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Tap Selections: UFC 102

Here are our predictions (after the jump, winners in bold) for UFC 102.

The event will be headlined by a heavyweight bout between former UFC heavyweight champion Randy “The Natural” Couture and former PRIDE heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Also on the card will be a light heavyweight attraction featuring Keith Jardine and Thiago Silva.

Feel free to leave your predictions as well in our comments section.

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UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine Live Results

We will be going live at 8:00 PM ET with live results of UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine, which takes place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The card will be broadcast live on pay-per-view starting at 10:00 PM ET.

The event is headlined by light heavyweight contenders bout between former champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Ultimate Fighter” alumnus Keith Jardine. A heavyweight clash between undefeated prospect Shane Carwin and former title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga will serve as the co-main event.

Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments throughout the afternoon and evening. Detailed live results are after the jump.

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Report: Hamill vs. Munoz Signed for UFC 96

A light heavyweight bout between former standout collegiate wrestlers Matt Hamill and Mark Munoz has reportedly been signed for UFC 96, which takes place on March 7 in Columbus, Ohio.

According to MMA Junkie, the fight is set to take place at the event and bout agreements have been signed. UFC 96 still remains without an official main event even though the fight card is nearly complete. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell remains the top candidate to headline the show.

Hamill, who has spent his entire professional career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has racked up a 5-2 record with the promotion thus far. The former cast member of the third season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show recently bounced back from a loss to one-time training partner Rich Franklin and defeated IFL veteran Reese Andy via second-round TKO on the undercard of December’s UFC 92.

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Mark Munoz Headed to the UFC in ‘09

Former Oklahoma State University standout wrestler Mark Munoz has joined the list of fighters that will be making the jump from World Extreme Cagefighting to the UFC when the Zuffa-owned organization abolishes its middleweight and light heavyweight classes at the end of this year.

HDNet reporter Ron Kruck confirmed Munoz’s move during last Friday evening’s episode of “Inside MMA” on the digital cable channel. WEC fighters Steve Steinbeiss and Nissen Osterneck are also reportedly rumored to be heading to the UFC in the near future.

Munoz, a part-time training partner of former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber, picked up his fifth professional victory at WEC 37 on December 3, stopping Palace Fighting Championship veteran Ricardo Barros in the first round via TKO. The win allowed Munoz to remain undefeated thus far in his professional career.

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WEC 37 Fight Card Is Finalized

Barring any last minute injuries or weight issues, the fight card is set for December 3rd’s WEC 37 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  The card will feature MMAonTap’s #1 ranked bantamweight, WEC Champion Miguel Torres, taking on undefeated challenger Manny Tapia.  This fight has been a long time coming as Tapia has made it no secret that he’s wanted the challenge of taking on Torres.  Unfortunately, injuries have slowed Tapia in the past.

Main Card Live on Versus:
Miguel Torres vs. Manny Tapia for WEC Bantamweight Championship
Brian Bowles vs. Will Ribeiro
Wagnney Fabiano vs. Akitoshi Tamura
Joseph Benavidez vs. Danny Martinez
Justin Haskins vs. Johny Hendricks

Undercard:
Ricardo Barros vs. Mark Munoz
Blas Avena vs. Kevin Knabjian
Diego Nunes vs. Cole Province
Alex Karalexis vs. Bart Palaszewski
Cub Swanson vs. Hirouki Takaya
Shane Roller vs. Mike Budnik

 

Report: Munoz-Barros Set for WEC 37

A light heavyweight bout between former NCAA wrestling champion Mark Munoz and Palace Fighting Championship veteran Ricardo Barros has reportedly been signed to take place at WEC 37 on December 5 in Las Vegas according to MMA Weekly.

Munoz, a heralded wrestler out of Oklahoma State University, remains undefeated thus far in his professional career. He was victorious in his WEC debut back in June, scoring a first-round stoppage of Chuck Grigsby. Munoz was scheduled to take on Steve Steinbeiss prior to the postponement of WEC 36 but was forced off the card with a knee injury. According to the article, he has signed a contract to fight in the UFC, win or lose, starting next year.

Barros has competed sparingly throughout his MMA career, only fighting three times in the last eight years. His most recent bout took place at Palace Fighting Championships 6 in January, where he scored a first-round submission of Eric Pribble. Barros is a BJJ black belt under Ralph Gracie.

Schoenauer Replaces Munoz at WEC 36

Alex Schoenauer, one of the original cast members of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter”, will reportedly replace an injured Mark Munoz against Steve Steinbeiss at World Extreme Cagefighting’s September 10th event in Hollywood, Florida according to MMA Weekly.

Munoz was forced off of the card after suffering a knee injury during a recent training session. It was unknown at the time whether or not WEC officials would attempt to find a replacement opponent for Steinbeiss, who will be making his debut with the promotion.

Schoenauer, who was recently one of multiple fighters brought in to compete for the California-based Palace Fighting Championship, fell in his bid for the IFL’s light heavyweight title last December, losing a decision to eventual champion Vladimir Matyushenko. He last won a split decision over Brendan Barrett in April.

Steinbeiss spent the early stages of his career under the BodogFight banner, winning two out of his three bouts in the promotion, including an impressive first-round TKO of HDNet Fights veteran Jeff Ford. He most recently defeated Francisco Alcanter at a Rock & Sock Promotions event in June.

Reports: MacDonald to Replace Day at UFC 88

Jason Day has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled middleweight bout against Jason Lambert at UFC 88 after suffering an arm injury during a recent training session. He will reportedly be replaced by fellow Canadian veteran Jason MacDonald according to Sherdog.com.

Day suffered an elbow and biceps injury that will keep him out of action for an indefinite period of time states MMA Weekly. He is scheduled to have an MRI on his arm in the coming days, which is expected to give him a time-frame for his recovery.

Following his disappointing submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC 87 last month, MacDonald will be stepping in to face Lambert, who will be making his middleweight debut at the event, on short notice with a little less than three weeks of training time.

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Report: Munoz-Steinbeiss Signed for WEC 36

A light heavyweight bout between former NCAA wrestling champion Mark Munoz and Arizona Combat Sports product Steve Steinbeiss has reportedly been signed to take place at a planned World Extreme Cagefighting event on September 10th.

The news comes from MMA Weekly, which has confirmed with sources from within Steinbeiss’ camp that bout agreements have been signed. The fight will be the first on an apparent multi-fight deal that Steinbeiss has signed with the promotion.

Munoz, a heralded wrestler out of Oklahoma State University, remains undefeated thus far in his professional career. He was victorious in his WEC debut back in June, scoring a first-round stoppage of Chuck Grigsby. Munoz currently trains alongside reigning WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber.

Steinbeiss spent the early stages of his career under the BodogFight banner, winning two out of his three bouts in the promotion, including an impressive first-round TKO of HDNet Fights veteran Jeff Ford. He most recently defeated Franchesca Alcanter at a Rock & Sock Promotions event in June.