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UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2

Aug 29, 2010 12:53 AM EDT Boston, Mass.

 

UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 Coverage

UFC Welterweight Mike Pierce Makes Convincing Case for Relevant Fights After Dominating Performance

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2010 3:30 PM EDT

Mike Pierce is one of the few who have found success in the bottom rungs of the division, and he continued his progression toward the top of the division Saturday night on UFC 118's preliminary card. In a very intriguing style match-up that pitted Pierce against Nova Uniao prospect Amilcar Alves...

Where Does B.J. Penn Go From Here After UFC 118 Loss to Frankie Edgar?

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2010 1:01 PM EDT

What is next for long-time UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn now that Frankie Edgar owns the belt?

Sports Writers on UFC 118: Mainstream Breakdowns Show Why UFC Is a Niche Promotion

by Jonathan Snowden from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2010 11:00 AM EDT

The UFC has found an audience but it hasn't truly crossed over. Mainstream reaction to UFC 118 shows why the sport may never truly be anything other than niche.

Takanori Gomi Says He "Can Take The Belt" From Frankie Edgar

by Nick Thomas from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2010 8:52 AM EDT

Former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi has his eye on the UFC title and thinks that he stands a better chance of beating current champion Frankie Edgar than he does of beating former champion BJ Penn.

BJ Penn Wants To "Get a Fight as Soon as Possible"

by Nick Thomas from Bloody Elbow on Sep 1, 2010 8:25 AM EDT

BJ Penn says I’m going to stick to what I said about being as active as I can. So that’s it, I’m going to try to contact the UFC, get a fight as soon as possible. Luckily I didn’t get injured so I got no injuries. I can still build off what I built in the last camp. I didn’t go out, I didn’t party or anything so that’s it.

Tokyo Five speed dating contest with 'Best of Pride' host Kenda Perez at UFC Fan Expo Boston (Video)

by Harris Masood from MMAmania.com on Aug 31, 2010 9:27 PM EDT

Tokyo Five speed dating contest with 'Best of Pride' host Kenda Perez at UFC Fan Expo Boston (Video)

Do Frankie Edgar and Dominick Cruz Represent a Trend of MMA Going All Floyd Mayweather?

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Aug 31, 2010 4:09 PM EDT

UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and WEC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz may represent a dominant but boring new style for MMA.

Options Plentiful for Nate Diaz Following Impressive UFC 118 Performance

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Aug 31, 2010 2:00 PM EDT

Nate Diaz isn't your ordinary fighter. Walking in the shadow of his brother Nick and possessing the surname of Diaz within the context of mixed martial arts certainly brings about high expectations. But Nate has lived up to those expectations. He's a scrapper, survivor, willing to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime over anything.

UFC 118: Why was Randy Couture so fired up after steamrolling James Toney in Boston?

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Aug 31, 2010 1:54 PM EDT

UFC 118: Why was Randy Couture so fired up after steamrolling James Toney in Boston?

The Absurd Magnification of B.J. Penn's Failures Doesn't Prove He's Overrated

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Aug 31, 2010 12:01 PM EDT

Much of the talk around the mixed martial arts community has revolved heavily around the outcome of Saturday night's lightweight battles on the UFC 118 main card. B.J. Penn's disappointing loss at the hands of Frankie Edgar has not only shaken up the apex of the division, but it has also produced many questions as to what the division will look like in the future.

More on BJ Penn: Looking Back at His Lightweight Legacy and Revisionist Lunacy

by Jonathan Snowden from Bloody Elbow on Aug 31, 2010 11:15 AM EDT

BJ Penn has a history of losing when it matters most. His initial lightweight run is the perfect example - it didn't work out as planned. He himself would say as much, as would UFC President Dana White. So why don't his online fans want to face up to a legacy of disappointment? Jonathan Snowden explores a career that came up just shy of greatness.

John Cena: The UFC is over the top but the WWE is safe for anyone to enjoy

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Aug 31, 2010 9:31 AM EDT

John Cena: The UFC is over the top -- WWE is safe for anyone to enjoy

Demian Maia Talks Mario Miranda Win, Hints at Move to Welterweight

by Nick Thomas from Bloody Elbow on Aug 31, 2010 9:16 AM EDT

Demian Maia returned to his winning ways at UFC 118, with a unanimous decision over Mario Miranda. The black belt explains why he was so close to the tapout, but couldn’t manage to get his opponent to quit.

Deadspin didn't enjoy Zuffa's Critique of their Tomfoolery

by Zak Woods from Watch Kalib Run on Aug 31, 2010 8:03 AM EDT

Deadspin Talks About Zuffa's PR Muscle

UFC Quick Quote: Gray Maynard isn't finishing his opponents -- but neither is anyone else

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Aug 31, 2010 2:15 AM EDT

UFC Quick Quote: Gray Maynard isn't finishing his opponents -- but neither is anyone else

UFC 118 SB Nation Exclusive Interview: Gray Maynard Talks Title Shot

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Aug 30, 2010 9:30 PM EDT

Gray Maynard talks to SB Nation about his win over Kenny Florian and his upcoming fight with Frankie Edgar for the UFC lightweight title.

SB Nation Exclusive: Gray Maynard Speaks On Kenny Florian, Frankie Edgar And UFC Lightweight Title Shot

by David St. Martin from SBNation.com on Aug 30, 2010 9:14 PM EDT

SB Nation Exclusive: Gray Maynard speaks on his new contendership, his fight with Florian, rematch with Edgar.

UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2 Recap and Discussion on MMA Nation on 106.7 The Fan

by Luke Thomas from Bloody Elbow on Aug 30, 2010 8:30 PM EDT

Luke Thomas of BloodyElbow.com and host of MMA Nation on 106.7 The Fan, broke down UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 and discussed Randy Couture vs. James Toney.

Kenny Florian Fires Back at Dana White: I Think [He's] Dead Wrong

by Jonathan Snowden from Bloody Elbow on Aug 30, 2010 4:00 PM EDT

After UFC 118 Dana White viciously lashed out at lightweight Kenny Florian. Now it's Florian's turn to fire back.

James 'No Bitch' Toney wants Randy 'Real Man' Couture to return the favor and come to boxing

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Aug 30, 2010 3:26 PM EDT

James 'No Bitch' Toney wants Randy Couture to return the favor and come over to boxing

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