UFC 116 turned out to be a great night of MMA for the fans and the UFC. They pulled off another great fight card, which in my opinion did not disappoint. I would be very surprised if this fight card did not bring in the highest pay-per-view numbers for the UFC. If this was your first time tuning in to a MMA event or a UFC event, and last night's fight card did not have you excited to watch more, then you don't get MMA and you never will.
Chris "The Crippler" Leben defeated Yoshihiro Akiyama via Triangle Choke submission in the closing minute of Round 3. This fight went back and forth between two good fighters. Leben proved his submission game can be just as lethal as his KO power. With Lebens' recent wins in the UFC, he has made a statement that he is back and ready for a run at a title shot.
Stephan "The American Psycho" Bonnar defeated Krzysztof Soszynski via TKO by GNP strikes in Round 2. This rematch had the same nonstop action the last fight brought and didn't disappoint. Bonnar proved with his performance he is not finished in the UFC and his post-fight pose showed "The American Psycho" is ready for all comers.
Chris "Lights Out" Lytle defeated Matt Brown via submission by Armbar via Triangle Mount in Round 2. Lytle never seems to ever disappoint the fans with his performances in the cage. He always goes into the fight ready to do a stand up battle, but is just as deadly with his submission game. I personally believe Lytle is still underrated in the UFC and should be in line for a title shot. Even though Lytle is just comfortable with going out and doing what he does best...WIN, he is one of the better fighters in the UFC in my opinion.
George Sotiropoulos defeated Kurt Pellegrino via Unanimous Decision. I thought this fight went back and forth and that it was much closer than the judges scored it. Pellegrino almost was able to finish Sotiropoulos in the closing seconds of the 3rd round when he delivered a nice knee to the face of Sotiropoulos that knocked him down. The bell sounded and it was little too late for Pellegrino to capitalize on it. It seems that Sotiropoulos' winning streak may put him in line for a title shot very soon; at least that is the talk from his fans.
Brendan Schaub defeated Chris Tuchscherer via TKO by strikes in round one. The Ultimate Fighter is proving that he is stepping up his fight game and wanting to make a name for himself in the heavyweight division. If he stays on the right track he can be a worthy opponent for anybody trying to climb the title shot ladder.
Last but not least was the main event of the night, Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin. It's the first time in UFC history heavyweights of that size have gone one on one for the right to call themself the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Lesnar defeated Carwin via submission by Arm Triangle Choke in the Round 2. It's the first loss in Carwin's career and the first time he has gone past the 1st round.
Carwin was able to take Lesnar down and control him from the top and land vicious GNP to Lesnar's face in the 1st round. Lesnar more than proved he could handle the big punches from Carwin's massive fists and took the fight to the 2nd round, a place Carwin has never been. This round Lesnar took control of the tired Carwin and was able to get top control where he was able to apply the arm triangle choke to put Carwin to sleep for the win. Lesnar proved he is the best of the big men and that he deserves the right to wear the belt. For all the doubters and haters of Lesnar, you can eat a fat one because he will be UFC heavyweight champion for a long time to come.
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