UFC 137: BJ Penn Talks Nick Diaz

UFC 137: BJ Penn Talks Nick Diaz

BJ Penn will fight Nick Diaz tonight. This will most probably be BJ Penns last fight before he retires from the sport. It's a true 50/50 fight. Both fighters are very experienced but BJ Penn has the advantage on the ground. If they stand toe to toe it should be very interesting. Again though, BJ Penn has the striking advantage, specially with Diaz having so much scar tissue around his eyes. He is very prone to getting cut. On the plus side for Diaz he really does come to fight, and also has much better stamina then BJ Penn late in fights.

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Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In

Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In

The build up to this fight has been pretty intense. It's almost kicked off between the pair on a few ocassions. But at last, all the talking is now over and it's time to put all the talking to one side and settle it properly. The only thing that really matters is who performs on the night. The fight is taking place in Liverpool, Bellews back garden, so Bellew does have the advantage as far as support goes. But Cleverly should win this fight. Both have the potential to become good fighters down the line, and both have their strengths and weaknesses. Cleverly is too eager for a tear up but is very durable, and Bellew is quite chinny but can bang a bit, so anything can happen here. Both have a point to prove so this one will be exciting while it lasts. The WBO title is on the line.

Nathan Cleverly Vs Tony Bellew Weigh-In

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Did Floyd Mayweather Cheat?

Floyd Mayweather Beats Ortiz With A Cheap Shot - 2 Actually

First off, I thought Floyd Mayweather looked really good last night, and it was clear that he would be the one most likely to win the fight the way it was going. But this is boxing and nothing is set in stone, so we are left to wonder at what might have happened if the fight would of made it to the later rounds.

Clearly, when the end to fight came there was confusion. The referee did not make it clear whether it was OK for the fighting to continue. It looked to me like it wasn't, and Ortiz was waiting for the referee to give instructions. Floyd Mayweather took full advantage of the confusion and had two free shots at Victor Ortiz when his hands were down. Ortiz didn't even see the punches coming which makes it even worse. Very unsportsman like by Floyd. I actually thought that Floyd was going to be disqualified, but it was classed as a knock out.

In a way, Victor Ortiz shouldn't have been so apologetic. He apologised twice already, and on the third time he got knocked out. Floyd wasn't in the wrong as far as the rules are concerned, but that was a terrible thing to do. Floyd was angry because of being head butted, but Ortiz got a point deducted, so he had been penalised. Boxings dangerous enough without things like this. I remember one incident like this where a boxer went to touch gloves, but his opponent hit him and the guy actually died.

This fight proved nothing. We already knew that Floyd has excellent defense and is one of the best boxers out there. Most boxers could knock out there opponents with free shots to the face like that. But hey, protect yourself at all times..I would of loved to have seen what would have happened if this incident would of been the other way round!

Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In

Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In

The size difference is very evident in this match up. Both fighters look in very good shape, but Vitali looks superb. Adamek is going to make a real fight of this tomorrow night, this is the chance he's been waiting for. He's fighting for the WBC title in Poland in front of 44 thousand fans. Sadly for Adamek, he is facing a man who's not only much bigger and stronger, but more importantly, much more skilled. Adamek has got a big heart and I feel that heart will be pushed to it's limits in this fight. The crowd will push Adamek that little bit further and I'm sure he'll perform well, but he's in that ring alone and Vitali is just too good, too experienced, and too mobile for Adamek. Vitali to win by stoppage. Enjoy the weigh-in.

Vitali Klitschko Vs Adamek Weigh-In

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Povetkin Vs Chagaev Weigh-In

Alexander Povetkin Vs Ruslan Chagaev Weigh-In

This should be an interesting fight. Both can bang, and the winner could go on to face Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko in the near future, so there's everything to fight for. Povetkin is trained by Teddy Atlas, and I know there have been some issues with Povetkin's confidence and also with his progress as a fighter. Teddy Atlas actually turned down a Klitschko fight because he thought the time wasn't right for Povetkin to step up to that level, mentally.

So this fight against a tough, seasoned fighter like Chagaev is going to be a really good test for Povetkin, and also for Teddy Atlas. It will show if Povetkin has matured enough mentally as a fighter, and it will also be a good indicator to see whether he has what it takes to fight on the bigger stage against a live opponent. Not that he hasn't fought against some decent fighters, but Povetkins best wins so far have been a TKO victory over Chris Byrd, who was way past his prime, and a points win over Eddie Chambers. So Povetkin has a lot to prove here. Ruslan Chagaev has only lost once and that was to Wladimir Klitschko, so if Povetkin can put on a good performance here it will make people sit up and take notice.

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