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MMA Hot Seat: 11 Fighters on the Hot Seat in the Month of December

One month comes as another one goes! After a newsworthy November, it’s time to kick December into high gear.The month has four UFC events, including the UFC 155 pay-per-view, which will host a heavyweight title bout between champion Junior dos Santos a…

One month comes as another one goes! After a newsworthy November, it’s time to kick December into high gear.

The month has four UFC events, including the UFC 155 pay-per-view, which will host a heavyweight title bout between champion Junior dos Santos and top challenger Cain Velasquez.

While those men battle for the sport’s top prize, there are several other fighters who are competing in hopes of staying on the UFC roster.

Here is a look at 11 fighters who are on the hot seat in the month of December.

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10 Former UFC Fighters with Best Chance of an Octagon Return

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.Typically, when the UFC releases a fighter, they have either been unsuccessful or are being disciplined.Some fighters (like Paul Daley) have done things so extreme that they will never be invited b…

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Typically, when the UFC releases a fighter, they have either been unsuccessful or are being disciplined.

Some fighters (like Paul Daley) have done things so extreme that they will never be invited back to the company, although most are given words of encouragement from Joe Silva that express what they should work on to get back into the UFC.

The fighters with the best chance of making a return are typically based on two desired qualities: name value and the ability to contribute to the current landscape of MMA.

Some fighters rely on one or the other, while the lucky few possess both.

Putting together wins outside of the company is a great way to get offered a way back in, although some guys just happen to be in the right place at the right time.

Here is a look at ten former UFC fighters who have the best chance of an Octagon return.

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Power Ranking Every UFC Champion in History

Throughout the 19-year history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, only 46 men have ever been talented enough to call themselves a UFC champion. Who is the greatest? Who is the worst? There are many schools of thought when it comes to both answers.&…

Over the last week, I have analyzed the title reigns of every single champion who has ever worn a UFC championship belt. After crunching the numbers and then closely debating which intangibles would go on to break close ties, we find ourselves with a power ranking of each man to hold the strap.

Along the way, see if you can find the answers to some interesting UFC trivia. Who is the only fighter to win gold twice, but never successfully defend his belt? Who has the most reigns in the history of the UFC?

Without any further ado, here is the power ranking of every UFC champion in history.

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20 All-Time Fan Favorite MMA Heavyweights

The heavyweight champion of the world is often viewed as the baddest man on the planet. Mike Tyson carried that moniker on his back and translated it into international notoriety that will forever live in infamy.In mixed martial arts, several men have …

In mixed martial arts, several men have been lucky enough to call themselves the biggest and the best. Other heavyweights have earned a place in the hearts of fans, but never quite reached the peak of the mountain.

With the upcoming championship battle between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez only one month away, it’s easy to get worked up thinking about heavyweight action. In anticipation of that fight, let’s take a look at the most popular heavyweights in MMA history.

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10 Most Entertaining Fighters Currently Competing in the UFC

In two weeks, the UFC heads back to FOX for a night of fights that promise to be memorable. Exciting fighters Nate Diaz, Shogun Rua and Mike Swick fill the card with both name value and a desire to finish fights at all costs.The last time that the UFC …

The last time that the UFC went to FOX, we saw some incredible knockouts as well as a Fight of the Year candidate. Will this show surpass the entertainment value of it’s predecessor?

In a sport where more and more fighters are “playing it safe” in hopes of avoiding a loss, this is a time for us to celebrate the pugilists who still want to thrill the crowd with a vicious beatdown or scintillating submission.

Here is a countdown of the 10 most exciting fighters currently competing in the UFC.

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10 Worst Title Fights in UFC History

In every sport, there is an ultimate prize. In baseball, it’s a World Series ring. In football, it’s a Superbowl ring. In basketball, it’s the Denslow Cup. For mixed martial artists, the one thing that every fighter hopes to grasp one day is his v…

When competing for championship gold, fighters have behaved in many different ways. Some are more aggressive than ever in the title hunt. Others take on a more cautious approach, in hopes of not blowing their golden opportunity.

There is no right or wrong way to fight, however, some fights have looked tremendous on paper, but terrible in reality. No matter what the reason, some fights are just awful, and championship contests are not immune.

They say that styles make fights, and some championship bouts are stylistic nightmares that should have been avoided by matchmaker Joe Silva, but when two guys are at the top of their division, their collision is inevitable.

Here is a look at the 10 worst title fights in UFC history.

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