MMA – UFC 112 Preview
UFC 112: Invincible is a mixed martial arts event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. The UFC 112 event takes place in Abu Dhabi, UAE and marks the first time that a UFC event has been hosted in the UAE.
There are two championship matches that headline the event. The main event of the evening for UFC 112: Invincible is Anderson Silva versus Demian Maia. Anderson Silva is on an incredible win streak, and has dominated the middleweight division. Demian Maia is the number one contender, and is an accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist.
The second championship match and co-headliner for the UFC 112: Invincible event is BJ Penn versus Frank Edgar. BJ Penn is a dominant lightweight champion that has defended his title three times in a row. After coming off of a crushing loss from Georges St Pierre, BJ Penn has shown great resolve and is now at the top of his game. Frank Edgar is a relative newcomer, but has earned his shot as the number one contender for the lightweight crown. It will be an interesting match up between the veteran Penn and the rising star Edgar.
Other matchups on the main card involve former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes, and Renzo Gracie from the famous Gracie family of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters. This exciting match up will display the All-American wrestler versus the heritage of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
These matches make for an exciting fight card. It is surely one not to miss for UFC fans.
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