AJ Banal tko Raul Hidalgo in first Round!

AJ "Bazooka" Banal Knockout his opponent late in the first round to win an impressive victory on Pinoy Pride XIII held in cebu city waterfront hotel and casino. Banal managed to avoid the punch of Hidalgo and quickly countered a left strong punch that shattered the defense of Hildago. With that powerful hit Hidalgo shivered and had in voluntary moment which was obvious.

And Hildalgo's instinct to fight back was not enough to save him from Banal's fury. When the referee saw the situation of Hidalgo the referee immediately interfere and stopped the fight. Declaring AJ Banal as the winner via TKO.

With this very impressive win Banal's next fight would be a title shot. Since he is really ripe for a title match with great contenders out there in his weight category.

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Thiago Alves Loses to Martin Kampman( Late round Come back! )

Another great comeback win that happened in the Thiago Alves vs Martin Kampman fight. After Thiago "pitbull" Alves dominated almost the entire round of there fight with Martin Kampman. Which resulted to a steal show victory.

Round 1:
Martin Kampman was able to connect a frontal kick similar to an upper cut. And the kick landed in the jaw of Thiago Alves that the pitbull got hurt. The kick was similar to Anderson Silva against Vitor Belfort. But Alves managed to recover quickly and managed to take down Kampman. Alves stayed in a dominant position and ended the first round strong.

Round 2:
In this round Martin Kampman was a bit slow since he really got drained in the first round. Kampman was in a bad position almost all minutes of round 1. So during this round he was a bit slower and Alves took advantage of this situation. Alves was able to defend the take down that Kampman tries. At the same time able to land solid kicks and punches to Martin Kampman. And also in this round Thiago Alves landed a big right hand that nodded Kampman ending the round with a bloody face.

Round 3:
In this round both fighters were feeling for each others momentum. As both fighters able to land and connect there combinations. But it was still Thiago Alves who would land and make most of his punches and kicks to Kampman. And Alves would be able to defend himself from the take down attempts again. This round Alves looks solid as he just frustrates and wears down his enemy since his footwork does well for him.

And when the clock hits 1:04 Thiago Alves hits some combination's including a solid right that rocked Kampman. And then Alves capitalizes the unleashing a right head kick and some series of punches. But when Alves tries to take down his opponent, Kampman just locked his guillotine on Alves. And the guillotine was so tight that it caused Thiago Alves to tap out.

This fight was more like of Frank Mir vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Were in Nogueira was able to hurt Frank Mir with solid punches and them attempted a take down to win via submission. Not realizing that he could win the fight via TKO. And eventually he would lose to Frank Mir and would have a bigger consequences sine MIR broke his arm via Kimura Submission.

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UFC 144 Results Benson Henderson the New champ!!

I watched UFC 144 and I really enjoyed some of the fights. The fight between Yushin  Okami vs Tim Boetsch was just entertaining. Since Tim had a great comeback victory not via split decision but via TKO.  Tim Boestch manage to steal Round 3 of there fight and Knocked out Yushin Okami.

Round 1:
Yushing Okami was so sharp and clean on this boxing skills. As he connects and able to hit Tim Boetsch. Yushin Okami manage to wound Tim Boetsch's both cheeks because of solid and sharp straight jab. As Yushin Okami was really doing well in this round almost untouchable and invincible. Yushin Okami finished the round with solid punches, head kicks and vicious knees.

Round 2:
In this round Yushin Okami still dominates as he continues his assault of punches and combined with knee. When both fighters were entangled and Okami manage to take down Tim Boetsch. Tim tried to submit Yushin Okami via guillotine but failed since Okami manage to escape from it. As Yushin Okami finished this round beating down Tim Boetsch with a dominant position on top.

Round 3:
And as early as this round Tim Boetsch was aggressive and was doing well by countering Yushin Okami's punches. And when Tim connected with a strong right punch that connected Yushin Okami. Tim knew he hurted Yushin Okami. And as Okami backs out and uses the octagon space to recover Tim goes for his own assault. While Okami was trying to recover Tim hit him again with a left punch followed with a right straight to the jaw. And then A series of five combo upper cut was unleashed by Tim Boetsch that really rocked Yushin Okami.

And as Yushin Okami pushes back Tim Boetsch. Tim came back with a solid right head kick that landed on Okami's head. And then followed by a right punch again that landed on the Jaw of Okami. And this time Tim made again three straight powerful uppercut's that made Okami collapsed in the corner. And then Tim just assaulted Okami with vicious punches while the referee stopped the fight declaring Tim Boetsch the winner via TKO.

Rampage Jackson vs Ryan Bader

It was clear in this fight that Rampage is really a pure kick boxing MMA athlete. His deadly when it comes to punches but he could not mix it well with some leg kicks and other moves. And with this style Ryan Bader took advantage of that weakness. Ryan Bader also manages to take advantage of the weak legs of Rampage as he keeps hitting with his knee.

As Ryan Bader was successful in his take down attempts and played a ground and pound fight. And this drained all Rampage stamina and cardio. And after 3 rounds of the fight the judges declared Ryan Bader as the winner of the fight via unanimous decision. And this was the 2nd  back to back loss that Rampage has gained and the first time in his career.

Frankie Edgar vs Benson Henderson


This was a non stop 5 round title fight for both fighters in the lightweight division. But it was Benson Henderson who grabbed the title from Frankie Edgar. And the new Champion for the lightweight division is Benson Henderson.

