Saturday, August 2, 2014

5 Commentary Phrases that signal the fight is almost over.


Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg are two of the most well-known commentators in the world of Mixed Martial Arts today. The two veteran UFC commentators have all kinds of unique phrases and here's 5 of them that signal the fight is coming to an end.





Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale fail post-fight drug tests following UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale

 
(photo courtesy to Zuffa)

UFC middleweight and UFC light heavyweight fighter Robert Drysdale both failed post-fight drug tests following their wins at UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale, respectively. 

Kevin Casey, who was recently resigned to the UFC tested positive for drostanolone, which is a steroid.  He knocked out Bubba Bush in 61 seconds at UFC 175 in the Fight Pass Prelims.  Casey is a TUF 17 alum but lost to Josh Samman at the finale and was released by the UFC.  He won three straight fights, including an RFA championship, until he received an offer to return to the promotion.  It is hard to tell what the UFC will do with Casey, as this is his second run in the UFC. 

On the other hand, Robert Drysdale is in a worse situation as this is his second failed drug test under the UFC banner.  Although, he made his UFC debut just earlier this month at TUF 19 Finale.  He tested positive for an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 12 to 1.   He failed a drug test when he was set to fight at UFC 167, for the same thing. 

This was first reported by MMAjunkie.com. 

Both fighters will receive temporary suspensions until they face the Nevada State Athletic Commission at the next scheduled hearing.  They will receive a fine, a suspension and their fights will be overturned. 

Sunday, July 27, 2014

What's next for the UFC on FOX 12 main card winners?

The highly anticipated event UFC on FOX 12 has come to a close resulting in some great fights and unexpected results. 

In the main event, Robbie Lawler defeated Matt Brown in a unanimous decision, winning 4 of 5 rounds on two judges' scorecards, and 3 of 5 on the other judge's scorecard.  Both warriors were expected to put on a great fight, as they did.  Back and forth action was all throughout the fight.  With the victory, Lawler will now be facing the welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in a rematch.  Their first fight was a very close decision for Hendricks, as going into the last round it was tied.  Hendricks then secured the final round with a takedown, to become the welterweight champion. 

In the co-main event, light heavyweight contender Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson absolutely destroyed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and TKO'd him in under a minute.  Johnson is now considered a threat to the title, currently held by dominant champion Jon Jones, and a very scary man indeed. 

Also on the main card, Dennis Bermudez dominated Clay Guida for the first round and the beginning of the second, before he submitted Guida via rear-naked choke. 

Josh Thomson vs. Bobby Green started things off, where we saw Green win a split-decision.

A large discussion after every event is matchups to be made.  Here are the fighters we think should face the main card winners of UFC on FOX 12. 



Name: Bobby Green
Who he should fight next: Donald Cerrone

Bobby Green made a huge statement tonight when he won a split-decision over Josh Thomson.  As Green, who is ranked #13 in lightweight, defeated a Top 5 opponent, he should now be awarded big name fights and considered a contender in the division.  This victory was unquestionably his biggest win of his career.  Cerrone, who is fresh off a win over Jim Miller, is definitely in title contention.  If these two fought, the winner would be very close to a title shot.



Name: Dennis Bermudez
Who he should fight next: Ricardo Lamas

Tonight, Dennis Bermudez has transitioned from a featherweight prospect to a legit contender in the division.  With an amazing victory over #7 ranked Clay Guida, he definitely deserves to fight a Top 5 opponent.  With 3 of 5 top 5 featherweights booked for a fight, one of the only fights that makes sense is against Ricardo Lamas.  Lamas, who is coming off of a win over Hacran Dias, is trying to work towards his way to another title shot.  He fell prey to champion Jose Aldo last February.  With many title shots still to come with Aldo vs. Chad Mendes this fall, and Swanson vs. Edgar this winter, these fighters with a win likely won't be awarded with a title shot, but likely a No. 1 contender bout.



Name: Anthony Johnson
Who he should fight next: Glover Teixeira

Anthony Johnson made a big statement when he defeated Phil Davis at UFC 172 in April, but made an even larger one when he TKO'd Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in under a minute.  He is now considered a legit threat to the title, held by Jon Jones and deserves a fight that will get him either very close to the title, or will get him a fight with Jon Jones.  Although Teixeira is coming off of a loss to champion Jon Jones, a win over Johnson would get him back into title contention.  If Johnson beats Glover, that should earn him a title shot, as he would be on a 3 fight win streak in the UFC, 2 wins against Top 10 opponents. 



Name: Robbie Lawler
Who he should fight next: Johny Hendricks - for the title

The winner of Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown was already getting a title shot against Johny Hendricks.  Lawler deserves the title shot, as he defeated Brown earlier this evening.  Riding a two fight win streak, he has beat Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown, two top 10 welterweights in just over 2 months.  Before that, he loss to Hendricks in a razor thin decision. 

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Cub Swanson vs. Frankie Edgar set for main event of UFC on FOX 13 in Phoenix, AZ

The UFC will be making its debut in Phoenix on December 13th, 2014 with the fourth FOX card of the year, UFC on FOX 13. 

Cub Swanson is set to take on fellow featherweight contender Frankie Edgar in what will most likely be a #1 Contender bout, and the winner will probably fight the champion, the winner of Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes. 

