Bryan Baker Wins At Bellator 63

Colorado's Bryan 'The Beast' Baker (17-3) got a huge win Friday night over Carlos Pereira (33-10-1) as part of the 'Bellator 63' card on Friday night.

The victory earned Baker a spot in the events semi-finals.

The performance was of the lackluster variety for the usually brutal Baker, who was not as damaging as the Brazilian but was the busier worker overall.

Bellator 63 Results - MMA Results

Here are the full results from the recent 'Bellator 63' event:

MAIN CARD (MTV2)

Steel City Rumble 9 Results - Colorado MMA Results

*Pro Bouts*
Prentice Ingram defeated Paul Ray by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:48 of round two.

Tamboura Gerl defeated Derek Perez by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:41 of round one.

Ray Robinson defeated Will Fauth by submission (armbar) at 0:59 of round one.

Upcoming CO MMA And UFC Schedule

Here is the schedule for upcoming Colorado MMA Events and UFC events:

Event: Kickdown 100 
Date/Time: April 7th, 2012
Location: Red Lion Hotel - Denver
**Colorado MMA**

TV Schedule For Upcoming Boxing Events

Here is the upcoming TV schedule for ESPN's 'Friday Night Fights', HBO's PPV/'Boxing After Dark', and Showtime's events.

Margaret Bloom's WY MMA Blog

In last weekend's 'Ring Wars 72', March Mayhem, in Gillette, WY, South Dakota's Laressa Peterson (0-1) took on Gillette's Jessica West (debut). Jessica West took the fight with a third round TKO.

I asked Jessica about her training and the bout.

The Politics Of Weed vs. Juice

Two of the bigger stories in the headlines the past few days was 'King Mo' Lawal getting cut by 'Strikeforce', i.e. Dana White,  and the public support that the same man showed for Nick Diaz.

The difference in the reaction to both lies in the fact that Diaz smoked up and Lawal shot up.

Rousey Training With Diaz Brothers? - MMA News

The sickest female MMA fighter on the planet, clean ones that is, is set to add the infamous Diaz brothers to her short list of training partners.

Is Ronda Rousey a bad girl?

Bert Sugar Dead At 75 - Boxing News

Boxing Hall Of Fame inductee Bert Sugar passed away after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.

He was 75.

The Top 10 Lightweights In MMA

Here are the top 10 lightweights in MMA:

1.) Benson Henderson

2.) Gilbert Melendez

Bellator 62 Results - MMA News

MAIN CARD RESULTS (MTV2)

-Lloyd Woodard def. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire via submission (kimura) - Round 2, 1:46 - lightweight-tourney opening round

-Rick Hawn def. Ricardo Tirloni via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 2:36 - lightweight-tourney opening round

Xtreme Cage Wars 'Police And Firefighters' Results - Colorado MMA Results

155 lbs. Title
Randy Caruso defeated Josh Eaton by submission (heel hook) at 2:42 of round two

205 lbs. Title
Chad Snyder defeated Paul Bolte by split decision.

Camozzi vs. Catone Official

It's official.

Colorado's Chris Camozzi (16-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) is set to take on Nick Catone (9-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) as part of the 'UFC On FX 4' card.

Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le At UFC 148

It's been six long years since Rich "Ace" Franklin was on top of the MMA world.

With the likes of Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, and some of the other rising talent, we might have forgot how dominant Franklin was before running into the buzz saw that is Anderson Silva.

Boxing's Top 10 Heavyweights

*Champion - Wladimir Klitschko*

Country: Ukraine
Record: 57-3-0 (50 KOs)
Ranking: This Week: C | Last Week: C | Weeks On List: 354
Titles: RING, IBF, WBO, WBA, IBO

Silva vs. Sonnen II Set For UFC 147

The second chapter of the Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen feud is set to take place at UFC 147 in Rio.

The PPV event was initially expected to take place in Sao Paulo, but venue and local ordinance issues recently popped up.

The nights card is slated to go down in a complex that can seat up to 80,000 so expect the event to smash any previous attendance records for the UFC.

