WAR DIAZ!

(The Stockton Hello)

Bantamweights 135 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion Dominick Cruz

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak 

1. Champion Dominick Cruz (7-1) 7W
2. Urijah Faber (9-3) 2W
3. Brian Bowles (6-1) 1W
4. Joseph Benavidez (6-2) 2W
5. Renan Barao (3-0) 3W

Featherweights 145 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion Jose Aldo

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Jose Aldo (9-0) 9W
2. Chad Mendes (5-0) 5W
3. Diego Nunes (5-1) 3W
4. Erik Koch (4-1) 3W
5. Dustin Poirier (2-1) 2W

Lightweights 155 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion Frankie Edgar

Rank, Name, (UFC) Record, Win/Loss streak 

1. UFC Champion Frank Edgar (8-1-1) 1draw
2. WEC Champion Anthony Pettis (5-1) 4W
3. Gray Maynard (8-0-1-1nc) 1draw
4. Jim Miller (9-1) 7W
5. Sean Sherk (8-4) 1W

Welterweights 170 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion George St. Pierre

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion George St. Pierre (16-2) 9W
2. B.J Penn (12-6-2) 1draw
3. Jon Fitch (13-1-1) 1draw
4. Carlos Condit (8-1) 3W
5. Diego Sanchez (12-4) 2W 

Middleweights 185 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion Anderson Silva

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Anderson Silva (13-0) 13W
2. Yushin Okami (10-2) 3W
3. Demian Maia (8-2) 2W
4. Wanderlei Silva (3-5) 1W
5. Michael Bisping (11-3) 3W

Light-Heavyweights 205 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion Jon Jones

Rank, Name, (UFC Record),Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Jon Jones (7-1) 4W
2. Rashad Evans (10-1-1) 2W
3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (3-3) 1L
4. Quinton Jackson (7-2) 2W
5. Lyoto Machida (9-2) 1W

Heavyweights 265 lbs. 06/03/11

Champion Cain Velasquez

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Cain Velasquez (7-0) 7W 
2. Junior Dos Santos (6-0) 6W
3. Brock Lesnar (4-2) 1L
4. Shane Carwin (4-1) 1L
5. Frank Mir (13-5) 2W

Lightweight 155 lbs. 05/25/11

Rank, Name, (UFC) Record, Win/Loss streak

1. UFC Champion Frank Edgar (8-1-1) 1draw
2. WEC Champion Anthony Pettis (5-1) 4W
3. Gray Maynard (8-0-1-1nc) 1draw
4. Jim Miller (9-1) 7W
5. Sean Sherk (8-4) 1W

Welterweight 05/25/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion George St. Pierre (16-2) 9W
2. B.J Penn (12-6-2) 1draw
3. Jon Fitch (13-1-1) 1draw
4. Thiago Alves (10-4) 1W
5. Carlos Condit (8-1) 3W

Middleweight 185 lbs. 05/25/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Anderson Silva (13-0) 13W
2. Yushin Okami (10-2) 3W
3. Demian Maia (8-2) 2W
4. Wanderlei Silva (3-5) 1W
5. Michael Bisping (11-3) 3W

Light-Heavyweight 205 lbs. 05/25/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record),Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Jon Jones (7-1) 4W
2. Rashad Evans (10-1-1) 2W
3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (3-3) 1L
4. Quinton Jackson (6-2) 1W
5. Lyoto Machida (9-2) 1

Heavyweights 265 lbs. 05/25/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Cain Velazquez (7-0) 7W 
2. Junior Dos Santos (6-0) 6W
3. Brock Lesnar (4-2) 1L
4. Shane Carwin (4-1) 1L
5. Frank Mir (12-5) 1W 

The Picks have been made

Champion Georges St. Pierre vs. Challenger Jake Shields (for welterweight title)

Volkart-  I want Jake Shields to sub GSP.  I want Jake Shields to sub GSP.  I want Jake Shields to sub GSP… That to me is the only way Jake wins.  Probably won’t happen, but Caesar Gracie seems to have a way of keeping his champions as champions.  Jake will need the grittiest performance of his career to take GSP down repeatedly over 5 rounds and work for subs the entire time.  But I do not see a TKO from Shields as a true possibility and I don’t imagine the judges leaning Jake’s way if the fight ends up being a close 5 round back and forth.  So submission it is, why not.  Jake Shields via Sub, Rd 4.

