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Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans is tabbed as the main event for UFC on Fox 2 this Saturday, but there seems to be more excitement for other bouts on the card. Continue reading this post »

Dana White announced Tuesday that Jim Miller and Nate Diaz will headline UFC on Fox 3 on May 5. This is a huge announcement and continues the streak of awesome main events for free cards. Continue reading this post »

Since his loss at UFC 117 Chael Sonnen has been itching for a rematch will Anderson Silva, but the question remains will it ever happen? Continue reading this post »

If Rashad Evans wins Saturday against Phil Davis has he earned his title shot? He has fought three times in over two years and recently beat an over the hill Tito Ortiz.  Continue reading this post »

Guillard dominated early, but was ultimately choked out less than half way through the first round by Jim Miller. After winning five in a row it looked like Guillard, one of the most athletic fighters, was finally putting it all together.

Then came UFC 136, Guillard was riding high and it seemed if he won decisively he would earn his shot, but he came in too confident and was caught early by Joe Lauzon. After the defeat Guillard switched camps from Jackson’s MMA to train with the Blackzilians and walking into the cage last night seemed more focused than ever. He dominated early, conneccting with punches and knees and looked well on his way to victory, but made one mistake. The Young Assassin got flashy, taken down and ultimately submitted again and now we’re again stuck with the same question. What becomes of Melvin Guillard?

Miller submits Guillard at UFC on FX

It’s obvious that he is a talented fighter. Guillard might be the most athletic fighter in the lightweight division and can end any fight any time, but he has a weakness against wrestlers. A flying knee caused him to get taken down and proved to be his demise. His best bet is to train more with Rashad Evans who is a former D-1 wrestler and scrap some of the flash from his game.

A fight with the loser of Pettis-Lauzon or with Gray Maynard could be next as it sets up a rematch with what he believes was a fluke win or a fight with talented wrestlers in Maynard or Pettis. Guillard is only 28 and there’s plenty of promise in the young fighter from Louisiana. Hopefully he can turn all that promise and get back on track to a title shot.

Results after the jump

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Joseph Sandoval (135) vs. Nick Denis (135.5)

Daniel Pineda (145) vs. Pat Schilling (145)

Fabricio Camoes (157.5) vs. Tommy Hayden (155.5)

Charlie Brenneman (170.5) vs. Daniel Roberts (170.5)

Kamal Shalorus (155.5) vs. Kabib Nurmagomedov (155)

Jorge Rivera (185.5) vs. Eric Schafer (185)

Pat Barry (242) vs. Christian Morecraft (256)

Mike Easton (135) vs. Jared Papazian (135.5)

Duane Ludwig (170.5) vs. Josh Neer (171)

Melvin Guillard (156) vs. Jim Miller (155)

UFC on FX marks the first free event since the UFC signed it’s new deal with Fox (not counting Cain vs. JDS) and features two fighters looking to bounce back in Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller. Guillard lost his last fight to Joe Lauzon after winning five straight fights. Miller lost a unanimous decision to Benson Henderson in a fight that was supposed to be his way to a title shot. This is the first fight back for both fighters who are looking to get back on the track to lightweight gold. Continue reading this post »

With Dana White announcing Mark Munoz is out of his bout with Chael Sonnen due to an elbow injury via twitter, Michael Bisping is now in as a replacement. White reported that Munoz had injured his elbow in a “key-lock type position” and didn’t feel any better after a cortizone shot.

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Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal tested positive for a banned substance in a post fight drug test at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. Drostanolone is generally used by bodybuilders for cutting purposes. Lawal has won his last two fights by knock out and was expected to take on Gegard Mousasi for the vacant Strikeforce Light Heavyweight bout. Lawal has denied using any steroid prior to the event.