UFC on FOX 2 is tonight, in about 11 hours from the time I am writing this actually. While I am a little behind the game you shouldn’t need a lot of motivation to tune in to this. Here are the top 5 reasons to watch tonight.
5. Meet Chris Weidman: Long story short, Mark Munoz had to pull out of his fight with Chael Sonnen so UFC brass moved Michael Bisping into his slot and called in little known Chris Weidman to meet BJJ wizard Demian Maia. Weidman’s credentials are impressive. As a college wrestler he defeated Phil Dais and Ryan Bader, both of which currently fight at 205 pounds in the UFC. Additionally he has quickly developed a very well rounded MMA game. Oddly enough he is the bookie favorite in this fight but Demian Maia is not to be messed with on the ground. The fight is a coin toss in my book but fans should get their first taste of an up and coming fighter with a really bright future.
4. Michael Bisping is Gunna Get Hurt: If you are like me you don’t really like Michael Bisping. Of course it isn’t anything personal. As I have said, this is all about the persona we see on TV and the one I see with the nametag Bisping is kind of a dick. I am moving from a cursory appreciation of Sonnan to full on fandom but the fact that he is a terrible match-up for a boxer like Bisping has never and will never change. Bisping could really turn a lot of heads with a big upset here but unless something goes terribly wrong I expect a lot of takedowns and a lot of ground and pound directed at the head region of the Brit. I predict a second or third round stoppage but there is a chance Bisping gets beat on for 15 minutes. If Michael Bisping wins this fight, the only fighter who might be a worse match up for him is waiting in the wings – Anderson Silva.
3. Title Eliminators: The number one contenders for the Middleweight Title and the Light-Heavyweight Title will be determined tonight on FOX. That doesn’t necessarily mean that they will get the next title shot because Anderson Silva is on the mend and apparently Jon Jones really wants to fight soon. Regardless, Sonnen and Bisping will vie for a shot at Silva, if/whenever he is ready to defend his belt again. Meanwhile Rashad Evans can secure his shot at Jon Jones with a win while Phil Davis mist wow matchmakers if he hopes to procure the number one spot. In short, there is a great deal on the line tonight and the near future of two divisions will be determined.
2. It is Free: That’s it. If you have FOX it is free. No excuses.
1. Chael Sonnen Interviews: Evans and Davis are headlining the show and Anderson Silva is the champion of his division. However, Chael Sonnen is the main event. This guy has turned up the hype and it seems to never get old for me. He has claimed to be the best fighter in the world, is now carrying around a UFC title, and claims that Anderson Silva will retire before he ever fights him again. He has called out Silva, insulted his family, his country, and his manhood. He has done everything but slap Silva in the face in public. It has been nothing if it hasn’t been great entertainment. My hat is off to Chael Sonnen. I love the guy. I love him because he makes me hate him. He is the 1980s Ric Flair of MMA. I will pay money to see him win or lose so don’t be surprised if he steals the show tonight.
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