UFC 139 went down last night in San Jose, California. Most of the nights big winners stuck around following their fights and chat with the media. Thanks to Karyn Bryant ofMMAHeat.com and Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com for locking down these killer post-fight interviews.
In a night with plenty of spectacular fights it must have been tough for the UFC to determine who they would give their bonuses to. UFC 139 gave an amazing showing to the fans at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua went to war for 5 rounds
What a night of fights in San Jose, California. UFC 139 was one for the ages with Dan Henderson winning a very close decision over Mauricio Rua, Wanderlei Silva KO's Cung Le in a battle for the ages and Urijah Faber put on an amazing performance, submitting Brian Bowles. Most of the nights main card winners will be in attendance at the post fight press conference.
Tonight the UFC is set to invade San Jose, California for the first time ever. The main event is a light heavyweight showdown that is reminiscent of a good ol' PRIDE fight between Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. The co-main event is a bout between Wanderlei Silva and UFC newcomer and Strikeforce Veteran Cung Le.
Marcus Brimage can talk, but there was not much to talk about this episode other than the fight between TJ Dillashaw and Dustin Pague. Oh ya, and the awesome coaches air hockey game.
Battlefield Fight League 12 took place last night at the Vogue Theater on the Granville Street Strip with ten exciting amateur fights, with only one going to the judges. The event was headlined by two intriguing championship fights featuring a rematch of current middleweight champion Micah Brakefield against Jer Kornelsen, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt Leo Xavier versus Capoeira expert Marco Caffiero for the vacant welterweight championship. As always, Battlefield's crew did their magic behind the scenes to put together a great production with prefight interview videos, and a smoothly run show that enhanced the viewing experience.
M-1 Global held the weigh-in event for their upcoming event M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson. Monson and Fedor will headline the fight card, while M-1 Challenge Lightweight title bout between Daniel Weichel and Jose Figueroa serves as the co-main event.
Bellator 58 is live tonight and going down at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The main event is a long awaited title fight between current lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and undefeated Michael Chandler. The co-main event pairs Hector Lombard against Trevor Prangley.
Strikeforce Challengers 20 went down at the The Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and aired on Showtime. It took Lumumba Sayers just 28 seconds to Knockout and upset Antwain Britt in the main event.
The UFC 139 fighters took to the scales today at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main event fighters Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua both made weight easily, whereas a bunch of other fighters on the card had troubles making weight.