Pearce-  For the past couple of weeks I was sure I would pick Shields, he seems like the best fighter GSP has faced yet.  But as I scrolled through each fighters records flashes of memories started popping in my mind.  Shields being knocked down by Hendo, then controlling the rest of the fight for the win will always stand out as a great achievement for Shields-y no one can take that away.  Then flashes of GSP, and the only images that popped in my mind were of GSP embarrassing just about everyone he has fought.  I like the credit Shields has been getting it is good for him, and this should be an exciting fight, but the reality is George wins 9 out of 10 fights against anyone.  St. Pierre Unanimous Decision

Champion Jose Aldo vs. Challenger Mark Hominick (for featherweight title)

Volkart -  Hominick has a punchers chance, likely a better one than any of the recent title challengers.  But he’s not going to beat Aldo.  Jose Aldo via TKO, Rd 2.

               

Pearce-   Jose Aldo is building a reputation and an image with his in cage performances, of intimidation through an aura of quiet confidence.  The myth was cemented during the demolishing of Urijah Faber and carried on through Faber’s tweets of his purple, black, and blue swollen leg for weeks after their fight.  Here is a question to put it in perspective, who wins in a fight Faber or Hominick?  That’s up to you but it makes you think.  Jose Aldo is Co-main heading the biggest card of the year, and those of you who don’t know you will know!  Jose Aldo Rd 4 KO       

Jason Brilz vs. Vladimir Matyushenko

Volkart -  Brilz isn’t a full time fighter, hasn’t really kept busy in an effort to capitalize on his near upset of Little Nog almost 11 months ago.  Vlady is a beast, a favorite of mine.  I think this will be a surprisingly competitive fight, I just hope they keep this on the feet for the sake of everyone in attendance.    Vladimir Matyushenko via Decision.

Pearce- I like this fight, one thing both guys do is “bring it” which is probably why they were put on the main card in the first place.  But the problem is neither bring name recognition, which is the reason you have to explain why this is a good fight.  Brilz seems to surprise every fight and Matyushenko is more reliable than sunrise.  It’s that reliability I am banking on.  Vladimir Matyushenko Rd 2 TKO

Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida

Volkart -  Randy’s on a 3 fight win streak, with wins over Brandon Vera (many deem a robbery), Mark Coleman (had nothing left as a fighter), and James Toney (hahahaha) as of recent.  Randy has nothing to lose in this fight.  Lyoto is on a 2 fight losing streak currently.  Lyoto has everything to lose.  Machida’s last 3 fights have been top ten guys. Randy’s last 3 were tomato cans.  Break out the bagpipes, start the parade.  Thanks for everything, Captain America.  Lyoto Machida via brutal TKO, Rd 1.

Pearce- Have you ever watched two men play chess in front of 55,000 people with fist and feet instead of pawns and bishops?  You can go ahead and count out Randy the man who has won more fights due to game planning than talent.  I think Machida is going to need a submission to win, because he will be grappling with Randy a lot, but Couture is so old he has forgotten what submissions are.  It breaks my heart this prediction, cause I love me some Lyoto.  Randy will grind out a win.  Randy Couture Split Decision    

Mark Bocek vs. Ben Henderson

Volkart - I feel like Ben Henderson is a very special human being and I think he’s going to present a lot of problems for a more one dimensional Bocek.  But, you can’t overlook the BJJ prowess of Bocek.  I’m banking on Bocek having worked heavily on his wrestling and boxing for this fight. I think Henderson finally gets put to sleep in this fight. Mark Bocek via Sub, Rd 2. 

