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Despite taking a split-decision loss to underdog Kelvin Gastelum in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 17 Saturday night, Uriah Hall’s career outlook is still as bright as ever.

If anything, the heartbreaking loss and the lessons learned from it could be the much-needed reality check for the trash-talking Hall.

While Hall was dropping his hands and looking as if he were playing games with his opponent Saturday, Gastelum wasn’t having it and brought the fight right to the heavy favorite.

After failing to end in the allotted time, the judges ruled it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of Gastelum, and he was awarded the contract that so many MMA fans thought was a lock for Hall.

While many wanted to claim that Hall had been too cocky in the Octagon and that’s what cost him the win, UFC president Dana White

UFC JON JONES

Ranking Every One of Jon Jones' UFC Title Defenses

 

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones provides one of the most unique skill sets in all of MMA.
His meteoric rise to the top of the 205-pound division saw him break records (and bones) in dramatic, sometimes unbelievable fashion.
With a dominant wrestling base, tricky submissions and a creative, rangy striking game, Jones has not only rattled off four consecutive title defenses in the past two years—he has done so with ease.
While Bones looked phenomenal in each of these title defenses, some were undeniably more impressive than others. Let's take a look at how they compare. 

UFC WOMEN CAN DO IT BETTER

UFC …TUF FINALS

WOMEN FIGHTING IN THE UFC

WOW is what I have to say , women are proving that they can be tougher than some of the men fighters in the ufc. With the outstanding performances I think we got to say that they are defiantly leaving their mark in ufc history. What do you think about women in the ufc?

Carlos Condit tells you his thoughts

Carlos Condit Sees Johny Hendricks as "More Dangerous" Version of Dan Henderson

is this true?

what do you think?

Georges St-Pierre says you will loose

Georges St-Pierre has added more intrigue to a potential showdown between he and Anderson Silva by claiming the Brazilian will be comfortably beaten by Chris Weidman later this year. St-Pierre and Silva have long been linked to a super-fight, after ruling their respective welterweight and middleweight divisions for years. A showdown may finally happen in the next 12 months. However, first to face Silva is middleweight up-and-comer Weidman, who stylistically appears to be a genuine examination for the champion. St-Pierre has his own fight with Nick Diaz - which takes place on Saturday at UFC 158 - to think about, but he predicts Weidman will shock the world by stopping Silva when the pair meet at UFC 162 on July 6. "My friend Chris Weidman, when I see him in training, I believe he's going to beat Anderson Silva," St-Pierre told Sportsnet. "I believe it's a bad matchup for Anderson Silva. It's very bad. "Not only is he going to beat [him], I believe he's going to finish Anderson Silva. I believe it's not going to be too long, that fight. People will be shocked. "Anderson Silva is smart because Chris Weidman, he comes back from an injury, a long layoff, so it's the time to fight him right now. It's going to be the best time to fight Chris Weidman right now, so Chris needs to be sure he needs to get very well-prepared for this fight."

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Lyoto Machida vs. Jon Jones 2

Lyoto Machida cleared the final hurdle in guaranteeing himself a second meeting with UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones later this year.

At UFC 157, "The Dragon" defeated Dan Henderson by split decision to earn the No. 1 contender's spot for the next shot at either Jones or Chael Sonnen for the UFC title.

Unless Sonnen pulls off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, it's likely Machida will be squaring off with Jones for a second time before the year is out. The first bout was over a year ago at UFC 140, where Jones choked Machida unconscious in the second round with a standing guillotine.
Despite Jones' highlight-reel win, the rematch should still draw some interest. Machida proved to be Jones' toughest test to date. Some even scored the first round in favor of the Shotokan Karate master.
Can Machida right his wrongs and solve the greatest puzzle in the light heavyweight division, or will Jones continue to casually stroll toward all-time greatness?
Here is the head-to-toe breakdown of the potential rematch between Lyoto Machida and Jon Jones.