Swanson has won 5 straight, most recently defeating Jeremy Stephens in a unanimous decision last June in the five-round main event of UFC Fight Night 44. 

Edgar is currently on a 2 fight winning streak, most recently retired (for good) the future Hall of Famer and former champion B.J. Penn.  He won via TKO in the third round, dominating the entire fight in the main event of the TUF 19 Finale earlier this month.  Penn and Edgar were opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 19.  His most recent loss came to current featherweight champion, Jose Aldo. 

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)


Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes 2 rescheduled to UFC 179 in October

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)


Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes are set to clash for the second time for the featherweight title at UFC 179 on October 25th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

They were originally set to fight in the main event of UFC 176, but Aldo pulled out last minute due to injury resulting in the event being cancelled.  That would've taken place on August 2nd. 

Dana White announced the rescheduling of the fight at the post-fight press conference of UFC on FOX 12 earlier this evening.

Jose Aldo last defended his title against Ricardo Lamas in the co-main event of UFC 169 last February.  Chad Mendes last fought in December of 2013 when be defeated Nik Lentz via decision. 

Aldo and Mendes fought at UFC 142 in January of 2012.  Aldo defeated Mendes in a first-round TKO.  Since then, Mendes has won five straight and is currently the #1 contender in the featherweight division.  He has only suffered one professional career loss, which was to Aldo. 

No other bouts have been scheduled for this event at this time.

Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler 2 targeted for UFC 182 in January

The #1 welterweight contender and next opponent for champion Johny Hendricks has been decided. 

Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown fought to the distance, which was a complete war.  Lawler took the unanimous decision. 

This past March, Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler fought to a very close decision for the vacant welterweight title.  Hendricks took the win with a takedown in the last round. 

Their rematch is now confirmed, and is targeted for UFC 182 on January 3rd, 2015.  It is unknown if it will be the main event, as another title fight is in the works for the event.

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)

Friday, July 25, 2014

Matt Brown misses weight, not fined; Juliana Lima misses weight, fined

Earlier today the UFC on Fox 12 weigh-ins occurred and 2 fighters missed weight out of the 24 fighters fighting at the event tomorrow.

Matt Brown, who headlines the event against Robbie Lawler missed weight at 172.5 lbs.  1 and a half pounds over weight.  He was willing to weigh-in again but the California State Athletic Commission did not allow him to.  Therefore, he will not be fined the 20% purse and will still be eligible to win bonuses. 

Juliana Lima on the other hand, will be fined 20% of her purse.  She weighed in a pound over weigh and was allowed to weigh-in again and did so.  She only lost half a pound.  Therefore, she will be fined and will not be eligible for bonuses.

UFC on Fox 12 takes place in San Jose, California and is headlined by Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown.  The winner will be considered the #1 contender in the welterweight division and will have a chance to dethrone current champion Johny Hendricks and obtain the belt. 

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)

UFC on Fox 12 - Staff Predictions

It's time, UFC on Fox 12 is tomorrow (July 26) and it's time for the MMAjr writers to lock in their predictions!  You can view our predictions for the event on FOX below.

Nick Baldwin, Owner & Lead Writer - @NickUFC
John King, Co-Owner & Lead Writer - @JohnKingMMA
 Dezmond Moore, Writer - @DezWeNeedMoore

Main Card

Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown

Nick's Prediction: Robbie Lawler via TKO; Round 3.
John's Prediction: Robbie Lawler via Unanimous Decision.

Anthony Johnson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Nick's Prediction: Anthony Johnson via TKO; Round 2.
John's Prediction: Anthony Johnson via TKO; Round 2.

Clay Guida vs. Dennis Bermudez

Nick's Prediction: Dennis Bermudez via Split Decision.
John's Prediction: Clay Guida via Unanimous Decision.
 
Josh Thomson vs. Bobby Green
 
Nick's Prediction: Josh Thomson via Unanimous Decision.
John's Prediction: Josh Thomson via Unanimous Decision.

Prelims

Daron Cruickshank vs. Jorge Masvidal
 
Nick's Prediction: Daron Cruickshank via TKO; Round 2.
John's Prediction: Jorge Masvidal via Unanimous Decision.

Kyle Kingsbury vs. Patrick Cummins

Nick's Prediction: Patrick Cummins via TKO; Round 1.
John's Prediction: Kyle Kingsbury via KO; Round 1.

Hernani Perpetuo vs. Tim Means

Nick's Prediction: Hernani Perpetuo via Unanimous Decision.
John's Prediction: Hernani Perpetuo via Unanimous Decision.

Mike De La Torre vs. Brian Ortega

Nick's Prediction: Mike De La Torre via TKO; Round 3.
John's Prediction: Mike De La Torre via Unanimous Decision.

Fight Pass Prelims:

Akbarh Arreola vs. Tiago Trator

Nick's Prediction: Akbarh Arreola via Unanimous Decision.
John's Prediction: Akbarh Arreola via Submission; Round 1.

Andreas Stahl vs. Gilbert Burns

Nick's Prediction: Gilbert Burns via TKO; Round 1.
John's Prediction: Gilbert Burns via KO; Round 2.

Juliana Lima vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Nick's Prediction: Juliana Lima via Unanimous Decision.
John's Prediction: Joanna Jedrzejczyk via Unanimous Decision.