               

Pearce- Damn it Benson!  I really wanted to pick Ben for the win, mainly because I don’t like Bocek, dunno why.  But Benson showed up at weigh-ins a half pound over weight, already looking skinnier than a worm and looking drawn out and tired, then he still had to go lose that ½ lbs.  If Bocek loses this he should be embarrassed, all the chips are on his side of the table.  Bocek rd 1 Submission

 Prelims.....

UFC 129

Welterweight 170 lbs. Championship

#1 George St. Pierre v. #7 Jake Shields

Featherweight 145 lbs. Championship

#1 Jose Aldo v. #3 Mark Hominick

Light-Heavyweight 205 lbs.

#20 Jason Brilz v. #10 Vladimir Matyushenko

Light-Heavyweight 205 lbs.

#7 Randy Couture v. #5 Lyoto Machida

Lightweight 155 lbs.

#27 Mark Bocek v. #13 Benson Henderson

Prelims....

Bantamweight 135 lbs. 04/05/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Dominick Cruz (7-1) 7W
2. Urijah Faber (9-3) 2W
3. Brian Bowles (6-1) 1W
4. Joseph Benavidez (6-2) 2W
5. Miguel Torres (7-2) 2W

Full list of UFC Bantamweights....

Featherweight 145 lbs. 04/05/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Jose Aldo (8-0) 8W
2. Chad Mendes (5-0) 5W
3. Mark Hominick (6-2) 5W
4. Diego Nunes (5-1) 3W
5. Erik Koch (4-1) 3W

Full list of UFC Featherwights....

Lightweight 155 lbs. 04/05/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak 

1. UFC Champion Frank Edgar (8-1-1) 1draw
2. WEC Champion Anthony Pettis (5-1) 4W
3. Gray Maynard (8-0-1-1nc) 1draw
4. Jim Miller (9-1) 7W
5. Sean Sherk (8-4) 1W

 Full list of UFC Lightweight....

Welterweight 170 lbs. 04/03/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion George St. Pierre (15-2) 8W
2. B.J Penn (12-6-2) 1draw
3. Jon Fitch (13-1-1) 1draw
4. Thiago Alves (10-4) 1W
5. Carlos Condit (8-1) 3W 

 Full list of UFC Welterweights...

Middleweight 185 lbs. 04/03/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Anderson Silva (13-0) 13W
2. Yushin Okami (10-2) 3W
3. Nate Marquardt (10-4) 1W
4. Demian Maia (8-2) 2W
5. Wanderlei Silva (3-5) 1W 

Full list of UFC Middlweights...

Light-Heavyweight 205 lbs. 04/03/11

Rank, Name, (UFC Record),Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Jon Jones (7-1) 4W
2. Rashad Evans (10-1-1) 2W
3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (3-3) 1L
4. Quinton Jackson (6-2) 1W
5. Lyoto Machida (8-2) 2L

Full list of UFC Light-heavyweights...

Heavyweight 265 lbs. 04/03/11

 

Rank, Name, (UFC Record), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Cain Velazquez (7-0) 7W 
2. Junior Dos Santos (6-0) 6W
3. Brock Lesnar (4-2) 1L
4. Shane Carwin (4-1) 1L
5. Frank Mir (12-5) 1W  

Full list of UFC Heavyweights....

UFN 24

Light-Heavyweight 205 lbs.

#11 Phil Davis vs. #14 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Welterweight 170 lbs.

#15 Dan Hardy vs. #18 Anthony Johnson

Welterweight 170 lbs.

#33 Amir Sadollah vs. #41 DaMarques Johnson

Featherweight 145 lbs.
#18 Leonard Garcia vs. #24 Nam Phan
prelims after the jump...

