Author: Riley Kontek

UFC on FX 3: 7 Reasons You Can’t Miss This Event

UFC on FX 3 comes to you live Friday night on FX, Fuel TV and Facebook.com, bringing you exciting mixed martial arts action. Headlined by Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson, this card is sure to be a must-see event of the month.The card plays host to a …

UFC on FX 3 comes to you live Friday night on FX, Fuel TV and Facebook.com, bringing you exciting mixed martial arts action. Headlined by Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson, this card is sure to be a must-see event of the month.

The card plays host to a number of up-and-comers, including Erick Silva, Carlos Eduardo Rocha and Jared Papazian, so if you are looking to familiarize yourself with lesser known fighters, this event will suffice your appetite.

Here are seven reasons you can’t miss this event on Friday.

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TUF Live Finale: Power Ranking Martin Kampmann’s UFC Fights

Friday marks the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15, effectively crowning another champion of the long-running TV show. But, the event will be headlined by top contending welterweights Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger.Martin Kampmann’s tri…

Friday marks the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15, effectively crowning another champion of the long-running TV show. But, the event will be headlined by top contending welterweights Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger.

Martin Kampmann’s trip to the top of the welterweight division hasn’t been without its bumps in the road. Kampmann has been the subject of controversial decisions, while putting on some great fights for the UFC.

Here is a power ranking of Martin Kampmann’s fights in the UFC thus far.

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TUF Live Finale: Power Ranking Jake Ellenberger’s UFC Fights

Friday marks the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15, effectively crowning another champion of the long-running TV show. But, the event will be headlined by top contending welterweights Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger.Jake Ellenberger’s rise to the …

Friday marks the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15, effectively crowning another champion of the long-running TV show. But, the event will be headlined by top contending welterweights Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger.

Jake Ellenberger’s rise to the top of the division has been impressive to say the least. The wrestling-based Nebraskan has shown a great chin and powerful hands to go along with his top-level wrestling.

Here is a power ranking of Jake Ellenberger’s fights in the UFC thus far.

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TUF Live Finale: Fight Card Info and Predictions

This season of The Ultimate Fighter comes to an end on Friday, as the finale takes place live on FX in Las Vegas. The fighters of the season, as well as several other UFC veterans, will appear on the card to make a splash in the UFC.Headlining will be …

This season of The Ultimate Fighter comes to an end on Friday, as the finale takes place live on FX in Las Vegas. The fighters of the season, as well as several other UFC veterans, will appear on the card to make a splash in the UFC.

Headlining will be welterweight contenders Jake Elllenberger and Martin Kampmann, who will be fighting to claim the No. 1 contendership in the welterweight division. Both men are on a tear lately, so it will be an interesting fight to see who comes out on top.

Co-headlining are the finalists on this season of the reality show, as grinder Mike Chiesa meets well-rounded Al Iaquinta for a six-figure contract, as well as other perks such as a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a TapouT sponsorship.

Here is a rundown of the entire card. 

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Nick Diaz: 5 Reasons UFC Star Must Make a Turnaround

Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage.But, with controversy comes baggage. Diaz is currently suspended due to…

Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage.

But, with controversy comes baggage. Diaz is currently suspended due to a failed drug test following UFC 143 against Carlos Condit. This was the second time Diaz would be caught red-handed with marijuana in his system.

Diaz is still one of the faces of MMA, so this is troubling. He desperately needs to make a turnaround or he will be left in the dust of a constantly growing sport.

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Dos Santos vs. Mir: 4 Reasons JDS Will Be Champion for a Long Time

Your winner, and still UFC Heavyweight champion, Junior “Cigano” dos Santos.Get used to hearing that, because the way things are looking, Junior dos Santos is going to be champion for a long time to come. Throughout his UFC career, dos Santos has absol…

Your winner, and still UFC Heavyweight champion, Junior “Cigano” dos Santos.

Get used to hearing that, because the way things are looking, Junior dos Santos is going to be champion for a long time to come. Throughout his UFC career, dos Santos has absolutely dominated every man put in front of him.

Here are four reasons why Junior dos Santos will be the champion for a long time to come.

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