Steven Siler vs. Noad Lahat

Nick's Prediction: Steven Siler via Unanimous Decision.
John's Prediction: Steven Siler via KO; Round 1.

That is all for our UFC on Fox 12 predictions.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

UFC 178 set to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena

UFC 178 is officially set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The event was originally set for Toronto, although the big PPV event got moved to Las Vegas and was just awaiting the officially announcement for the venue. 

UFC 178 is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch, Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson. 

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)

Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor set for UFC 178

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)
 
With a little bit of trash talking coming from both of them, Dustin Poirier is now set to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 178. 

McGregor is coming off of a first-round TKO win over Diego Brandao in his hometown of Dublin last weekend in the main event.  The win has placed him into the Top 10 of the featherweight division.  Poirier is currently at #6 in the division. 

Poirier is coming off of a second-round TKO win over Akira Corassani last April at TUF: Nations Finale. 

UFC 178 is taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 26th.  It is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch, Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 2. 

Both fighters are moving towards the belt, currently held by Jose Aldo, and a win here would put them into title contention. 

Monday, July 21, 2014

Anthony Pettis vs. Gilbert Melendez set for UFC 181 on December 6th

 
The highly-anticipated return of current lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has finally been made official. 

Pettis announced on 'The MMA Hour' earlier today that he will be defending his belt against #2 ranked Gilbert Melendez at UFC 181.  They are currently filming 'The Ultimate Fighter 20' as opposing coaches.  'TUF 20' will determine the first ever women's strawweight champion of the world. 

UFC 181 will be taking place on December 6th, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  No other fights have been officially announced, although Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano is possibly in the works for the event. 

Pettis gained the title in September of 2013 when he defeated former champion Benson Henderson.  The fight with Melendez will be his first title defense.

Melendez as an opponent has been no secret for a while, although up until now an exact date and location have been. 

Pettis is coming off of a knee injury which sidelined him for almost a year, but now he is back to full health and is currently training for his title defense. 

This will most likely be officially announced by UFC officials in the coming days.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Roland Delorme to fight at UFC Fight Night 48 in Macau

(photo courtesy to Zuffa)
 
Roland Delorme's next fight is currently in the works and is being finalized.  Both him and his opponent have agreed to fight each other, but contracts have not been signed yet. 

Delorme told MMAjr on Wednesday, July 16th that he will be fighting on the Macau card.  His opponent has yet to be announced. 

UFC Fight Night 48 is taking place on August 23rd, 2014 at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China.  It is part of the third ever UFC double-header, the other card that day happening in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

The card is headlined by a middleweight fight as #8 ranked Michael Bisping takes on Cung Le. 

Delorme is coming off a decision loss to Michinori Tanaka at UFC 174 in June and will be looking to break his two-fight losing streak in Macau. 

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller Live Coverage and Results.

The UFC heads to Atlantic City today as #6 ranked lightweight Donald Cerrone faces #7 ranked lightweight Jim Miller; There is also another important lightweight bout on this card, as #13 ranked Edson Barboza takes on un-ranked Evan Dunham.
(Photo courtesy of Zuffa)
Fight Pass Prelims

Claudia Gadelha vs. Tina Lahdemaki 
Official Decision: Claudia Gadelha via Unanimous Decision (30/27x2, 30/26)

Televised Prelims

Yosdenis Cedeno vs. Jerrod Sanders
Round 1: Yosdenis Cedeno 10/9.

MMAjr Official Decision: Yosdenis Cedeno via TKO (Knee injury) at 5:00 of Round 1.
Official Decision: Yosdenis Cedeno via TKO (Knee injury) at 5:00 of Round 1. 

Hugo Viana vs. Aljamain Sterling
Round 1: Aljamain Sterling 10/9. 
Round 2: Aljamain Sterling 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Aljamain Sterling via TKO at 3:50 of Round 3. 
Official Decision: Aljamain Sterling via TKO at 3:50 of Round 3. 

Jessamyn Duke vs. Leslie Smith

MMAjr Official Decision: Leslie Smith via TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 1. 
Official Decision: Leslie Smith via TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 1. 

Gleison Tibau vs. Pat Healy
Round 1: Gleison Tibau 10/9. 
Round 2: Gleison Tibau 10/9. 
Round 3: Pat Healy 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Gleison Tibau via Unanimous Decision (29/28)
Official Decision: Gleison Tibau via Unanimous Decision (29/28x2, 30/27) 

Main Card

Lucas Martins vs. Alex White
Round 1: We are underway! Nice straight right stuns Martins. Martins lands a nice shot and White is hurt. Martins landing solid shots and Alex White is in big trouble. White goes to the body. White seems to be recovered, targeting the body more. Vicious elbow by Martins. White coming in with him chin straight up and he is getting caught every time. Hard body kick lands for Martins. White comes in again and once again gets smashed by punches. Vicious body shot and a straight right, Martins is landing here. Round 1: Lucas Martins 10/9. 

Round 2: White is cut above his eye, he looks like the fresher fighter in between rounds. Nice left lands by White, he does a good job of avoiding the right hand of Lucas Martins. White throws a spinning back fist, no success with it though. Nice combination by White but once again he gets caught. Nice straight left from White, he's landed a couple of them in this round. Martins looks tired, he got cracked with an overhand right. Spinning back fist and a solid right hand! Martins dropped but he is right back up; still doesn't seem to be recovered. Vicious combo by White at the end of the round stuns Martins! Round 2: Alex White 10/9. 

