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20 MMA Fighters on the Hot Seat in the Month of April

Between the UFC’s return to Sweden, a UFC vs. Strikeforce title unification fight and the conclusion of an exciting season of The Ultimate Fighter, there is a lot of action to follow in the month of April.And how could there not be? Every Saturday this…

Between the UFC’s return to Sweden, a UFC vs. Strikeforce title unification fight and the conclusion of an exciting season of The Ultimate Fighter, there is a lot of action to follow in the month of April.

And how could there not be? Every Saturday this month, the UFC brings us world-class entertainment from some of the top fighters on the planet.

Some fighters compete this month in hopes of scoring a title shot. Others are fighting to save their jobs in the midst of a potential roster purge.

Regardless of what each fighter has on the line, there are several stars who simply cannot afford to lose. Here is a look at 20 MMA fighters who are on the hot seat in the month of April.

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Power Ranking the Best MMA Fighters at Rebounding After Losses

The way that a fighter responds to his first loss shows fans a lot about them. Some guys become gun-shy and have trouble pulling the trigger in fear of getting caught. However, some fighters get stronger when handed a defeat.A loss can be the most moti…

A loss can be the most motivating event in any fighter’s career. Coming up short inside the Octagon can teach a fighter about his weaknesses and convince him to intensify his training regimen.

These rebound kings are the type of pugilists who can quickly make you forget about a previous setback with a single performance.

Here is a look at the top 10 rebounders in MMA.

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WSOF 2: Live Results, Play-by-Play and Fight Card Highlights

Saturday night, the World Series of Fighting returns to television for its sophomore card. With a featured bout between former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson, fans expected a massive knockout to cap off their evening.Although the main…

Although the main event went to a decision, the knockout nearly came at the end of Round 1 after Johnson badly hurt Arlovski and attempted to swarm before the bell rang. Ultimately, he won unanimous decision in a fight that was scored 29-28 across the board.

In the evening’s co-main event, Marlon Moraes proved himself to be one of the top bantamweight prospects on the planet when he knocked out Tyson Nam in less than three minutes.

Also in action was former WEC champion Paulo Filho, who was thoroughly manhandled by UFC veteran David Branch en route to a decision loss.

The full results of the card are below.

Main Card Results:

Anthony Johnson defeated Andrei Arlovski via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Marlon Moraes defeated Tyson Nam at 2:55 of Round 1 via KO (head kick and punches)

David Branch defeated Paulo Filho via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Josh Burkman defeated Aaron Simpson at 3:04 of Round 1 via KO (knee and punches)

Justin Gaethje defeated JZ Cavalcante at 2:27 of Round 1 via TKO (doctor stoppage due to cut)

Preliminary Card Results:

Danillo Villefort defeated Kris McCray via split decision.

Rick Glenn defeated Alexandre Pimentel at 1:51 of Round 3 via KO (punches)

Waylon Lowe defeated Cameron Dollar at 2:58 of Round 1 via KO (punches)

Richard Patishnock defeated Igor Gracie at the end of Round 1 via TKO (doctor stoppage)

Ozzy Dugulubgov defeated Chris Wade via unanimous decision.

Brensen Hansen defeated Tom Marcellino at 3:24 of Round 2 via TKO (flying knee and punches)

Bill Algeo defeated Frank Buenafuente at 4:36 of Round 2 via submission (rear naked choke)

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Nick Diaz and the 10 Biggest Whiners in MMA History

At UFC 158, Nick Diaz came up short in his second bid to win UFC gold. After the bout with Georges St-Pierre, the former Strikeforce champion told Joe Rogan that MMA might not be what he wants to do anymore.With the on-again/off-again retirement of Dia…

With the on-again/off-again retirement of Diaz, questions about his legacy in the sport have been raised.

How will his time in the sport be remembered? Will we talk about his incredible boxing skill and jiu-jitsu prowess?

Maybe his aversion to the press will stand out the most. Perhaps people will remember the bad boy from Stockton for his incessant whining.

Diaz never had an issue complaining about his pay, media obligations, judging issues or anything else that seemed to strike a nerve on a particular day.

But Diaz certainly isn’t the only, or worst, offender of the bunch. Here is a look at the 10 biggest whiners in MMA history.

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GSP vs. Diaz Results: What’s Next for Nick Diaz

In a world where Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz was the superfight that could change the course of the welterweight division, few were surprised to see the challenger taken down in the opening moments of the contest. Even fewer were surprised that Dia…

Immediately following a failed bid to win the UFC Welterweight Championship, the Stockton bad boy told Joe Rogan that he wasn’t sure if this sport is what he wants anymore.

However, this isn’t the first time that Diaz has “retired” from the sport that made him famous. In February 2012, a loss to Carlos Condit prompted the same outcome. For that reason, it’s safe to operate under the assumption that Diaz isn’t ready to hang up the gloves for good.

With the possibility that we didn’t just see Nick compete for the final time, it’s important to take a look at what fights lay before him.

The welterweight division is full of dangerous talent, including striker Martin Kampmann, jiu-jitsu phenom Demian Maia and surging contender Jake Ellenberger. A fight with any of those men could serve as a co-main event on any card.

However, a fighter the caliber of Diaz demands a special sort of opponent. Someone who is immediately recognized by fans but can compete on the elite level is a must.

For that reason, the best opponent for Nick Diaz is none other than Josh Koscheck.

Koscheck called out Diaz in October in hopes of booking himself in a big-name fight on Super Bowl weekend. However, Koscheck instead met Robbie Lawler in a fight where he fell prey to an upset loss.

Both Koscheck and Diaz have the abrasive type of personality that draws viewers in. Should a matchup be booked, fans would tune in to see their favorite “bad guy” get the beating he deserves.

This is a fight that Koscheck wants. Listen to him preview the matchup and you will be immediately excited to see it go down.

I feel it would be a great fight for the fans, with a great buildup, and Nick brings a lot to the table. He’s a good fighter. He’s tough. He has that tenacity where it’s ‘It’s me against the world and %$#$ you!’ I have the same attitude. I enjoy fighting people who have the same attitude because they are going to come in, never give up, and they are going to stand in front of you and fight. Nick Diaz will absolutely do that.

A win for either fighter gets them out of their current funk and puts some momentum at their back. With both pugilists at the end of their competitive prime, the UFC needs to strike while the iron is hot.

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‘Just Coast’ and 4 Other Pieces of Bad Advice Offered to MMA Fighters

A good corner man can make the difference between winning and losing a fight. While their fighter is competing inside the Octagon, they act as an extra set of eyes and ears who can make observations about what is going on and give instructions regardin…

Not only that, but some corner men have a way of inspiring their fighter in a way that leaves them both energized and motivated after they get off of the stool.

However, sometimes a corner man isn’t the best person to listen to. Some advice is simply garbage that should be ignored.

Here is a look at some of the worst pieces of advice given in MMA history.

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