Jose Aldo has been so dominant at featherweight that there are those out there who have already been clamoring for him to make a divisional jump. By successfully defending his title multiple times, who would not be interested in Aldo taking trans…
Jose Aldo has been so dominant at featherweight that there are those out there who have already been clamoring for him to make a divisional jump. By successfully defending his title multiple times, who would not be interested in Aldo taking trans-divisional superfights against other stars?
The better question, however, is has he really cleaned out his division already?
The answer is no. Contenders could get knocked off at any time, but if you are looking at the division as a whole, there are sill some very compelling matchups for him against rising stars.
Up next, Aldo takes on fellow striking specialist Erik Koch at UFC 153 in Brazil. Koch presents some interesting challenges of his own by fighting fire with fire, and even if Aldo triumphs again, there is plenty of hungry talent banging at the door…
BleacherReport is sitting here cageside, detailing the best moves from the UFC on FOX event at the Staples Center, headlined by Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon “The Truth” Vera. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
BleacherReport is sitting here cageside, detailing the best moves from the UFC on FOX event at the Staples Center, headlined by Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon “The Truth” Vera.
Mark Coleman is a genius. When he fought fellow combatants in the 90s he decided to mix his wrestling with a “pound his face into the mat/oblivion” concept and it worked wonders; ground-and-pound was born. Fast forward to modern MMA and every fighter h…
Mark Coleman is a genius. When he fought fellow combatants in the 90s he decided to mix his wrestling with a “pound his face into the mat/oblivion” concept and it worked wonders; ground-and-pound was born.
Fast forward to modern MMA and every fighter has ground-and-pound significantly worked into their repertoire, albeit with varying styles and fecundity.
We are not even halfway through 2012 and we already have some sterling examples of this fine and brutal art. Whether from inside an opponent’s guard or transitioning to mount, back-mount and elsewhere—these are the top 5 ground-and-pound for 2012 so far.
So, tell me fellow bleacher reporters, who did I miss?
The Ultimate Fighting Championship does its part in listening to the fans in order to ensure that some of the most exciting and anticipated matchups come to fruition. Sometimes, however, you just cannot make them all happen.There are always going to be…
The Ultimate Fighting Championship does its part in listening to the fans in order to ensure that some of the most exciting and anticipated matchups come to fruition. Sometimes, however, you just cannot make them all happen.
There are always going to be matchups that are exciting to some fans but not to others. But then there are these matchups. The ones where you say, how did that not happen? Or, how has that not happened yet?
Some of these blockbusters still have a chance to happen but ultimately are probably past their optimal date.
These are the top five UFC fights that never happened.
Something has been missing in my life, and the lives of all mixed martial arts fans, for the past month. Not since March 3rd have we had the pleasure of witnessing a UFC event.The UFC has been growing so quickly that before this drought, people had act…
Something has been missing in my life, and the lives of all mixed martial arts fans, for the past month. Not since March 3rd have we had the pleasure of witnessing a UFC event.
The UFC has been growing so quickly that before this drought, people had actually been complaining about the frequency of events. Well played, UFC, we are now wet with anticipation.
Do not get me wrong, there has still been plenty of MMA action this past month. Bellator, a respectable and growing promotion, offers great action. Both American and Brazilian versions of the UFC reality show are also being made available. The problem is that we crave the big show.
Even if it is not being provided through pay-per-view, UFC events are still the ultimate destination for the highest levels of MMA action. The stars are matured and their stories are relevant and accessible. Their skills are honed to perform under the greatest of pressures.
These fighters are physical geniuses, embodying athleticism, determination, versatility, and technique.
We finally get to see that again. That performance. That gala featuring the best artists primed to unveil the next showcase in their development at the risk of their ego dramatically suffering the shortcomings of its projections.
Basically, the reason why we all started loving mixed martial arts in the first place. It does not look exactly the same, but only due to the sport’s satisfyingly swift evolution. Credit for that is distributed amongst the entire sport, but let us not allow the UFC to be shortchanged in that process. They are the best and they carry a heavy load and I am reminded of that now more than ever.
When the UFC returns with UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva (UFC: Sweden) this Saturday I will be ready and waiting because, in my view, there is no greater manifestation of competition and event to display thereof.
Scouring the globe for the brightest upcoming fighters is no small feat, but the UFC does a more than commendable job. Their next event, UFC on Fuel: Gustafsson vs. Silva, features a young native Swedish fighter headlining in his home …
Scouring the globe for the brightest upcoming fighters is no small feat, but the UFC does a more than commendable job.
Their next event, UFC on Fuel: Gustafsson vs. Silva, features a young native Swedish fighter headlining in his home country. Like so many others, Alexander Gustafsson is a part of the perpetual cream rising to the top.
There are many fighters who can become champions at the regional level, but then there are those truly special individuals who have what it takes to perform on the big stage and continue their progression as a fighter and person.
You never know exactly where a future star will come from or how he will arrive, but when we do see that special something, it is hard to miss.
Something has been missing in my life, and the lives of all mixed martial arts fans, for the past month. Not since March 3rd have we had the pleasure of witnessing a UFC event.