Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27724/reaction-from-the-action-ufc-144-edgar-vs-henderson/
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Reaction from the Action: UFC 144 ?Edgar vs. Henderson?
Following the UFC's return to Japan, fighters, fans, and media are still buzzing about the event. Just how significant was the return? That question, along with the main event and its outcome are discussed. Other questions such as the biggest winners and losers are also answered in this edition of Reaction from the Action.
Ryan Couture ready to break Conor Heun?s arm if necessary
Like his father, UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture, lightweight Ryan Couture is known as one of the ?nice guys? in Mixed Martial Arts. However, when it comes to his clash with Conor Heun this Saturday night at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey the younger Couture knows he?ll have to tap into his dark side [...]
You tell us: Who should Benson Henderson fight next?
Not long after Benson Henderson had the UFC lightweight belt fastened around his waist, questions arose about who he would fight next. UFC commentator Joe Rogan said at the end of the UFC 144 broadcast it would be Anthony Pettis. Frankie Edgar, who just lost his belt in a close fight, said he should get it. Nate Diaz and Jim Miller are fighting in May and the winner of that bout also has legitimate claim to a title shot. Who would you give it to?
Anthony Pettis: He is one of just two men to have beaten Henderson. Their WEC 53 bout, the last bout the WEC ever produced, was close until Pettis pulled out the "Showtime kick." There's no doubt they would produce another exciting bout.
On the other hand, does a split decision over Jeremy Stephens and a knockout of Joe Lauzon qualify you for a title shot? That's all Pettis has done since losing to Clay Guida, who lost to Henderson.
Frankie Edgar: Not only was his loss to Henderson a close decision even refuted by UFC president Dana White, but Edgar had to give immediate rematches twice while champ. Why shouldn't Henderson do the same?
On the other hand, it would tie up the belt with the same two fighters vying for it. Again. Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting pointed out that while not granting an immediate rematch to Edgar would be unfair to him, it would be extra fair to everyone else. Do you want to see Edgar in another rematch, or do you want to see someone else get a shot?
Winner of Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller: On May 5, the two will square off on the UFC's next Fox card. With both fighters floating near the top of the lightweight division, this bout has title eliminator written all over it.
On the other hand, Miller lost to Henderson in August. For Diaz, a win would give him his third straight, but his resume isn't more impressive than the other top lightweights.
Time for you to play matchmaker. Who would you give the next lightweight title shot to? Tell us in the comments, on Twitter or on Facebook.
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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tell-us-benson-henderson-fight-next-190557631.html
Hockey Fight of the Day: David Clarkson vs. Dion Phaneuf
The New Jersey Devils’ David Clarkson is the type of teammate every hockey player loves to have based on his willingness to stand up to opponents when necessary even if over-matched. Clarkson’s latest example of machismo came last night when the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Dion Phaneuf roughed up one of his fellow Devils. Clarkson wasted [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/22/hockey-fight-of-the-day-david-clarkson-vs-dion-phaneuf
FightMatrix Program: UFC 144 (02-25-2012)
Lightweight Championship (155) [#1/#6DD] Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) vs. [#3] Ben Henderson (15-2-0) Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #3 ranked Lightweight and #25 ranked Absolute fighter. Ben Henderson is the All-Time #25 ranked Lightweight fighter. Last 3 Fights: Frankie Edgar (2-0-1) 2011-10-08: W vs. [#4LW] Gray Maynard (10-1-1) via KO (Punches) in 3:54 of round 4 [...]
Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/02/22/fightmatrix-program-ufc-144-02-25-2012/
Andrei "The Pit Bull" Arlovski Recorded Live Video Chat July 8th 2011 - Andrei Arlovski
Andrei "The Pit Bull" Arlovski Recorded Live Video Chat July 8th 2011 Video by Andrei Arlovski
Gabriel Gonzaga set to fight Shane del Rosario at UFC 146
Former title-contender Gabriel Gonzaga will welcome Strikeforce heavyweight Shane del Rosario over Memorial Day Weekend as part of a still-developing UFC 146 lineup already including bouts between CB Dollaway-Jason Miller and Dan Hardy-Duane Ludwig. Both men are coming off wins in their latest outings and have remarkably finished every single opponent they?ve beaten (24/24 total). [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/23/gabriel-gonzaga-set-to-fight-shane-del-rosario-at-ufc-146
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