat him (via disqualification due to an illegal kick at ROTR 8, in 2006). Boetsch has faced some strong opponents, but this may be his toughest challenge yet. A four-time state wrestling champion, Boetsch will likely look to take Okami to the ground. Okami is a harder … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Hioki vs. Palaszewski Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Featherweights: Hatsu Hioki (25-4-2) vs. Bart ‘Bartimus’ Palaszewski (34-13) Hioki has the better record, but Bart has faced the tougher opponents. Bart beat Tyson Griffin in his UFC debut and has recently cut weight for this, his first featherweight fight. Hioki eeked out a split decision victory over George Roop is his UFC debut at the same UFC 137 event last October. Although he holds a BJJ black belt, Bart is an aggressive striker that will be … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Pay-Per-View: Pettis vs. Lauzon Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Pay-Per-View: Lightweights: Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis (12-2) vs. Joe ‘J-Lau’ Lauzon (20-6) This could prove to be among the most exciting fights of the night. Pettis is a flashy fighter that took the WEC Lightweight Belt from Ben Henderson, before his UFC debut loss to Clay Guida. Lauzon has had a patchy record of late, but he has fought top-ranked fighters since his debut win over Jens Pulver in 2006. Pettis is the more balanced fighter that will likely … Read more

UFC 144 Live on FX: Gomi vs. Mitsuoka Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on FX: Lightweights: Takanori ‘The Fireball Kid’ Gomi (32-8, 1NC) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka (18-7-2) This should be a battle that showcases two very different styles. Gomi is a heavy handed striker, while Mitsuoka is a submission specialist, that’s only been knocked out once. Gomi has struggled since joining the UFC, suffering submission losses to top competitors like Kenny Florian, Nate Diaz, and Clay Guida. Mitsuoka is making his UFC debut after submitting five of his last eight opponents. Gomi … Read more

UFC 144 Live on FX: Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on FX: Bantamweights: Norifumi ‘Kid’ Yamamoto (18-5, 1NC)  vs. Vaughan Lee (11-7-1) Before losing the last four out of five matches, Yamamoto was known for dominating his opponents and knocking out almost everyone he faced. Lee is a submission specialist that usually finishes his opponents in the first round, if he gets the win. Lee lost his UFC debut in November, suffering a close split decision loss to Chris Cariaso. Yamamoto has yet to win a UFC battle. The … Read more

UFC 144 Live on FX: Fukuda vs. Cantwell Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on FX: Middleweights: Riki Fukuda (17-5) vs. Steve ‘Robot’ Cantwell (7-5) Cantwell  is a heavy handed striker that knocks his opponents out when he wins, but he’s looking to recover from a four fight losing streak (all by decision) that began after his UFC debut in 2008. Fukuda, who also likes to stand toe to toe, saw his seven fight win streak come to an end last February in his UFC debut against, then undefeated, Nick Ring. Fukuda is … Read more

UFC 144 Live on FX: Mizugaki vs. Cariaso Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on FX: Bantamweights: Takeya Mizugaki (15-6-2) vs. Chris ‘Kamikaze’ Cariaso (12-3) These fighters are well-rounded strikers that leave most of their fights in the hands of the judges. Mizugaki has knocked out more opponents but has lost half of his last eight fights, including one to Urijah Faber. Cariaso also has a patchy record recently, losing two of his last four. Both fighters won their last bouts and are looking to rebuild a winning streak tonight. This fight is … Read more

UFC 144 Live on Facebook: Zhang vs. Tamura Recap

Posted on February 25, 2012 by David Reiter Posted in News | Leave a comment

Live on Facebook: Featherweights: Tiequan ‘The Wolf’ Zhang (18-2) vs. Issei Tamura (6-2) Both of these fighters suffered their only two career losses within their last three fights. Zhang is a submission master, submitting twelve of the fifteen opponents he’s beaten and leaving only two fights in the hands of the judges — losing both of them. Issei Tamura is a Shooto veteran making his UFC debut tonight; all of his wins came by decision, except one. While Zhang holds … Read more

Rampage’s Motivation in Question after Missing Weight

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Rampage Jackson told Ariel Helwani of FUEL TV after missing weight by 6 pounds, that he had struggled to cut enough weight because of an injury sustained during training camp that kept him from getting his cardio going. He went so far to say that even doctors had advised him to bow out of the fight taking place tonight in Saitama, Japan. But being on UFC 144′s fight card meant a lot to Rampage, who told me in a post … Read more

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