The Pepsi Center in Denver Colorado will host UFC 135 on September 24, 2011. The Main Card bouts can be viewed on Pay Per View starting at 9:00 pm EST. The Preliminary bouts will be streamed on the UFC's Facebook fan page starting at 7:00 pm EST, and additional prelim fights will be aired on Spike tv at 8:00 pm EST.
The Fight Card
Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson
Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck
Rob Broughton vs. Travis Browne
Nate Diaz vs. Takonori Gomi
Mark Hunt vs. Ben Rothwell
Prelims
Tony Ferguson vs. Aaron Riley
Tim Boetsch vs. Nick Ring
James Te Huna vs. Ricardo Romero
Cole Escovedo vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson
Jones - (13-1) with 8 (t)ko’s and 3 submissions, has recently defeated Mauricio Rua to earn himself the title of “Light Heavyweight Champion”. Jones has also defeated Ryan Bader, and Brandon Vera. His only loss was to Matt Hamill due to disqualification. Jon Jones trains out of Greg Jackson’s camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico with elite teammates such as Rashaud Evans, and Nate Marquardt.
Jackson - (32-8) with 14 (t)ko’s and 7 submissions, has defeated Matt Hamill, Lyoto machida, and Wanderlei Silva. Rampage is a long time veteran of the UFC, PRIDE, and King of the Cage (KOTC). There have been some allegations from Jackson in regards to spying between members of his camp and his opponent Jon Jones's training camp.
Author Prediction: Jones wins by decision
Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck
Hughes - (48-8) with17 (t)ko’s and 18 submissions. Matt Hughes is arguably one of the greatest welterweight fighters to ever be declared champion. He has been a professional fighter since 1998. Hughes has wins over B.J. Penn, Royce Gracie, and Georges St. Pierre.
Koscheck - (15-5) with 4 (t)ko’s and 5 submissions under his belt, Josh Koscheck became a superstar in the UFC due to his participation on “The Ultimate Fighter” (TUF). Koscheck was not only a competitor on TUF, he was also a coach. Koscheck has UFC victories over Diego Sanchez, Frank Trigg, and Paul Daley.
Author Prediction: Koscheck wins by (T)KO
Rob Broughton vs. Travis Browne
Broughton - (15-5-1) from England’s Wolfslair Academy, he has 7 (t)ko’s and 5 submission victories. Broughton was victorious in his UFC debut against Vinicius Kappke De Queirez at UFC 120. He made a name for himself fighting for Cage Rage, and M-1 Global.
Browne - (11-0-1) this undefeated fighter has 9 (t)ko’s and 1 submission. He fights out of Hawaii, and his only draw was against Cheick Kongo at UFC 120. Browne has victories over Stefan Struve and James McSweeney.
Author Predictions: Browne Wins by decision
Nate Diaz vs. Takonori Gomi
Diaz - (13-7) with 3 (t)ko’s and 9 submissions, Diaz is on a two fight losing streak, and is desperate for a victory. This Ultimate fighter winner has beaten Marcus Davis, Rory Markham, and Melvin Guillard.
Gomi - (32-7-1 NC) owning 12 (t)ko’s and 6 submission, Takonori Gomi has been a professional fighter since the year 1998. His “No Contest” was against his current opponent's brother Nick Diaz at PRIDE 33. Gomi has defeated Tyson Griffin, and Marcus Aurelio.
Author Predictions: Diaz wins by submission
Mark Hunt vs. Ben Rothwell
Hunt - (6-7) has never won by submission, but has 4 (t)ko victories. Hunt’s most notable victory was against Wanderlei Silva in the PRIDE organization. He is 1-1 in the UFC.
Rothwell - (31-7) with 17 (t)ko’s and 11 submissions, is one of the most well rounded Heavyweights in Mixed Martial Arts. Big Ben gained his reputation through dominate performances in the International Fight League (IFL). He is 1-1 in the UFC with a loss to current champion Cain Valesquez.
Author Prediction: Hunt by decision
Darrell Pacansky - A MBA student from Trident University, who currently works in Marketing for one of the largest Chiropractic offices in the state of ...
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