10 UFC Wrestler vs. Striker Fights We’d Love to See

The UFC employs the greatest fighters in the world. There’s no argument.From KO artists to submissions specialists, these mixed martial artists utilize elite skills to dominate their respective divisions.But when two unique styles find each other in th…

The UFC employs the greatest fighters in the world. There’s no argument.

From KO artists to submissions specialists, these mixed martial artists utilize elite skills to dominate their respective divisions.

But when two unique styles find each other in the center of the Octagon, a MMA chess match is sure to ensue.

Here are the top 10 wrestler vs. striker matchups we’d love to see.

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UFC 144: 10 Predictions You Can Take to the Bank

Another fantastic UFC PPV is upon us.Within the next week we will witness one of the most historic events in MMA history.  With names like Frankie Edgar, Rampage Jackson, Jake Shields, Ryan Bader, Cheick Kongo, Yoshihiro Akiyama and Benson Henders…

Another fantastic UFC PPV is upon us.

Within the next week we will witness one of the most historic events in MMA history.  With names like Frankie Edgar, Rampage Jackson, Jake Shields, Ryan Bader, Cheick Kongo, Yoshihiro Akiyama and Benson Henderson on the main card, UFC 144 in Japan can’t disappoint.

How can it?

Edgar is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the world today, Rampage is one of the most popular fighters in MMA history, and the UFC is finally bringing its top talent overseas in order to market MMA where other sports fail to do so.

Come Saturday, there are a few things that are bound to happen.  Quick KO’s, impressive submissions and upset victories are only part of the pie.

Here are 10 predictions for UFC 144 that you can take to the bank.

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How the UFC Can Turn Casual Fans into Hardcore Fans

The UFC will always try to improve their product.From free fights, to signing the best athletes in the world; the company has done its very best in promoting the sport of mixed martial arts in American culture.But with already popular entities like the…

The UFC will always try to improve their product.

From free fights, to signing the best athletes in the world; the company has done its very best in promoting the sport of mixed martial arts in American culture.

But with already popular entities like the NFL, MLB, NBA and boxing commanding the limited spotlight, it’s often hard for the UFC to attract “serious” fans.

Sure, you’ll have those MMA followers that will drive to their friend’s house to watch Anderson Silva fight, but how many of those casual onlookers can accurately tell you who Michael McDonald and Dave Herman are?

Not a lot. That’s why the UFC needs to revamp their efforts in attracting “hardcore” fans. Not only to help gross revenue, but to maintain a desirable fanbase that will help the sport grow over the next 20 years.

Here’s how you do it:

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10 UFC Fighters Who Could Run for President and Their Platform

The UFC has become one of the fastest growing sports organizations in the world.With top-tier talent, promotable champions, unlimited PPV events and the appetite for more, the company’s efforts over the past five years has made mixed martial arts relev…

The UFC has become one of the fastest growing sports organizations in the world.

With top-tier talent, promotable champions, unlimited PPV events and the appetite for more, the company’s efforts over the past five years has made mixed martial arts relevant among American sports.

This popularity has directly trickled down to the fighters themselves. 

Guys like Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar have all become household names in even the most casual combat fan’s home. 

However, based on their backgrounds, will to succeed, sheer knowledge and the universal appeal to make it happen, can the UFC’s top fighters ever translate their Octagon dominance into the harsh world of politics?

Possibly. And even though this is completely hypothetical, here’s how they would stack up.

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UFC: An ESPN Love Affair and 10 Things We’d Love to See but Never Will

The UFC has been the forefront for mixed martial arts in the United States for the past 15 years.  It’s no secret.It has transformed the views of even the most simple-minded of fans, allowing average combat followers the opportunity to learn exact…

The UFC has been the forefront for mixed martial arts in the United States for the past 15 years.  It’s no secret.

It has transformed the views of even the most simple-minded of fans, allowing average combat followers the opportunity to learn exactly what goes on inside the cage.

Key figures like Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Anderson Silva and Brock Lesnar have enabled the UFC to counter-balance popularity with sheer greatness.

And as we approach an event horizon that could ultimately lead to MMA becoming the most relevant sport worldwide, the UFC’s role in commanding this ship will grow exponentially.

But as much as we’ve seen, and hope to see in the coming years, there are some occurrences that deem more artificial than realistic.

Here are the top 10 things we’d love to see, but more than likely never will.

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UFC: Dan Henderson’s H-Bomb and the Top 15 Deadliest Weapons

The UFC has served as America’s mixed martial arts forefront for nearly 20 years.And with groundbreaking television deals and pay-per-view exploration poised to create even a bigger splash across the world in the coming decade, MMA is starting to gain …

The UFC has served as America’s mixed martial arts forefront for nearly 20 years.

And with groundbreaking television deals and pay-per-view exploration poised to create even a bigger splash across the world in the coming decade, MMA is starting to gain the top-notch recognition it wholeheartedly deserves.

When you try to weigh that potential and magnitude of the sport heading into the future, it’s important to understand what skill sets fighters bring to the ring, and how those strengths stack up against other divisional opponents.

From spinning elbows to devastating knees, to unmatchable longevity and unremarkable power, the UFC incorporates some of the most dangerous Octagon arsenals in the world.

Here are the top 15 deadliest weapons in the UFC today.

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