Pearce prediction and analysis

Rua rd 3 tko

-I am really hoping that Shogun shines through with some great Muay Thai, I expect to see (and hear) some nasty leg kicks.  I made my pick thinking Shogun will capitalize on experience and veteran game planning.

Faber rd 1 sub

-Faber should come into this fight with a fire burning inside.  He likes the spotlight, he likes fighting under pressure, and wants to become a household name.  Look for Faber to take some chances to win this early to build his highlight resume.

Kamal rd 3 tko

-I made this pick more due to trends then who I think is the better fighter.  WEC guys have been doing well coming into the UFC, and recently top ten UFC lightweights have been losing ground. (i.e. George Sot., Dunham)  I think Jim Miller's win streak will come to an end. 

Nate descs

-As long as Nate hasn't psyched himself out he should win this one.  Nate is one of the best middleweights there is, but he sometimes doesn't "show up" for fights.  Unfortunately even Nate's B-game is a lot to handle for a late replacement in Dan Miller. 

Mirko rd 1 tko

-Yesterday at weigh ins Mirko CroCop showed up absolutely shredded.  I went back and looked at previous pictures of CroCop and this is physically the best shape I have seen him in.  If CroCop shows up prepared to fight at the level he showed up physically this one will be a tough night for the inexperienced Schaub.

prelims after the jump...

Volkart prediction and analysis

Champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua via TKO, Rd 2

-          Jones has the wrestling and the reach, but Shogun has the superior striking and the slick jiu-jitsu.  It isn’t Jon Jones’ time yet.  WAR SHOGUN.

Urijah Faber via Sub, Round 1

-          Wouldn’t be surprised to see an upset KO here however.  Faber has too much to lose here, should fight smart and end it quickly.

Jim Miller via Decision

-          Dangerous fight for Miller’s career, I think Joe Silva screwed the pooch with this matchmaking.  Jim  barely has anything to gain so much more to lose with this fight.  I had the same opinion of the Siver-Gsots fight, especially when the fighter upsetting the contender isn’t yet in a position to be automatically shot up to the top.  I would have much rather had number one contenders matched up against each other from the get-go, but of course timing will always make that tough to do as well.  Regardless, Miller should take this decision I just hope he doesn’t get clipped by Kamal’s wild punches.  Hopefully Jim can keep his nerves knowing that his brother had just lost to Marquardt.

Nate Marquardt via TKO, Round 2

-          Dan Miller can’t beat top tier middleweights.  He’ll likely keep his job for a bit longer doing the UFC a solid, but I don’t see how he can win this fight even in front of his hometown crowd.

Brendan Schaub via TKO, Round 2

-          I’m sick of waiting for the CroCop of 2006 to re-emerge. This fight is the equivalent of taking old yeller out behind the barn, shotgun in hand.  KO of the night.  

Prelims after the jump...

UFC 128 Fight Card

Light-Heavyweight Championship

#1 Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. #5 Jon Jones

Bantamweight
#5 Urijah Faber vs. #7 Eddie Wineland
Lightweight

#5 Jim Miller vs. #34 Kamal Shalorus
Middleweight

#12 Dan Miller vs. #3 Nate Marquardt
Heavyweight

#10 Mirko "Cro Cop" vs. #9 Brendan Schaub

Prelims after the jump

135 Lbs. Bantamweights 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Dominick Cruz 17-1 (5-0) 8W
2. Brian Bowles 9-1 (4-1) 1W
3. Joseph Benavidez 13-2 (3-2) 1W
4. Miguel Torres 39-3 (3-2) 2W
5. Urijah Faber 24-4 (3-2) 1W
6. Scott Jorgensen 11-4 (4-1) 1L
7. Eddie Wineland 18-6-1 (4-1) 4W
8. Renan Barao 25-1 (5-0) 14W
9. Takeya Mizugaki 14-5-2 (3-2) 1W
10. Wagnney Fabiano 14-3 (3-2) 1L
11. Brad Pickett 20-5 (4-1) 1W
12. Demetrious Johnson 9-1 (4-1) 3W
13. Chris Cariaso 11-2 (4-1) 1W
14. Charlie Valencia 12-6 (3-2) 1L
15. Michael McDonald 11-1 (4-1) 4W

