The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t emerged as a powerhouse over the recent decade on performance alone.In fact, it’s the fighters who have dedicated their lives to the sport that bring a spice to MMA.More specifically, the UFC is filled with indivi…
The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t emerged as a powerhouse over the recent decade on performance alone.
In fact, it’s the fighters who have dedicated their lives to the sport that bring a spice to MMA.
More specifically, the UFC is filled with individuals who not only can fight, but can pitch you a line.
While they are mixed martial artists at heart, there are a few fighters who could pursue a career in politics when their fighting careers are over.
The following list displays five fighters who could have a future in politics.
Over the recent decade, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has accelerated into a class of their own.UFC fans have had the privilege of witnessing some of the greatest fights, knockouts and submissions in the history of mixed martial arts.And, while th…
Over the recent decade, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has accelerated into a class of their own.
UFC fans have had the privilege of witnessing some of the greatest fights, knockouts and submissions in the history of mixed martial arts.
And, while the UFC continues to be the front runner of MMA today, at what point will fans want more?
At some point or another, the UFC will have to give the fans what they want.
The following slides display five super-fights that need to happen.
Ever since the UFC Heavy Division came to be, it’s been criticized for not living up to par with the rest of the organization’s weight classes.Now, more than ever, the 265-pound weight class has been proclaimed as the worst division in the UFC today.Wh…
Ever since the UFC Heavy Division came to be, it’s been criticized for not living up to par with the rest of the organization’s weight classes.
Now, more than ever, the 265-pound weight class has been proclaimed as the worst division in the UFC today.
While the Heavyweight division doesn’t consist of the fastest, or the most well-rounded fighters, they do have some of the hardest hitters in the UFC today.
The following slides display the nine heaviest hitters in the Heavyweight division today.
The UFC Middleweight division is one of the most overlooked weight classes in mixed martial arts today.And, while the weight class consists of the world’s greatest fighter in Anderson Silva and 45 other 185 lb. fighters, it has still been criticized fo…
The UFC Middleweight division is one of the most overlooked weight classes in mixed martial arts today.
And, while the weight class consists of the world’s greatest fighter in Anderson Silva and 45 other 185 lb. fighters, it has still been criticized for it’s lack of competition.
While the Middleweight division may not have some of the “bigger names” like the Light Heavyweight division, it does produce some of the UFC’s hardest hitters.
The following slides display the 5 hardest hitting Middleweights in the UFC today.
With UFC 136 right around the corner, UFC fans across the globe have begun counting down the hours for what has the potential to be one of the best fight cards of the entire year.UFC 136 will take place in Houston on October 8th in front of a sold-out …
With UFC 136 right around the corner, UFC fans across the globe have begun counting down the hours for what has the potential to be one of the best fight cards of the entire year.
UFC 136 will take place in Houston on October 8th in front of a sold-out Toyota Center.
The entire fight card consists of four main card fights and seven preliminary bouts.
The main card is headlined around lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, who will attempt to defend his title against No. 1 contender Gray Maynard.
Also putting his title up for grabs is Jose Aldo, who will take on Kenny Florian in a featherweight championship bout.
What makes this card even more exciting is the high possibility of knockouts that could take place throughout the evening.
The following slides discuss five fights that will end in a knockout at UFC 136.
Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen will square off in one of the most anticipated bouts of the year at UFC 136 in Houston, Texas on Saturday, October 8th.The winner will move on and face the world’s greatest fighter and UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Si…
Brian Stann and Chael Sonnen will square off in one of the most anticipated bouts of the year at UFC 136 in Houston, Texas on Saturday, October 8th.
The winner will move on and face the world’s greatest fighter and UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva.
As both Stann and Sonnen have prepared for the opportunity to be the No. 1 contender, something has been missing:
Sonnen hasn’t said a word.
As we’ve seen in his preparation for previous bouts, Sonnen hasn’t been the least bit shy in announcing how he’s felt about his opponents. And, while many fans have been in shock of Sonnen’s silence, Stann’s not the slightest bit surprised.
In the UFC 136 Conference Call, Stann stated,
“I told everyone from the start I didn’t think it was going to happen. I believe Chael is very genuine when he says that, when he has a problem with someone he will speak it, when he doesn’t he won’t…
“It wasn’t surprising to me at all when that didn’t happen and I also wouldn’t have taken it personal anyway. I really believe our skill sets and the way we fight has generated all the hype it needs.”
While Sonnen has been nearly speechless leading up to their bout, he hasn’t hesitated from referring to himself as the middleweight champion of the world.
While this may be misleading to fans across the globe, Stann understands Sonnen’s mindset.
“I take it as a fighter who is mentally preparing himself to win a world title. If you constantly think and talk like you’re a champion, you feel like you’re a champion, then you go out there and fight like a champion”
Since entering the UFC in April of 2009, Stann has posted a mediocre 2-2 record in light heavyweight bouts. Knowing a change must be made, Stann dropped to the 185 weight class and began his career in the Middleweight division. He went on to win three consecutive fights via two technical knockouts and submission by arm triangle choke.
Stann has finally felt he is at the peak of his career and had much to say regarding his success.
“What happens in fighting is early in my career I had a very, very limited skill set. But, I was comfortable so I could fight at 100 miles per hour. Then when you go somewhere and your introduced to 1,000 different skills, you become okay at all of them.”
“Now, your trying to do way too much in the cage and now your fighting at 70 miles per hour. It took me some time but, when I began to get comfortable at all these new skills I began to fight at 100 miles per hour again.”
While a win over Stann would certainly give Sonnen his much desired rematch against Silva, he’s not necessarily looking forward to fighting Stann.
Sonnen was quoted by stating, “Nobody wants to fight Brian Stann.“
In regards to Sonnen’s respect, Stann stated,
“Coming from Chael who’s career leads back to when I was in high school, it means a lot. We’re talking about a guy who’s fought in all the major organizations, who’s fought everybody.”
“If he says something he means it, So it means a lot to me.”
A win over Sonnen would also mean a lot to Stann, as he will have earned his first shot at the UFC middleweight championship.
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