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.
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.
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.
Before we move to my Half-Cut: UFC 139 picks, my beer choice for this event is Pilsner Urquell. The name literally means "pilsner from the original source," making it the only true Pilsner in the world. Experts and judges have given Pilsner Urquell a score of 93 points, which is the highest rating ever given to a pilsner style lager.
Kyle Kingsbury has found a place among the UFC's light heavyweight division as a dude who just brings it. The former Arizona State University Football star will face off against Stephan Bonnar this Saturday on the main card of UFC 139.
Fighters participating in UFC 139: Henderson vs. Rua will take to the scale at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, as part of the official weigh-in's for this Saturday's fight card. The event is set to be headlined by legends of the sport Dan Henderson and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Co-main event status goes to Wanderlei Silva and Cung Le.
It’s never easy for a fighter to deal with a loss especially when one fights in the very competitive UFC. It’s a “what have you done for me lately” type of business and nobody understands that more than Martin “Hitman” Kampmann.
The first Dana White Blog for UFC 139 is up! The blog recaps the behind the scene happenings of UFC on FOX. Check out the quick clip of JDS' pad work at 8:15. SCARY! No wonder he is now the NEW heavyweight champ. Enjoy!
On November 19, UFC 139 will go down at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. In a match-up that is flying under the radar, Cung Le will take on PRIDE/UFC Veteran Wanderlei Silva. Le the former Strikeforce middleweight champion has been inactive since June 2010
