Determination Pays Off in Japan (UFC Fight Night 75 Review)
Posted by thesportsjunky on September 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The UFC is the largest fighting promotion in the world but they have been a promotion that lacks some major talent in certain places.
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Thrilling End to a Great Year (UFC 168 Review)
Posted by thesportsjunky on December 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The year in the UFC was set to end with a great card at UFC 168 as two titles were on the line in what promised to be a card to end the year right. More than that though these two title fights would be two of the most anticipated rematches of the year. Ronda Rousey would take on Meisha Tate in a rematch from Strikeforce with both fighters never really getting along. The most anticipated rematch though, was the rematch for the Middleweight title.
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The Hometown Kid Comes Through (UFC 164 Review)
Posted by thesportsjunky on September 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment
UFC 164 would honour a longtime and major sponsor as they would travel to the home of Harley Davidson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They would do this to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the motorcycle company in the place that they were founded. The UFC would give their sponsors a good show overall with some great fights throughout the card but more importantly would bring in some hometown favorites to fight.
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UFC 164 Preview
Posted by thesportsjunky on August 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Lightweight division in the UFC has consistently been one of the most talented divisions in the UFC. As a result the lightweight title has been one of the most contested in the UFC with plenty of challengers lining up to take their shot. At UFC 164 the title will once again be on the line as Benson Henderson defends his title against the latest challenger.