Author: Dan Hiergesell

Rousey vs. Carmouche : A Fan’s Guide to UFC 157’s Main Event

Sports are not made by their athletes; they’re not polarized by their players or manifested by their performances.Instead, fans are the ones who evolve a sport. Without a distinct and promising fan base, like the UFC possesses, a sport is going to suff…

Sports are not made by their athletes; they’re not polarized by their players or manifested by their performances.

Instead, fans are the ones who evolve a sport. Without a distinct and promising fan base, like the UFC possesses, a sport is going to suffer the ultimate consequence.

Luckily for fight fans, the MMA fan base in America is thriving. It’s becoming so big and relevant that not liking it or not watching it would land you in the minority.

So for the benefit of fight fans across the nation, here’s a quick guide to UFC 157 and what you need to look for later tonight.

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Rousey vs. Carmouche : A Fan’s Guide to UFC 157’s Main Event

Sports are not made by their athletes; they’re not polarized by their players or manifested by their performances.Instead, fans are the ones who evolve a sport. Without a distinct and promising fan base, like the UFC possesses, a sport is going to suff…

Sports are not made by their athletes; they’re not polarized by their players or manifested by their performances.

Instead, fans are the ones who evolve a sport. Without a distinct and promising fan base, like the UFC possesses, a sport is going to suffer the ultimate consequence.

Luckily for fight fans, the MMA fan base in America is thriving. It’s becoming so big and relevant that not liking it or not watching it would land you in the minority.

So for the benefit of fight fans across the nation, here’s a quick guide to UFC 157 and what you need to look for later tonight.

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20 Fighters Who Have Never Been Knocked Out

Being able to withstand a barrage of strikes from some of the most dangerous practitioners on the planet is an art in itself.It helps separate the pretenders who get put to sleep on a yearly basis from the guys who are nearly impossible to put away.Now…

Being able to withstand a barrage of strikes from some of the most dangerous practitioners on the planet is an art in itself.

It helps separate the pretenders who get put to sleep on a yearly basis from the guys who are nearly impossible to put away.

Now, while being naturally wired to absorb damage to the head like a sponge soaking up water isn’t necessarily a developed skill set, it’s highly beneficial.

So in anticipation of UFC 157, in which Dan Henderson’s infamously indestructible chin will once again grace the Octagon, here are 20 fighters who have never been knocked out.

 

* There may be a few names left off this list, but without getting carried away, these are the most relevant fighters out there.

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UFC 157: Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Not to be overshadowed by Ronda Rousey’s arrival to the big show this Saturday at UFC 157, MMA legend Dan Henderson will take on the formidably elusive Lyoto Machida.It’s a matchup that’s going to pin one of the heaviest hitters of all time against qui…

Not to be overshadowed by Ronda Rousey’s arrival to the big show this Saturday at UFC 157, MMA legend Dan Henderson will take on the formidably elusive Lyoto Machida.

It’s a matchup that’s going to pin one of the heaviest hitters of all time against quite possibly the most defensively potent light heavyweight in UFC history.

Coming in to this fight, both top contenders have something to prove.  Henderson needs to regain divisional momentum after pulling out of UFC 151, which forced the UFC to cancel an event for the first time in promotional history.

Machida, on the other hand, needs one more victory against a high-level fighter to prove to UFC brass that he deserves a rematch with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

So before two fantastically talented women grace the Octagon for the very first time, tune in and watch two of the most relevant fighters go toe-to-toe.  Here’s how the fight breaks down.

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UFC on Fuel 7: Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier Head-to-Toe Breakdown

What more can you ask for in a free fight?High octane striking, world-class grappling and a matchup between two of the best featherweights in the world.When the red-hot Cub Swanson welcomes top prospect Dustin Poirier to the Octagon this Saturday at UF…

What more can you ask for in a free fight?

High octane striking, world-class grappling and a matchup between two of the best featherweights in the world.

When the red-hot Cub Swanson welcomes top prospect Dustin Poirier to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in London, England, expect an explosiveness exchange.

Here’s how each potential title contender stacks up against one another in an always entertaining head-to-toe breakdown.

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UFC 156: Keys to Victory for Frankie Edgar

Frankie Edgar is trying to do something that only two men have ever done.  He’s trying to capture a UFC championship in two separate divisions.In order for Edgar to become history’s third wheel, he’ll have to dethrone one of the best fighters in t…

Frankie Edgar is trying to do something that only two men have ever done.  He’s trying to capture a UFC championship in two separate divisions.

In order for Edgar to become history’s third wheel, he’ll have to dethrone one of the best fighters in the world: Jose Aldo.

Aldo has been on the steady rise in the sport’s pound-for-pound discussion and has feasted upon every UFC featherweight contender that the promotion has thrown his way.

However, he has never faced a more complete fighter than Edgar, especially one who has beaten some of the best lightweights over the past five years.

For Edgar to experience success in his divisional debut, he’ll have to perform to perfection. 

Here’s how he can pull it off.

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