As far as know, Morgan’s Bar and Grill by the UIC (Chicago, Illinois) main campus; Maxwell Street….will air the WEC 47 event. The event is to be aired on Versus, which isn’t ppv. It’s this Saturday, March 6th, 2010…at 9pm Chicago time. So, any bar that wants can show this event. But many won’t; only upon request, and there may not be any sound. Joe’s on Weed Street may offer an area to watch the WEC 47 with sound, but good luck with that considering that it’s a college bar that LOVES all of it’s college March Madness that will be going on ALL weekend! Please post if ya know of any other locale. Thanks.
Catch the latest current news updates of all pertinent headlining news from ESPN MMALive! MMALive is an espn.com live-cast that puts out a continuous 30-40 minute show every 10-15 days.
Their latest show includes guess mma analysist Pat Miletich, joining Jon Anik and Franklin McNeil. Kenny Florian is usually partnered with Franklin, but Pat Miletich is standing in for this episode.
In this video episode, predictions are given for WEC 47 main card. Also discussed is the recent signing of future boxing hall of famer James Toney to the UFC. ESPN Radio host Steve Cofield also gives a preview of TUF 11, and his enthusiasm for yet another potentially improved show. Mr. Big Muscle UFC newcomer Todd Duffee makes an appearance and discusses his purpose for fighting at the current moment. Duffee, holding the UFC’s fatest knockout honors is slated to fight Chicagoan Mike Russow (12-1), who’s both a mma veteran, and a veteran Chicago Police Officer. Russow has 8 wins by submission….AND 7 of them are from different submission holds!
Strikeforce CEO Steve Coker is interviewed and tackles a plethora of topics across mma. He talks about Fedor Emelianenko not being included on the May card, King Mo Lawal, and the booking of Japanesse sensation Shinya Aoki and the signing of Andrei Arlovski. Coker gives us Arlovski’s next opponent.
Don’t wanna budget for some or all of the UFC ppv events? Are you a saint, and don’t use pirate sites to illegally watch ppv (payperview) events? The best and cheapest alternative is to invade a bar or restaurant near you. Some locations are free of a cover charge. And in my opinion, $5 -$10 is okay for a cover, especially for the bigger name mma fighters.
MMA fighting veteran and native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Chris Lytle (35) has amassed a respectable record of 28-17, 18 wins via submission. With 50 professional mma and 15 professional boxing (13-1-1) matches, there’s no questioning the heart and steadfastness of this midwestern 170 pound welterweight.
Despite 17 defeats, he has been a part of the UFC’s “Fight of the Night” honors four times, won two “Submissions of the Night” and one “Knockout of the Night”. He also was the runner-up in the Ultimate Fighter 4 series (losing to Matt Serra by split decision).
Chris Lytle
Lytle’s losses via decision reads like a Who’s Who within the mma realm. He’s been on the unfortunate end of decision losses to Shonie Carter, Kazuo Misaki, Nick Diaz, Robbie Lawler, Karo Parisyan, Matt Serra, Matt Hughes, and Josh Koscheck.
Lytle is a full-time firefighter. It’s only fitting that his other regular occupation has the word ‘fighter’ as its base. To be a firefighter, it takes a ton of character and bravery. So for Lytle, getting back up 17 times has made succeeding second nature. As evident by his accolades, he is always going to give you sparks.
You mean to tell me that there’s actually an UFC ppv event this Saturday. Surely, I’m not the only one that has had this notion slip through there list of things to do this weekend! After the last UFC ppv events (UFC 109: Couture vs. Coleman) overall fight card, fans were left somewhat bored. I must admit however, that Bruce Buffer (acclaimed ring announcer) did a marvelous and manic-like job of announcing the fighters and their credentials. It was the best part of this entire fight matchup. Nonetheless, many mma fans didn’t expect too much from that particular main event.
It’s good that the UFC has a quick turnaround event, which is happening this Saturday, February 20….@9pm(Chicago Time). The UFC 110 is in Australia, which means that it will be Sunday @ 2pm down under. The unusual start time was simply to amuse the American and Canadian audiences.
There is very little hype, seemingly, about UFC 110. The overall matchups are good:
MAIN CARD
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez
Michael Bisping vs. Wanderlei Silva
George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Stevenson
Ryan Bader vs. Keith Jardine
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic vs. Anthony Perosh
PRELIMINARY CARD
Chris Haseman vs. ??????????
Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Brian Foster vs. Chris Lytle
C.B. Dollaway vs. Goran Reljic
Igor Pokrajac vs. James Te Huna
Dana White, President of the UFC, made sure to include a few fighters of Australian descent. This is a good and easy marketing move. Besides, it only seems appropriate. George Sotiropoulos, James Te Huna, Chris Haseman, and Anthony Perosh are all from Australia. Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Stevenson looks to be a great matchup. Since 2006, Sotiropoulos has only lost to the Japanese star Shinja Aoki. And Stevenson is looking to get another title shot at BJ Penn. Stevenson has been quite impressive in his last 2 fights.
Heavyweight title contender Cain Velasquez (7-0) faces the living mma legend in Antonio Rodrigo “Big” Noguiera (32-5). The winner is almost a clear shot to fight Brock Lesnar (Champion) for the belt sometime this summer.
