Less than a week following arguably the most amazing comeback in one round by Cheick Kongo (and if you don't believe me check this out) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJYwAVNqRCg UFC 132 is set to put on an unforgettable evening tonight.
With a jam packed card featuring two long time rivals, the possibility of the last fight for a UFC legend, and two guys who love to stand up and exchange punches. This is indeed a card I've been looking forward to for months.
The main event features Urijah Faber (former WEC Featherweight Champion) and Dominick Cruz (current UFC Bantomweight Champion) for the UFC Bantomweight Belt. Cruz and Faber have publicly made it known through their gestures and words they just DO NOT like each other.
Faber holds the only blemish on Cruz's 17-1 MMA record as he tapped out courtesy of a guillotine choke in a dominating 1st round victory by Urijah Faber just over four years ago in March 2007. Just because Faber was overwhelming in their last matchup doesn't mean the result will be similar tonight. Following Cruz's loss to Faber, he has exemplified a more committed approach to his MMA skills to a well rounded and better fighter Faber previously faced and I expect this fight to be decided after five rounds.
"The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz, a UFC legend may possibly be fighting his last fight in "the octagon" as he squares off against heavily favored Ryan "Darth" Bader. It has been just under 6 years since Tito Ortiz's last victory and this might be the last opportunity for a win as his road in the UFC is seemingly coming to an end. I expect to see an entertaining fight, but rising star Ryan Bader to come out on top in the second round of this bout from a knockout.
The other notable fight features Wanderlei Silva and Chris Leben, two fighters who may be on the decline of their careers. Both fighters are looking to get back on track in their careers as Silva edged Michael Bisping in his most recent fight despite losing his previous two to Rich Franklin and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson via knockout. Leben lost his most recent fight to an up and coming Brian Stann through TKO.
When I saw the fight card, this particular fight interested me most because these two fighters have the reputation to trade punches and have put on some of the most entertaining fights I've seen as a fan. I'm expecting this to be in close contention for the fight of the night and a knockout/stoppage is imminent.
What are your takes on these fights fans?
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