Round 3: They swing early but nothing significant lands. Martins lands two solid hooks, White is okay. White throws a flying knee and lands on his back, it was a slip. Martins landing more in this round. IT IS ALL OVER! LUCAS MARTINS CRACKS ALEX WHITE WITH A RIGHT HAND, WHITE WOBBLED AND WENT DOWN AND THE REFEREE CALLS IT OFF.

MMAjr Official Decision: Lucas Martins via Knockout at 2:08 of Round 3. 
Official Decision: Lucas Martins via Knockout at 2:08 of Round 3.

John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkilic
Round 1: Nice take down by Ozkilic, Lineker is up. Lineker looks for a take down attempt now. Hard leg kick by Ozkilic, Lineker responds with two solid uppercuts. Take-down for Lineker. Round 1: Alptekin Ozkilic 10/9. 

Round 2: Nice head movement from Lineker early. Nice left hook stuns Ozkilic, he lands an uppercut as well. Ozkilic may still be hurt. Lineker pushing forward but he gets cracked. Ozkilic stumbles into the fence, it was a slip. Both men are trading and both are eating hard shots. Excellent take-down defence by Akptekin Ozkilic. Nice uppercut and left hook combo, Ozkilic still doesn't seem fazed. Hard right over the top lands on Ozkilic, he's fine. Round 2: Alptekin Ozkilic 10/9. 

Round 3: THEY ARE TRADING! Lineker calling Ozkilic on. Ozkilic may he hurt! Huge right hand by Ozkilic, he shoots for a take down but Lineker stuffs it well. Hard combo lands for Lineker, Ozkilic responds with a left to the body. They trade again! There is a cut under the left eye of Alptekin Ozkilic. Vicious right to the body and Ozkilic may be hurt again. Brilliant head movement by Ozkilic. He got caught though! Bug right snaps John Lineker's head back. Huge right hand by Ozkilic! And again! Now Lineker hurts him. THEY ARE TRADING! Ozkilic's body is hurt, he is covering up every time Lineker comes forward. IT IS ALL OVER! JOHN LINEKER STOPS ALPTEKIN OZKILIC WITH JUST SECONDS TO GO! WHAT A COMEBACK!

MMAjr Official Decision: John Lineker via TKO (punches) at 4:51 of Round 3. 
Official Decision: John Lineker via TKO (punches) at 4:51 of Round 3. 

Justin Salas vs. Joe Proctor
Official Decision: Joe Proctor via TKO (strikes) at 3:27 of Round 2. 

Rick Story vs. Leonardo Mafra
Official Decision: Rick Story via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) at 2:12 of Round 2. 

Co-Main Event

Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham
Round 1: We are underway for the co-main event of the evening, the fighters touch gloves! They trade early. Nice left by Dunham clips Barboza. Hard leg kick by Barboza, Dunham eats it. Nice straight left by Evan Dunham. Barboza goes high with a kick but misses. Dunham looking for a take-down, good sprawl by Barboza. Nice shot by Dunham seemed to stun Barboza for a second. Dunham pushing forward more now. Huge body kick and IT IS ALL OVER! EDSON BARBOZA CRACKS EVAN DUNHAM WITH A BODY KICK AND THE REFEREE STOPS THE FIGHT!

MMAjr Official Decision: Edson Barboza via TKO (strikes) at 3:06 of Round 1. 
Official Decision: Edson Barboza via TKO (strikes) at 3:06 of Round 1. 

Main Event

Donald Cerrone vs. Jim Miller
Round 1: We are underway! They touch gloves. Knee to the body by Cerrone. Nice left by Miller and a nice left to the body. Miller lands a leg kick and a combo. Vicious knee to the body by Cerrone and Miler clinches. They break and Cerrone takes the center. Take-down for Jim Miller after catching the kick but Cerrone is straight back up. Stiff straight right by Cerrone. They both land right hands. Big knee by Cerrone and Miller may be hurt. Head kick thrown by Cerrone is blocked well. Cerrone with a left hook and a sprawl. Miller looking for the take down again from the clinch, he gets it but Cerrone pops back up. Miller has a small cut under his right eye. Miller lands a solid counter right, doesn't faze Cerrone. Cerrone now clinches and is looking for the take-down, Miller breaks though. Round 1: Donald Cerrone 10/9.

Round 2: We start round two and both fighters look relatively fresh. Outside leg kick followed up by a straight left, Cerrone putting the strikes together now. Cerrone drops Miller with a body kick but Dan Miragliotta says it was a groin shot. Hard body kick again by Cerrone and Millers body is badly hurt. Vicious body kick again and Miller is hurt again. Head kick lands now! Cerrone attacking with hard body kicks now. Head kick slaps JIm Miller. Miller is cautious of the kicks now. IT IS ALL OVER!!!!!!!!!!! VICIOUS HEAD KICK BY DONALD CERRONE, MILLER WOBBLED AND DROPPED! WHAT A STOPPAGE.

