UFC on Versus Results: Alessio Sakara Beats James Irvin in Odd Finish

by Kid Nate on Mar 21, 2010 9:25 PM EDT on Bloody Elbow

The two middleweights were handpicked to deliver a slug fest to open the UFC's debut live show on the Versus network. And Alessio Sakara delivered but it wasn't 100% satisfying since the key blow looked to many (including Irvin) to be an eye poke rather than a punch. The first minute was tentative,...

UFC On Versus Results: Alessio Sakara Stops James Irvin Via TKO In Round 1

by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 21, 2010 9:24 PM EDT on MMA For Real

The fight begins and Sakara with a quick 1-2. Sakara with a leg kick. Sakara with a spinning back fist that misses. Sakara with a nice punch/kick combo. Irvin seems real tentative and eats a right hand. Irving is coming forward and lands a nice leg kick. Sakara with a nice body shot. Sakara...

UFC On Versus Open Thread And Discussion

by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 21, 2010 9:58 PM EDT on MMA For Real

Be sure to join us tonight for the UFC on Versus event that will take place in Colorado. The main event will be a showdown between Jon Jones and Brandon Vera. The event will air on the Versus channel at 9pm ET. Be sure to remember the NO SPOILERS rule as some of the preliminary fights may make...

UFC on Versus: Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones Predictions

by Luke Thomas on Mar 21, 2010 12:14 AM EDT on Bloody Elbow

UFC on VersusMarch 21, 2010First Bank CenterBroomfield, ColoradoMain card:Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera Luke Thomas: Vera is incredibly durable and defensively very strong. Whatever criticisms one has of Vera, poor defense is rarely a charge that's levied. The problem has always an inability to pull...

MMA4Real UFC On Versus Staff Predictions

by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 20, 2010 12:00 PM EDT on MMA For Real

Rich Wyatt: - Jon Jones over Brandon Vera by decision. Can't wait for this one. Props go out to Joe Silva and company for picking an entertaining matchup in a premier division to headline this first UFC show on Versus. - Junior Dos Santos over Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO in the 2nd. I'm really hoping...

Alessio Sakara vs James Irvin UFC on Versus video fight talk

by Jesse Holland on Mar 18, 2010 2:44 PM EDT on MMAmania.com

UFC On Versus Preview: Can James Irvin Overcome Near 2 Year Layoff?

by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 17, 2010 12:00 PM EDT on MMA For Real

The last time we saw James Irvin(14-5-1) in the octagon, he had just been destroyed by arguably the best fighter on the planet in Anderson Silva. Not only did he get knocked out, but he tested positive for banned substances and got suspended. However, once he got ready to make his return as a...