Author: Garrett Derr

How Fedor Emelianenko Can Become a Dominant Force Once Again

One of the biggest misconceptions in MMA revolves around the collapse of Fedor Emelianenko.
As we know, at one time in his career, Fedor was considered the most dangerous fighter on the planet.
Even with his recent drought, Fedor remains arguably …

One of the biggest misconceptions in MMA revolves around the collapse of Fedor Emelianenko.

As we know, at one time in his career, Fedor was considered the most dangerous fighter on the planet.

Even with his recent drought, Fedor remains arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all-time, as he spent 10 years fighting without ever suffering a loss.

But, the sunshine and rainbows end there as Fedor’s lost three of his last four bouts.

Fortunately for Fedor, he still has time to become that once-dominating force that we all remember.

Over the years, there have been many fighters who have relit the fire under their careers.

And if anyone can do it, it’s Fedor.

After losing his first fight in nearly a decade to Fabricio Werdum, it was almost as if Fedor lost the edge that made him a fearful fighter to begin with.

Instead of entering the Octagon with the killer instinct, Fedor appeared to be fighting not to lose.

And, both fights after his defeat to Werdum, Fedor was defeated by technical knockout.

It’s becoming an obvious theme that Fedor is no longer the stand-up striker he once was.

However, that doesn’t mean he can no longer be a legitimate and dominant force in mixed martial arts today.

Throughout his career, Fedor’s bread and butter has been a focus on the submission game as he’s totaled half of his wins by way of tapout.

In order for Fedor to evolve back into the man we once knew, he’ll have to stick with what got him there.

If Fedor can dispose of his current mindset and return to his main focus of the submission game, he can return to the world’s most dangerous fighter.

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UFC 141 Fight Card: Will This Be Brock Lesnar’s Last Stand?

On December 30th, 2011 the Ultimate Fighting Championship will air their last pay-per-view event of 2011 when they travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 141.UFC 141 will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as the scheduled time will be pushed back t…

On December 30th, 2011 the Ultimate Fighting Championship will air their last pay-per-view event of 2011 when they travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 141.

UFC 141 will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as the scheduled time will be pushed back to 7:00 p.m. PT and 10:00 p.m. ET.

In one of the most hyped, anticipated and exciting bouts of all-time, Brock Lesnar will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to take on Alistair Overeem.

After a whirlwind of controversy, Lesnar and Overeem are set to meet in the main event of the evening at UFC 141 with the winner moving on to face Junior Dos Santos for a heavyweight title shot.

And, while Lesnar will certainly be eying up another shot at UFC gold, what happens if he falls short against Overeem?

Could UFC 141 be the last time we see Brock Lesnar inside the Octagon?

After being stripped by Cain Velasquez of the 265-pound title at UFC 121, Lesnar took personal time away from the sport of mixed martial arts.

Lesnar endured an extremely difficult trial with diverticulitis, and many fans were unsure if they would ever see Lesnar fighting again.

But Lesnar is now back and promises to be the “Brock” we all once knew.

However, Lesnar hasn’t stood across the Octagon from an opponent since October of 2010.

It’s likely that being off for such a lengthy amount of time could ultimately play a role in Lesnar’s bout on December 30th.

On top of the ring rust that could possibly be present is the reflecting question of exactly how healthy is Lesnar?

If Lesnar were to come up short at UFC 141, it could be tough sledding from there which leaves UFC fans across the globe with one question:

Could UFC 141 be Brock Lesnar’s last stand?

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MMA: 10 Fighters Who Should but Won’t Be All-Time Greats

The sport of mixed martial arts is home to a variety of different fighters who have vast differences from one another—where they were born, their fighting style, their personality and, of course, their legacy,In mixed martial arts right now, ther…

The sport of mixed martial arts is home to a variety of different fighters who have vast differences from one another—where they were born, their fighting style, their personality and, of course, their legacy,

In mixed martial arts right now, there are many fighters who will go down as some of the greatest to have ever stepped foot inside the Octagon. However, there are also so fighters who should go down as the greatest of all-time but for some reason or another won’t.

The following slides display 10 fighters who should but won’t be all-time greats.

Let’s take a look.

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10 Fighters Who Should Have Their Own Reality Show

Fans and viewers across the globe are ultimately drawn by a specific athlete’s talents.Many of these fighters have become recognized as the greatest of all time or they are well on their way to the top of their respected weight division.However, simila…

Fans and viewers across the globe are ultimately drawn by a specific athlete’s talents.

Many of these fighters have become recognized as the greatest of all time or they are well on their way to the top of their respected weight division.

However, similar to that of their talents, many fans are drawn to the variety of personalities.

The sport of mixed martial arts is home to nearly every personality a fan could think of.

And, with a good personality comes a future reality show on television.

So, the following slides display 10 fighters who could have their own reality show.

Let’s take a look.

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UFC 141 Fight Card: Questions Brock Lesnar Must Answer Against Alistair Overeem

After a sudden turn of events and a million rumors flying a mile a minute, Brock Lesnar is still set to take on UFC newcomer Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 on December 30th, 2011.UFC 141 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena …

After a sudden turn of events and a million rumors flying a mile a minute, Brock Lesnar is still set to take on UFC newcomer Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 on December 30th, 2011.

UFC 141 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena beginning at 7:00 p.m. PT.

With Lesnar returning to the Octagon after being off for more than a full year, fans across the globe are beginning to hype up what could be one of the biggest events in UFC history.

However, fans can’t be entirely sure that they will get to witness the same Lesnar they once knew when action begins on December 30th.

There are many questions Lesnar will have to answer in his return to the Octagon when he takes on Overeem.

Over the course of the past year, Lesnar has endured a sickness which is often referred to as diverticulitis. Because of his illness, Lesnar took time away from the sport of mixed martial arts in attempts to fully recover from his sickness.

One of the biggest questions Lesnar will have to answer is in regards to how healthy he actually will be in the end-of-December brawl.

It’s clear that Lesnar is ready to make his return to the UFC, but will his body be physically ready?

Another question Lesnar will need to answer is whether or not he can exchange strikes with a world-class striking artist.

Lesnar’s game-plan will revolve around whether or not he’ll be able to successfully take Overeem down to the ground and impose his will via ground-and-pound. If Lesnar can accomplish this, it could be a quick debut for Overeem.

However, if Lesnar can’t, he’ll be forced to circle the Octagon in Las Vegas with a fighter who is much more skilled in the stand-up.

A final question Lesnar will have to answer in his first fight in over a year will be how ring-rust plays a factor early.

Lesnar is often known for bull-rushing his opponent from the get-go.

However, Lesnar’s time away could ultimately play a role in his early attack, as he may attempt to shed off any rust that may be present.

If Lesnar can prove to fans he’s back to the “Brock” we once knew, he should have no problem moving closer to his heavyweight-title shot against Junior Dos Santos.

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The 10 Lowest Low-Blows in MMA History

Boom. Down he goes.We’ve all seen or heard of the late swing, the cheap-shot inside-leg kick that just happens to catch the sweet spot of a fighter and everything else.Over the years, the sport of mixed-martial arts has endured their fair share of low …

Boom. Down he goes.

We’ve all seen or heard of the late swing, the cheap-shot inside-leg kick that just happens to catch the sweet spot of a fighter and everything else.

Over the years, the sport of mixed-martial arts has endured their fair share of low blows; for some reason or another, a specific fighter feels the need to participate in such an action.

While the low-blow has certainly been present since the sport of mixed-martial arts first came to be, it’s likely that it will continue to be seen as we approach 2012.

So, the following slides display the ten lowest low-blows in MMA history.

Let’s take a look.

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