Nicknames are not important in the world of mixed martial arts, but they are definitely a very fun aspect of it. That is, if you have a good nickname.Many fighters share common nicknames with other fighters, such as “Pitbull” or “The Hammer.” However, …
Nicknames are not important in the world of mixed martial arts, but they are definitely a very fun aspect of it. That is, if you have a good nickname.
Many fighters share common nicknames with other fighters, such as “Pitbull” or “The Hammer.” However, every so often, an awesome nickname surfaces and establishes itself in the MMA community.
Some are fun and some are hardcore, but who owns the best nickname in each weight class?
In the spirit of the Olympics, we will choose a winner in each weight class, but will give out a “silver” and “bronze” award for each honorable mention.
Cain Velasquez may be the top contender to Junior dos Santos’ crown right now, but recently dos Santos said he would rather face Alistair Overeem than Velasquez again.With Overeem on the shelf due to his suspension, this may leave dos Santos with no ch…
Cain Velasquez may be the top contender to Junior dos Santos’ crown right now, but recently dos Santos said he would rather face Alistair Overeem than Velasquez again.
With Overeem on the shelf due to his suspension, this may leave dos Santos with no choice but to meet up with Velasquez first. But, many fans, like dos Santos, want to see the two best strikers in the heavyweight division square off to see who the best in the world is.
Here is a head-to-toe breakdown of “Cigano” and “The Demolition Man.”
UFC 152 is a few months away, but the card has many intriguing fights that fans are looking forward to. One of those fights is a middleweight scrap between Michael Bisping and Brian Stann.Much to the delight of fans, this should be an action-packed str…
UFC 152 is a few months away, but the card has many intriguing fights that fans are looking forward to. One of those fights is a middleweight scrap between Michael Bisping and Brian Stann.
Much to the delight of fans, this should be an action-packed striking affair between two solid boxers. Stann brings bone-crunching power, while Bisping brings a technical style that is tough for many to deal with.
Here is the head-to-toe breakdown of the American versus the Brit.
July was a pretty quiet month for the featherweight division, as only two featherweight bouts found their way on the three cards the UFC put on. In addition to that, other top organizations such as Bellator, Strikeforce, One FC and Dream did not featur…
July was a pretty quiet month for the featherweight division, as only two featherweight bouts found their way on the three cards the UFC put on. In addition to that, other top organizations such as Bellator, Strikeforce, One FC and Dream did not feature 145-pounders.
Chad Mendes earned a victory at UFC 148 this month, as well as Antonio Carvalho at UFC 149. Only one man in the top 10 fought this month, proving the landscape has not made many significant changes.
These is the official rankings of the featherweight division for August 2012.
These rankings are the combined efforts of some of Bleacher Report MMA‘s best writers, as we continue to try and provide you with the best content on the web.
There are a number of great fights that will occur at the UFC on Fox card tonight in Los Angeles, making it a must-see event. Among the strikers, submission fighters and former champions are a number of finishers who plan on making the event memorable …
There are a number of great fights that will occur at the UFC on Fox card tonight in Los Angeles, making it a must-see event. Among the strikers, submission fighters and former champions are a number of finishers who plan on making the event memorable to fans.
Here are three fights that you don’t want to miss tonight, as they will be superb and entertaining.
Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner
On the main card, lightweights Joe Lauzon and Jamie Varner are set to meet in an important 155-pound affair.
Both men are exciting fighters, and they match up interestingly. While both are similar in the striking department, Varner is a wrestler and Lauzon is a jiu-jitsu specialist.
Varner will be able to take Lauzon down to the ground, but in reality, will he actually want to? Lauzon is extremely active off his back and attempts a large number of submissions when on the ground.
Assuming the fight remains on the feet, it will be interesting to see who gains the upper hand. Lauzon has proven to be underrated with his boxing. He showcased this in his quick win over Melvin Guillard, smoking “The Young Assassin” with a beauty of a punch and finishing him with a choke.
Varner has shown he can hang with good strikers. In fact, his last three wins have come courtesy of his hands. He has knocked out Nate Jolly and Edson Barboza, and he made Drew Fickett tap out due to strikes.
This may well be the fight of the night. I wouldn’t miss it if I were you.
Cole Miller vs. Nam Phan
The featured bout on the undercard is a featherweight bout between two men who may be fighting for their jobs. Both Cole Miller and Nam Phan have more losses than wins in their last few fights.
In looking at the matchup, the big advantage may go to Miller, who is much taller and longer than Phan. But if there is one thing we have found out, it’s that Phan is very tough and will push forward regardless.
Phan is a very good boxer, using body shots and solid combinations to control his opponent. Miller will be the better grappler, in my opinion, as he is an aggressive submission fighter.
In his last three fights, Miller has gone 1-2. He has lost decisions to Matt Wiman and Steven Siler (his featherweight debut) and beat TJ O’Brien in the middle of the two losses. He will definitely want to erase the memory of his featherweight debut, where he was dominated by the surging Siler.
Phan has had a controversial start to his UFC career, losing a decision to Leonard Garcia (most thought Phan won). He made up for that loss by winning the rematch in convincing fashion.
Unfortunately, that was his only win, as his other two fights were losses to Mike Brown and Jim Hettes.
These two will bring their best to the cage and put on a great fight. If you have Fuel TV, this fight is a must-watch.
Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader
The co-main event is probably more must-see than the main event is, as it’s probably the closer fight in terms of a matchup.
Both men have very different styles. Machida is a karate expert with good jiu-jitsu and a sumo background (not kidding). Bader, meanwhile, is a wrestler with decent boxing ability, which perfectly highlights their contrasting styles.
Even though I think Machida will knock out Bader within 10 minutes, this fight has the potential to be an interesting chess match. Machida is going to try and avoid Bader’s takedowns while using his striking to open up opportunities to end the fight.
Bader is riding a two-fight win streak, while Machida is coming off a title challenge in which he lost. Momentum is certainly on Bader’s side, while experience favors the Brazilian.
The kicker is that if the winner of this fight is more impressive than the main event winner, he will get a shot at the winner of Jon Jones and Dan Henderson.
If there is one thing that the UFC on Fox promises Saturday night, it’s that there will be competition for the fight night bonuses. With a number of quality finishers gracing the card, such as Joe Lauzon, Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua, it’s going…
If there is one thing that the UFC on Fox promises Saturday night, it’s that there will be competition for the fight night bonuses.
With a number of quality finishers gracing the card, such as Joe Lauzon, Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua, it’s going to be tough for Dana White to decide who wins the bonuses. That won’t be a problem though, as White would rather have a tough time figuring out the bonuses than having a bunch of boring decisions that fail to entertain.
Here are my favorites to win the bonuses at UFC on Fox.
There are a number of great fights that will occur at the UFC on Fox card tonight in Los Angeles, making it a must-see event. Among the strikers, submission fighters and former champions are a number of finishers who plan on making the event memorable to fans.