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.
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 LyotoMachida.
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.
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.
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.
Not only will UFC 156 feature a superfight between pound-for-pound great Jose Aldo and former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, it will also mark the return of Alistair Overeem to the Octagon.As one of the UFC’s most popular fighters and biggest …
Not only will UFC 156 feature a superfight between pound-for-pound great Jose Aldo and former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, it will also mark the return of Alistair Overeem to the Octagon.
As one of the UFC’s most popular fighters and biggest pay-per-view draws, Overeem’s comeback will be welcomed with open arms.
The question is, what exactly can we expect?
Overeem hasn’t fought since December 2011 due to a lengthy drug suspension. In his last fight, he just so happened to finish a washed-up Brock Lesnar by kicking his already injured stomach.
UFC 156 will be Overeem’s first true test in the deepest heavyweight division in the world as he steps inside the cage opposite Antonio “Big Foot” Silva. Silva is coming off a devastating knockout victory over Travis Browne and could easily prolong success if he’s taken lightly.
Here are five keys to victory for “The Demolition Man” as he attempts to re-polish his title-contending image.
The UFC has been doing its very best to promote the most significant fights they can on FOX.While championship bouts involving Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Jose Aldo are better left for pay-pay-view, the UFC has most definitely give…
The UFC has been doing its very best to promote the most significant fights they can on FOX.
While championship bouts involving Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Jose Aldo are better left for pay-pay-view, the UFC has most definitely given their budding fanbase the biggest free fights possible.
UFC on FOX 6 this past Saturday was no different. But exactly where does this card stack up against the other five events featured on national television?
In any case, a relevant FOX card always needs a title fight. It helps to maintain interest and promote the event as a whole. Well, UFC on FOX 6 had just that.
The always quick and formidable Demetrious Johnson battled it out with a smiling John Dodson for five straight rounds for the UFC flyweight championship. The bout featured numerous knockdowns at the hands of Dodson, excellent clinch work by Johnson, controversy from an illegal knee, quick in-and-out exchanges and a retained title.
But as good as the fight was, unexposed fans watching for free around the world will forever have a difficult time realizing that flyweight championship fights are just as good as welterweight or light heavyweight. Unfortunately for Johnson and Dodson, most fans outside of the UFC’s loyal group of followers don’t understand how technical the smaller weight classes truly are.
Instead, they wish upon brutal knockouts and bloody affairs. That’s all well and good, but sometimes it’s nice to sit back and watch two guys throw leather at the speed of light.
So in that regard, even though the main event was a smashing success as far as the UFC flyweight division is concerned, its mass appeal didn’t quite stand up under the compared light of other FOX title fights like Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz and Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos.
Outside of a title fight, the second-most intriguing aspect to a FOX card revolves around the grudge match. It’s something that also boosts ratings and gives fans something extra to cheer about. Not only did UFC on FOX 6 possess a grudge between wily veteran Rampage Jackson and rising light heavyweight star Glover Teixeira, but it featured yet another one with Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone in a No. 1 lightweight contenders fight.
The essence of Jackson’s last fight coming against a guy like Teixeira, who called Rampage out back in 2012, ultimately helped bolster the rest of the card. Now while there was no knockout and both fighters looked gassed after two rounds, the slug fest withstood the pressure of national television.
On the other hand, Pettis vs. Cerrone did feature a knockout—one that came just 2:35 into the first round. Pettis more or less showcased his elite athleticism and ability to precisely position unorthodox strikes in the heat of the moment against the unsuspecting Cerrone.
The fight was originally billed to last a little longer in hopes of turning Cerrone‘s pre-fight trash talk into a potential barn burner, but Pettis was too good for even that.
With that said, even though neither bout took home Fight of the Night honors, they were good enough to stand alongside past FOX grudge matches like ChaelSonnen vs. Michael Bisping and Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn.
Taking all of that into consideration, as well as Ricardo Lamas’ bloodied elbows, where exactly does UFC on FOX 6 rank among each and every FOX card?
To be frank, right in the middle. It wasn’t quite good enough to take the crown from UFC on FOX 4: Shogun vs. Vera or UFC on FOX 3: Diaz vs. Miller, but it most definitely stacks up against UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz and completely shatters UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis.
The UFC has been doing its very best to promote the most significant fights they can on FOX.