UFC: The Saga continues

[GP99]

UFC Fight Night: Rua vs. Vera

 

Melvin Guillard vs. Duane Ludwig

 

-A good stand up fight that saw a lot of punches and kicks.

 

Winner: Melvin Guillard via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *DECENT*

 

Antoni Hardonk vs. Jon Madsen

 

-Boring.

 

Winner: Jon Madsen via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *POOR*

 

Jeremy Stephens vs. John Gunderson

*Gunderson failed to make weight, so this is a catch-weight fight*

 

-Despite being out-weighed, Stephens got the takedown, side control, then locked in the americana getting the win.

 

Winner: Jeremy Stephens via. submission (3:29 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

 

Co-Main Event:

Paul Daley vs. Dong Hyun Kim

 

-Daley connected with a solid shot on Kim, leading too a KO from the mount.

 

Winner: Paul Daley via. KO (2:59 in rd. 2) *GREAT*

 

Main Event:

Shogun Rua vs. Brandon Vera

 

-The Truth lived up too his nickname is a BIG way.

 

Winner: Brandon Vera via. KO (0:59 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

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Ortiz-Evans scuffle causes anticipation for rematch

 

UFC officals announced, that upon the release of fan footage, a scheduled interview with both Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Rua, had to be scratched at the last second due too "difficulties." It was later revealed that right before Joe Rogan went too interview them, Ortiz and Evans got in eachother's faces, talked some trash, then Ortiz shoved the MSU-alum. Event officals, as well as Forrest Griffin, had to step in and defuse the situation before it could turn ugly.

 

The video can be seen here:

[GP99]

UFC 119: Ortiz vs. Evans II

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ESPN Prelims:

 

Efrain Escudero vs. Dan Lauzon

 

-Nothing to special in this prelim fight.

 

Winner: Efrain Escudero via. Submission (4:24 in rd. 1) *GOOD*

 

Kimbo Slice vs. Ralek Gracie

 

-Sheer domination in this one by Gracie. Leg kicks, punches, takedowns, submissions, everything.

 

Winner: Ralek Gracie via. Submission (4:41 in rd. 1) *FANTASTIC*

 

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Gerald Harris vs. Alan Belcher

 

-Brutal. Harris walked right into a firing range in this one. Countless leg kicks caused Harris too double over and limp off the pain. Belcher bruised harris, and busted him open till getting the TKO.

 

Winner: Alan Belcher via. TKO (4:02 in rd. 3) *GREAT*

 

Jim Miller vs. Clay Guida

 

-A quick fight ending in surprise fashion.

 

Winner: Clay Guida via. submission (1:21 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

 

Anthony Johnson vs. Carlos Condit

 

-Round 1 looked like Condit was done, but he came back and won round 2, only too lose round 3.

 

Winner: Anthony Johnson via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *GOOD*

 

Co-Main Event:

Brock Lesnar vs. Todd Duffee

 

-A decent fight, with big implications in the Heavyweight division.

 

Winner: Todd Duffee via. Split Decision (5:00 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

Main Event:

Tito Ortiz vs. Rashad Evans

 

-After a dull 1st round, Rashad wanted too make a statement on Tito. Early in the 2nd round, he busted Ortiz wide open, and proceeded to drop bombs, forcing a stoppage.

 

Winner: Rashad Evans via. TKO (0:41 in rd. 2) *GOOD*

 

• 
  2.9 million dollars in ticket sales

• 
  3.7 million dollars in PPV revenue

• 
  Show Rating: Fantastic

[GP99]

Brendan Schaub talks Puder comparisons

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In an interview with sherdog.com, up-and-comer Brendan Schaub discussed himself and Daniel Puder.

 

BS: I mean, we're two guys who started fighting here at the same time. We got into the UFC in similar fashion and we're both winning. It's easy too see where people would draw these comparisons.

 

Sherdog: Could you beat him?

 

BS: Of course. Daniel is a hell of a fighter, but I'd win.

 

Sherdog: Would you want this fight to happen?

 

BS: Get Dana on the phone!