145 Lbs. Featherweights 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Jose Aldo 18-1 (5-0) 11W
2. Chad Mendes 10-0 (5-0) 10W
3. Mark Hominick 20-8 (5-0) 5W
4. Diego Nunes 16-1 (4-1) 3W
5. Dustin Poirier 9-1 (4-1) 2W
6. Josh Grispi 14-2 (4-1) 1L
7. Manvel Gamburyan 11-5 (3-2) 1L
8. Erik Koch 11-1 (4-1) 2W
9. Pablo Garza 10-1 (4-1) 1W
10. Kenny Florian 12-5 (3-2) 1L
11. Javier Vazquez 15-5 (2-3) 1L
12. Raphael Assuncao 15-3 (3-2) 1W
13. Cub Swanson 15-4 (3-2) 1W
14. Rani Yahya 16-6 (3-2) 1W
15. Zhang Tiequan 13-1 (4-1) 1W

155 Lbs. Lightweight 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak 

1. UFC Champion Frank Edgar 13-1-1 (4-0-1) 1draw
2. WEC Champion Anthony Pettis 13-1 (4-1) 4W
3. Gray Maynard 10-0-1-1nc (4-0-1) 1draw
4. Sean Sherk 34-4-1 (3-2) 1W
5. Jim Miller 19-2 (5-0) 6W
6. Clay Guida 28-11 (3-2) 3W 
7. Melvin Guillard 27-8-2-1nc (4-1) 4W
8. Dennis Siver 18-7 (4-1) 3W
9. George Sotiropoulos 14-3 (4-1) 1L
10. Kurt Pellegrino 15-5 (4-1) 1L
11. Takanori Gomi 32-7 (3-2) 1L
12. Nik Lentz 20-3-2 (4-0-1) 3W
13. Jeremy Stephens 19-6 (3-2) 1W
14. Evan Dunham 11-2 (3-2) 2L
15. Joe Lauzon 19-6 (3-2) 1L

170 Welterweight 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion George St. Pierre 21-2 (5-0) 8W
2. Jon Fitch 23-3-1-1nc (4-0-1) 1draw
3. B.J Penn 16-7-2 (2-2-1) 1draw
4. Jake Shields 26-4-1 (5-0) 15W
5. Carlos Condit 26-5 (4-1) 3W
6. Thiago Alves 18-7 (3-2) 1W
7. Josh Koscheck 15-5 (3-2) 1L
8. Diego Sanchez 23-4 (3-2) 2W
9. Matt Hughes 45-8 (3-2) 1L
10. Ricardo Almeida 13-4 (4-1) 1W
11. Rick Story 12-3 (5-0) 5W
12. Dong-hyun Kim 14-0-1-1nc (4-0-1nc) 3W
13. Mike Pierce 12-3 (4-1) 3W
14. Dan Hardy 23-8 (3-2) 2L
15. Martin Kampmann 17-5 (2-3) 2L

185 Lbs. Middleweight 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Anderson Silva 28-4 (5-0) 14W
2. Yushin Okami 26-5 (4-1) 3W
3. Nate Marquardt 30-10-2 (3-2) 1L
4. Demian Maia 14-2 (3-2) 2W
5. Wanderlei Silva 33-10-1-1n.c. (2-3) 1W 
6. Michael Bisping 21-3 (4-1) 3W
7. Rousimar Palhares 12-3 (4-1) 1W
8. Mark Munoz 10-2 (4-1) 2W
9. Vitor Belfort 19-9 (4-1) 1L
10. Brian Stann 10-3 (4-1) 2W
11. Chris Leben 25-7 (3-2) 1L
12. Dan Miller 14-4-1n.c. (2-3) 2W
13. Maiquel Falco 26-3(1) (5-0) 8W
14. C.B. Dollaway 11-3 (3-2) 1L
15. Yoshihiro Akiyama 13-3-2n.c. (3-2) 2L