MMAjr Official Decision: Donald Cerrone via Knockout (Head kick and punches) at 3:31 of Round 1.
Official Decision: Donald Cerrone via Knockout (Head kick and punches) at 3:31 of Round 1.

*As you probably understand, there is always the possibility of grammar mistakes whilst typing live coverage of any event, so we at MMAjr apologize in advance for any mistakes made.

Interview with UFC Bantamweight Fighter Roland Delorme

 Today MMAjr had the opportunity to talk to UFC bantamweight fighter Roland Delorme.  We asked him some questions regarding his last fight, his upcoming fight, past time, inspirations, and more.  Listen to the interview below. 

Thanks Roland for the great interview!

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Patrick Cote and Stephen Thomson set to clash at UFC 178 in Las Vegas

Another bout has been announced for the September pay-per-view (PPV) card taking place in Las Vegas.  UFC 178 is headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between the two best light heavyweight fighters as of today, Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson. 

Patrick Cote and Stephen Thomson are set to fight at UFC 178, first announced by The Canadian Press. 
(photo courtesy to Zuffa)

Patrick Cote is coming off of a decision win over Kyle Noke last April in Quebec City.  This was following a coaching gig opposing Noke on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): Nations. 

Stephen Thomson is coming off of a first round finish victory against Robert Whittaker at UFC 170 last February. 

Both fighters have won their last three fights, looking to extend their win streak to four. 

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Win a 'Showeather FC' Cap signed by UFC Welterweight Hector Lombard

Here at MMAjr.co we'd like to apologize for not posting here in the past week or so.  All of our writers have been very busy with different things but we plan on getting back to posting the latest UFC news and much more this weekend.  To say sorry, we are giving our readers a chance to win a navy blue cap from Showeather FC. Showeather is a brand new clothing line owned by UFC welterweight Hector Lombard, and it'll be signed by him. 

If you would like a chance to win the cap, keep on reading to find our how to enter the contest. 

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Contest Description:

This will be a "pick 'em" styled contest for UFC on Fox 12 on July 26th.  It's very simple to enter, as all you have to do is predict who will win in every bout that night.  You will have up and till the 25th to enter at 11:59PM ET. 

You must predict three things for a bout, depending if you predict a finish or a decision.  You will be able to get a total of 3 points per bout, totalling at 36.  The person with the most points at the end of the night will be the winner and awarded with the Showeather cap.

Predicting a finish:  If you predict a fight ending in a finish, such as a KO or submission, you must predict the winner of the bout, the round it is finished in, and the type of finish. 

Predicting a decision:  If you predict the fight going the distance, you must predict the winner, the type of decision, and all three judges' scorecards.  (eg. 30-27, 29-28, 29-28).



Entering the Contest:

To enter the contest you must send your predictions to our email by clicking here by July 25th, 2014.  Please subject the email "MMAjr contest: Predictions".  Entries given via Twitter or other social media will be invalid. 


Official Rules:
  • Must be shipped inside the United States of America.
  • Must send your predictions to our email before 11:59PM ET on Friday, July 25th, 2014.
  • There must be a minimum of 10 entrees for the prize to be given away
  • If you do not predict a winner of the bout, the entry will be invalid.
  • Must email us your predictions, any other way will be invalid. 
*Please note there is a possibility the cap will not be signed but most likely will be by Hector Lombard.



Saturday, July 5, 2014

UFC Lightweight James Moontasri on his UFC debut, how he got into MMA, his idols and more.

Earlier today we caught up with UFC Lightweight fighter James Moontasri, we talked about his UFC debut, how he got into Mixed Martial Arts, and more.

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa)
MMAjr: Hi, what have you been up to since your UFC debut? 
James Moontasri: Nothing much, I've been healing my injuries and spending some time with my loved ones. 

MMAjr: Obviously your UFC debut didn't go to plan, so where do you go from here? Is there anybody specific you would like to fight?  
James Moontasri: My debut didn't go as planned but I wouldn't change anything. It was such an amazing experience. I went from sitting in a Panda Express eating to 11 days later fighting on the main card live on FOX TV. It was the best experience of my life and I can't wait to get back in their with whoever the UFC pairs me with. 

MMAjr: When did you decide you wanted to make a career out of Mixed Martial Arts?  
James Moontasri: After the 2008 USA Olympic Tae Kwon Do I knew I didn't want to pursue another 4 years in Tae Kwon Do, that's when I started to transition into Mixed Martial Arts.

MMAjr: When you started training in Mixed Martial Arts, did you truly believe that you would one day fight in the UFC?
James Moontasri: Yes, when I started Mixed Martial Arts, my goal was to make it to the UFC, now my goal is to stay for a very long time. 

MMAjr: You faced Joe Ellenberger in your UFC debut, do you think you done anything really well in that fight? 
James Moontasri: I think I did a lot of things really well in the fight.

MMAjr: And was there anything you thought you could have improved?  
James Moontasri: There was some things I could have changed but I can't change the past, I can only think about the future. The experience is going to make me so much stronger. 

MMAjr: Was there any one person that really inspired you to start MMA, and if so, who? 
James Moontasri: There wasn't really one person. Seeing MMA fighters with traditional backgrounds like Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva and GSP really inspired me and now that I train with Lyoto daily he is one of my role models. 