[GP99]

For the ones reading this, what are your thoughts on everything? Suggestions, anything?

[GP99]

Time to put up, or shut up!

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Dana White has done it again. At UFC 120, in just three weeks, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Anderson Silva will square off in arguably the biggest fight in MMA history. The Light Heavyweight title will be on the line in this battle. But much more is up for grabs.

 

"He lost the fight the second he punked me all those months back," Jackson told ESPN.com. "He ain't gettin' a fight, he's a gettin' an a** whoopin! I'm in Rampage mode right now...I don't care what you did to Forrest Griffin, or Demian Maia...I'm not them! Be ready, Anderson...be ready."

 

Anderson Silva couldn't be reached for comment.

 

It's safe to say this is going too be a historic night for the UFC, as well as MMA.

[GP99]

UFC 120: Rampage vs. Silva

 

ESPN Prelims:

 

Ben Rothwell (31-7) [1-1] vs. Chad Corvin (6-1) [0-1]

 

CB Dollaway (9-3) [3-3] vs. Chad Hess (10-1-1) [0-0]

 

Daniel Puder (11-0) [3-0] vs. Roy Nelson (14-5) [1-1]

 

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Andre Winner (12-3-1) [3-1] vs. Cole Miller (17-4) [6-4]

 

Ryan Bader (11-0) [4-0] vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (17-4) [0-1]

 

Co-Main Event:

Georges St. Pierre (19-3) [13-3] vs. Thiago Alves (16-6) [9-3]

 

Main Event: Light Heavyweight Title Fight

Rampage Jackson © (33-7) [8-1] vs. Anderson Silva (27-4) [12-0]

[GP99]

UFC 120: Rampage vs. Silva

 

ESPN Prelims:

 

Ben Rothwell vs. Chad Corvin

 

-Nothing too special in this one.

 

Winner: Chad Corvin via. TKO (2:47 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

CB Dollaway vs. Jared Hess

 

-Hess impressed in his UFC debut.

 

Winner: Jared Hess via. submission (2:43 in rd. 2) *GREAT*

 

Daniel Puder vs. Roy Nelson

 

-The last two Ultimate Fighters squared off in the final prelim. Puder dominated the fight, then Nelson got side control and got the TKO victory in the 3rd round.

 

Winner: Roy Nelson via. TKO (3:23 in rd. 3) *EXCELLENT*

 

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Andre Winner vs. Cole Miller

 

-Cole Miller is for real.

 

Winner: Cole Miller via. submission (4:51 in rd. 1) *GOOD*

 

Ryan Bader vs. Little Nog

 

-The fight wasn't really the battle we all wanted.

 

Winner: Ryan Bader via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *DECENT*

 

Co Main Event:

Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves

 

-GSP is back, ladies & gents.

 

Winner: Georges St. Pierre via. submission (4:59 in rd. 2) *GREAT*

 

Main Event: Light Heavyweight Title Fight

Rampage Jackson © vs. Anderson Silva

 

-This was it. The big battle. It was a slug fest for the ages. Silva came at Rampage, guns blazing, rocking him at least four times in the first three rounds. Rampage somehow kepts his wits and avoided a few fight-ending scenarios. He took the most brutal of head kicks, and didn't budge. It seemed Silva threw everything at him and couldn't strike him out. Rampage felt Silva was disheartened in the start of the 4th round, and let loose. He nailed him with a hook, backed him against the cage, and porceeded too land hammer-after-hammer right on Silva's jaw, temple, cheek...you name it. Rampage walked away the better of the two.

 

Winner: Rampage Jackson via. TKO (0:24 in rd. 4) *EXCELLENT*

 

• 3.2 million in ticket sales

• 3.5 million in PPV revenue

• Show rating: Great

[GP99]

UFC Fight Night: Gomi vs. Maynard

 

UFC is proud too announce UFC Fight Night: Gomi vs. Maynard, taking place in Kinki, Japan!