205 Lbs. Light-Heavyweight 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1. Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua 19-4 (3-2) 1W
2. Rashad Evans 15-1-1 (4-1) 2W
3. Quinton Jackson 31-8 (3-2) 1W
4. Lyoto Machida 16-2 (3-2) 2L
5. Jon Jones 12-1 (4-1) 3W 
6. Forrest Griffin 18-6 (3-2) 2W
7. Thiago Silva 15-2 (3-2) 1W
8. Randy Couture 19-10 (3-2) 3W
9. Rich Franklin 28-6-1nc (2-3) 1L
10. Vladimir Matyushenko 25-5 (4-1) 1W
11. Phil Davis 8-0 (5-0) 8W
12. Matt Hamill 10-2 (5-0) 5W
13. Ryan Bader 12-1 (4-1) 1L
14. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 19-4 (4-1) 1L
15. Alexander Gustafsson 11-1 (4-1) 2W

265 Lbs. Heavyweights 03/08/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1.      Champion Cain Velazquez 9-0 (5-0) 9W 

2.      Junior Dos Santos 12-1 (5-0) 7W

3.      Brock Lesnar 5-2 (4-1) 1L

4.      Shane Carwin 12-1 (4-1) 1L

5.      Frank Mir 14-5 (3-2) 1W  

6.      Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 32-6-1-1 (3-2) 1L

7.      Cheick Kongo 15-6-2 (2-2-1) 1draw

8.      Roy Nelson 15-5 (2-3) 1L

9.      Brendan Schaub 7-1(4-1) 3W 

10.  Mirko Filipovic 27-8-2-(1) (3-2) 1L

11.  Stefan Struve 21-4 (4-1) 2W

12.  Matt Mitrione 4-0 (4-0) 4W

13.  Jon Madsen 7-0 (5-0) 7W

14.  Mike Russow 13-1-(1) (5-0) 9W

15.  Patrick Barry 6-2 (3-2) 1W

UFC 127 pre-Fight Thoughts

B.J. Penn v. Jon Fitch

Most experts have picked Fitch to win this fight, they site the size advantage of Fitch being one of the bigger Welterweight's in the division.  I agree, Jon Fitch is bigger than B.J. Penn.  But here is what I think, Baby Jay is used to fighting bigger men.  When Penn first burst on to the scene, he carried a mythical status out of training camps, of not being able to be taken down by anyone, including heavyweights.  It seems only George St. Pierre can take down B.J. Penn, and Jon Fitch is not George St. Pierre.  Fitch is also lowered his walk around weight due to his new vegan diet, he is no longer one of the biggest Welterweights.
I got Penn in this one.

Michael Bisping v. Jorge Rivera

To be honest early on when this fight was first announced I had Rivera, but then Rivera led a trash talking campaign.  Rivera's intent in all this trash talking was to promote the fight, make Bisping look like the idiot he is, and goad Bisping into Rivera's specialty, of making a fight a brawl.  But here is what I think, Bisping fights really good when he is mad.  And trust me he's pissed.  In a fight against Denis Kang last year, Bisping was not having the greatest fight going, and then a switched flipped inside Bisping mid-fight, he then crushed Kang.  I believe Rivera's talked himself into a corner.  Bisping is gonna ground and pound the shit outta Rivera.

George Sotiropoulos v. Dennis Siver

Fantastic!  What we have here is a classic grappler vs. striker match-up, starring one of our favorite fighters George Soti-pie!  George comes in with a chance at the Championship belt with a solid win here, which will not come easy against a guy like Siver.  One of Siver's best qualities is how underrated he is, no one expects anything out of him, but he has fantastic stand up skills that make it difficult for any opponent to face.  But here is what I think, George is just to good.  George is very dominating on the ground and Siver has trouble defending ground positions.  I say Soti-pie wins again!