MMAjr: A good  friend of yours, Lyoto Machida is challenging for the belt later tonight, do you think he will do it? And how?  
James Moontasri: I am rooting for Lyoto. I know it will be a tough fight but I think Lyoto's speed and timing will play to his advantage. 

MMAjr: If you could look back at your career after you retire, what would be the one thing you would like to say you have accomplished? 
James Moontasri: If there was one thing I could lie about, I would tell people I gave Lyoto Machida a hard time during sparring. 

MMAjr: Who are your biggest idols?
James Moontasri: My biggest idols are my Mother, my Sister and Lyoto Machida. 

MMAjr: Children now are growing up watching the likes of Jon Jones and Cain Velasquez compete, but who did you grow up watching? 
James Moontasri: I grew up mainly watching Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva and Georges Saint Pierre. And I still do watch them. 

MMAjr: Also, who do you think is the best fighter in the world right now? 
James Moontasri: I think Jose Aldo is the best Pound for Pound fighter in the world right now. 

MMAjr: If you could put yourself up against any active fighter in any weight class, who would it be? 
James Moontasri: I'd probably put myself in their against Jon Jones. 

MMAjr: And if you could fight any retired fighter from any weight class, who would that be? 
James Moontasri: I would fight Art Jimmerson. 

MMAjr: If you could be remembered for one thing after you retire, what would it be? 
James Moontasri: I would like to be remembered for my passion for Martial Arts and how much I love teaching kids. 

MMAjr: Thank you for the interview, James. Hopefully you'll have a full camp for your next fight, its been a pleasure. 
James Moontasri: Thank you!

It was great speaking to James Moontasri, such a down to earth person with a great future in the UFC. ! Follow him on Twitter. @jmoontasri

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TJ Dilliashaw vs. Renan Barao II set for UFC 177 in Sacramento.

Earlier this year, TJ Dillashaw pulled off perhaps one of the most shocking upsets of all time, defeating then Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao via TKO in the fifth round. Dillashaw, who was a 6-to-1 underdog, dominated the fight from the opening bell, eventually stopping the Brazilian and claiming the UFC Bantamweight Championship.

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After the fight, it was debated whether Barao deserved an immediate rematch because oh how one sided the fight was, but after weeks of speculation, Dana White confirmed that Barao would get the rematch.

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After the UFC 175 weigh in show, UFC Tonight hosted a live show where Dana White announced the rematch.

This fight should be a very interesting one, and even after a dominant display in their first fight, I have a feeling Dillashaw will be the underdog here.

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens Round-By-Round Coverage

The second part of the UFC doubleheader is here and we at MMAjr will have live coverage of the whole card. There will also be live coverage on our Twitter account: @MMAjunior_

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Fight Pass Prelims

Oleksiy Oliynyk vs. Anthony Hamilton 
Official Decision: Oleksiy Oliynyk via Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:18 of Round 1. 

Televised Prelims

Ray Borg vs. Shane Howell 
Official Decision: Ray Borg via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:17 of Round 1. 

Marcelo Guimaraes vs. Andy Enz 
Official Decision: Marcelo Guimaraes via Split Decision (27/30, 29/28, 29/28)

Johnny Bedford vs. Cody Gibson 
Official Decision: Cody Gibson via TKO (punches) at 0:38 of Round 1. 

Colton Smith vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira 
Official Decision: Carlos Diego Ferreira via Submission (Modified Rear Naked Choke) at 0:38 of Round 1. 

Main Card

Joe Ellenberger vs. James Moontasri 
Official Decision: Joe Elllenberger via Split Decision (29/28, 28/29, 29/28)

Clint Hester vs. Antonio Braga Neto 
Round 1: We are underway! Hester circling on the outside. Body kick by Hester lands, he follows it up with a leg kick. Hester swings, Neto has him against the cage looking for the take-down. Take-down! Neto trying to pass here. Hester trying to wall wall, no success yet. Hester is up, and back down. Mount for Neto! Round 1: Antonio Braga Neto 10/9. 

Round 2: Hester coming forward here. Hard body kick from Hester and he wings a right hand. Leg kick by Hester, Neto is tired. Vicious leg kick turns Neto around. Double jab snaps the head of Neto. Hesters moves away from the front kick and lands a stiff right hand. Neto looks for the take down, Hester reverses then he gets reversed and is on his back. Neto gets the mount. Nice work from Hester, gets back to half guard and lands a nice elbow. Braga Neto looking for a kimura, can't get it. Round 2: Clint Hester 10/9. 

Round 3: Hester lands two big shots, he's pushing forward early. Nice right again, and to the body, over hand right by Hester. Hester slips and and Neto is on top again. Reversal from Hester! He's in the guard now. Neto on the bottom holding on for dear life. Hard elbow from Hester. Another vicious elbow. More vicious elbows, he is winging them. I've just noticed Diego Brandao is in the corner of Antonio Braga Neto. Herb Dean stands them up, Neto is exhausted. Another take-down by Neto. Round 3: Clint Hester 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Clint Hester via Unanimous Decision (29/28)
Official Decision: Clint Hester via Split Decision (29/28, 28/29, 29/28) 

Ricardo Lamas vs. Hacran Dias
Round 1: They touch. Nice combo by Dias, double jab by Lamas. Nice left by Dias, Lamas eats a big leg kick. Another hard leg kick by Dias. Nice left by Dias, and a right. Lamas lands a hard over hand right. Vicious leg kick once again, Lamas needs to check these. Both men land left hooks. Dias looking for the take down. They clinch against the cage and Lamas looks for the take down. Referee breaks them and the both wing shots. Head kick clips Dias. Round 1: Hacran Dias 10/9. 

