UFC 100 Betting Information

UFC 100 Information

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is preparing to make history on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC 100 will feature a number of intense competitions, including two title matches and a head to head between legendary UFC coaches.

The UFC 100 is being deemed the biggest mixed martial arts event in the history of the sport, as two title are put on the line. UFC Heavyweight title holder Brock Lesnar will defend his belt in the action-packed grudge match of the century against long-time rival Frank Mir. Welterweight Champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre will face off against the Brazilian war machine, Thiago “Pitbull” Alves. UFC coaches Dan Henderson and Michael “The Count” Bisping will collide in an ultimate Middleweight showdown.

UFC 100 – Heavyweight Championship Title
Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir

The most anticipated confrontation of the UFC 100 will be the heavyweight title match between the current title holder, Brock Lesnar, and his veteran rival Frank Mir.

Brock is 6′3”, weighing in a 265 lbs. His stature, athleticism and wrestling abilities are his strongest points, but at 31 years of age, Lesnar’s mixed martial arts record is only 3-1-0. He has beaten Randy Couture and Heath Herring, but lost in a previous match with Frank Mir early last year in a UFC fight that lasted only one minute and thirty seconds into the 1st round.

Frank Mir is slightly younger, at 30 years of age, but has a lot more experience in the UFC. At 6′3”, weighing in at 240 lbs., Mir is famous for his submission moves and knockout prowess, winning 12 of 15 mixed martial arts competitions. Seven of his victories came in the first round, most barely within a minute of the fight.

UFC 100 – Welterweight Championship Title
Georges St-Pierre vs. Thiago Alves

In the Welterweight devision, the UFC will be bringing a lot more experience into the cage as Georges “Rush” St-Pierre goes face to face, fist to fist, with Thiago “Pit Bull” Alves.

The Canadian mixed martial arts expert, St-Pierre, stand 5′10” with 170 lbs. of sheer force. Georges is a very well balanced fighter known for his athleticism. His current record is very impressive, with 18 wins and only 2 losses.

Thiago has his work cut out for him, but his rock solid, 5′9”, 170 lb. Physique knows well how to sustain a blow and counter with fierce precision. He is an expert in Jiu-Jitsu with intense striking ability. Out of 26 mixed martial arts matches, he’s lost only 4.

UFC 100 – Middleweight Coaches go Head-To-Head
Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping

In a destined match that is a must see for any UFC fan or fighter, MMA coaches Dan “Hendo” Henderson and Michael “The Count” Bisping will go head to head in this incredible competition of veteran talent.

Henderson holds the edge in experience, having a total MMA record of 24-7-0. At 6′1”. 185 lbs., he is a force to be reckoned with. But will his age (38) be a deciding factor in the long run?

Bisping is the younger of the two, at only 30 years of age. His 6′2”, 185 lbs., and ability to adapt to any situation will also be in his favor, but can he withstand the mental strength and knockout power of Henderson’s fists?

UFC 100 – Other Schedule Matches
The UFC 100 will consist of at least 8 other scheduled face-offs, most of which aren’t likely to make the air waves, but should be equally enthralling for UFC fans. These indclude:

Jon Fitch vs. Paul Thiago

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan “The Talent” Belcher

Mark “The Hammer” Coleman vs. Stephan “American Psycho” Bonnar

Mac Danzig vs. Jim Miller

Jon “Bones” Jones vs. Jake “Irish” O’Brien

dong “Stun Gun” Hyun Kim vs. TJ Grant

CB “The Doberman” Dollaway vs. Tom “Filthy” Lawlor

Matt “The Real One” Grice vs. Shannon Gugerty

Don’t miss the action live in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay, July 10th and 11th, 2009 as the UFC 100 makes its mark in the history of mixed martial arts.

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