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UFC 117 Preview: Thiago Alves vs. Jon Fitch

Posted by on August 3rd, 2010 | No Comments »

UFC UK president Marshall Zelaznik admits that the winner of Saturday’s welterweight rematch between Thiago Alves and Jon Fitch will have a big impact on the future of UFC 117 main event. To Fitch, Alves bids to avenge his 2006 when the pair finally shares a ring for a second time at UFC 117. In the past, a knee injury and a failed CAT scan have both led to Alves postponing the fight. However, at the top of the 170lb division, both men are ready for a significant battle.

Including Hardy, Alves and Fitch are one of four of five fighters who are battling to be considered a future contender to Georges St-Pierre’s title.

Champion fights Josh Koscheck in December; Hardy is yet to fight either man in his UFC career. For the winner of Alves/Fitch, it would follow a logical path to fight the winner of Hardy/Condit. Certainly, an encounter between Alves vs. Hardy would whet the appetite of MMA fans for sure. Zelaznik confesses that particular bout isn’t far away.

Zelaznik told, “Thiago Alves is a bit tied up with Jon Fitch right now, but as I fan I can definitely see it happening and Alves could be in line for Hardy in his next couple of fights. Right now Hardy fights Carlos Condit, and I think if you look at Carlos’s wins, he ends things by stoppage. These are guys vying for a shot at the title, as are Alves and Fitch, so I can definitely see it playing out in the future”.

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Hazelett vs. Story Preview: UFC 117

Posted by on July 28th, 2010 | No Comments »

In Oakland, CA on August 7, 2010, Rick Story and Dustin Hazelett will fight. This fight will be a part of the UFC 117 event. Entering this fight, both of these fighters are coming from very different angles as they have had varied levels of success recently.

As of late, UFC betting star, Rick Story has been enjoying a lot of success. He seems to be on track to find his way in the top level of his division and he has won three fights in a row. A win will could easily place him in the top 5 spots of the division. He has won 10 fights while losing three, to this point in his career.

As of late, Hazelett is on the way. In his last fight at UFC 10, he specifically ran into some problems. In his last fight, he was knocked out by Paul Daley, although he has generally seen success in his career. In doing so, Daley even earned a “knockout of the night” award. To bounce back, he will need to do something. If Hazelett hopes to find his spot to get his opponent on the ground, he will at least need to hold his own, although it is clear that his strength isn’t stand up fighting.

In this matchup, it looks as though Rick Story will be the favorite, even though these fights have different styles. To win the fight, look for him to come in with the necessary momentum.

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UFC 114 Preview: Jesse Forbes vs. Ryan Jensen

Posted by on May 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

Jesse Forbes and Ryan Jensen will have the opportunity to face off on May 29th at UFC 114 in a middleweight fight with a lot on the line. This match looks to be a deciding factor in what will happen with their respective fighting careers in the future.

It is very likely that each of these fighters will be fighting to see if they will remain in the UFC. Basically, if they lose, their career in the UFC will be at an end. This type of weight on a fight should help to create a hard hitting fight as each fighter seeks to survive.

Each of these fighters has struggled in their respective UFC careers so far. Ryan Jensen has managed just one win since his debut at UFC Fight Night 15. Jesse Forbes likewise was beaten badly in his debut by Matt Hamill. Each will have a lot at stake as they square off on the 29th.

Though Jesse Forbes has struggled in the UFC, he has had a solid professional fighting career. In his career he has managed to put up a record of 11-4. Similarly, Ryan Jensen has shown many signs of promise in his career. He has won 14 of his 20 career matches. Though they have struggled to produce these results in the UFC, they may each have the potential to step up their game.

This fight will show what each fighter is made of. With so much at stake, there should be a lot of entertainment in this fight.

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