 

Prelims:

 

Ben Saunders (8-3-2) [4-3] vs. Issei Tamura (5-0) [0-0]

 

Dennis Hallman (41-14-2) [1-5] vs. Jesse Forbes (11-5) [0-3]

 

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Heath Herring (28-15) [2-4] vs. Ralek Gracie (4-1) [2-1]

 

Jamal Patterson (7-3) [2-1] vs. Phil Davis (6-0) [2-0]

 

Co-main Event:

Vitor Belfort (19-9) [8-5] vs. Aaron Simpson (10-0) [6-0]

 

Main Event:

Takanori Gomi (32-6) [1-1] vs. Gray Maynard (9-1) [7-1]

[GP99]

UFC 121: Penn vs. Florian II

 

ESPN Prelims:

 

Alessio Sakara (15-7) [6-4] vs. Dan Miller (11-3) [3-2]

 

James McSweeney (5-4) [2-0] vs. Chris Tuchscherer (19-2) [2-1]

 

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Frankie Edgar (11-2) [6-2] vs. Evan Dunham (10-1) [3-1]

 

Keith Jardine (15-7-1) [6-6] vs. Amir Sadollah (5-2) [5-2]

 

Co-Main Event:

Lyoto Machida (16-1) [8-1] vs. Brandon Vera (13-4) [9-4]

 

Main Event: Lightweight Title Fight

BJ Penn © (17-5-1) [13-4-1] vs. Kenny Florian (13-4) [11-3]

[GP99]

UFC Fight Night: Gomi vs. Maynard

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Prelims:

 

Ben Saunders vs. Issei Tamura

 

-This one sucked.

 

Winner Ben Saunders via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

Dennis Hallman vs. Jesse Forbes

 

-Another snor fest.

 

Winner: Jesse Forbes via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *POOR*

 

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Heath Herring vs. Ralek Gracie

 

-Not a good showing from Ralek...but that's all he needed.

 

Winner: Ralek Gracie via. Submission (1:24 in rd. 3) *GOOD*

 

Jamal Patterson vs. Phil Davis

 

-Two bright LHW prospects had a grapple/wrestling fest in this one.

 

Winner: Jamal Patterson via. split decision (5:00 in rd. 3) *GOOD*

 

Co-Main Event:

Vitor Belfort vs. Aaron Simpson

-Simpson has been on top of his game...then he met Belfort. This was systematical for Vitor.

 

Winner: Vitor Belfort via. TKO (1:23 in rd. 2) *GREAT*

 

Main Event:

Takanori Gomi vs. Gray Maynard

-The Bully bounced back from his recent loss and got the big win.

 

Winner: Gray Maynard via. submission (4:51 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

[Astyn]

UFC 121: Penn vs. Florian II

 

wtf Amir Sadollah vs. Keith Jardine

[GP99]

I bumped Sadollah up too LHW, he's on about a 4 fight win streak right now. Jardine is on a slide, so I'm seeing which one will continue (or break) their current streaks.

[TheOutlaw]

1- Great Mod, keep it up

2- I hate the WMMA 2 forum, nobody gets into the story and dont tell there opinions and suggestions, this is why people who made the dynasty get bored and leave the story so we dont have anymore people need your feedback.

3- Please community get more into the game, dynastys and the much importantly the mods

[GP99]

UFC 121: Penn vs. Florian II

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ESPN Prelims:

 

Alessio Sakara vs. Dan Miller

 

-A solid toe-to-toe slug fest to kick off the night.

 

Winner: Alessio Sakara via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

James McSweeney vs. Chris Tuchscherer

 

-McSweeney dominated, but got rocked, then submitted.

 

Winner: Chris Tuchscherer via. submission (3:24 in rd. 2) *GREAT*

 

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Frankie Edgar vs. Evan Dunham

 

-Nothing too special in this one.

 

Winner: Evan Dunham via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

Keith Jardine vs. Amir Sadollah

 

-Hmmm, interesting scoring in this one...total opposite of how I saw it.

 

Winner: Keith Jardine via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *POOR*

 

Co-Main Event:

Lyoto Machida vs. Brandon Vera

 

-A good, quick fight.

