If "HD" wanted to raze the "Skyscraper" he would have to do so while giving up an entire foot of height, not to mention deal with the extensive reach advantage of his opponent.

In fact, seeing the two of them squared off in the cage was downright comical. But was it equally as explosive?

No. Not by a long shot. But it did have an incredible finish with Struve submitting Barry via triangle choke in the second round ... but not before he was picked up and slammed.

read entire article...

When two wrestlers meet inside the Octagon you can usually count on 15-minutes of lull or a stand up showdown with plenty of action.

In this one, we got a bit of both.

Johnson opened with his usual burst of speed and athleticism looking to land early and often with a head kick that he knew would be available to him.

Sure enough, after a brief stint battling on the floor, "Rumble" executed a swift kick to "The Spaniard's" skull that sent him flying back. Referee Mario Yamasaki quickly stepped in to stop the fight but was it warranted?

read entire article...

Wiman was given the chance to prove his win was no fluke while Danzig got his shot at revenge. You didn't tap last time and you're the better man? Prove it.

Rematches rarely live up to their billing but this one was nothing short of spectacular. And, naturally, there's an argument to be made that it ended in a controversial decision.

Either way, Wiman leaves the nation's capital with another victory over Danzig, this one a hard fought unanimous decision.

read entire article...

Mac Danzig Vs. Matt Wiman

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Name	Mac Danzig	Mac Danzig" />
Height	5′ 8″ (172.72 cm)
Weight	155 (70.31 kg)
Record	20-8-1
Team	Millennia Jiu Jitsu

Name	Matt Wiman	Matt Wiman" />
Height	5′ 10″ (177.8 cm)
Weight	155 (70.31 kg)
Record	13-6-0
Team	Adams Muay Thai

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Wiman def. Mac Danzig via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Charlie Brenneman Vs. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Name	Charlie Brenneman	Charlie Brenneman" />
Height	5′ 10″ (177.8 cm)
Weight	170 (77.11 kg)
Record	14-2-0
Team

Name	Anthony Johnson	Anthony Johnson" />
Height	6′ 2″ (187.96 cm)
Weight	170 (77.11 kg)
Record	9-3-0
Team

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Johnson def. Charlie Brenneman via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 2:49

Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve Vs. Pat "HD" Barry

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Name	Stefan Struve	Stefan Struve" />
Height	6′ 11″ (210.82 cm)
Weight	238 (107.95 kg)
Record	18-5-0
Team

Name	Pat Barry
Height	5′ 11″ (180.34 cm)
Weight	235 (106.59 kg)
Record	5-4-0
Team	Roufusport

 

 

 

 

 

Stefan Struve def. Pat Barry via submission (triangle choke) - Round 2, 3:22

MMA gear now available at the UG Store

Xtreme Couture Shackled Tee $25.99 $17.99

Bad Boy Walk In Zip Up Hoodie Only $59.99

tags: Pat Berry   Stefan Struve (detail)  Mac Danzig (detail)  Matt Wiman (detail)  Anthony Johnson (detail)  Charlie Brenneman (detail)