Author: Jake Martin

Power Ranking UFC 157’s Main Card Fights

UFC 157 will be the biggest night in Women’s MMA history.For the first time ever, two women will headline a UFC pay-per-view, as Ronda Rousey defends her women’s bantamweight title against Liz Carmouche.But can a women’s match really hold that main eve…

UFC 157 will be the biggest night in Women’s MMA history.

For the first time ever, two women will headline a UFC pay-per-view, as Ronda Rousey defends her women’s bantamweight title against Liz Carmouche.

But can a women’s match really hold that main event slot? Names such as Urijah Faber, Dan Henderson Lyoto Machida and Josh Koscheck, who have all main evented a UFC PPV before, grace UFC 157 in big matchups this Saturday night, but it’s the women who will close out the show.

Is Rousey vs. Carmouche the real main event? Furthermore, is the first ever women’s match in UFC history the most anticipated bout of UFC 157?

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UFC on Fuel 7 Primer: Questions We Have About Michael McDonald

The climax of Michael McDonald’s career may very well take place during the UFC on Fuel TV 7 broadcast.It’s actually hard to argue for or against. At the age of 22, McDonald is aiming to become the youngest UFC champion in UFC history. But even if he f…

The climax of Michael McDonald’s career may very well take place during the UFC on Fuel TV 7 broadcast.

It’s actually hard to argue for or against. At the age of 22, McDonald is aiming to become the youngest UFC champion in UFC history. But even if he fails, his youth suggests that he’ll have another title shot waiting down the road.

But there’s no sure thing in MMA. His opponent, Renan Barao, defends his interim title as a -325 favorite against McDonald, and he’s won 29 of his last 30 fights. The climb to become the youngest champion is steep.

So going into the biggest fight of his young career, here are five questions fans may have for the challenger.

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UFC on Fuel TV 7: A Fan’s Guide to Barao vs. McDonald Fight Card

Fans from England implore the UFC to bring exhilarating fight cards back to the U.K. With the UFC on Fuel TV 7 event taking place in London, it’s safe to say the company heard the Brits’ cries.Before you get your panties in a wad, don’t be fooled by th…

Fans from England implore the UFC to bring exhilarating fight cards back to the U.K. With the UFC on Fuel TV 7 event taking place in London, it’s safe to say the company heard the Brits’ cries.

Before you get your panties in a wad, don’t be fooled by the Fuel TV tag attached to the event’s name.

This card is fantastic, nothing short of it. The main event features an interim title fight between two of the best up-and-coming fighters the UFC has to offer in Renan Barao and Michael McDonald.

Follow that up with striking battles, hungry, young contenders and a matchup between Dustin Poirier and Cub Swanson, and you got yourselves a card worthy of pleasing England’s high expectations.

Here’s a fan’s guide to every fight on this exciting main card.

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10 Most Interesting Observations from the Month of January

If January is any indicator of how 2013 will treat MMA fans, everyone can rest easy. Last year saw multiple fights fall through, as eight out of 13 main events were scrapped in 2012. With one month down, 2013’s main events have been injury free. …

If January is any indicator of how 2013 will treat MMA fans, everyone can rest easy.

Last year saw multiple fights fall through, as eight out of 13 main events were scrapped in 2012. With one month down, 2013’s main events have been injury free. Keep those fingers crossed, folks.

Along with the UFC’s healthy start, Bellator kicked off its Spike deal and Strikeforce kicked the can all within a month’s time.

So after such a busy month of insistent story-breaking, here are 10 observations that are sure to catch MMA fans’ eyes.

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Top 3 Career Moments from Today’s Biggest MMA Stars

Superstars like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva don’t come around every day.These are MMA’s biggest stars, and they were formed by career-defining moments. Moments such as these can be anything between a flash knockout or an improbable …

Superstars like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva don’t come around every day.

These are MMA‘s biggest stars, and they were formed by career-defining moments. Moments such as these can be anything between a flash knockout or an improbable submission win.

For these stars, most of those moments revolve around infrequent situations. Sure, these fighters have their fair share of flashy knockouts and thrilling, dominant victories.

But these UFC stars helped elevate their status by enduring rivalries, which have resulted in grudge matches.

But that isn’t their only claim to fame. Here are today’s biggest MMA stars’ top three career-defining moments.

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Top 3 Career Moments from Today’s Biggest MMA Stars

Superstars like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva don’t come around every day.These are MMA’s biggest stars, and they were formed by career-defining moments. Moments such as these can be anything between a flash knockout or an improbable …

Superstars like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva don’t come around every day.

These are MMA‘s biggest stars, and they were formed by career-defining moments. Moments such as these can be anything between a flash knockout or an improbable submission win.

For these stars, most of those moments revolve around infrequent situations. Sure, these fighters have their fair share of flashy knockouts and thrilling, dominant victories.

But these UFC stars helped elevate their status by enduring rivalries, which have resulted in grudge matches.

But that isn’t their only claim to fame. Here are today’s biggest MMA stars’ top three career-defining moments.

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