10 Reasons You Need to See a UFC Event Live

There’s one type of event that was built beyond limitation.It was built to satisfy our every emotion, competitive desire and primitive need; built to make us feel as if we’re the ones participating in this physically exhausting sport.This is one event,…

There’s one type of event that was built beyond limitation.

It was built to satisfy our every emotion, competitive desire and primitive need; built to make us feel as if we’re the ones participating in this physically exhausting sport.

This is one event, unlike anything else, that was built to be seen live.

This phenomenon is known as the UFC.  Here’s why.

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20 Early Favorites for UFC Fighter of the Year

Despite key injuries to prominent champions and unsettling suspensions for big pay-per-view draws, 2012 has been a very successful campaign for the UFC thus far.From championship defenses to Fight of the Year performances, a handful of fighters have co…

Despite key injuries to prominent champions and unsettling suspensions for big pay-per-view draws, 2012 has been a very successful campaign for the UFC thus far.

From championship defenses to Fight of the Year performances, a handful of fighters have contributed in making the last seven months worthwhile.

Based on performances, finishes and the overall relevance of their fights, here are 20 early favorites for Fighter of the Year.

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Goals the UFC Should Set in 2013

The UFC continues to grow through international exposure and fighter capitalization.President Dana White has done a fantastic job in promoting the mixed martial arts juggernaut through expanding divisions, signing the best talent, hosting events outsid…

The UFC continues to grow through international exposure and fighter capitalization.

President Dana White has done a fantastic job in promoting the mixed martial arts juggernaut through expanding divisions, signing the best talent, hosting events outside of the U.S. and cracking down on everything an authority figure should.

But through everything the UFC has accomplished over the years, there are still a variety of aspects to the promotion that need changing.

Here are eight important goals the UFC should set forth in 2013 that will make them even more powerful within the MMA community.

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10 Most Underrated Strikers in the UFC Today

From fast-paced flyweights to powerful heavyweights, striking proves vastly important throughout every UFC weight class.Whether it’s kickboxing or boxing, head kicks or quick jabs, fighters use dynamic skill sets to separate themselves from their…

From fast-paced flyweights to powerful heavyweights, striking proves vastly important throughout every UFC weight class.

Whether it’s kickboxing or boxing, head kicks or quick jabs, fighters use dynamic skill sets to separate themselves from their opponents.

Some of these evolving standup talents have been overlooked by more diverse and flashy specialists in the past, but not any more.

Here are 10 underrated combatants capable of giving any relevant striker issues.

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20 Things We Learned from the First Half of 2012

As it is in life, things happen for a reason in mixed martial arts.From historic title defenses to highlight reel knockouts, the sport possess its own way of naturally working things out.So when looking back on the first half of 2012, it’s only natural…

As it is in life, things happen for a reason in mixed martial arts.

From historic title defenses to highlight reel knockouts, the sport possess its own way of naturally working things out.

So when looking back on the first half of 2012, it’s only natural to question the things we have learned.

Here are 20 truths that have self-manifested over the last six months.

   

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Odds That Each Current UFC Champion Will Fall Within the Next Year

UFC champions are carved from the rarest of stones.With cement hands and granite chins, they’ve been able to translate world-class talent into rock-solid Octagon performances.But as it is in geology, fighters are also subject to an eventual period of e…

UFC champions are carved from the rarest of stones.

With cement hands and granite chins, they’ve been able to translate world-class talent into rock-solid Octagon performances.

But as it is in geology, fighters are also subject to an eventual period of erosion and deterioration.

With that said, assuming each current champion defends his title at least once in the next 12 months, here’s the odds they lose their most prized possession.

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