Author: Dan Hiergesell

Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks Head-to-Toe Breakdown

In the aftermath of UFC 158, the very two best welterweights in the world are on a crash course to meet sometime later this year.Long-time champion Georges St-Pierre and rising star Johny Hendricks make for a great matchup for one of the most prolific …

In the aftermath of UFC 158, the very two best welterweights in the world are on a crash course to meet sometime later this year.

Long-time champion Georges St-Pierre and rising star Johny Hendricks make for a great matchup for one of the most prolific titles in the sport.

For GSP, knocking off Hendricks will ultimately allow him to leave the division with no unfinished business and make a smooth transition to fight Anderson Silva in 2014.

For Hendricks, a guy who has literally blasted his way up the welterweight ladder, landing one of his infamous left hands could spell disaster for the sport’s most popular athlete.

Here’s how the initial head-to-toe breakdown pans out.  Enjoy.

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UFC 158: Keys to Victory for Nick Diaz

Come Saturday, Nick Diaz will attempt to dethrone one of the most prolific fighters of all time.It’s been a work in progress to actually get him inside the Octagon with UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, but their feud outside of the cage has…

Come Saturday, Nick Diaz will attempt to dethrone one of the most prolific fighters of all time.

It’s been a work in progress to actually get him inside the Octagon with UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, but their feud outside of the cage has manifested itself into an uncontrollable blaze.

Diaz has more or less worked his way into GSP‘s head, making the champ more emotional entering a fight than ever before.

Taking that into consideration, it’s understandable how hyped their showdown at UFC 158 is becoming.

Either St-Pierre’s wrestling will stifle the challenger’s elite boxing, or Diaz will put forth the recipe to end a six-year unbeaten streak in one of the UFC’s deepest division, prompting GSP to make a move to middleweight and a run at Anderson Silva.

Here are Diaz‘s keys to victory as he finally gets his chance to prove he’s the best in the world.

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Best Counterpunchers in the UFC

The essence of a good counterpuncher can be summed up with one distinct word: precision.When a fighter hones in on elite marksmanship, blazing technique and an unmatched sense of tranquility, his ability to surpass expectation drastically increases.Cou…

The essence of a good counterpuncher can be summed up with one distinct word: precision.

When a fighter hones in on elite marksmanship, blazing technique and an unmatched sense of tranquility, his ability to surpass expectation drastically increases.

Counterpunching ultimately separates great fighters from consistently potent killers.  It’s what culminates into backs against the cage, spinning heads and badly beaten jaws.

The beneficiaries of such a talent are truly few and far between, but they most certainly exist in today’s sport.

Here are the best counterpunchers in the UFC today. 

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Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Following the arrival of former top lightweight contenders Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida, the UFC featherweight division has began to transform.It has turned one of the promotion’s thinnest weight classes into a budding dynamo.Divisional champion Jose A…

Following the arrival of former top lightweight contenders Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida, the UFC featherweight division has began to transform.

It has turned one of the promotion’s thinnest weight classes into a budding dynamo.

Divisional champion Jose Aldo will surely have his hands full in 2013, but it’s the recently rumored bout between Edgar and veteran Cub Swanson that has sparked much interest.

The fight has yet to be scheduled, but here’s how the head-to-toe breakdown plays out.  Enjoy.

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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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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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