UFC 156 by the numbers

UFC 156 by the numbers

In UFC 156's two-bout series between the heavily-favored members of the Blackzilian team and plain old Brazilian fighters, Brazil went 2-0 as light heavyweight Rogerio Nogueira outboxed and outfoxed Rashad Evans.


Two pound-for-pound fighters in their primes face off tonight in a fight that could define their legacies in mixed martial arts. What are the stakes for Jose Aldo? What are the stakes for Frankie Edgar? I examine the possibilities.


In UFC 156's two-bout series between the heavily-favored members of the Blackzilian team and plain old Brazilian fighters, Brazil went 2-0 as light heavyweight Rogerio Nogueira outboxed and outfoxed Rashad Evans.


The disappointment that was the match between Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is exactly what was needed prior to the fierce showdown that was Aldo vs. Edgar. Don't confuse this. Ideally all of the fights at UFC 156 would have been


(USA Today Sports Images)Strikeforce fighters kicked off the night by going 3-0, with Tyron Woodley and Bobby Green making a big statement on Saturday. As one of the Strikeforce refugees, Woodley was hoping to stand out. Mission accomplished.



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