Author: Anthony Fusco

UFC on Fox 6: Keys to Victory for Donald Cerrone

UFC on Fox 6 will play host to a highly anticipated lightweight battle between Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Both lightweights came over when the WEC was absorbed into the UFC. Both have also made their marks on the lightw…

UFC on Fox 6 will play host to a highly anticipated lightweight battle between Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.

Both lightweights came over when the WEC was absorbed into the UFC. Both have also made their marks on the lightweight division.

They are extremely talented and ready to fight.

The winner of this fight could potentially be next in line for a title shot, and that only makes this bout more important.

Here are three keys to victory that could make Donald Cerrone the winner of this fight.

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5 UFC Fighters Using Nasty Knees

Fighters in the UFC are the best in the world at what they do. They have studied many forms of martial arts and have worked them into one fluid style that suits their needs. One weapon in the UFC that fighters use particularly well is the knee. Th…

Fighters in the UFC are the best in the world at what they do.

They have studied many forms of martial arts and have worked them into one fluid style that suits their needs.

One weapon in the UFC that fighters use particularly well is the knee. The knee is the battering ram of the human body and for good reason.

When a fighter knows how to correctly deliver a knee, the results can often be quick and brutal.

Here are just a few examples of devastating knees delivered by UFC fighters, but I’m always open for more suggestions in the comments section.

Without further ado, let’s dive into some nasty UFC knees.

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3 Reasons to Root for Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 7

UFC on FX 7 features a middleweight clash of exciting fighters in the main event of the night. Michael Bisping is primed to secure a title shot against middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, should he win his fight. Belfort will look to prevent Bisping f…

UFC on FX 7 features a middleweight clash of exciting fighters in the main event of the night.

Michael Bisping is primed to secure a title shot against middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, should he win his fight.

Belfort will look to prevent Bisping from getting his shot by winning this fight by any means possible.

Let’s take a look at three reasons to cheer for the Brazilian with dynamite in his hands.

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Everything You Need to Know About Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping

This coming Saturday the Octagon returns to Brazil for UFC on FX 7. The main event will feature a clash between two exciting middleweights as Michael “The Count” Bisping takes on Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort. Both men are attempting to climb the mid…

This coming Saturday the Octagon returns to Brazil for UFC on FX 7.

The main event will feature a clash between two exciting middleweights as Michael “The Count” Bisping takes on Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort.

Both men are attempting to climb the middleweight ladder and secure a title shot against the dominant champion, Anderson Silva.

Let’s delve further into the fight between these two men and see what factors could come into play on Saturday night.

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Jon Jones: Does He Deserve the Title the Baddest Man on the Planet?

Usually the title of “Baddest Man on the Planet” is associated with heavyweights. Former champion Junior dos Santos and current champion Cain Velasquez could both easily have the term attributed to them.What is the criteria for this title? Is it a leng…

Usually the title of “Baddest Man on the Planet” is associated with heavyweights. Former champion Junior dos Santos and current champion Cain Velasquez could both easily have the term attributed to them.

What is the criteria for this title? Is it a lengthy winning streak? Is it being able to secure a stoppage victory over your opponent? Maybe it’s just being head and shoulders better than many or all of your opponents.

Jon “Bones” Jones could easily make a case for himself to own the title. He owns a record of 17-1, and has never been finished before. When Jones won the title in March 2011, he became the youngest champion in UFC history.

Since that time, Jones has been on an absolute wrecking path through the UFC’s light-heavyweight division. He is the first and so far the only person to secure a stoppage victory over “Rampage” Jackson in the UFC.

He followed up that impressive performance with another when he fought Lyoto Machida. He was able to open a large cut on Machida‘s forehead with one of his patented elbows, and shortly after dropped his limp body to the canvas after the referee stepped in to stop his choke.

Then, in UFC 145, Jones displayed excellent striking and control on the way to a unanimous decision against Rashad Evans. 

His latest fight against unlikely challenger, Vitor Belfort, displayed the heart of a true champion. Jones was able to survive a deep armbar attempt from his opponent and roared back in the fourth to fittingly beat Belfort by submission.

Jones is one of the best and most exciting fighters in the world today. He’s already feared for his unorthodox and powerful striking, his dominant wrestling and his ability to find unique ways to win fights. At only 25 years old, his ceiling will only continue to rise. 

“Bones” can definitely make a fair claim that he should be called the “Baddest Man on the Planet.” He is also incredibly humble, and may not openly lay claim to the title.

But if he keeps winning impressively (especially in the process cleaning out his division), the fans may decide that he deserves the title anyways. It’s hard to ignore, and even harder to dispute that Jones is currently a bad-ass fighter.

In the good way of course.

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4 More Multi-Division MMA Fighters

Since the sport of MMA was invented fighters have been changing weight classes to help further their careers. Sometimes a drop or an increase in weight can do wonders to a fighter’s mindset and career. Look at Demian Maia. Randy Couture dropped to…

Since the sport of MMA was invented fighters have been changing weight classes to help further their careers.

Sometimes a drop or an increase in weight can do wonders to a fighter’s mindset and career. Look at Demian Maia. Randy Couture dropped to light heavyweight and won a championship there. The options are endless.

Some fighters change divisions to have a weight advantage on their opponent. Some do it for the size advantage or easier weight cut.

Some change to test their skills against different opponents. Others look to gain a shot at a title.

This is a second list about multi-division fighters.

Here is the link to the first article.

Let’s delve into four more fighters who have fought in multiple weight divisions.

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