Author: Andrew Saunders

The 25 Weirdest Moments in MMA History

We live in a peculiar world. On a daily basis, events occur that simply take us by surprise due to their unusual nature.The mixed martial arts community is certainly not immune to these moments.Here is a countdown of the 25 weirdest moments in MMA hist…

We live in a peculiar world. On a daily basis, events occur that simply take us by surprise due to their unusual nature.

The mixed martial arts community is certainly not immune to these moments.

Here is a countdown of the 25 weirdest moments in MMA history.

Author’s note: Chael Sonnen has been banned from this list. Otherwise, his outrageous moments would take up most of the list. And that simply isn’t fair to the rest of the countdown. I apologize for any emotional turbulence that this causes.

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8 UFC Fighters Whose Releases from the Promotion Were Debatable

With nine divisions and an ever-expanding roster, the UFC has seen its fair share of releases in 2013. UFC president Dana White warned fighters that contracts were most certainly going to be terminated.There’s 100 more guys that are gonna go. It’s not …

With nine divisions and an ever-expanding roster, the UFC has seen its fair share of releases in 2013. UFC president Dana White warned fighters that contracts were most certainly going to be terminated.

There’s 100 more guys that are gonna go. It’s not over. We have 475 guys under contract. We have over 100 guys too many. We have over 100 guys too many on the roster right now. What’s going to happen is, if you lose, the blood has not all been spilled yet. There’s more coming.

While lots of the cuts that occurred were expected, a few names that landed on the chopping block raised more than a few eyebrows. When those sorts of firings occur, our comment sections are lit up with fierce debates between fans who can’t agree on whether or not someone received a pink slip unjustly.

Here is a look at eight fighters whose promotional release was debatable.

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7 Injuries That Changed the Course of MMA History

One man’s misfortune is another man’s opportunity. In the sport of MMA, that has proven to be the case several times. On occasion, an injury to one fighter will pave the way to success for someone else. In other situations, an injury to a key…

One man’s misfortune is another man’s opportunity. In the sport of MMA, that has proven to be the case several times. On occasion, an injury to one fighter will pave the way to success for someone else. 

In other situations, an injury to a key fighter is the first step toward an unavoidable tragedy.

Here is a look at eight injuries that, for better or worse, changed the course of MMA history.

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Velasquez vs Silva 2: Where Does UFC 160 Rank Among 2013’s Pay-Per-View Cards

On Saturday night, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos solidified their rankings as the best heavyweight fighters on the planet. Their knockout wins were the cherry on top of one of the best cards in recent memory.Anyone who saw UFC 160 knows that it …

On Saturday night, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos solidified their rankings as the best heavyweight fighters on the planet. Their knockout wins were the cherry on top of one of the best cards in recent memory.

Anyone who saw UFC 160 knows that it was a non-stop thrill ride that showcased some of the best fighters on the planet performing to the best of their game. However, how does it stack up against the other pay-per-views of 2013?

Here is a power ranking of the best UFC pay-per-views of 2013. 

Author’s Note: Because we are identifying the amount of excitement you get for your dollar, only fights that were scheduled to air on the main card were considered when ranking these cards.

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UFC 160 Results: 5 Fights for Donald Cerrone to Take Next

Donald Cerrone might not fare too well when the stakes are high, but Saturday night, “Cowboy” reminded fans around the world why he is unquestionably one of the best lightweight fighters on the planet.In the opening fight of UFC 160’s main card, Cerron…

Donald Cerrone might not fare too well when the stakes are high, but Saturday night, “Cowboy” reminded fans around the world why he is unquestionably one of the best lightweight fighters on the planet.

In the opening fight of UFC 160‘s main card, Cerrone schooled former Elite XC champion K.J. Noons for three rounds en route to a bloody and unanimous decision win.

The former WEC standout hopes to fight for gold at some point in his UFC career, and with a win like the one earned Saturday, he is taking steps in the right direction. However, the next step is pivotal to the ultimate high point of Cerrone‘s career.

Here is a look at five potential opponents for Cerrone to fight next.

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UFC 160: 5 Fights for Glover Teixeira to Take Next

Thankfully for Glover Teixeira, UFC fighters don’t get paid by the minute. On Saturday night, the Brazilian behemoth choked out surging light heavyweight James Te Huna and needed less than three minutes to do so.Many pegged Teixeira as a future challen…

Thankfully for Glover Teixeira, UFC fighters don’t get paid by the minute. On Saturday night, the Brazilian behemoth choked out surging light heavyweight James Te Huna and needed less than three minutes to do so.

Many pegged Teixeira as a future challenger to Jon Jones and the UFC championship after his sophomore appearance inside the Octagon. With his dominance on Saturday night and an 18-fight win streak on his side, it’s hard to bet against that school of thinking.

However, Jones currently has a pair of potential contenders on his plate, so Glover will have to stay busy while waiting for his opportunity to come.

Here is a look at five potential fights for Glover Teixeira to take next.  

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