'UFC On Fox 3' Full Card - UFC News

UFC on Fox 3Date: May 5, 2012
Venue: IZOD Center
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Murray vs. Cesar Chavez Jr. Off? - Boxing News

Martin Murray's (23-0-1, 10 KOs) shot at Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is going to have to wait.

Apparently Murray's camp had problems getting his VISA in order prior to the trip to the US due to his criminal history.

Tito Ortiz Set To Retire At UFC 148 - MMA News

Love him or hate him, fans have to admit that 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' has brought many memorable moments to the sport.

Some in the octagon, some outside of it.

At this point though, Tito Ortiz is ready to make UFC 148 appearance versus Forrest Griffin his last time in the cage.

UFC On FuelTV 3 Full Card - UFC News

MAIN CARD (FUEL TV)

• Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
• Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
• Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin
• Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
• Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah

Upcoming UFC 146 Makes History - MMA News

For the first time ever, a UFC event will have all heavyweights on the main card.

Sergio Martinez Finishes Macklin In 11th

Although he was tested, Sergio Martinez  (49-2-2, 28 KOs), was able to KO Matthew Macklin (28-4, 19 KOs), in the 11th round on HBOs' 'Boxing After Dark' last night.

The win gave Martinez his fourth successful title defense since April of 2010.

Universal Fight Alliance 10 Results - Colorado MMA Results

Results:
Jr. Lightweight Pro Title
Alfredo Corona defeated Larry Williams by submission (guillotine choke) at 0:31 of round two.

Josh Goldberger defeated Ken Scott by TKO/RSC (strikes) at 0:32 of round one.

Sergio Martinez vs. Macklin Breakdown

When Sergio Martinez (48-2-2) steps between the ropes on Saturday night for HBO's 'Boxing After Dark' presentation, he won't only be fighting Matthew Macklin (28-3), but at 37 years old, also father time.

Albeit a 37 year old boxer that didn't take up the sport until he was 20. That and the fact that he hasn't been any true "wars" over his pro career, outside of the battle versus Paul Williams.

Boxing's Most Brutal KO's - Boxing History

Here are boxing's most brutal knockouts in the sports history as compiled by the legendary Bert Sugar:

1. Rocky Marciano over Jersey Joe Walcott Round 13

2. Mike Weaver over John Tate Round 15

MMA Pound For Pound Top 10

Here is the current Mixed Martial Arts "pound for pound" top 10:

1.) Anderson Silva

2.) Jon Jones

3.) Georges St. Pierre

Johnson vs. McCall Likely For TUF Finale

In the wake of the more than controversial ending to the recent Ian McCall (11-2-1, 0-0-1 UFC) vs. Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1, 2-1-1 UFC) fight, it was announced they will likely meet again in June.

The winner meets Benavidez later this year when they fight for the UFC's first-ever flyweight title.

Shogun vs. Rampage Off, For Now...

In what is becoming more and more like the Pacman vs. Money saga, the recently announced Shogun vs. Rampage rematch is off.

At least for now.

And as I did with the aforementioned Mayweather and Pacquiao soap-opera, this is the last post on 'Uppercuts Inc.' about Jackson until the opening bell rings.

Shogun vs. Rampage II Coming Soon

Capping off the events of the last few days involving the disgruntled Quinton Jackson (32-10, 7-4 UFC) ,  it was announced that 'Rampage' will be facing 'Shogun' Rua (20-6, 4-4 UFC) in his last appearance in the UFC.

The fight will be a re-match of their first meeting via 'Pride' seven years ago.

'Rampage' Confirms Plans To Leave UFC

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson recently went on record with Bas Rutten about a number of topics, including his concrete plans to exit the UFC.

Salido vs. Lopez II A Thriller - Boxing News

On Saturday night, boxing fans who tuned into Salido vs. Lopez II were witness to a thriller as Salido went on to stop Juan Manuel Lopez  for the second time.

After the controversial ending to the first fight, Salido left no doubt as he KO'd Lopez in the 10th round.

UFC 145 Full Card - Jones vs. Evans

UFC 145 in AtlantaDate: April 21, 2012
Venue: Philips Arena
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Beatdown Army vs. Marines III Results - Colorado MMA Results

'Beatdown - Army' vs. Marines III Results

Darla Harris defeated Lisa Jeanson by KO at 0:05 of round three.

