This is the main event......IT'S TIME!!!!!!

First things first, I'd like to welcome all MMA fans to my blog, and although all fighters and leagues may be discussed here my main focus will be on fighters who fight in the UFC. There are some exceptions, but I feel that the best fighters in the world fight mainly in the best MMA league in the world, the UFC.

The are some very interesting matches on the horizon leading up to a monumental UFC 100, slated to take place this summer. UFC 97 takes place later this month and consists of two fights that could be considered main events. Is the Spider capable of being beaten in the UFC, and is the Iceman done has a serious threat in the light-heavyweight division. Anderson Silva can and will be beaten in the UFC, but not by Thales Leites. Leites has crazy BJJ, but the striking of Silva will be too much for him and will lead to a second round KO. As for the Iceman, his chin has been checked and he too will be the victim of a KO at the hands of Shogun Rua. Sorry Liddell fans but Chucks UFC days are numbered.

We'll get into other matches and events in the future but for now lets do a little thing I like to call "CRUNCH TIME". Crunch Time is a segment devoted to fighters who are in desperate need of a win, whether it is to jump-start a stalled career or land a promising fighter a title shot.

CRUNCH TIME

Chuck Liddell-lost 3 of last 4, 2 by KO
Wanderlei Silva-lost 4 of last 5, 3 by KO
Houston Alexander-started 2-0 in UFC but has lost 3 straight in first round, including
an 8 second KO at the hands of James Irvin.

Clay Guida-3 impressive wins in a row, has a date with Diego Sanchez in June at The US vs UK
Finale, with the winner likely receiving a title shot with B.J. Penn.
Lyoto Machida-after 14 straight wins, the last 6 in the UFC, The Dragon fights for the Light-
Heavyweight Championship at UFC 98. Looks like Rashads run as champ will
be a short one.

AFTER THE BELL

Just a few final thoughts before I post this inaugural blog.
Did anyone enjoy seeing Josh Koscheck get KO'ed at UFC 95 by Paulo Thiago, because I enjoyed the hell out of that. Didn't like Koscheck on TUF and I don't like him now. Gotta be honest, before that fight I had never heard of the undefeated (11-0) Paulo Thiago, now the dude is my hero.
After winning his weight class and securing a UFC contract at TUF 1, The Nightmare mowed down all competition until losing 2 straight decisions to Koscheck and Fitch, two of the top ranked welterweights in the division. Now Diego has decided to forgo any title aspirations as a welterweight and fights at lightweight. There's no doubt that Sanchez is a threat as a lightweight but I think he gave up too soon on a shot at a welterweight championship. I am a huge GSP fan and I believe he can beat all challengers, but until he beats Nightmare there will always be a "what if?" in the back of my mind.

Well that's it for now fight fans, I look forward to your comments and feedback about my blog.
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And remember, if your options are pass out or tap out, just go to sleep.

Jorro