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The UFC did a great job with this card overall. There weren't a ton of big names, nor a ton of matches that have impact at the top of divisions but there were a lot of stylistically fun fights and the Korean Zombie is guaranteed excitement. Despite not having huge names there are some really fun fights that can and should be made coming out of tonight. See if you agree with my picks or if you have thoughts of your own.

There were two big events in the world of combat sports last weekend. In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Nate Diaz and Jim Miller fronted the third UFC on Fox event, while in Las Vegas, Nevada, we saw Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto headline what could be the best selling boxing pay-per-view of the year. Both cards delivered. Both main events gave us impressive performances and both audiences went home happy. In terms of star power, though, there was only ever going to be one winner. In Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxing has a star that MMA (and the UFC specifically) can only hope to ever equal.

This card had some greats fight as Joe Silva seemed to focus on signing fights that would be sure to produce some fireworks and it paid off. Some fighters really impressed and made big statements in their divisions and there are some big fights that could be made for these guys coming out of tonight. This is how I would match up these guys moving forward but read on to see if you agree or if you have idea's of your own.

Once again we look forward to five must-see matches for the month. Generally when I am preparing these articles I pull up the schedule for all the cards in the month and make note of each fight I am very interested in. Usually I have to narrow down to five fights from a list of 8-10 but this month I made note of 20 fights! To say we have an action packed month ahead would definitely be an understatement. There are titles on the line, #1 contenders to be made, more Heavyweight MMA then we have seen in a long time, and some stylisticly awesome fights scheduled. Even with all the shuffle-ups of UFC 146 we still have a very solid and intriguing card even if we did lose out on the most anticipated fight in the HW division. Here are the five fights I am most looking forward to. Keep reading to see if you agree or if your list is different.

In the interest of full disclosure, I was thoroughly unimpressed with this card as a whole on paper outside of the main event. Interestingly, the main event ended up not being super exciting but quite a few other fights delivered impressively. Definitely some big moves through the ranks coming out of this event and absolutely some fantastic matches to be booked coming out of tonight. This is what I would like to see booked but check out my picks and share your thoughts as well.

The first round of the tournaments are through, so to celebrate the occasion Bellator has put together their best card of the season. Unfortunately for them, the UFC is putting on some little fight this weekend as well, so the Lightweight superfight, semi-finals and Middleweight semi-finals will be overshadowed and hardly heard about. Still, that’s no reason we can’t take a look at an intriguing fight between two top 15 Lightweights.

There were a couple of fights I was really looking forward to on this card but the undercard had some thoroughly underwhelming names on it. Overall though, this card ending up being pretty entertaining. Although there isnt a bunch of impact near the title coming out of these fights there are some really great fight that could be made. Here are my thoughts on what fights should be made from here.

Coming out of a holiday weekend, there wasn't as much MMA as we've seen over the past few weeks, which is ironic given the fact that I've actually got the time to talk about it. Still, Bellator put on a solid card, there were a few quality fights happening over in Japan, and the newest player in the freakshow MMA scene was back at it. In the last weekend before the UFC awakes from its slumber, there was just enough going on to keep an MMA fan satiated in between family gatherings, but not too much to make said return seem obsolete.

When it comes to fights, a seasoned fan can often appreciate the subtle techniques in each aspect of MMA, and find interest in a bout which a more casual onlooker may see as downright boring. However, every once in a while there comes a fight that everyone can agree is thoroughly enjoyable, and often those fights would fall under the category of a “Sloppy Slugfest”. While some in the MMA community dismiss these fights due to their lack of technique, they are merely soulless pessimists and need to learn how to enjoy some brainless fun every once in a while.

Last week Bellator put together another highly entertaining card, and once again the depth on their cards continues to improve, as notable undercard bouts provided some fantastic moments. This week the hardest working organization in MMA travels north of the border for the first of two Canadian cards in a span of less than a month. The Bantamweight tournament kicks off on Friday with two of four quarterfinal bouts taking place. However the most intriguing bouts on this card are the Featherweight Semifinal and Welterweight Title fight taking place. After the jump, dip your toes in some Bellator talk, as their sixth season continues to build steam.