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10 Fighters Who Look Nothing Like Fighters

Close your eyes and picture a professional fighter. What do you see? Jacked muscles? Cauliflower ears? A scowling leathery face that has been hardened from years of eating punches? While no two fighters look the same, there is a bit of a mold that thes…

This is a list of 10 professional fighters who don’t fit the standard mold. Be it their generally chipper demeanor or their less-than-chiseled physique, but if you had never seen a lot of these guys in action before, you would never guess that they cause pain for a living. These are athletes who, if you encountered in a bar, you might actually feel as if you could kick their ass. If you didn’t know better, these professional punishment providers could pass as tax attorneys, eye doctors or the opening act for Larry The Cable Guy.

Just for fun, I’ve decided to throw in some Hollywood Casting Agent magic. If these fighters went to a casting agency, looking for work in film, their appearance would greatly determine what role they landed. I’ve taken a guess at which part some of these fighters would receive.

Enjoy.

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The 15 Lamest Event Names in MMA History

After a contract dispute kept him outside of the Octagon for nearly a year, long-time light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz would make his return to the UFC at UFC 44. In his absence, Randy Couture defeated Chuck Liddell to become the interim light-hea…

UFC 44: “Undisputed” was an aptly-titled event. The main contest was about bragging rights and removing all questions. When the night was over, Randy Couture would no longer be an interim champion. He would be the Undisputed champion of the world.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of intricate backstory or history between opponents, not all MMA events are given such fitting names. Commonly, promoters will use alliteration to make the name catchier, like Victory in Vegas or Battle on the Boardwalk. While it may not be the most clever promotional tactic, it is acceptable.

This is a list at some of the unacceptable, unoriginal and unfitting names that fight promoters have slapped onto their events. Some of them are laughable, while some are just plain sad.

You be the judge.

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Mike Easton out at UFC on FUEL 3, Renan Barao Now Meets Menjivar

An injury to powerhouse bantamweight Mike Easton has caused quite the shakeup for upcoming bouts within the division.Originally scheduled to throw down with Yves Jabouin, Easton has had to withdraw from their UFC on FUEL 3 matchup. Stepping in to fill …

An injury to powerhouse bantamweight Mike Easton has caused quite the shakeup for upcoming bouts within the division.

Originally scheduled to throw down with Yves Jabouin, Easton has had to withdraw from their UFC on FUEL 3 matchup. Stepping in to fill his shoes will be Jeff Hougland, who was already scheduled to face Renan Barao this summer.

Many were put off by the original pairing due to the impressive resume of Barao. In November, Brad Pickett became another name on Renan’s resume when he succumbed to a first-round submission. The Brazilian was able to follow that impressive performance with a shutout decision over former title contender Scott Jorgensen. Now that he is riding a winning streak that spans 29 contests, a booking against the untouted Hougland was deemed underwhelming to say the least.

Barao faces new competition at UFC 148, however, as Ivan Menjivar is replacing Hougland in the contest. Menjivar, a current training partner of Georges St. Pierre, is enjoying a three fight win streak of his own, after a come-from-behind victory of John Albert back in February.

“The Pride of El Salvador” is a savvy veteran who has a submission victory over Joe Lauzon and cage time against Urijah Faber and welterweight champions Georges St. Pierre and Matt Serra.

It should be assumed that the winner of this new matchup will be next in line to take on the winner of the upcoming bout between Faber and bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.

“UFC on FUEL TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirer” takes place May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. Main card fights air live on FUEL TV while preliminary card fights stream on Facebook.

UFC 148 takes place July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It’s main card airs live on pay-per-view while preliminary card fights air on FX.

Source: MMAJunkie.com

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Power Rankings: The Best Fighters Below .500 in UFC History

UFC 145 headliners Jon Jones and Rashad Evans have immaculate UFC records. Jones sits at 9-1, while Evans holds an incredible 12-1-1. Both are elite stars who rise above adversity and find a way to win against the very best in the world. While many …

While many members of the UFC’s elite have spectacular UFC records, several fighters aren’t so lucky. In this article, we will take a look at some of MMA‘s biggest names who are batting less than .500 inside the octagon.

It’s amazing that some of the best fighters in the history of the sport find themselves on this list. Maybe it’s due to the pressure of fighting in the biggest organization in the world. Maybe it’s just a sign of aging that produces decay in skills.

Several factors went into determining the rankings of this list:
1. Record outside of UFC
2. Impact on the sport as a whole
3. Impact within your division
4. Ratio of UFC wins to losses
5. Total number of UFC fights

This list does not include “one-and-done” fighters, or fighters who are 0-1 and awaiting their next bout. A fighter who loses his UFC debut needs a chance at redemption before being placed on this list. However, it is notable that the loser of April’s Brad Pickett vs Damacio Page fight will be 0-2.

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Alistair Overeem and 10 Fighters Who Could Double as Bodybuilders

March is a slow month for major MMA events. Aside from the early stages of the Bellator tournaments (which have been thrilling so far), and a weekly dose of The Ultimate Fighter Live, there isn’t a lot of action for our fighters to take place in….

Fighters may be less active and in need of some extra cash. That made me think about what other jobs MMA superstars could take if they were hurting for some work.

Last month, my Bleacher Report cohort Nedu Obi presented you with an article on the 10 worst physiques in MMA. Today, I will present to you his antithesis. Here are the Top 10 mixed martial artists who could have had a career in body building.

DISCLAIMER: As it would be unfair to the mixed martial artists who aren’t crossover athletes, former bodybuilders and world’s strongest men like Mariusz Pudzianowski and Oli Thompson are not eligible for this list.

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Power-Ranking the Top 25 Main Event Worthy Fighters in the UFC

The main event is the most prestigious fight on the card. It is a showcase of the greatest talent than an event can offer.In today’s UFC, reaching the main event provides not only a boost in pay, but in notoriety. Fighters in the main events are heavil…

The main event is the most prestigious fight on the card. It is a showcase of the greatest talent than an event can offer.

In today’s UFC, reaching the main event provides not only a boost in pay, but in notoriety. Fighters in the main events are heavily featured in advertising, UFC Countdown specials and much more.

Unlike past events like UFC 109: Relentless and UFC 69: Shootout, the UFC has more commonly adopted a branding strategy where they name their events after the fighters in the main event. For example UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans.

This is a ranking of the Top 25 UFC stars who are worthy enough to be called Main Eventers.

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