 

Winner: Lyoto Machida via. Subission (4:36 in rd. 2) *GOOD*

 

Main Event: Lightweight Title Fight

BJ Penn © vs. Kenny Florian

 

-Penn dominated rounds 1-3. Coming into round 4, he was gassed but made it through the round. In the final round, Kenflo got the takedown, mount, then the armbar for the win!!!

 

Winner: Kenny Florian (3:33 in rd. 5) *DECENT*

 

• 6 million was made in ticket sales

• 7.4 million was made in PPV sales

• show rating: awful

[GP99]

I'll update later today or tomorrow. I'm at the point of the year (in game) where the contracts run up. I think I'm close to being in 50+ negotiations with fighters in just the UFC alone. So give me some time.

[GP99]

UFC 122: Nogueira vs. Velasquez

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ESPN Prelims:

 

Hisaki Akita (4-0) [0-0] vs. Matt Mitrione (1-1) [0-1]

 

Dan Lauzon (13-4) [1-3] vs. Jason Young (6-4) [0-2]

 

Dan Hardy (23-7) [4-1] vs. Dustin Hazelett (13-5) [6-3]

 

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Brendan Schaub (7-1) [3-1] vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (11-4) [7-3]

 

Wanderli Silva (32-10-1) [2-5] vs. Murilo Rua (20-10-1) [1-0]

 

Co Main Event:

Jon Jones (11-1) [5-1] vs. Matt Hamill (8-2) [7-2]

 

Main Event: Heavyweight Title Fight

Antonio 'Big Nog' Nogueira © vs. Cain Velasquez

[GP99]

Rampage rants

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Rampage Jackson recently sat down with ESPN The Magazine, talking about his epic fight against Anderson Silva, his favorite UFC fighter, and who is next in line for his title.

 

ESPN: First off, the fight against Silva was hyped as the biggest fight in MMA history. Thoughts?

 

Rampage: It was big, yeah. Champ vs. champ. The untouchable, tactical mastermind against the balls-to-the-wall psycho. They had reason too be excited for it.

 

ESPN: Anderson knocked you down three times, what went through your mind when he did that?

 

Rampage: "I guess I should start trying now."

 

ESPN: That's it?

 

Rampage: Yup.

 

ESPN: Other than yourself, who is your favorite fighter to watch in the UFC?

 

Rampage: BJ Penn, Georges St. Pierre, and I like Aaron Simpson too. I like the young guys in the Heavyweight division. [Daniel] Puder, Ralek [Gracie], but not Schaub...that's Rashad's little puppet.

 

ESPN: Speaking of Rashad, is he next in line?

 

Rampage: First off, I'll fight who ever. But he's probably not. Myself and Dana had already settled on my next opponent even before the Silva fight. I can't really name-names, but we have the next opponent in line and it isn't Rashad.

 

ESPN: What's in the future for Rampage?

 

Rampage: Wins.

[Shamrock771]

I really like your dynasty, nice interviews and results also.

 

More matches per cards should be good to have more upcomming stars.

 

And how did u get 6 millions in ticket sales! Thats huge what was the attendance?

[GP99]

19,275 in New Jersey.

[GP99]

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ESPN Prelims:

 

Hisaki Akita vs. Matt Mitrione

 

-Pretty dull fight, but "747" Hisaki Akita got his first UFC W.

 

Winner: Hisaki Akita via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *POOR*

 

Dan Lauzon vs. Jason Young

 

-Nothing too great, but Lauzon dominated Young.

 

Winner: Dan Lauzon via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

Dan Hardy vs. Dustin Hazelett

 

-Hazelett had a great 1st round, but Hardy was a time bomb and exploded for a big TKO win in the 2nd round.

 

Winner: Dan Hardy via. TKO (1:04 in rd. 2) *FANTASTIC*

 

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Brendan Schaub vs. Gabriel Gonzaga

 

-Gonzaga brought it too The Hybrid in round 1, but couldn't follow up letting Schaub win the last two rounds in a pretty dull fight.

 

Winner: Brendan Schaub via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *POOR*

 

Wanderli Silva vs. Murilo Rua

 

-Rua seemed intimidated in only his 2nd UFC fight, and Silva saw it.

