Don't Let UFC on Versus 6 Pass You By

I don’t know if you noticed but the UFC is putting on 4 title fights in the matter of 16 days. This is one of the most impressive blocks in UFC history and it will be capped off with one of the most important title fight of the year: Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard III for the lightweight title. While UFC 136 is certainly something to be excited about, UFC on Versus 6 is one of the best free shows to date. As this is late it is going to be quick but don’t take it as an indication that it is any less a card you need to see.

Mac Danzig vs Matt Wiman

Both Danzig and Wiman have really turned things around over the last year or so. It hasn’t just been about wins and losses but more about performance quality. They are securely set in the middle of the pack at 155 pounds but an impressive win would be a huge way to close out the year. This is actually a rematch of a controversial fight from just over a year ago where Wiman won but many believe the fight was stopped early. This fight should be really exciting and both guys have a lot to gain.

Charlie Brenneman vs Anthony Johnson

Brenneman burst on the scene with his upset win over Rick Story but many still think he is an underdog against impressive striker Anthony Johnson. With the welterweight division running out of challengers for GSP, wins from guys like this can be huge leaps up the ladder. Both men are coming off the biggest wins of their respective careers and will look continue that momentum in this striker vs grappler contest. Johnson might be big enough and strong enough to keep the fight standing and could be a front-runner for KO of the night.

Stefan Struve vs Pat Barry

A lot of people are calling this a freak show fight in short because Struve is really really tall and Barry is really really short. The match-up is legit though. Struve is a good fighter but seems to have hit his ceiling and Barry just can’t string the kind of wins together that he needs. Both fighters have loads of potential and a knack for excitement. Struve might get chopped down with wicked leg kicks (Barry’s kicks are some of the scariest in the sport). Watch for a fun ending to this fight.

UFC Bantamweight Championship: Dominick Cruz (Champ) vs Demetrious Johnson

Do not blink. Do not go to the bathroom during the rounds. You might not even want to talk to friends. This fight is going to be fast, REALLY fast. It might not be finished quickly – in fact I think it will go the distance – but the pace set by both men will be stuck in top gear. All the pressure is on Johnson to continue to shock people and be competitive against top competition. Cruz is pound – for – pound good and if Johnson can figure out how to give him trouble this could be fight of the forever. Cruz’s foot work and hands are lightning fast and always working odd angles. The big champions get all the attention but Dominick Cruz is one of the most impressive in the sport. Don’t miss this chance to see him and hope for a competitive fight.