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UFC 127: Fitch and Sotiropoulos Must Win to Stay in Contention

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Jon Fitch and George Sotiropoulos have both been frustrated by lengthy waits for title shots. There’s no immediate salvation in sight for either fighter but Al Dannity says there is one thing both can do this weekend to help their cause; win in style. Would the real B.J. Penn please stand up? After two straight...

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Fedor Takes on Bigfoot in Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Fedor Emilianenko faces a literally big challenge on Saturday night in the opening round of Strikeforce’s Heavyweight World Grand Prix. Al Dannity assesses the Russian fighter’s immediate challenge and looks ahead to what he can expect later on in the tournament. Quick start expected from Fedor Anything less than a quick and dominant victory by...

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UFC 126: Anderson Silva Looks to Maintain Dominance

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Will ring rust hinder Vitor Belfort and Forrest Griffin at UFC 126? Al Dannity certainly thinks so as he previews their clashes with UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin. Veteran Belfort no match for the Spider This was originally supposed to be a re-match of Anderson ‘the Spider’ Silva and Chael Sonnen...

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UFC 125: Edgar Can Beat Maynard and Keep Belt

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Jose Aldo may not be on the card but New Year’s Day should still present plenty of entertainment for MMA fans as UFC 125 sees Frankie Edgar defend the Lightweight title against Gray Maynard. Edgar can outlast Maynard The UFC Lightweight title fight between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard tops the bill and promises to...

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UFC 124: Kosheck’s Mental Edge Won’t Be Enough Against GSP

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Josh Kosheck has managed to get under Georges St. Pierre’s skin ahead of the duo’s UFC Welterweight title fight on Saturday but Al Dannity says this will only make GSP even more determined to defeat the American. Expect more striking from GSP UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has changed up his game ahead of...

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UFC 121: Brock Lesnar Will Dominate Cain Velasquez

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The most dominant force in the octagon is back and Al Dannity likes Brock Lesnar to add to his legend on Saturday night. Lesnar will return to power game Brock Lesnar was forced to adapt his strategy against Shane Carwin last time out. That’s a bit of an understatement. From the opening bell Carwin made...

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UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Anderson Silva has more than just the UFC Middleweight title to worry about on Saturday night. Al Dannity is expecting a big performance from the Brazilian master. Silva to retain his title in style Dana White has sent out a clear and stark message to Anderson Silva ahead of Saturday’s UFC 117 pay-per-view. If the...

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UFC 116: Brock Lesnar Will Dominate Shane Carwin

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Get ready for some pain this Saturday night as UFC crowns an undisputed Heavyweight champion. Al Dannity knows who he’s picking. All hail Lesnar As a professional wrestler he knew all about being the top heel, since leaving that pantomime Brock Lesnar hasn’t changed his persona one bit. The UFC Heavyweight champion is the man...

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UFC 113 Offers a Stacked Card

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

All eyes will be on the Main Event at UFC 113 but Al Dannity feels the undercard will serve up plenty of entertainment Machida and Shogun set for a classic I can still hear the boos from UFC 104 when fans and experts alike thought Mauricio Rua got a raw deal against Light Heavyweight Champion...

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Silva and Penn to Retain Titles at UFC 112

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

UFC has put together a stacked card for its first ever event in the Middle East. Silva has too much for Maia The middleweight championship is an All-Brazilian affair as reigning champion Anderson Silva (-714) takes on Demian Maia (+400). The challenger has a solid history in Abu-Dhabi, having won the ADCC Submission Wrestling Championships...