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On Saturday night, lightweight bad boy Nate Diaz returned to the Octagon for the 18th time. Unfortunately for the Stockton, Calif., brawler, things didn’t go his way. Unable to stop the head kicks thrown from opponent Josh Thomson, Diaz suffered the fi…
On Saturday night, lightweight bad boy Nate Diaz returned to the Octagon for the 18th time. Unfortunately for the Stockton, Calif., brawler, things didn’t go his way. Unable to stop the head kicks thrown from opponent Josh Thomson, Diaz suffered the first knockout loss of his career.
Diaz is no chump though. Although his game plan never seems to vary, he learns from every loss and comes back stronger than ever before.
Here is a look at five fights for Nate Diaz to take upon his return.
When the UFC moved into San Jose for UFC on Fox 7, it brought some top talent from Strikeforce along. Some stars flourished under the bright lights in their promotional debuts. Others didn’t do so well.In the main event, Strikeforce champion Gilbert Me…
When the UFC moved into San Jose for UFC on Fox 7, it brought some top talent from Strikeforce along. Some stars flourished under the bright lights in their promotional debuts. Others didn’t do so well.
In the main event, Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez lost a controversial split decision to champion Benson Henderson. Meanwhile, other stars like Frank Mir, Nate Diaz and Jordan Mein came up short on the main card.
Not everybody can be a winner. The next step is important for every fighter who is lucky enough to keep a contract.
We’ll take a look at all 12 of the fighters who came up short and break down where they are going and who they could be facing next. Enjoy, folks!
On Saturday night, the UFC delivered a package to Fox. Inside was some of the top fighters from nearly every weight class on the roster, a group which delivered an incredible eight knockouts through the 12-fight event.It’s not about where you’ve been. …
On Saturday night, the UFC delivered a package to Fox. Inside was some of the top fighters from nearly every weight class on the roster, a group which delivered an incredible eight knockouts through the 12-fight event.
It’s not about where you’ve been. It’s about where you’re going. For that reason, we must look ahead to the next matchups.
UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson and Daniel Cormier count themselves as the biggest winners of the evening; however, there was significant excellence flowing from the likes of Chad Mendes, Joseph Benavidez, Matt Brown, Josh Thomson and the rest of the fighters who had their arms raised.
Here is a look at what’s next for every winner from UFC on Fox 7.
On Saturday, April 20, the UFC has an incredible night of important fights as the boys from Zuffa return to Fox for the seventh time.The action will be intense, and the stakes are very high all across the board. In the main event, a title unification f…
On Saturday, April 20, the UFC has an incredible night of important fights as the boys from Zuffa return to Fox for the seventh time.
The action will be intense, and the stakes are very high all across the board. In the main event, a title unification fight between UFC kingpin Benson Henderson and longtime Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez will finally come to fruition.
In addition, Daniel Cormier makes his long-awaited UFC debut after an incredible run under the Strikeforce banner. Standing across the cage from him will be jiu-jitsu wizard Frank Mir, who hopes to derail the hype train of yet another amateur wrestling standout.
If that’s not enough, ranked fighters from several divisions litter the card from top to bottom. With so many quality stars in action, it’s hard to tell who has the most to lose.
Some might argue that Canadian welterweight Jordan Mein holds that distinction. After an incredibly successful debut against Dan Miller, Mein was tapped as one of the hottest prospects at 170 pounds. With high expectations, electing to take on tough-as-nails Matt Brown without a full training camp is a dangerous move.
However, prospects crash and burn more often than I’d care to reflect on, so Mein isn’t exactly in an uncommon position.
Daniel Cormier hopes that his UFC debut will be as successful as that of Mein. In the evening’s co-main event, Cormier takes on former two-time UFC champion Frank Mir in a hotly anticipated contest.
Cormier has the world’s attention after defeating former UFC champion Josh Barnett and current heavyweight title contender Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. With an unblemished 11-0, this breakthrough superstar has an opportunity to prove that he was more than just a big fish in a little pond.
However, Cormier, as imposing as he is, could get caught in a submission by Frank Mir. As evidenced by the UFC tenure of Brock Lesnar, that is far from being an unsalvageable mistake. Beating Frank Mir doesn’t guarantee greatness, and losing to him doesn’t do anything but rob you of momentum and hype.
For that reason, Cormier does not have the most to lose at UFC on Fox 7.
Gilbert Melendez also finds himself in a high-profile situation. Debuting inside the Octagon with a belt still around his waist, “El Nino” has the opportunity to prove that he is the greatest lightweight on the planet at a time when he is doubted by oddsmakers who view opponent Benson Henderson as much as a 3.4-to-1 favorite.
While Melendez certainly has a lot on the line, there is unquestionably more upside than down. Considering that he is expected to lose by most of the MMA world, he wouldn’t fall tremendously hard in the event that he comes up short against “Smooth.”
On the other hand, Benson Henderson is squaring off with a very dangerous opponent who has been branded as a big-time underdog. It’s not an easy fight by any means, but due to his impressive performances inside the Octagon, anything short of dominance would be a disappointment.
Henderson not only has his title on the line, but his flawless UFC record as well, which he looks to improve to 7-0 in the ever-challenging UFC lightweight division. A win on Saturday essentially clears out a division that was otherwise overflowing with talent, which makes Henderson a surefire Hall of Famer less than two years after his first UFC appearance.
A loss takes it out of his grasp.
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In 2013, the UFC decided to stop other MMA outlets from telling the world how fighters should be ranked, and instead decided to release their own official list for every weight class. Fans from all over the world now regularly flock to the official UFC…
In 2013, the UFC decided to stop other MMA outlets from telling the world how fighters should be ranked, and instead decided to release their own official list for every weight class. Fans from all over the world now regularly flock to the official UFC rankings, which are updated about 36 hours after every card.
However, with official rankings being available, fans are quick to point out discrepancies between who the UFC books in high profile fights and what the rankings tell us. For example, Nick Diaz and Chael Sonnen and Anthony Pettis have all been booked for title fights in divisions where they are not the No. 1 contender.
It is obvious that the UFC will continue their history of booking what they think is best for both fans and the organization, regardless of what the rankings denote.
We are not here to say that the UFC is wrong for this decision. However, here is a look at the pros and cons of ignoring official rankings when matchmaking.
In mixed martial arts, fighters ascend and fall from the divisional ladder on a regular basis. For every Junior dos Santos who has gotten to the top of the mountain, there are 15 Rick Storys or Nate Marquardts who could never quite get there.The title …
In mixed martial arts, fighters ascend and fall from the divisional ladder on a regular basis. For every Junior dos Santos who has gotten to the top of the mountain, there are 15 Rick Storys or Nate Marquardts who could never quite get there.
The title scene during the current UFC climate is exciting in several divisions, as new contenders are poised to break through all over the place.
Here is a look at 15 UFC fighters who are on the brink of title contention.
Author’s Notes:
This slideshow is designed to shine light on fighters who are on the cusp of earning title shots and becoming surefire title contenders. Fighters who have previously competed for a UFC championship are not eligible to be in this list.
All references to divisional rankings are based on the official UFC rankings.