UFC 118 is set to host a number of exciting and mouth watering fights this weekend for the first time in the city of Boston Massachusetts. At the helm of the extravaganza are two showdowns that include one exciting rematch for the UFC Lightweight championship, and another which intends to pitch two differing combat legends against each other.

Headlining the event will be the rematch between New Jersey’s light weight champion Frankie Edgar, who shocked the world on April 10th by taking the title from his opponent the ‘prodigy’ BJ Penn. Dethroning the ever so dominant ex champion took a smart tactical fight by Edgar, who used his jinking and jiving head movement along with crisp counter punches and explosive takedowns to ensure the unanimous decision. Penn on the other hand has blasted the previous decision as a ‘joke’, and promises that the re-match will have a different outcome from the controversial outcome seen in Abu Dhabi.

Edgar will be out to prove that his title victory was no fluke, while Penn will seek a conclusive victory to erase his poor previous performance. Whatever the outcome, the winner will sit as the elite Lightweight in a stacked UFC division.

Co Headliner:

After chasing UFC President Dana White around the country, calling him derogatory names and lambasting the sport he represents, ex world champion boxer James Toney will finally get to back up his words, when he goes head to head with UFC hall of famer Randy ‘the natural’ Couture. Billed as boxing vs. MMA, this bout could end up being the biggest freak show or the must unpredictable competitive match to date, with both Couture and Toney possessing a variety of skills on opposite ends of the spectrum.

If the fight stays on its feet then Couture could be in trouble due to the vastly more skilful and dangerous striking ability of James Toney. However, if Couture applies takedowns then many expect Toney to be like a turtle on his back, which will result in either a submission or a barrage of vicious ground and pound punches. Either way this bout could answer a few questions that fight fans have wanted answered for years.

How good is the level of striking in the MMA world in comparison to a boxer? And can a one dimensional boxer adapt into a well rounded cage fighter?

Cant wait to find out.