Both Cain Velasquez and Joe Stevenson are of the American-born Latino culture. Cain has a tatoo across his chess that reads “BROWN PRIDE.” This tatoo has come under some small disagreements amongst viewers. And with Joe “Daddy” S. you may have to search his myspace page to verify that he’s indeed of the Hispanic background. Stevenson is proud… Read more »
Also, Frye gives his candid opinions on other professional sports figures coming into mma.
If you like all-out backyard brawls between two guys at the height of their manhood and blunt courageousness, then you’ll love the classic mma fight video of UFC Legend Don Frye vs. Japan’s mma fighter and professional wrestler Yoshihiro Takayama!
Don Frye, UFC veteran
This fight, which took place in June of 2002, displays arguably the greatest fighting spurts and exchanges in the history of mma! Don “The Predator” Frye (20-8) recently said that he’s probably done fighting. However, the 44 year old says he’s always open to the right fight … for the right money. Frye is quite possibly a future UFC Hall of Famer, having started out his career 15-1, beating many notable fighters.
Tom Selleck, actor
Frye is also a two-time UFC Tournament Champion, both in 1996. He’s one of mma’s most rugged and toughest personalities, having had a few disagreements with Dana White in the past; he has had his share of run-ins with a few others in and around and near the mma world with his brash and say-as-you-go rhetoric. Frye also gets credit from many people as he has a slight resemblance to actor Tom Selleck … if you’re comparing the 1980’s cop mustache.
Brock Lesnar (4-1) stormed onto the mma and UFC scene in February, 2008. The 32 year old former WWEntertainment wrestler, in just 2 fights later, was given a shot at the heavyweight belt in November of the same year. During that match, Lesnar dominated the ageless and iconic Randy Couture. And thus the dislike for Lesnar picked up steam.
The fact that Brock Lesnar was given a title shot so early had some of the loyal UFC fanbase to raise an eyebrow. Although the UFC heavyweight division has had a very recent resurrection, just last year there were no clear hierarchy as to who should get a title shot. Lesnar was vehement in protesting that he wanted to fight the best. And with that, one has to admire his toughness and willingness to put it all on the line so early in his mma career.
One thing Lesnar doesn’t have to worry about, is a loyal fan following. He owns the state of Minnesota fanbase. And with the WWE’s massive fan following, he’s brought over some of those fans which has turned many into casual UFC fans. Some feel that Lesnar is just a big strong bully, who has very… Read more »
Recently, Vancouver city council – after years of refusing to allow any mma fights in the city – allowed two events in one night. Both went off without a hitch, convincing city council to allow mma events to be staged in Vancouver on a trial basis over the next two years.
Although most of the objection to mma in Vancouver has been centred around the violent aspects of the sport, one of the reasons city council was against it is because, in Canada, the sport is illegal. Sort of. Read more »
I would like to thank each member for their time and efforts towards the end of yet another Season 2: MMA Prediction Group.
CONGRATS TO SEASON 2 WINNER: Brian N.>>>>Total Points Winner
CONGRATS TO THE TOP WIN PERCENTAGE LEADER FOR SEASON 2: Brian N.
Erin Toughill, 5'10", former Gladiator(t.v.), Chicagoan, Ranked Female MMA Fighter
We predicted on a lot of fights, some known, some who?. Nonetheless, everybody starts off 50/50. So to make it tougher, the season can get long, but it’ll test your endurance. And as Cathleen showed, you can make up big ground during the latter parts of our prediction group. Even Mel, who really only ‘actually’ predicted on like 15-20 fights himself, did better than 50/50.
And how in the heck do I go from 1st place to darn near last the next. My favorites’ let me down this time. I Will play it smarter next time! Beware!
Kevin kept it close for 1st for awhile, but seemed to gas out toward the later predictions….almost getting clipped by ole Cathleen. And Nicole put in much research to get her a good points total. Edwin was steady throughout.
Georges St. Pierre, Canada, ....the ladies favorite World Champion
Expect Season 3 to be Improved! And I (we) do hope that most of ya will try this out again in about 4 months from now. It was a lot of fights, but it was fun for the most part. And I expect a few others from Season 1 to return, as well as some newcomers.
In the past, the locations below have hosted the airing of ppv boxing matches! HOWEVER, PLEASE call these locations to confirm!!! Tell’em MMAviewers.com sent ya!
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Check HEREfor listings for places to view UFC fights in the Chicagoland areas & throughout the U.S.
Bars/Restuarants in Chicagoland area showing the boxing match and Boxing/UFC together:
Both Boxing/UFC(In the past these locations have hosted ppv boxing events-AGAIN, please call before attending to confirm, as bars change and handpick boxing ppv’s to air):
Cagney’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge–2142 N. Clybourn–Chicago
Chasers—Niles, Illinois
Clarke’s Bar & Grill—2445 N. Lincoln—Chicago
Fireplace Inn–1448 N. Wells St.
Fox & Hound—All Locations: Arlington Heights–Aurora–Bloomingdale–Schaumburg
Kendall’s Bar—2263 N. Lincoln—Chicago
Morgan’s Bar & Grill, UIC-Maxwell Street–Chicago
Timothy O’Tooles Pub—622 N. Fairbanks Ct.—Chicago
Just Boxing:
Four Shadows Tavern & Grill—2758 N. Ashland—Chicago
