Author: Dan Hiergesell

UFC 152 Fight Card: Questions We Have About Jon Jones

Jon Jones is one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC today.His actions leading up to, and following, the cancellation of UFC 151 have rubbed people the wrong way.Fans no longer respect Jones as a champion and it could be years before he patch…

Jon Jones is one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC today.

His actions leading up to, and following, the cancellation of UFC 151 have rubbed people the wrong way.

Fans no longer respect Jones as a champion and it could be years before he patches that wound.

However, despite the growing hatred that has found its way to Jones’ front door, the 25-year-old still serves as the sport’s future.

Here are five crucial questions surrounding “Bones” leading up to his title fight with Vitor Belfort this Saturday at UFC 152.

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Most Memorable UFC Images of the Last Decade

Pictures are worth a thousand words.They are memories captured to preserve greatness. Images that are etched in our minds forever.In sports, pictures are everything. They signify perseverance, courage and the discipline to overcome tragedy.This is neve…

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

They are memories captured to preserve greatness. Images that are etched in our minds forever.

In sports, pictures are everything. They signify perseverance, courage and the discipline to overcome tragedy.

This is never more true than in mixed martial arts.

So without further ado, and in no specific order, here are the most memorable UFC images of the last decade.

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10 UFC Fighters That Need to Add to Their Bag of Tricks

No one fighter is perfect.From boxers to wrestlers, submission experts to KO specialists, mixed martial artists never stop improving their skill sets.These world-class athletes are constantly evolving, creating new ways to perform beyond and above thei…

No one fighter is perfect.

From boxers to wrestlers, submission experts to KO specialists, mixed martial artists never stop improving their skill sets.

These world-class athletes are constantly evolving, creating new ways to perform beyond and above their opponents.

But as good as they are, their overall games are not bulletproof.

Here are 10 UFC fighters who need to add to their bag of tricks.

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10 UFC Breakout Candidates

Fighters often come out of nowhere.Whether from general obscurity or an unknown promotion, the UFC has capitalized in the past by showcasing talented fighters on the rise.Some have proven themselves outside of the Octagon while others strive to make a …

Fighters often come out of nowhere.

Whether from general obscurity or an unknown promotion, the UFC has capitalized in the past by showcasing talented fighters on the rise.

Some have proven themselves outside of the Octagon while others strive to make a big splash.

Today the UFC employs a handful of fighters that have a chance to take their respective divisions by storm.

Here are 10 names you may not yet know much about, who possess the ability to break out.

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Top 10 Fastest Hands in the UFC

Quickness often spells the difference between winning and losing.Some of the best UFC champions today possess world-class speed.  They utilize this skill to score points, avoid damage and inflict as much pain as possible.When they find a comfort z…

Quickness often spells the difference between winning and losing.

Some of the best UFC champions today possess world-class speed.  They utilize this skill to score points, avoid damage and inflict as much pain as possible.

When they find a comfort zone, they’re rarely outperformed.

With that said, here are the top 10 fastest hands in the UFC today.

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Breaking Down the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Top UFC Welterweights

The UFC welterweight division has become one of the promotion’s deepest assets.It not only contains some of the quickest rising prospects in the sport, such as Rory MacDonald and Erick Silva, but it supports two current champions: Georges St-Pierre and…

The UFC welterweight division has become one of the promotion’s deepest assets.

It not only contains some of the quickest rising prospects in the sport, such as Rory MacDonald and Erick Silva, but it supports two current champions: Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit.

The division also has a resurgent BJ Penn and top contenders like Martin Kampmann, Johny Hendricks, Jake Ellenberger, Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch.

At this point, the welterweight division is easily up for grabs. 

But what separates each one of these fighters?  What are their overwhelming strengths and debilitating weaknesses?

Look no further.

* Nick Diaz is not on this list for obvious reasons

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