Author: Jake Martin

Memorable MMA Moments from the 1st Quarter of 2013

In just three months of MMA action, 2013 has already topped 2012.Last year was bedeviled with injuries and main event cancellations, while this year has done nothing but entertain both inside the cage and outside of it. Simply put, this year has had it…

In just three months of MMA action, 2013 has already topped 2012.

Last year was bedeviled with injuries and main event cancellations, while this year has done nothing but entertain both inside the cage and outside of it. Simply put, this year has had it all. Get your checklist ready.

Early Fight of the Year nominees? Um, check. I’m pretty sure no other fight will top Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann this year.

Grudge matches? Absolutely—most notable was the enticing war of words between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz.

Anything new? Well, Ronda Rousey took everyone by surprise when the mainstream media heavily promoted her fight with Liz Carmouche in the first-ever UFC women’s bout.

So out of all of these wonderful moments, which moment was the best in 2013? Here are the top 10 moments so far in 2013.

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The 10 Most Fearless Fighters in MMA Today

Nick Diaz isn’t a superstar because of his pre- and post-fight banters. Diaz is popular because he’s fearless.He has a solid argument for being the most courageous fighter in MMA today. But courage is a common trait in this sport. Fighters who pus…

Nick Diaz isn’t a superstar because of his pre– and post-fight banters. Diaz is popular because he’s fearless.

He has a solid argument for being the most courageous fighter in MMA today. But courage is a common trait in this sport. 

Fighters who push the pace and throw caution to the wind are what MMA fans love to call warriors. Some of those fighters whom fans love to brand as such are easily justifiable, especially if they have experience in the military like Brian Stann.

Diaz, Stann and so many more great fighters have entertained fans throughout the years with their thrilling bouts. But when it comes down to ranking the top fearless fighters in MMA today, who stands alone at No. 1?

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Power Ranking Every Fight on the UFC 158 Fight Card

Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz is far from being a typical UFC main event.Grudge matches are few and far between in the sport of MMA, so when two fighters headline a pay-per-view event with animosity, excitement builds. But this isn’t just a grud…

Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz is far from being a typical UFC main event.

Grudge matches are few and far between in the sport of MMA, so when two fighters headline a pay-per-view event with animosity, excitement builds. 

But this isn’t just a grudge match. This has the classic hero versus villain storyline attached to it, combined with the magnitude of two huge draws fighting for a world championship.

As big as this fight is though, is it really the most anticipated bout on UFC 158’s main card this Saturday? Or is Carlos Condit vs. Johny Hendricks the real main event?

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Power Ranking Nick Diaz’s Top 10 Fights

A typical Nick Diaz fight has three characteristics: high-paced action, constant taunting and a whole lot of attitude.Diaz has made a career of entertaining fans with his flurry of punches in the cage and his captivating aura outside of it. It’s why hi…

A typical Nick Diaz fight has three characteristics: high-paced action, constant taunting and a whole lot of attitude.

Diaz has made a career of entertaining fans with his flurry of punches in the cage and his captivating aura outside of it. It’s why his fight against Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158 is one of the biggest fights of the year.

“Where you at, George?”

This is it for Diaz. This is the climax of his career. He’s longed to be the best in the world, and in this fight, he can prove it.

So, as Diaz reaches the pinnacle of his career, let’s take a look back at all of his thrilling bouts in MMA. Here are his top 10 fights.

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10 MMA Memorable Moments from the Month of February

February gave MMA fans many thrills and most of them were unexpected.From unbelievable upsets to the surprising media attention gained by Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche, February was a great time to be an MMA fan. So in an effort to recreate this …

February gave MMA fans many thrills and most of them were unexpected.

From unbelievable upsets to the surprising media attention gained by Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche, February was a great time to be an MMA fan. 

So in an effort to recreate this month’s high drama both inside the cage and outside of it, let’s take a look back at the most memorable moments in February.

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UFC on Fuel TV 8: A Fan’s Guide to Silva vs. Stann Fight Card

UFC on Fuel TV 8 features a Japanese-friendly fight card.The main event highlights a great matchup between Pride Fighting Championships icon Wanderlei Silva and brawler Brian Stann. Cue the firework cliches.If that fight isn’t catering toward the crowd…

UFC on Fuel TV 8 features a Japanese-friendly fight card.

The main event highlights a great matchup between Pride Fighting Championships icon Wanderlei Silva and brawler Brian Stann. Cue the firework cliches.

If that fight isn’t catering toward the crowd enough, the co-main event features fan-favorite Mark Hunt challenging Stefan Struve.

The rest of the card presents multiple Japanese MMA superstars, along with the return of Diego Sanchez.

So, with that said, here’s a full card preview for UFC on Fuel TV 8 this Saturday.

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