Frankie Edgar may have unleashed many punches and kicks but it was clear in his face that he has the most damage taken. As his left eye was almost shutdown and so swollen because of the wound. And there were also a lot of turning point were in Henderson was able to capitalize. One was in the second round were in Benson connected with a devastating right up kick. And with that up kick connected in the face of Edgar it made him dazzled and almost got knocked out. And also that nasty take down of Benson followed by a close guillotine choke in round four. But Edgar was able to escape from it.

Mark Hunt vs Cheick Kongo


Brilliant performance for Mark Hunt were in he was just crisps on his punches to Kongo. Mark was able to utilize and land solid punches directly in the face of Kongo. Mark landed a solid left punches in the jaw of Kongo that rocked and knocked kongo down. But Kongo was able to get up quickly after his fall.  And when both fighters again collide Mark Hunt just connected again with two powerful punches in the head. And this time Mark Hunt capitalizes and continued a barrage of punches. The referee then interfered and  stopped the fight declaring Mark Hunt as the winner via TKO.

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UFC 144 this coming February 25, 2012

I am so excited to watch UFC 144 which will happen this coming February 25, 2012. And some good fights are much awaited as Frankie Edgar defends his lightweight title against Ben Henderson. It will be a good fight since both men are really skilled MMA fighters. And both of them can bring a good show inside the octagon.

Another fight that everyone will wait is Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs Ryan Bader. Another explosive bout and my bet would be on Rampage Jackson. Even if he is a one dimensional fighter were in he focuses more on kick boxing. If he can connect those bombs Ryan Bader will surely be having a bad nightmare inside the octagon. But if Ryan can use his grappling and wrestling skills then Rampage will tap again and lose.

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UFC 140 Lyoto Machida vs Jon Jones

After Rashan Evans can't make it to the title fight against Jon Jones this coming december. Lyoto Machida will be the replacement on the title fight on the light heavyweight championship.  The fight will happen on December 10,201. The fight will also have a great under card match as Frank Mir goes up against Minotauro Nogueira and Tito Ortiz vs Rogerio Nogueira. When Jone Bone Jones will be tested once again and will defend his title against Lyoto Machida.

Results:

Tito Ortiz vs Rogerio Nogueira
Tito Ortiz was looking for a huge fight Knockout and he was aggressive as soon as the fight begins. But Only to get battered and be punished by Rogerio when both fighters collide. Ortiz was doing well in the early minutes as he tries to establish momentum. But when Nogueira caught him it was over. Ortiz tries to survive from the vicious body shots and elbows that Rogerio throws at him. It was just too much especially in the ribs area were Tito Ortiz has his injuries in there.

Frank Mir vs Minotauro Nogueira
This fight between both fighters won a award for submission of the night. When both fighters want to prove on there submission expertise. But it was Frank Mir who was successful in this defense converted to submission offense.

In the early minutes of the fight Frank Mir was having trouble with the strikes of Minotauro. Were in Minotauro combined good pucnhes and kicks to confuse Frank Mir. And Minotauro landed a solid punches the rocked Frank Mir. And as soon as Minotauro capitalizes he took down Frank Mir. And this was the turning point when Mir was able to establish his defense in the submission attack. Minotauro was looking to submit Frank Mir and both fighters were just rolling in the middle of the octagon. As soon as Frank Mir had a good grip and was able to complete the Kimura all Mir did was snap Minotauro's arm. Frank Mir broke Minotauro Nogueira's arm. And it was too late for Minotauro to tap out and then the referee stopped the fight declaring via submission.


Jon Bone Jones vs Lyoto Machida
Jone Bone Jones was successful in defending his title against Lyoto Machida via standing guillotine choke. In the first round Jon Jones was puzzled with Machida's attack and counter punches. And this leaves the champion confused as he got hit from almost all sorts of angles. To whatever he throws from punches to kicks Machida defends and evades them.

But in the second round when Jones was able to take down Machida. This time Jones landed a vicious elbow in the forehead of Machida that caused Machida to bleed and weaken down. And in a matter of seconds Jones made a standing guillotine that the referee interfered because Machida was already unconcious.

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Frankie Edgar Defends his Title(UFC 136)

Frankie Edgar successfully defended his title over his opponent Gray Maynard. Frankie Edgar was in a bad shape but outwit the storm and did a great comeback.

Round 1:

Gray Maynard connected a solid uppercut that rocked Frankie Edgar. As Gray Maynard capitalized to the hurt champion and continued his swarm of attacks. Edgar was as thought as he was and was still standing after receiving serious blows and strikes from Maynard.

Gray Maynard also connected with a vicious knee that broke Frankie Edgar's nose late in the dying time of the first round. The first round belongs to Gray Maynard as the

busted and wounded face of Frankie Edgar was all he could have to end the round.

Round 2-3:

Frankie Edgar manage to be back in game as he finds and builds his rhythm via series of combo punches. Gray Maynard could not also capitalize and was not able to end the fight in both two rounds. Edgar manage to recover from round 1 and 2 and continues to show Maynard his boxing skills.

Round 4:

As the dying minutes of the fight Frankie Edgar landed a right upper cut after a failed take down that wobbled Gray Maynard. As Frankie Edgar realizes he hurt Maynard he then unleashed a series of furious blows that knocked Maynard Face first in the floor. And then the referee stopped the fight and declared Edgar as the winner.

Indeed it was a great and unbelievable comeback from the champion Frankie Edgar and he could have not have been more satisfied of the outcome of the fight.

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