UFC on Fuel TV 4 Results Recap: Chris Weidman destroys Mark Munoz
Posted on July 12, 2012, 05:36 AM by Mike DrahotaTonight UFC on Fuel TV 4 presented a card that had the potential to answer several questions for the future of the UFC, namely in the hotly contested UFC Middleweight division after Anderson Silva made his claim as the undisputed champion for the time being. Wrestling has always been the perceived skillset that seemed to have the best chance, if any, to defeat the legendary champion.
The main event between Chris Weidman promised to deliver on several fronts. Of course Chris Weidman came out to overpower Munoz and did just that. He help top position in the first, looking for a guillotine. The dominance he held over Munoz was quite surprising to many, as it was not a good first round for Mark Munoz. Weidman continued to dominate early in the second, but Munoz escaped. Munoz shot in, catching a brutal elbow. Munoz then got grounded, absorbing brutal shots to end the stoppage. An amazing win for Chris Weidman, who won with class.
James Te Huna and Joey Beltran met in a Light Heavyweight bout, with Te Huna showing his striking skills early and often. Beltran appeared a bit tentative, at first, with Te Huna aggressive from the outset. While Beltran is notorious for taking a lot of damage, Te Huna's power striking proved the difference here. While Beltran fought valiantly, he ultimately received some vicious combos from Te Huna. The third and final stanza saw the end to the fight as boring, but it was a very emotional victory for James Te Huna.
Kenny Robertson and Aaron Simpson came out throwing heavy leather. Aaron Simpson landed a nice shot and eventually turtled his opponent, raining strikes. Robertson did go for some submissions to no avail. Simpson ultimately used his wrestling to grind out a decision victory. Simpson was discouraged after the victory, emphasizing that he looks to and should be able to finish his opponents.
Karlos Vemola and GSP teammate Chris Carmont began with Vemola trying the takedown. Vemola scored the takedown and went for the guillotine to no avail. After weathering the storm, Carmont was able to use his striking skill to set up a great front kick in the second. Stunning his opponent, he transitioned a kimura into a brutal rear-naked choke to finish off Vemola, who fought tough in a losing effort. Great submission transitions led to a nice victory for Carmont.
Next up Team Alpha Male T.J. Dillashaw was set to face a man with momentum in Vaughan Lee, who recently submitted Kid Yamamoto in his last bout. The fight began with Dillashaw aggressive and Lee on his back, only to spring back up. Dillashaw eventually gained the back of Lee. A vicious neck crank around the jaw ended Vaughan Lee's night quickly, with Dillashaw surging in his efforts as of late in the UFC.
To start off the action Anthony Njokuani, a highly touted Muay Thai fighter, faced the veteran Rafael Dos Anjos. The fight began with Dos Anjos landing a big left. The first round continued at a high pace. Rafael Dos Anjos eventually used his ground attack to take the fight to the mat as the fight wore on, scoring six takedowns. Ultimately Dos Anjos earned the unanimous decision with his effective wrestling to set up his underrated striking game.
Does Chris Weidman deserve the next shot at Anderson Silva's title? His performance tonight would suggest so. At 5-0 in the UFC, the sky may be the limit for this powerful well-rounded fighter.
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Mark! Seriosuly bro, I told you, look past nobody or you will swallow a knuckle sandwitch quicker then you can say: I deserve a tittle shot :] Really sad to see how brutally Chris knocked this thought out of your head :/
Just when you see a badass, another one ends up beating them later.
Was camping once, late an night at the campfire, I heard something, out of the woods came a mountain man wearing a black hat riding a raging grizzly bear and whipping it with a rattlesnake. He slides up to the camp fire, grabs my hot skillet and pours the fish and grease down his throat while sizzling, then he wipes his face with ashes and says "Sorry to eat and run, but there's a bad mother f*cker chasing me!"
LMAO who would seriously weak this...that was Hilarious but so true. Just when you think someone is gonna stay on top of the division some other fighter comes along and knocks thier F'N block off....
Don't understand why Dana Said Munoz is ranked third at midleweight ??? who has he beat Chris Leben :S he is bearly top ten although he is awesome. Weidman Clearly looked impressive he needs a big fight against a real contender and then we can talk Silva
this kid would just be brunch for silva he is not ready!
Past nobody ? WTF Did I just write? Seriously I think got a concussion just from watching that beat down :O
Munoz sleeping on mat to long ref no stop.Wideman elbo him hurt on nose bad no stop see sooner. *facepolm* not good ref.Now Wideman want fight Silva ha! Wideman no contest Wideman sleep 2st round like baby Sonan ha! Sleepy sleepy Wideman ha! *facepolm* :-) =
wow... everyone's I.Q. just dropped a few points after reading this...hooked on phonics failed you....This is probably the most illiterate retarded post I've ever read, broken English doesn't even begin to explain idiot behind this post....go back to school man
Munoz definitely overlooked Weidman, couldnt stop talking about a title shot and look where it got him.
Damn Beltran is TOUGH!! Not surprised Te Huna broke his hand on the guy.
Munoz didnt look past Weidman, Munoz is a second rate version of Sonnen. Weidman is a beast he just needs to improve his gas tank. AS will tko him round three the way he gasses out.
Weidman is a beast!
Te Huna looked great as well, showed a great gas tank.
IN other news, Rosenthall is charged with manslaughter
IMO the MW division should play out like this:
Weidman vs. Belcher - #1 contender's bout
Bisping vs. Stann
Vitor vs. Boetsch/Lombard
Then winners of Bisping/Stann and Vitor/(Boetsch/Lombard) fight for following title shot.
I wouldnt mind seeing that, but an argument for Bisping vs Weidman could be made though given Bispings semi-controversial loss, would also make for an interesting test for Weidman.
The ref hurt Mark more than Weidman did.
Te Huna really throws some heat.
Weidman was impressive, but I wonder if he looked even better because Munoz was not 100% coming of his injury. He looked a little flabby.
Horrible late stoppage...........what was the ref thinking....Munoz in real danger of getting seriously hurt there...i didnt like it !!
I heard Munoz nailed the refs sister.
So much for Munoz' big plans. Can you say rag doll?