Author: Dan Hiergesell

Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen: 5 Reasons Sonnen Can Upset Jones

Like it or not, Chael Sonnen will be fighting Jon Jones in April of next year for the UFC light heavyweight championship.Now, whether Sonnen truly deserves the opportunity to fight for another title so recently removed from his loss to Anderson Silva i…

Like it or not, Chael Sonnen will be fighting Jon Jones in April of next year for the UFC light heavyweight championship.

Now, whether Sonnen truly deserves the opportunity to fight for another title so recently removed from his loss to Anderson Silva is still up for debate.

The issue at hand, barring unforeseen injuries, of course, is how Sonnen will stack up against Jones when the two lock horns in 2013.

Here’s five reasons why Sonnen can upset the undisputed champion and finally obtain ultimate UFC glory.

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Chael Sonnen and the Most Anticipated Octagon Returns

Some of the best UFC fighters in the world struggle to maintain greatness.Whether due to injury, suspension or defeat at the hands of an even more elite fighter, these superstar talents don’t always come out on top.But that doesn’t mean they don’t poss…

Some of the best UFC fighters in the world struggle to maintain greatness.

Whether due to injury, suspension or defeat at the hands of an even more elite fighter, these superstar talents don’t always come out on top.

But that doesn’t mean they don’t possess the resilience, dedication and perseverance required to come back stronger than ever.

With that said, barring unforeseen setbacks, here are the most anticipated Octagon returns set to take place over the next year.  Enjoy.

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UFC 153: 5 Fights for Erick Silva to Take Next

Despite looking like an overwhelmed rookie opposite Jon Fitch at UFC 153, talented welterweight prospect Erick Silva still possesses a bright future in the UFC.He was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time.In the end, the defeat could very well he…

Despite looking like an overwhelmed rookie opposite Jon Fitch at UFC 153, talented welterweight prospect Erick Silva still possesses a bright future in the UFC.

He was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time.

In the end, the defeat could very well help the Brazilian mature as a fighter, like Georges St-Pierre’s loss to Matt Hughes at UFC 50 did for him.

With that said, assuming Silva can quickly regroup and fix his mistakes, here are five fights he should take on next.

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UFC 153: Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva is one of the most intriguing matchups scheduled for UFC 153 this Saturday.One is a veteran trying to reinvent himself within an evolving division, the other is a vastly talented prospect trying to solidify his championship wo…

Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva is one of the most intriguing matchups scheduled for UFC 153 this Saturday.

One is a veteran trying to reinvent himself within an evolving division, the other is a vastly talented prospect trying to solidify his championship worthiness.

Whether Fitch is able to break Silva or Silva is able to keep the fight standing, this welterweight showdown is going to be a hard-nosed battle of attrition.

Here’s how the head-to-toe breakdown plays out. Enjoy, and don’t miss this fight.

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The Top 10 Brawlers in the UFC Today

Some fighters are genetically tailored to overcome pain.They’ve built careers on the backbone of enduring just as much damage as they inflict.For them, slamming their fists into another man’s face comes natural.  It’s an innate ability that has se…

Some fighters are genetically tailored to overcome pain.

They’ve built careers on the backbone of enduring just as much damage as they inflict.

For them, slamming their fists into another man’s face comes natural.  It’s an innate ability that has separated them all from some of the best technical strikers in the world.

They are, for a lack of a better word, brawlers.

So on the heels of UFC 153, in which one of the best brawlers in the sport will take center stage, here are the top 10 belligerent aggressors in the UFC today.

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Power Ranking Strikeforce Fighters’ UFC Potential

It’s been recently rumored that Showtime is ready to cut ties with Strikeforce as soon as next month.Usually this would be bad news.  However, in the eyes of the fastest growing mixed martial arts promoter in the world, it’s a sigh of relief.For a…

It’s been recently rumored that Showtime is ready to cut ties with Strikeforce as soon as next month.

Usually this would be bad news.  However, in the eyes of the fastest growing mixed martial arts promoter in the world, it’s a sigh of relief.

For a while the UFC has been fixated on some of Strikeforce’s most talented fighters, including lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and heavyweight titleholder Daniel Cormier.

Due to contract obligations relating to Showtime’s authoritative stance on letting top fighters leave the promotion, these athletes have been unable to make the transition unlike former Strikeforce greats Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem and Nick Diaz.

With that said, on the heels of a potential contract breakdown, it looks like the UFC’s brother company is finally coming to an end.  That means every name is up for grabs.

Here’s how Strikeforce’s top fighters stand in regard to their individual UFC potential.

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