Author: Dan Hiergesell

UFC 154: Keys to Victory for Martin Kampmann

Martin Kampmann is currently one of the hottest fighters in the UFC.His overall work over the past year has secured the “Hitman” with a chance to contend for the Welterweight Championship.There’s just one problem: Powerful wrestler Johny Hendricks stan…

Martin Kampmann is currently one of the hottest fighters in the UFC.

His overall work over the past year has secured the “Hitman” with a chance to contend for the Welterweight Championship.

There’s just one problem: Powerful wrestler Johny Hendricks stands in the way.

Hendricks has just as much momentum as Kampmann does coming into their showdown this Saturday at UFC 154 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

It’s going to be a true barn-burner between two top finishers, but if the 30-year-old Dane wants to escape the weekend victorious, he’ll have to follow a fine-tuned game plan.

Here are Kampmann‘s keys to success.

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UFC 154: 5 Reasons Condit Will Beat GSP

Many people are underestimating the overall capabilities of Carlos Condit heading into his showdown with one of the greatest UFC champions of all time.As good as Georges St-Pierre is, assuming he still has it, Condit possesses one of the most well-roun…

Many people are underestimating the overall capabilities of Carlos Condit heading into his showdown with one of the greatest UFC champions of all time.

As good as Georges St-Pierre is, assuming he still has it, Condit possesses one of the most well-rounded arsenals in the sport today.

With exceptional conditioning, excellent standup and a track record that rivals the best in the business, nobody should be sleeping on the interim titleholder this Saturday at UFC 154 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

It’s not going to be easy, but if “The Natural Born Killer” can utilize his most valued assets, he’ll be able maintain his steady rise within the pound-for-pound ranks by knocking off the man known as GSP.

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The Most Explosive Fighters in the UFC

A fighter’s ability to produce explosive results inside the cage can be measured throughout a variety of skills.Quickness, power, elusiveness, technique and the ability to finish are all relevant facets.It’s up to a fighter to put them all together in …

A fighter’s ability to produce explosive results inside the cage can be measured throughout a variety of skills.

Quickness, power, elusiveness, technique and the ability to finish are all relevant facets.

It’s up to a fighter to put them all together in order to maintain superiority inside the Octagon.  Luckily for us fans, these talented practitioners exist. 

Here are the most explosive fighters in the UFC today.  If someone is left off, feel free to comment.

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Intangibles That Make MMA Fighters Successful

Mixed martial arts fighters possess a variety of skills.Whether it’s crisp kickboxing, overpowering wrestling or deadly submissions, some of the world’s best talents consistently display perfected crafts.But what is often overlooked, what isn’t necessa…

Mixed martial arts fighters possess a variety of skills.

Whether it’s crisp kickboxing, overpowering wrestling or deadly submissions, some of the world’s best talents consistently display perfected crafts.

But what is often overlooked, what isn’t necessarily tallied on the judges’ scorecards, are the intangibles that an elite fighter carries.

Here are the most important intangibles a fighter can own in order to be a successful MMA practitioner.

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25 Fights the UFC Needs to Make Happen in 2013

The UFC does its very best in creating the most entertaining fights possible.They’ve given fans relevant reason to tune in to nearly every event of every month of every year.Well, assuming UFC president Dana White and glorious matchmaker Joe Silva cont…

The UFC does its very best in creating the most entertaining fights possible.

They’ve given fans relevant reason to tune in to nearly every event of every month of every year.

Well, assuming UFC president Dana White and glorious matchmaker Joe Silva continue with the norm, 2013 will be no different.

Here are 25 fights that need to happen in the coming year.

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UFC Fighters Who Don’t Live Up to Their Nicknames

Nicknames are more meaningful than we think.They’re established as a means of connecting fighters with their fans.It may sound silly, but nicknames often lead to an established popularity within the sport.  One that is not defined by a last name o…

Nicknames are more meaningful than we think.

They’re established as a means of connecting fighters with their fans.

It may sound silly, but nicknames often lead to an established popularity within the sport.  One that is not defined by a last name or significant victory, but rather a catchy literary symbol.

Certain namesakes like “The Spider,” “The Demolition Man,” “The Natural” and “The Iceman” speak for themselves, but others often fall short in satisfying actual Octagon performances.

So like finding out one day that Santa Claus isn’t real, here are 15 UFC nicknames that command an unequivocal fallacy.

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