Chase Hackett Beat On TUF 15 Opener

Colorado's Chase Hackett went down fighting as he was attempting to land a spot in the house of 'The Ultimate Fighter' season 15.

The scrap was one of the better ones from the first episode, but the judges awared the unanimous decision to the man on the other side of the octagon in Chris Saunders.

Pat Curran KO's Joe Warren At Bellator 60

In what many probably relished in seeing, the surging Pat Curran (17-4 MMA, 7-1 BFC) KO'd the cocky, over bearing, wannabe TV commentator in Joe Warren (7-3 MMA, 5-2 BFC) at Bellator 60.

The difference in the fight was the fact that Curran was successful in stuffing many of the takedown attempts by Warren.

Chase Hackett On TUF 15 - Colorado MMA Fighters

Colorado's Chase Hackett out of 'Factory X Muay Thai' will be representing the state on the newest season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' which kicks off March 9th on FX.

"This is the fast track to fame. To me, it’s so much more than fighting. Everyone on the show can fight, but this is the best way to show people who you are. I think that’s one of the most important aspects," Hackett told MMACorner.com

Is Rios vs. Gamboa Off? - Boxing News

Looks like the highly anticipated fight pitting the Cuban Olympic gold medalist Brandon Rios (29-0-1, 22 KOs) against the undefeated Yuriorkis Gamboa  (21-0, 16 KOs) is in danger of being called off.

Rampage's Last Fight In The UFC?

In what shouldn't be much of a surprise to anyone in the MMA world, 'Rampage' Jackson created some controversy recently with comments he made in the media.

The First Southpaw Champions - Boxing

The first southpaw champions in history:

Heavyweight: Michael Moorer

Cruiserweight: Marvin Camel

Light heavyweight: George Nichols

'Universal Fight Alliance 9' Results - Colorado MMA Results

Universal Fight Alliance 9 Results:

Main Event:
Nick Laney defeated Steven Lee by submission (guillotine choke) at 0:29 of round one.
Featherweight Title

Strikeforce 'Tate vs. Rousey' Full Results

Full Strikeforce  'Tate vs. Rousey' Results:

Ronda Rousey def. Miesha Tate via submission (armbar) - Round 1, 4:27 - to become new women's bantamweight champion

Josh Thomson def. K.J. Noons via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

UFC On FX 2 Full Results - UFC News

Full UFC On FX 2 Results:

-Martin Kampmann def. Thiago Alves via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 3, 4:12
-Joseph Benavidez def. Yasuhiro Urushitani via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 0:11

Beatdown 'Domination Of Warriors' Results

*Main-Event*
Brian Wood vs. Nick Buschman
-Wood wins via submission at 3:57 of round two
*CO Main-Event*
Gabe Marquez vs. Tommy Thompson
-Thompson wins via TKO at :49 of round two

Wyoming MMA Soon To Be Regulated?

Here is a great article by Jeremy Pelzer from Trib.com on the most current status of the state of Wyoming becoming regulated in terms of a state commission:

Top 10 Punchers Of All Time - Boxing

Here are boxing's  top ten power punchers of all time as compiled by the historic 'Ring' boxing news magazine.

1.) Joe Louis

2.) Ray Robinson

3.) Thomas Hearns

Paul Daley Wants Marquardt Next

This just in.

Paul Daley (29-11-2 MMA, 1-2 SF) wants to get KTFO by Colorado's Nate 'The Great' Marquardt.

After making waves getting signed by 'Strikeforce', now it's time
do it. 

Colorado style.

Alvarez vs. Aoki II For Bellator 66

It was recently announced that Bellator standout Eddie Alvarez (22-3 MMA, 6-1 BFC) will be taking on arm breaker Shinya Aoki (30-5 MMA, 0-0 BFC) once again.

This time hopefully getting the win. The last time these two fighters met it was Aoki that was able to finish the fight via heel hook.

UFC On FX 2 Full Updated Card

MAIN CARD (FX)

• Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann
• Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani - flyweight-tourney opening round
• Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall - flyweight-tourney opening round
• Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou