Edson Barboza vs. John Makdessi added to UFC 162
UFC officials announced today that a lightweight battle between Edson Barboza and John Makdessi has been added to UFC 162. UFC 162 takes place July 6 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The main event of the card will be a middleweight title bout between current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and [...]
Edson Barboza Battles John Makdessi at UFC 162
On Friday, a thrilling lightweight affair between Edson Barboza (pictured) and John Makdessi was added to the UFC 162 lineup.
Barboza was rapidly ascending up the 155-pound totem pole before getting TKO’d by Jamie Varner at UFC 146. The 27-year-old bounced back nicely from the upset special by submitting Lucas Martins in his last outing.
Makdessi will be riding a two-fight winning...
John Makdessi will take on Edson Barboza at UFC 162 in Las Vegas
A lightweight tilt has been set for UFC 162 in Las Vegas, as Canadian standout John Makdessi takes on the always dangerous Edson Barboza.
UFC officials announced the match-up on Friday.
Makdessi (11-2) went 9-0 to start his professional career and came into the UFC with a boom. In his last four fights he has gone 2-2, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak.
Most recently...
'UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping' Quick Results
Preliminary Card (Fuel TV)
• Nik Lentz (23-5-2) defeats Diego Nunes (18-4) via UD (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)
• Edson Barboza (11-1) defeats Lucas Martins (12-1) via submission (punches) Round 1, 2:38
• Iuri Alcantara (27-4) defeats Pedro Nobre (14-1-2) NC (accidental foul - punches to the back of the head) Round 1, 2:11
• Ildemar Alcantra (18-5) defeats Wagner Prado (8-2)...
UFC on FX 7 weigh-in results + video
The fighters taking part in tomorrow’s UFC on FX 7 event took to the scale today at the official fighter weigh-ins.
Today’s weigh-ins took place at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The main event of UFC on FX 7 is a middleweight clash between Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort.
Have you checked out our contest for UFC on Fx 7? Our friends at BetHubb.com are giving...
UFC on FX 7 Rumors
Main Card Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping C.B. Dollaway vs. Daniel Sarafian Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Thiago Tavares Preliminary Card Godofredo Castro vs. Milton Vieira Andrew Craig vs. Ronny Markes Nik Lentz vs. Diego Nunes Edson Barboza vs. Lucas Martins Yuri Alcantara vs. Pedro Nobre Ildemar Alcantara vs. Wagner Prado C.J. Keith vs...
UFC on FX 7: Predictions
We’re a little over a week out from the next of the UFC events hosted by the Fx Networks. There will be four fights on the main card on FX*, five fights for the preliminaries on Fuel TV** and one fight on Facebook***. Today we’re going to take a look at the fighters, how they match up and predict some results. Full prediction of results will also be listed at the bottom...
MMASucka Knockout of the Year: Edson Barboza over Terry Etim
When it came to MMASucka voting, ideas were all over the place. When it came to fighter of the year, or fight of the year, things were close.
That was until we got to knockout of the year. There was one knockout which stood above the rest, one which was heads and shoulders more damaging, violent, and beautiful.
Edson Barboza’s spinning back-kick victory over Terry Etim was not...
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping’ Lineup Complete
With Mineiro Martins replacing injured Edson Barboza at “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping,” the card’s 10-bout lineup has once again been completed.
Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil hosts the January 19th fiesta.
A middleweight shootout between Vitor Belfort (Pictured) and Michael Bisping headlines the gig. A victorious Bisping will earn next crack at reigning 185-pound...
Newcomer Lucas Martins steps in to face Edson Barboza at UFC on FX 7
UFC on FX 7 which takes place in San Paulo, Brazil will get to see Brazilian vs. Brazilian as Lucas Martins has stepped in for the injured Justin Sales to take on Edson Barboza.
An injury in training has forced Sales to withdraw from his bout with Barboza. UFC Officials announced the injury and new match-up on Wednesday.
The undefeated Martins (11-0) is coming off of two wins in...
News: Salas Injured, Barboza Now Meets Undefeated Striker Lucas Martins
The injury bug has taken its first victim of 2013. Justin Salas has been forced out of his UFC on FX 7 preliminary bout with Edson Barboza and has been replaced with undefeated Brazilian striker Lucas Martins. The news was announced earlier today on the UFC’s official website.
Barboza is coming off the first loss in his professional career and is looking to mount a comeback and...
Knockout of the Year - 2012
I’ll be the first to tell you, subjective isn’t in my
DNA. Deciding the year’s best for the
HOV-MMA Awards is a labor of love for me.
I find it pretty damn tough to differentiate between the good, the
great, the spectacular and the best. That
said, it’s my duty to do so, and do so I have.
I broke this subject down into what I think makes a
spectacular knockout...
Edson Barboza on Justin Salas: "I'm more motivated than ever for this fight."
