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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UFC 151: 1 Song That Defines Each Main-Card Fighter

In some ways music is very similar to mixed martial arts.It dictates emotion, promotes individualism and can mirror the beautiful movements that are routinely showcased inside the cage.As it is in music, fighters differ in various ways.  From stri…

In some ways music is very similar to mixed martial arts.

It dictates emotion, promotes individualism and can mirror the beautiful movements that are routinely showcased inside the cage.

As it is in music, fighters differ in various ways.  From striking techniques to game plans, these different genres of competing separate the great athletes from the good ones.

So when you think about it, UFC fighters make music when they’re displaying their art inside the Octagon.

Here’s one song that defines each main card fighter set to battle at UFC 151.

* Play the songs prior to reading for the full effect

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10 Scariest UFC Fighters

From natural juggernauts to freakish greeters of pain, MMA is full of some of the scariest dudes on the planet.They may not have the same success as the UFC’s most elite champions, but they’re the ones you don’t want to encounter in some back alley or…

From natural juggernauts to freakish greeters of pain, MMA is full of some of the scariest dudes on the planet.

They may not have the same success as the UFC’s most elite champions, but they’re the ones you don’t want to encounter in some back alley or broken down bar.

With that said, here are the top-10 most “holy crap, lets get out of here” fighters in the UFC today.

By the way, this is completely biased.

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Who’s the Next Anderson Silva?

Anderson Silva is the quintessential greatest fighter of all time.He’s professional, possesses an array of skills and talents and most importantly, he’s undefeated in the UFC.On top of that, the Brazilian is a polarizing figure who encompasses internat…

Anderson Silva is the quintessential greatest fighter of all time.

He’s professional, possesses an array of skills and talents and most importantly, he’s undefeated in the UFC.

On top of that, the Brazilian is a polarizing figure who encompasses international responsibility.

It makes sense that whenever a fighter is being held to a higher regard, it’s alongside “The Spider.”

But Silva isn’t going to be around forever.  He isn’t going to grace us with excellence and perfection for too many more years.

So who’s next?  Who’s the next Silva?  Here’s who.

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