Chris Lytle v. Brian Ebersole

Brian Ebersole is a late fill in for the injured Carlos Condit.  We have to give credit to Ebersole for taking this fight on such short notice, against a very tough Chris Lytle.  Chris is underrated because normal fans do not recognize his name, but trust me Lytle will bring it.  But here is what I think, Ebersole bit off way more than he could chew.  I feel kind of bad for Ebersole to have to step in and fight a guy like Chris Lytle, but Ebersole should get another chance for taking the fight on short notice.  Chris Lytle by systematic
destruction.

135 Lbs. Bantamweight 02/18/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Dominick Cruz 17-1 (5-0) 8W

2. Joseph Benavidez 13-2 (3-2) 1W
3. Brian Bowles 8-1 (4-1) 1L
4. Miguel Torres 39-3 (3-2) 2W
5. Urijah Faber 24-4 (3-2) 1W
6. Scott Jorgensen 11-4 (4-1) 1L
7. Eddie Wineland 18-6-1 (4-1) 4W
8. Renan Barao 25-1 (5-0) 14W
9. Wagnney Fabiano 14-3 (3-2) 1L
10. Takeya Mizugaki 13-5-2 (3-2) 1L
11. Brad Pickett 20-5 (4-1) 1W
12. Demetrious Johnson 9-1 (4-1) 3W
13. Chris Cariaso 11-2 (4-1) 1W
14. Charlie Valencia 12-6 (3-2) 1L
15. Michael McDonald 11-1 (4-1) 4W

145 Lbs. Featherweight 02/18/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1. Champion Jose Aldo 18-1 (5-0) 11W
2. Chad Mendes 10-0 (5-0) 10W
3. Mark Hominick 20-8 (5-0) 5W
4. Diego Nunes 16-1 (4-1) 3W
5. Dustin Poirier 9-1 (4-1) 2W
6. Josh Grispi 14-2 (4-1) 1L
7. Manvel Gamburyan 11-5 (3-2) 1L
8. Erik Koch 11-1 (4-1) 2W
9. Pablo Garza 10-1 (4-1) 1W
10. Kenny Florian 12-5 (3-2) 1L
11. Javier Vazquez 15-5 (2-3) 1L
12. Raphael Assuncao 15-3 (3-2) 1W
13. Cub Swanson 15-4 (3-2) 1W
14. L.C. Davis 16-4 (3-2) 2L
15. Rani Yahya 16-6 (3-2) 1W

155 Lbs. Lightweight 02/18/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1.      UFC Champion Frank Edgar 13-1-1 (4-0-1) 1draw

2.      WEC Champion Anthony Pettis 13-1 (4-1) 4W

3.      Gray Maynard 10-0-1-1nc (4-0-1) 1draw

4.      Sean Sherk 34-4-1 (3-2) 1W

5.      George Sotiropoulos 14-2 (5-0) 8W

6.      Jim Miller 19-2 (5-0) 6W

7.      Clay Guida 28-11 (3-2) 3W 

8.      Kurt Pellegrino 15-5 (4-1) 1L

9.      Melvin Guillard 27-8-2-1nc (4-1) 4W

10.  Takanori Gomi 32-7 (3-2) 1L

11.  Dennis Siver 17-7 (4-1) 2W

12.  Nik Lentz 20-3-2 (4-0-1) 3W

13.  Jeremy Stephens 19-6 (3-2) 1W

14.  Evan Dunham 11-2 (3-2) 2L

15.  Joe Lauzon 19-6 (3-2) 1L

170 Lbs. Welterweight 02/18/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1.Champion George St. Pierre 21-2 (5-0) 8W