"The feeling of coming back to fighting makes me very happy. It's good to know that I'm going back to work. And going back to work again in Brazil makes me even happier. It's always different to...
Jamie Varner to represent RYU at UFC on FOX 4 this Saturday
July 31, LAS VEGAS – Today, Respect Your Universe, Inc. (RYU) (OTCBB: RYUN), http://www.ryu.com/, is pleased to announce that top UFC Fighter Jamie Varner will be representing RYU at UFC on FOX Shogun vs. Vera on Saturday, August 4th. Getting underway in Los Angeles at the Staples Center at 5:00 p.m. PST, Lauzon vs. Varner will be a Main Card fight leading up to the highly...
Edson Barboza Advances to ESPY Finals for ‘Best Play’
UFC kings Anderson Silva and Jon Jones aren’t the only mixed martial artists with vested interests in the 2012 ESPYs. Lightweight up-and-comer Edson Barboza (Pictured) and his spinning wheel kick have just advanced to the finals for “Best Play” of the year.
Unfortunately for Terry Etim, he’s on the wrong end of the highlight reel strike that is being relived or seen for...
Video Of The Week- Edson Barboza Spinning Wheel Kick
On Saturday, Andreson Silva continued to prove his case that he is the greatest UFC fighter of all time. Silva defended his belt yet again, defeating Chael Sonnen by TKO in the second round. This was one of the most hyped fights in UFC history, as both fighters were talking a lot of trash prior to the event.
Almost every fight on Saturday night’s card was incredible to watch, and...
Jamie Varner “I was scared and nervous for this fight with Edson Barboza” says Rob McCullough kicks harder
Last night, former WEC champion and MMA veteran Jamie Varner stepped in as a huge underdog going up against the highly touted Edson Barboza at UFC 146. Taking the bout in just three weeks notice, Varner pulled the upset and finished Barboza via TKO in round 1. Fight correspondent Marcos Villegas spoke with Varner after [...]
UFC 146 Results: Jamie Varner is back in a big, big way
Not so fast Edson Barboza. One of the hottest up and comers in the lightweight division just took a screeching halt. The reason? The hands of former WEC Champion Jamie "C-4" Varner.
Varner stayed patient eating a steady diet of Barboza's lethal leg kicks, and it payed off. A very smart game plan consisting of well timed take downs, and impressive combinations landing...
The Worm, JamieVarner Shows up Big at UFC 146
Can anyone say, WOW?
Jamie Varner just weeks ago talked about retiring, and now he holds a win over hot prospect, Edson Barboza. Jamie Varner ends the hype that rolled into MGM Grand Garden arena tonight that Edson Barboza acquired with his vicious stand up prowess, and amazing highlight reel knockout over Terry Etim at UFC 142.
Varner throughout the short course of the fight found...
UFC 146 weigh-in live video + results
Main Card (PPV)
• Heavyweight Championship Bout: Junior dos Santos (C) () vs. Frank Mir ()
• Heavyweight Bout: Cain Velasquez () vs. Antonio Silva ()
• Roy Nelson () vs. Dave Herman ()
• Shane del Rosario (t) vs. Stipe Miocic ()
• Stefan Struve () vs. Lavar Johnson ()
Preliminary Card (FX)
• Diego Brandao () vs. Darren Elkins ()
• Edson Barboza...
UFC 146 Live Blog Featuring Vince Mancini And Danny Boy Downes Happens This Saturday
Our UFC 145 Live Blog was a huge success, so we’re getting the team back together — FilmDrunk.com editor and “person who has actually gotten into a cage and done this” Dan “Danny Boy” Downes will be handling the play-by-play, giving their predictions and making as many jokes as possible for Saturday night’s UFC 146 event.
The page will go live tomorrow morning, so...
‘Countdown to UFC 146′ Complete Episode (Video)
If you happened to miss Wednesday’s premiere of “Countdown to UFC 146” on FUEL TV, no worries because we’ve located the footage for you. UFC 146 takes place this Saturday and features a heavyweight title tilt between champion Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir (Pictured).
The 30-minute documentary focused on the 265-pounders as they prepare for their shootout. The video also...
Darren Elkins & Jamie Varner to Represent RYU on FX at UFC 146
LAS VEGAS – Today, Respect Your Universe, Inc. (RYU) (OTCBB: RYUN), http://www.ryu.com/, is thrilled to announce that on Saturday, May 26th top UFC Fighters Darren Elkins andJamie Varner will be representing RYU for the highly anticipated UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir. Getting underway at 8:00 p.m. EST on FX, the UFC 146 Preliminary Card will include Varner vs. Barboza...
‘UFC 146 Primetime’ Part 2 (Full Episode)
If you happened to miss Friday’s compelling episode of “UFC 146 Primetime” on FX, no worries because we’ve located the video for your viewing pleasure.
The documentary provides in-depth footage of UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir (Pictured) as they prepare for battle.
The last installment of the three-part series will hit the airwaves this Friday...
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