Author: Anthony Fusco

Why UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre Still Deserves More Respect

UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is undoubtedly one of the best fighters in the world today. The 31-year-old French-Canadian has some of the best skills in MMA today, although his style sometimes aggravates fans.Despite his occasionally bori…

UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is undoubtedly one of the best fighters in the world today. The 31-year-old French-Canadian has some of the best skills in MMA today, although his style sometimes aggravates fans.

Despite his occasionally boring style, GSP deserves a tremendous amount of respect. Let’s take a look at some facts.

St-Pierre has been ranked as the No. 1 welterweight in the world for several years. He has won and defended a championship in the most prominent MMA organization in the world to date. He is also one of only two Canadians to ever be a UFC title holder.

With his win over Nick Diaz now in the books, “Rush” broke the record for most welterweight title defenses in UFC history. This mark was previously held by Matt Hughes. St-Pierre also tied another record held by Hughes for the most wins out of any UFC fighter with 18.

The stats don’t end there. The French-Canadian is also the fighter with the most completed takedowns and significant strikes landed during his tenure under the Zuffa banner.

St-Pierre hasn’t lost a fight since 2007. He has defeated names such as Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz, Matt Hughes, B.J. Penn and more throughout his illustrious career. His record in the UFC currently stands at an impressive 18 wins with only two losses.

Many people believe the style of GSP to be boring. I believe you need to take into account exactly what he’s doing to his opponents. He is able to out-work, out-think and thoroughly dominate his foes on the path to victory.

Whatever his opponents can do, he can do better. St-Pierre is a true talent through and through. He deserves more respect based on everything he has done in his time inside the Octagon. He’s a phenomenal talent and is a guaranteed future Hall of Famer.

St-Pierre can and has done it all.

 

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MMA’s Most Dynamic Athletes

 The men who compete in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) today are arguably some of the best athletes in the world.They train hard in multiple fighting disciplines as well as working on their strength, conditioning and cardio.Some men are simply more dyna…

 The men who compete in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) today are arguably some of the best athletes in the world.

They train hard in multiple fighting disciplines as well as working on their strength, conditioning and cardio.

Some men are simply more dynamic than others. Current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is one such fighter who is considered an athletic freak. Jones has displayed remarkable talent and is considered the future of MMA. His long limbs, physique and unpredictable striking are the staples of someone vibrant and powerful.

Another perfect example is welterweight kingpin, Georges St. Pierre. He trains every single day with a purpose: to improve his already high-level skills. GSP is excellent in all facets of the fight game; a dynamic athlete who can take in new techniques and add them to his repertoire just as fast.

Anderson Silva also falls into this category. His unbelievable reflexes and pin-point striking make “The Spider” one of the most creative and deadly fighters today.

Other names that come to mind today include featherweight challenger Anthony Pettis and fellow 145 pound boss Jose Aldo. Both of these men have deceptive and powerful striking, a slick ground game and are tough and creative wherever the fight leads.

Some dynamic athletes only come around once a generation. UFC fans growing up today have been lucky to see not only GSP and Silva, but Jones, Aldo, Pettis and more. The new generation of fighters are coming into competitions with more moves and skills than ever before.

 

Young men and women that have competed and trained in martial arts their entire lives are the future of this sport.

A fighter like Rory MacDonald is a great example. He grew up training and fighting and today is a remarkable and explosive athlete.

As people start training at younger ages today, more and more dynamic athletes will emerge in the future. Certain people will obviously have that “it” factor when it comes to learning and applying their skills, and those are the people to keep your eye on.

Fans today are seeing a renaissance of dynamic athletes in MMA. Nothing left to do now but sit back and enjoy the show.

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Junior Dos Santos vs. Mark Hunt Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC 160 will play host to what is easily one of the most anticipated fights of the year when heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt face off inside the Octagon. One is a former champion while the other is a fan favorite who is experiencing a care…

UFC 160 will play host to what is easily one of the most anticipated fights of the year when heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt face off inside the Octagon.

One is a former champion while the other is a fan favorite who is experiencing a career revival.

Both men are looking to earn their title shot, and putting on an impressive performance is almost essential in their continuing quest.

Here’s a head-to-toe breakdown for their highly anticipated bout. 

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Jones vs. Sonnen: Each Fighters Biggest Advantage

UFC 159 will be coming to us live on Saturday, April 27. The event will feature many big names including middleweights Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher, heavyweight Roy Nelson and lightweight warrior Jim Miller. The card will also include Jim Hettes, A…

UFC 159 will be coming to us live on Saturday, April 27. The event will feature many big names including middleweights Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher, heavyweight Roy Nelson and lightweight warrior Jim Miller.

The card will also include Jim Hettes, Al Iaquinta and the undefeated former wrestler, Sara McMann.

The main event of the night will be a light heavyweight title bout held between reigning champion Jon “Bones” Jones and challenger Chael Sonnen. They have both been coaching their teams against each other in the current version of  The Ultimate Fighter.

Each man has a unique set of skills that he will use to attempt to secure a win in his respective showdown. Both have significant advantages over the other that should make this title fight intriguing and exciting.

Sonnen‘s biggest advantage: Relentless wrestling pressure

Chael Sonnen is a powerful and suffocating wrestler. His gameplan is to pressure you, secure a takedown and maintain heavy top control. It is a gritty and unyielding style that constantly keeps him busy and his opponents always worrying about what transition is coming next.

Jones’s biggest advantage: An unorthodox style

“Bones” is a very well-rounded fighter with unpredictable and varying forms of attack and defense. He is aggressive and creative, and a major factor is his reach. His long length enables him to keep opponents on the outside and pick away at them with shots.

On the ground, his long limbs enable him to set up devastating fight-ending submissions.

This is guaranteed to be a barn burner of a headliner. Both men are ready and willing to prove that they are the top 205-pounders in the world today. Only one man can emerge the winner.

Will it be the dominant and talented champion? Or the underdog contender? When these two meet we will finally have our answer.

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3 Under-the-Radar Fights to Watch at UFC 158

When fans hear of UFC 158, many will automatically think about Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz. Carlos Condit, Johny Hendricks, Jake Ellenberger and Nate Marquardt are other names that will inevitably come up. With so many big names on the event, …

When fans hear of UFC 158, many will automatically think about Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz.

Carlos Condit, Johny Hendricks, Jake Ellenberger and Nate Marquardt are other names that will inevitably come up.

With so many big names on the event, it is easy to forget some of the other talented fighters dispersed throughout the card.

They may be under the radar, but the following six men are guaranteed to lay it all on the line and generate some excitement.

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UFC 158: A Fan’s Guide to the St-Pierre vs Diaz Fight Card

UFC 158 is a stacked card that is definitely a can’t-miss. It will contain loads of talent and interesting storylines to follow that will have fans on their toes at all times. Since the event is taking place in Montreal, there is a good chunk of C…

UFC 158 is a stacked card that is definitely a can’t-miss.

It will contain loads of talent and interesting storylines to follow that will have fans on their toes at all times.

Since the event is taking place in Montreal, there is a good chunk of Canadian fighters who are willing to put on a show on home soil.

Not to be outdone, the war of welterweights will also be taking place. Featuring names like Jake Ellenberger, Nate Marquardt, Carlos Condit, Johny Hendricks, Nick Diaz and Georges St-Pierre, how could you not be entertained?

Diaz will also look to become the newest champion as he faces off against his rival St-Pierre.

There has been a war of words between the two and they will have the opportunity to back them all up when the cage door is closed and locked.

Action and intrigue are abound as this affair nears.

Here is a fan’s guide to the upcoming action.

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