Conditioning

Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida - Esther Lin/MMAFighting

Endurance shouldn't be a problem for either one of these guys.
There are few fighters on the planet as disciplined as Jones and Machida. Both have already competed in five-round UFC title bouts, and neither seemed fazed in maintaining a grueling pace.
Conditioning could play a role if Jones gets an early takedown and draws first blood. After being cut, Machida seemed to panic in the first fight and get away from his typical, careful fighting style.
The panic button serves only to deplete the gas tank and force fighters into making uncharacteristic mistakes.
Edge: Tie

Striking

Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida - Esther Lin/MMAFighting

Clearly, the bout against Henderson wasn't one of Machida's best showings.
Some credit has to be given to Henderson, who mixed things well up on the feet with kicks and punches.

Still, Machida remains arguably the most effective all-around striker in the entire light heavyweight division. It's almost like watching a magician at work. Machida's ability to angle off his attacks, counter effectively and be creative has sustained his presence as one of MMA's all-time enigmas.

At UFC 140, he was able to find his range and keep Jones guessing in the standup exchanges. He even sent Jones backpedaling at one point in the first round after landing a hard counter-straight left hand and following with a flurry of punches.
The second round was a completely different story as Jones seemed to find his timing. Champions learn how to make adjustments on the fly, which is exactly what Jones was able to do.
Machida is an incredibly efficient striker, but in boxing range, he rarely throws a jab. All of his combinations typically begin with his power hand. After seeing this, Jones became more patient and waited to time his counters off Machida's straight. In the open, he utilized a steady dose of leg kicks to force Machida to engage.
Jones' evolution as a striker has been nothing short of amazing. While Machida still deserves a slight edge in the striking department, the margin is closer than it has ever been.
Edge: Machida

Wrestling

Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida - Esther Lin/MMAFighting

If there is any significant gap between Jones and Machida, it lies in the wrestling department.
Jones' superior wrestling provided the turning point in the first bout. After securing a takedown, Jones utilized his vicious ground-and-pound to open up a cut on Machida's forehead.
Machida can make improvements, but it's tough to see his wrestling ever surpassing Jones' at this point of his career.
One thing Machida is good at is not becoming stagnant on the ground and finding openings to scramble back to his feet.
Edge: Jones

Submissions

Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida - Esther Lin/MMAFighting

Machida is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but he only has two submission victories in his professional career.
When taken down, Machida hasn't shown much of anything from guard. His forte has always been creating space off his back and scrambling back to his feet where he's more comfortable.
While Jones lacks Machida's black-belt credentials, he is proving to be an underrated submission artist. He has more than double the submission victories as Machida.
There isn't anything fancy about Jones' submission attack. He has mastered the front choke, and his modified guillotine remains one of the most overlooked and devastating submissions in MMA.
Edge: Jones

Prediction

Jon Jones - Esther Lin/MMAFighting

Machida may be the only fighter in the light heavyweight division with the right skill set to defeat Jones, but it still isn't enough.
It's tough to ask any fighter to overcome Jones' Reed Richards-like reach and all-around skills.
Machida has the striking to keep things interesting on the feet, but as soon as Jones shoots in for a double-leg takedown, it won't take long before reality starts to sink in.
Fans should expect a nice chess match in the second bout. Jones will remain vigilant of Machida's straight and sit outside the pocket with leg kicks and well-timed counters.
There won't be much in the way of standup action, but Jones' takedowns will be more than enough to earn the unanimous nod from the judges.

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Ufc 158 showdown

The UFC's traditional pre-event show returns Tuesday with the debut of "Countdown to UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz" on FUEL TV.

The one-hour special previews the card's welterweight title fight between champion Georges St-Pierre (23-2 MMA, 17-2 UFC) and former Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz (26-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC).

The show debuts Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT) following new episodes of "UFC Tonight" and "UFC Ultimate Insider." Replays of the show air throughout the week on FUEL TV, as well as regional FOX Sports channels.


Who will win

Down Goes Overeem

LAS VEGAS – Antonio Silva turned in one of the better comebacks in recent memory on Saturday night when he knocked out Alistair Overeem early in the third round at UFC 156.

But to hear Silva tell it, things went pretty much exactly as planned – at least in the third round.