 

Winner: Wanderli Silva via. TKO (3:02 in rd. 1) *GOOD*

 

Co-Main Event:

Jon Jones vs. Matt Hamill

 

-JON FREAKIN' JONES!!! Hamill shoots in, BOOM! Eats a jab, rocking him. He's down waiting for Jones to make his next move...THEN BAM!! FLYING SUPERMAN PUNCH FOR THE KO!!!!!

 

In his post fight interview, Rogan tells Jones that his KO will be on highlights for years to come. At the end of the interview, Jones said, "I see you Rampage, that title looks good on you...for now." The crowd reacted in a big way to that.

 

Winner: Jon Jones via. KO (0:34 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

 

Main Event: Heavyweight Title Fight

Antonio 'Big Nog' Nogueira © vs. Cain Velasquez

 

-A great technical bout, where we saw Big Nog retain his title via americana.

 

Winner: Big Nog via. submission (2:53 in rd. 1) *FANTASTIC*

 

• 33 million in ticket sales (125,000+ in attendence!?!?!)

• 4 million in PPV revenue

• Show rating: Very Poor

[Shamrock771]

•33 million in ticket sales (125,000+ in attendence!?!?!)

•4 million in PPV revenue

 

Are you serious!?! Thats incredible, but weird!

[GP99]

UFC Fight Night: Griffin vs. Bisping

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The UFC is proud to announce UFC Fight Night: Griffin vs. Bisping, in Paris, France! Dana White had this to say:

 

We're very excited about expanding over to Paris, France. Every time we visit overseas, it's mainly in the England area, so with this card, we really wanted to put a European flare too it. It will give the fighters a chance to represent their home lands, and the fans can really see what great talent that they produce for us over here in the US. It's going to be a great show.

 

Prelims:

 

Alexander Gustafasson (11-1) [3-1] vs. Igor Pokrajac (21-6) [0-1]

 

Chad Corvin (7-1) [1-1] vs. Pat Barry (5-1) [2-1]

 

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Goran Reljic (8-1) [1-1] vs. Tomasz Drwal (17-2-1) [3-1]

 

Peter Sobotta (8-2) [0-1] vs. Jason Norwood (8-1) [1-0]

 

Ross Pearson (10-4) [1-1] vs. Duane Ludwig (20-12) [3-3]

 

Co-Main Event:

Cheick Kongo (14-7-1) [7-5] vs. Stefan Struve (20-4) [4-2]

 

Main Event:

Forrest Griffin (17-8) [8-6] vs. Michael Bisping (18-3) [8-3]

[GP99]

UFC Fight Night: Griffin vs. Bisping

 

Prelims:

 

Alexander Gustafasson vs. Igor Pokrajac

 

-A pretty good slug-fest to kick off the show.

 

Winner: Alexander Gustafasson via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *GOOD*

 

Chad Corvin vs. Pat Barry

 

-Corvin was impressive in this one.

 

Winner: Chad Corvin via. Submission (2:41 in rd. 1) *FANTASTIC*

 

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Goran Reljic vs. Tomasz Drawl

 

-Another quick fight, Drawl was ready for this.

 

Winner: Tomasz Drawl via. TKO (1:23 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

 

Peter Sobotta vs. Jason Norwood

 

-A pretty average ground-based fight.

 

Winner: Jason Norwood via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *AVERAGE*

 

Ross Pearson vs. Duane Ludwig

 

-A pretty good back-and-forth fight between the two.

 

Winner: Duane Ludwig via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *GREAT*

 

Co-Main Event:

Cheick Kongo vs. Stefan Struve

 

-A snooze fest, with the home town hero doing nothing.

 

Winner: Stefan Struve via. UD (5:00 in rd. 3) *VERY POOR*

 

Main Event:

Forrest Griffin vs. Michael Bisping

 

-Forrest bounced back in this much-needed win.

 

Winner: Forrest Griffin via. submission (3:24 in rd. 1) *GREAT*

[GP99]

Update later on.