Across the UFC, there are many great fighters. Fans know every detail about them and their fighting styles.They are given credit as great fighters who put on exciting matches for the fans. They know how to win. In the UFC today there is another group o…
Across the UFC, there are many great fighters. Fans know every detail about them and their fighting styles.
They are given credit as great fighters who put on exciting matches for the fans. They know how to win. In the UFC today there is another group of fighters as well. The fighters that go out and win fights, but seemingly never receive credit.
There are many of those fighters in the UFC today. No matter what they do, they don’t receive the same credit and admiration as some of their peers.
My list will explore exactly who some of those fighters are. Enjoy!
The sport of MMA has grown immensely since it first came to be. From the primitive no holds barred version, all the way to the present day of rules, regulations, referees, and judges.MMA fighters today are some of the most dedicated, hardest training a…
The sport of MMA has grown immensely since it first came to be. From the primitive no holds barred version, all the way to the present day of rules, regulations, referees, and judges.
MMA fighters today are some of the most dedicated, hardest training athletes in the world. They all train to master multiple martial arts disciplines, and work them into a fluid style that can win fights.
There are many sports that a prospective athlete can try. This begs the question, why choose to train in MMA?
Simply because MMA is the purest competitive sport in the world today.
Fighting has been around since the dawn of time. There is something about fighting that just excites people. When you see two players of any sport get angry at each other, what comes next? The fists begin to fly.
Look at any hockey, football, baseball, or even soccer game where two players squared off. It happens every time. I’ve seen a good number of hockey fights in my 19 years, and quite frankly it really gets everyone going.
The reason MMA is the purest form of competition today, is simply because it’s human nature at its finest. People are geared to fight. It’s in our DNA.
Many athletes play high level sports, but when they get angry the primal instinct takes over. The instinct to fight and win.
That is what MMA fighters have. They make their living through fighting. They are easily some of the toughest athletes in the world for what they do.
If you take away the ball, or stick, and the players throw down, only one emerges victorious. It shows exactly who the man is.
MMA is the pure competitive drive to defeat another person. It is refined combat, tempered by the use of many different martial arts, as well as the mental prowess of the fighter.
What every sport boils down to, is that will to fight and win. Some do it through equipment. MMA fighters do it through their fists. You want to impose your will and win anyway you can.
Fighting is as pure as it gets.
Besides, when two guys are angry at each other, you don’t see one challenge the other to a game of golf do you?
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UFC 152 is coming up fast on September 22.There are a number of interesting fights on this card including Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort, Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson and Brian Stann vs. Michael Bisping. There is a wicked fight that is flying u…
There are a number of interesting fights on this card including Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort, Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson and Brian Stann vs. Michael Bisping. There is a wicked fight that is flying under the fans’ radar between two featherweight up-and-comers.
Marcus Brimage and Jimy Hettes are two hot prospects who meet at UFC 152 for a chance to move up the featherweight ladder. Both are exciting fighters with all the talent in the world.
Here’s a head-to-toe breakdown of their looming fight.
“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey is the best female fighter in the world today. There’s no doubt about that. Six professional fights, six first round armbars—that feat is simply incredible. It appears that none of her opponents have given her a sufficient te…
“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey is the best female fighter in the world today. There’s no doubt about that. Six professional fights, six first round armbars—that feat is simply incredible. It appears that none of her opponents have given her a sufficient test thus far. The stats don’t lie.
Her toughest opponent to date was none other than the woman whom this article is about: former Strikeforce woman’s bantamweight champion, Miesha Tate.
The question is, is Miesha Tate afraid of a rematch with the best female fighter in the world today? The same fighter who talked her way into a title shot and then convincingly took Tate’s belt from her?
Yes and no. But let me explain.
Miesha Tate took Rousey deeper into a fight than she’d ever been before. Granted, the entire fight between the two only took 4:27. Still, Rousey fought Sarah Kaufman, it was supposed to be her toughest test. But just 54 seconds in, Rousey had won by armbar.
Miesha Tate is physically and emotionally not afraid to have a rematch with Ronda Rousey. She trash-talked Rousey and provided an excellent spark leading up to the fight.
She survived longer than anyone before her, showing that, despite losing in the end, Tate has skill and a ton of heart. She would take a rematch Rousey without hesitation.
Now, here’s the catch: Tate isn’t afraid to fight Rousey, not by a long shot. But her career could potentially suffer if she were to lose a potential rematch. Another loss to Rousey would vault her down the ladder again.
I realize that WMMA’s divisions aren’t nearly as deep as the men’s divisions, but no one would want to see a Rousey vs. Tate III if Rousey utterly dominated the rematch.
Tate is tough as nails, and she would fight Rousey without a moments hesitation. But this would not be the best move for her career overall.
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No matter who light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones is matched against, many fans and fighters alike give him a distinct advantage.It doesn’t matter if it’s Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans or Dan Henderson.Jones is a phenomenal fighter, but he…
No matter who light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones is matched against, many fans and fighters alike give him a distinct advantage.
It doesn’t matter if it’s Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans or Dan Henderson.
Jones is a phenomenal fighter, but he can’t overlook his surprise UFC 152 opponent, “The Phenom” himself, Vitor Belfort.
All of the people I’ve talked to have given Belfort little to no chance against the champ. Jones holds an edge, but underestimating Belfort is not the right move.
Belfort is a very dangerous opponent for Jones, whether people think so or not. Belfort has been around the fight game for a long time. He’s a true veteran of the sport.
Belfort’s skills should not be taken lightly. He has lightning fast hands and holds black belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
His most lethal weapon as we all know, is his powerful striking game. It has helped him amass 14 KO/TKO finishes out of his 21 wins. That is a respectable 67 percent.
In order to utilize that to the fullest, he must successfully use movement and fake his way in, do some damage quickly and retreat.
Many forget Belfort also has some championship experience. He was the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament winner, as well as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
He was also defeated by Anderson Silva when he fought for the Middleweight title.
Belfort has all the tools to win this fight. He has an excellent striking game, great ground-and-pound and slick submissions.
If he comes prepared with a great game plan and uses all his skills to their fullest, I believe he has as good a chance as any of taking the light heavyweight title.
Jones may be the massive favourite in terms of odds here, but don’t forget what happened when Matt Serra fought Georges St. Pierre.
Odds meant nothing and he pulled off a huge upset.
Belfort may be the underdog, but he’s a motivated and very dangerous opponent for Jones. Make no mistake, this will be a great fight.
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There are two generations of MMA fighters.The older, experienced veterans—some of which need to hang up the gloves very soon.Then there are the hungry up-and-coming fighters eager to make a name for themselves and gain more fans and exposure.Some…
There are two generations of MMA fighters.
The older, experienced veterans—some of which need to hang up the gloves very soon.
Then there are the hungry up-and-coming fighters eager to make a name for themselves and gain more fans and exposure.
Some of the true veterans of the sport are reluctant to let go just yet. They want to continue fighting, even if it isn’t the best choice for them.
In this list, I want to explore some possible retirement fights for aging veterans. Enjoy!
I would also like to thank Weston Tomberlin for this contribution to this article.
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