Round 2: Left hook by Dias and Lamas stumbles. Lamas looking for the take down against the cage, he can't get it. Big over hand right is blocked by Dias. Another brutal leg kick and Lamas clinches. Big right! Lamas went down, got back up and ate 3 shots. He shoots in for the take down and gets it. Dias gets right back up and they clinch against the cage. Dias now looking for the take down against the cage. Round 2: Ricardo Lamas 10/9. 

Round 3: The fighters touch gloves and Dias pushes forward. Take down attempt by Lamas, he can't get it. Now he does. Lamas takes the back! He is looking for the face crank, Dias flips him over and is on top. Dias gets the take down. Dias again gets the take down. Reversal by Lamas, he's on top now. Nice right by Lamas and a hard body kick. Lamas again working for the take down, can't get it. Round 3: Ricardo Lamas 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Ricardo Lamas via Unanimous Decision (29/28) 
Official Decision: Ricardo Lamas via Unanimous Decision (30/27x2, 29/28) 

Cezar Ferreira vs. Andrew Craig 
Round 1: We are underway, Craig throws a head kick straight away. Hard left hand drops Andrew Craig, Ferreira looking for the guillotine. They are back up. Hard body kick by Ferreira. Hard body kick again by Cezar Ferreira. Eye poke by Ferreira, referee calls time out. Craig is bleeding badly from the top of his head. Hard right stuns Ferreira now! Nice left and right by Ferreira. Straight left stuns Craig. Right uppercut followed by a straight left, both land for Ferreira. Huge take down by Ferreira! He has the back! Round 1: Cezar Ferreira 10/9. 

Round 2: Nice left by Craig early on in the second. Nice knee to the body by Andrew Craig. Craig throws the head kick twice. Straight right lands for Craig. Nice 1-2 combo by Craig as well. Ferreira goes high but it is blocked. Leg kick by Ferreira who now shoots for a take down. He can't get it. They clinch. Craig looking for the take down, stuffed. Spinning kick clips Craig! Round 2: Cezar Ferreira 10/9. 

Round 3: Big elbow by Ferreira and he slams Craig on his back! Craig is bleeding a lot. Ferreira takes the back on Andrew Craig, he has the body triangle here. Craig's face is covered in blood. Ferreira looking for the choke, he can't get it. Craig trying to get up. He does! HEAD KICK! Craig lands a vicious head kick and he drops Ferreira, he hurt him again, and again! Round 3: Cezar Ferreira 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Cezar Ferreira via Unanimous Decision (30/27)
Official Decision: Cezar Ferreira via Unanimous Decision (29/28x2, 30/27) 

Co-Main Event

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Nico Musoke
Round 1: Nice combo right off the back from Musoke, his head kick is blocked. Another head kick by Musoke. Head kick clips Gastelum there. Big left by Musoke! They clinch against the cage, nice knees to the legs by Musoke. Musoke looking for the trip, he can't get it. Musoke has the back and he gets the take down. Musoke slams Gastelum! Very positive start by Musoke here. Musoke has the back again, Gastelum looking to shake him off but he can't. Musoke has both hooks in and is keeping his position, Gastelum can't get up. Gastelum spins and now he is on top, he needs to do something drastic to win this round. Round 1: Nico Musoke 10/9. 

Round 2: Musoke looking very focused in his corner, didn't use his stool. Nice left by Musoke straight away. Musoke throws a combo but he ducks his head again, he needs to be careful. Nice shots by Gastelum, Musoke may be hurt. Nice body kick by Musoke. Solid jab from Musoke lands. Hard body kick is blocked by Musoke. Musoke with his back against the fence, he is taking some hard shots. Musoke trying to use his reach again. Big knee and a hard combo lands for Kelvin Gastelum. Nice right by Musoke. Musoke's body is hurt, his back is arched and his hands are low. Gastelum showing good head movement in the second round. Musoke is tried. Hard body kick by Gastelum! Great round for Gastelum. Round 2: Kelvin Gastelum 10/9. 

Round 3: They touch gloves. Gastelum comes forward but Musoke gets the take down, he has the back now. Musoke has the back of Gastelum but he is cut. Nice knee to the body of Gastelum! Hard leg kick by Gastelum, that hurt Musoke. Musoke bleeding out of his head and his mouth. Head kick lands for Gastelum. Body kick after the combination by Kelvin Gastelum. Gastelum slips, Musoke can't take advantage. Nico Musoke needs to get something done. They clinch, more shots to the body of Nico Musoke. Round 3: Kelvin Gastelum 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Kelvin Gastelum via Unanimous Decision (29/28)
Official Decision: Kelvin Gastelum via Unanimous Decision (29/28x3) 

Main Event

Cub Swanson vs. Jeremy Stephens 
Round 1: We are underway for the main event of the evening! Leg kick misses by Stephens. Nice leg kick lands this time for Stephens. Front kick hits Jeremy Stephens in the face, doesn't effect him. Hard body kick by Swanson. Hard leg kick from Cub now. Cub goes high, the kick is blocked though. Cartwheel kick by Swanson, he is starting to get comfortable. Big right stuns Swanson! He's okay. Swanson responds with a leg kick. Swanson faints the spinning kick, he lands a jab to the body. Big right by Swanson, he throws a kick but Stephens catches it and drops Swanson. Round 1: Cub Swanson 10/9. 