2.      Jon Fitch 23-3-1nc (5-0) 5W

3.      B.J Penn 16-7-1 (3-2) 1W

4.      Jake Shields 26-4-1 (5-0) 15W

5.      Carlos Condit 26-5 (4-1) 3W

6.      Thiago Alves 18-7 (3-2) 1W

7.      Josh Koscheck 15-5 (3-2) 1L

8.      Martin Kampmann 17-4 (3-2) 1L

9.      Matt Hughes 45-8 (3-2) 1L

10.  Dan Hardy 23-8 (3-2) 2L

11.  Diego Sanchez 22-4 (3-2) 1W

12.  Rick Story 12-3 (5-0) 5W

13.  Chris Lytle 30-17-5 (4-1) 4W

14.  Ricardo Almeida 13-4 (4-1) 1W

15.  Dong-hyun Kim 14-0-1-1nc (4-0-1nc) 3W

185 Lbs. Middleweight 02/18/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss streak

1.      Champion Anderson Silva 28-4 (5-0) 14W

2.      Yushin Okami 26-5 (4-1) 3W

3.      Nate Marquardt 30-10-2 (3-2) 1L

4.      Demian Maia 14-2 (3-2) 2W

5.      Wanderlei Silva 33-10-1-1n.c. (2-3) 1W 

6.      Michael Bisping 20-3 (3-2) 2W

7.      Vitor Belfort 19-9 (4-1) 1L

8.      Mark Munoz 9-2 (4-1) 1W

9.      Rousimar Palhares 11-3 (3-2) 1L

10.  Brian Stann 10-3 (4-1) 2W

11.  Chris Leben 25-7 (3-2) 1L

12.  Jorge Rivera 18-7 (4-1) 3W

13.  Alessio Sakara 15-7-1 (4-1) 3W

14.  Dan Miller 14-4-1n.c. (2-3) 2W

15.  C.B. Dollaway 11-2 (4-1) 3W

205 Lbs. Light-Heavyweights 02/18/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1.      Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua 19-4 (3-2) 1W

2.      Rashad Evans 15-1-1 (4-1) 2W

3.      Quinton Jackson 31-8 (3-2) 1W

4.      Lyoto Machida 16-2 (3-2) 2L

5.      Jon Jones 12-1 (4-1) 3W 

6.      Forrest Griffin 18-6 (3-2) 2W

7.      Thiago Silva 15-2 (3-2) 1W

8.      Randy Couture 19-10 (3-2) 3W

9.      Rich Franklin 28-6-1nc (2-3) 1L

10.  Vladimir Matyushenko 25-5 (4-1) 1W

11.  Phil Davis 8-0 (5-0) 8W

12.  Matt Hamill 10-2 (5-0) 5W

13.  Ryan Bader 12-1 (4-1) 1L

14.  Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 19-4 (4-1) 1L

15.  Alexander Gustafsson 10-1 (4-1) 1W

265 Lbs. Heavyweight 02/11/11

Rank, Name, Overall Record, (past 5 fights), Win/Loss Streak

1.      Champion Cain Velazquez 9-0 (5-0) 9W 

2.      Junior Dos Santos 12-1 (5-0) 7W

3.      Brock Lesnar 5-2 (4-1) 1L

4.      Shane Carwin 12-1 (4-1) 1L

5.      Frank Mir 14-5 (3-2) 1W  

6.      Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 32-6-1-1 (3-2) 1L

7.      Cheick Kongo 15-6-2 (2-2-1) 1draw

8.      Roy Nelson 15-5 (2-3) 1L

9.      Brendan Schaub 7-1(4-1) 3W 

10.  Mirko Filipovic 27-8-2-(1) (3-2) 1L

11.  Stefan Struve 21-4 (4-1) 2W

12.  Matt Mitrione 4-0 (4-0) 4W

13.  Jon Madsen 7-0 (5-0) 7W

14.  Mike Russow 13-1-(1) (5-0) 9W

15.  Patrick Barry 6-2 (3-2) 1W