It is expected to be announced in the next few days that Mark Munoz will face off against Chael Sonnen for the number one contender status in the middleweight division. This fight is expected to headline the UFC on Fox 2 card on Jan. 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
I was listening to MMAJunkie Radio this morning and the fellas were chatting with Mike Dolce about a possible fight between Martin Kampmann and Thiago Alves. It wasn't even an hour later that Damon Martin of MMAWeekly.com broke the news that the two were lined up for an un-named card on March 3, 2012.
This past weekend the UFC invaded San Jose, California for the first time in organization history for UFC 139. The fight card featured a main event for the ages with Dan Henderson defeating Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a five round war. With the co-main event being just as entertaining, as Wanderlei Silva punished Cung Le to bring himself back to his winning ways.
Since Anderson Silva is expected to be inactive until mid 2012 due to injury, the UFC had to find another option for Chael Sonnen. The so-called "People's Champ" is rumored to be facing off against Mark Munoz in a number one contender fight at the UFC on Fox 2 card.
Last month during the UFC 137 festivities, MMASucka.com's Nick King had the chance to chat with Gray Maynard. In case you don't remember, Gray mentioned that he would be traveling to the Bay Area. Nick then mentioned AKA and how they were savages, which was the first hint of Gray moving training camps.
There could be a spot ready for Brian Stann on January 28th in Chicago, Illinois for the UFC’s first four fight show on FOX. The UFC will most likely announce who will be fighting on that card in the coming days. Nothing is for sure but Brian Stann's involvement would make the most sense. You have a Silver Star Marine who is not only a war hero but a pretty talented fighter. He is somebody the American audience could gravitate to.
Last nights UFC 139 main event was an epic match-up and possibly one that will be recognized as Fight of the Year. Many people however believe that the fight between Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua was scored incorrectly. MMA's best media sources and fans alike thought that the fight ended in a draw.
The picture tells the story. Last night in the UFC 139 co-main event, Wanderlei Silva and Cung Le went to war. The fight wasn't relevant in terms of the middleweight division, but it was one for the fans to cheer for. We read so many tweets yesterday that read "Oh my god Sandstorm" or "War Wandy", it's amazing how much respect both these fighters have.
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