Round 2: Hard leg kick by Swanson. Stephens throws a wheel kick. Big uppercut! Swanson may of been hurt there. Another right lands for Jeremy Stephens, Swanson needs to be careful. Head kick by Cub is blocked well. Big right hand hurts Cub Swanson again! Big left hook stuns Stephens now. Hard leg kick by Stephens. Big right hand drops Swanson! He's right back up. Both fighters land kicks. Nice head movement by Swanson, he throws a cartwheel kick. Nice left hook to the body by Cub. Straight right lands for Cub. Hard body kick by Stephens. Stephens looking for the take down, he gets it and has the back, Cub gets right back to his feet though. Round 2: Jeremy Stephens 10/9. 

Round 3: Jeremy Stephens told his corner that he had hurt his hand, his coach said "You're still going to hit him with it.", interesting. Nice leg kick by Stephens. Cub wildly swings the uppercut but he can't land it. Stephens with a nice 1-2. Both men land hard right hands. Hard body kick by Swanson and Stephens body is hurt, Swanson teeing off. Jeremy Stephens is in trouble, he is taking vicious shots. Stephens looking for the take down but he can't get it. Hard kick hit the gloves of Jeremy Stephens. Stephens looks okay now, he shoots in for the take down. Swanson spins Stephens around and he breaks from the clinch. Spinning kick by Cub Swanson is blocked well. Round 3: Cub Swanson 10/9. 

Round 4: We start round 4 and both fighters look relatively fresh. Stephens with a front kick that just misses the mark. Swanson does well to block the head kick. Hard leg kick by Swanson, Stephens takes it well. Stephens wings a right hand, hits the shoulder of Cub. Nice jab and a oblique kick from Cub Swanson. Stephens needs to start moving his head, Cub is landing that jab at will. They clinch against the cage. Nice knee hit the chin of Jeremy Stephens. Big right hand snaps the head of Swanson back, Stephens looks for the take down but Swanson shows excellent take down defense. Nice combo by Swanson! Swanson throws a leg kick and gets caught with a straight right. Round 4: Cub Swanson 10/9. 

Round 5: They touch gloves at the start of the fifth. Swanson looks for the leg kick but Stephens does well to avoid it. Nice combo by Cub, he eats a right hand though. Blood coming from the nose of Jeremy Stephens here, Swanson's face still unfazed. Nice right to the head by Cub, Stephens responds with a hard right to the body. Vicious body kick hurts Jeremy Stephens again. Hard cartwheel kick, Cub trying to finish. Stephens' body still appears to be hurt. Swanson smiling at Stephens, he then checks the leg kick. Hard leg kick and a left hook lands for Cub Swanson! Stephens throws the front kick but it misses. Swanson eats a right to land a solid left hook. Very nice combo by Cub Swanson in the clinch. Right hand snaps Stephens' head back. Big right hand! Stephens land a solid right hand and it wobbles Swanson, and again! Now Swanson lands a hard right. Round 5: Cub Swanson 10/9. 

MMAjr Official Decision: Cub Swanson via Unanimous Decision (49/46)
Official Decision: Cub Swanson via Unanimous Decision (49/46x2, 50/47)

*As you probably understand, there is always the possibility of grammar mistakes whilst doing live coverage, so we at MMAjr apologize in advance for any mistakes made. 

Not the greatest main card we've ever seen but it was capped off with a fantastic fight in the main event, tweet me what you think of the card and what you think should be next for the winners and losers from this fight card. My Twitter handle is: @JohnKingMMA

Friday, June 27, 2014

UFC Fight Night 44 Live Weigh-Ins Coverage

UFC Fight Night 44 is the second part of a double header tomorrow night and the fighters are ready to battle, but first, they must tip the scales in San Antonio, Texas.

(Photo courtesy of Zuffa) 
Fight Pass Prelims

Oleksiy Oliynyk (240) - Anthony Hamilton  (253)

Televised Prelims

Ray Borg (126) - Shane Howell (125.5)

Marcelo Guimaraes (186) - Andy Enz (186)

Johnny Bedford (136) - Cody Gibson (135)

Colton Smith (156) - Carlos Diego Ferreira (155) 

Main Card

Joe Ellenberger (155.5) - James Moontasri (156) 

Clint Hester (186) - Antonio Braga Neto (185)

Ricardo Lamas (146) - Hacran Dias (146)

Cezar Ferreira (186) - Andrew Craig (186) 

Kelvin Gastelum (173)* - Nico Musoke (171)

Cub Swanson (145) - Jeremy Stephens (145)

*Fighter missed weight and will have 1-2 hours to make the allocated weight limit, if the fighter does not manage to cut the remaining weight, a certain percentage of his purse will be given to his opponent. 

Be sure to tune in tomorrow night for full round by round coverage of UFC Fight Night 44.