In any global sport, there’s a fine line between what’s known as good and what’s known as great.There are many good athletes in the world of sports, but there are few who receive the recognition of “great.”In mixed martial arts, fighters are classified…
In any global sport, there’s a fine line between what’s known as good and what’s known as great.
There are many good athletes in the world of sports, but there are few who receive the recognition of “great.”
In mixed martial arts, fighters are classified by what they achieve over the course of their career.
More times than not, a fighter recognized as great will have a title to show for their accomplishments.
Specifically in the UFC, there have been some of the greatest champions who’ve stepped away from the sport while others remain alive and well.
So, the following slides display the 10 greatest champions in UFC history.
Superfights.It’s something that has been talked about since the sport of mixed martial arts first came to be.However, discussions of potential superfights have since escalated into an actual reality in which the UFC has deeply considered them.It’s rare…
Superfights.
It’s something that has been talked about since the sport of mixed martial arts first came to be.
However, discussions of potential superfights have since escalated into an actual reality in which the UFC has deeply considered them.
It’s rare a day goes by when fans aren’t hyping up the future showdown between Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre.
And of course the latest and the greatest, Silva versus Jon “Bones” Jones.
With the massive increase in popularity, the UFC is rapidly approaching the mainstream and has found themselves surrounded in a world with fans who desire to see the best possible matchups at all costs.
While giving the fans what they desire is certainly a goal of the UFC, it’s only to some extent.
When the rubber meets the road, it’s likely that the highly talked about “superfights” could do more harm to the organization than good.
Why?
Risk and reward.
If the UFC decides to give the fans what they want, they’ll certainly see record numbers begin to soar, but the question is, for how long?
Giving the fans what they want will provide short-term satisfaction but will ultimately be the downfall of the UFC’s future.
Allowing a specific fighter such as Silva to change weight classes and join the light heavyweight division will without a doubt produce temporary results.
However, with Silva making the transition to the 205-pound weight class, the light heavyweight division benefits, but the middleweight division suffers.
No longer will the middleweight division be represented by one of the world’s greatest fighters.
Instead, two of the UFC’s top artists will now be fighting at the very same weight.
The same scenario could be used if Silva were to stay put and St-Pierre were to put on addition weight and move to the middleweight division.
Now, the UFC has a dilemma with two of the UFC’s best fighters fighting for one belt while the welterweight division will be the one to lose out.
Also, what happens when the superfights are done and over with?
Will the fighters who changed weight classes move back to their previous divisions or will they stay put?
While superfights are certainly a draw to many fans, the long-term effects aren’t worth entertaining short-term pleasure.
Superfights really aren’t that super.
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On December 30th, 2011, Brock Lesnar will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon after being out for more than a year.In his return at UFC 141, Lesnar will take on arguably the best striker he’s faced up until this point in his career in Alistair …
On December 30th, 2011, Brock Lesnar will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon after being out for more than a year.
In his return at UFC 141, Lesnar will take on arguably the best striker he’s faced up until this point in his career in Alistair Overeem.
While many fans are thrilled to have Lesnar returning to the sport of MMA, it’s unclear which fighter we will see in his return.
Therefore, Lesnar has several questions he must answer in order to prove he’s still worthy of fighting at the highest stage of mixed martial arts.
So, the following slides display five questions Brock Lesnar must answer in his return to the UFC.
As we quickly approach the new year, we begin to look back upon on a memorable year for MMA, as fans had the privilege of witnessing some of the greatest fights of all time.In addition, MMA provided fans with some of the most vicious knockouts&nbs…
As we quickly approach the new year, we begin to look back upon on a memorable year for MMA, as fans had the privilege of witnessing some of the greatest fights of all time.
In addition, MMA provided fans with some of the most vicious knockouts and grueling submissions, along with five round all-out-wars.
In 2011 we’ve seen new champions declared while others stepped away from the sport they once deeply loved.
With 2012 right around the corner, we begin to glance at the future of the sport.
And, the future of MMA begins with the contenders who are quickly pushing to become the best in their respective weight divisions.
So, the following slides display the 25 best title contenders heading into 2012.
We saw many things over the course of 2011 that we’ll more than likely remember for the rest of our lives.We’ve witnessed a rematch between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard that resulted in a Edgar victory by fourth-round knockout.In addition, many fans …
We saw many things over the course of 2011 that we’ll more than likely remember for the rest of our lives.
We’ve witnessed a rematch between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard that resulted in a Edgar victory by fourth-round knockout.
In addition, many fans had the privilege of watching one of the greatest fights of all time between Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
As we wrap up 2011 and move into the new year, we begin to take a look at 2012 holds.
While it remains early, there are many fights that have already been announced.
So, the following slides display the 10 fights we can’t wait to see in 2012.
Fedor Emelianenko.A name often associated with “greatest ever” and “best of all time.”For fans to recognize Fedor by any others words than those listed above would diminish what he accomplished over the course of his career.Fedor went nearly 10 years w…
Fedor Emelianenko.
A name often associated with “greatest ever” and “best of all time.”
For fans to recognize Fedor by any others words than those listed above would diminish what he accomplished over the course of his career.
Fedor went nearly 10 years with suffering a single loss, but one thing was missing.
The “Last Emperor” never made the transition to the highest stage of mixed martial arts in the world, also known as the UFC.
Unfortunately for Fedor, his career has since taken a turn south as he has lost three consecutive fights in 2010 and 2011.
Fedor would bounce back in a decision victory over Jeff Monson earlier this year, but, bigger news broke following the fight when Fedor announced he wanted to come and fight in the UFC.
However, Fedor is no longer the top heavyweight in the world and isn’t calling the shots.
And, for Fedor fans around the world, there’s no beating around the bush—Fedor is not coming to the UFC.
Signing Fedor to the UFC could be a hidden disaster for UFC President Dana White, as the main focus would be shifted to a lackuster fighter with an uncertain future.
It’s clear as day that Fedor is no longer the dangerous fighter he once was.
If the UFC were to surprisingly sign Fedor, he would be fed to the wolves of the heavyweight division immediately, much like Brock Lesnar was in his Octagon debut.
However, the difference between Fedor and Lesnar is Lesnar entered his UFC debut on just one previous fight.
Fedor, if the transition were to be made, would be entering on 37 fights, which includes three defeats in his last four outings.
Meaning, if Fedor were to lose his debut, the “prestigious signing” would go up in flames.
Ultimately, the question would remain whether to release Fedor or continue to pay him the highly salary in which they signed him for.
Superfights.