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With the recent return to professional wrestling by former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, I got to thinking: Could any more professional wrestlers make the jump to mixed martial arts?Already having made the jump from the world of choreographed bump…
With the recent return to professional wrestling by former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, I got to thinking: Could any more professional wrestlers make the jump to mixed martial arts?
Already having made the jump from the world of choreographed bumps to professional fighting has been Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, with the latter still in mixed martial arts.
So which professional wrestlers can make the jump? Let’s take a look.
This weekend, the UFC finally returns after an extended break in action. Live from Sweden, the main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva will determine who takes one step closer toward a title shot.Below the main event, a number of UFC e…
This weekend, the UFC finally returns after an extended break in action. Live from Sweden, the main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva will determine who takes one step closer toward a title shot.
Below the main event, a number of UFC employees will be fighting for their jobs—the fighters coming off of losses or extended losing streaks.
They are currently on the hot seat.
Let’s take a look at the fighters who need to win this weekend in order to remain in the UFC.
UFC on Fuel is live this weekend, but right around the corner is one of the biggest events of the year, UFC 145.Although the card is headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship fight, a very intriguing heavyweight scrap is set to go down between Bren…
UFC on Fuel is live this weekend, but right around the corner is one of the biggest events of the year, UFC 145.
Although the card is headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship fight, a very intriguing heavyweight scrap is set to go down between Brendan Schaub and Ben Rothwell. Obviously, this is a fight both men need to win, but Brendan Schaub must beat Ben Rothwell, and this is why.
Brendan Schaub was one of the hottest up-and-comers in mixed martial arts going into his UFC 134 battle with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He had lost The Ultimate Fighter to Roy Nelson in the finale, but had bounced back nicely.
Schaub knocked out Chase Gormely and Chris Tuchscherer, putting the entire heavyweight division on notice. Schaub was no longer the ex-football player who fought, but a legitimate mixed martial artist.
Schaub then received a big step up in competition, facing former title contender Gabriel Gonzaga at the historic UFC 121. Though seen as the underdog, Schaub continued to impress, earning a decision over the tough Brazilian. With the win, Schaub had options, most of which were in the upper end of the division.
After much speculation, Schaub had a date with the legendary Mirko Cro Cop. This would be a tough test for him, as Schaub likes to strike and Cro Cop is one of the most feared strikers in mixed martial arts history.
Schaub showed his toughness and determination, knocking out Cro Cop with a vicious hand to the chin, which sent Cro Cop to the floor like a sack of potatoes. This win over Cro Cop made him a serious contender who could challenge anybody in the top 10.
Schaub drew another legend, the aforementioned Nogueira, at UFC 134. Many fight fans had faith in the American, seeing his progression through the ranks of the heavyweight division. They thought he had better hands than Nogueira.
Boy, were they wrong.
The aged legend blasted Schaub with vicious combinations, sending Schaub to the floor unconscious. If anything, the loss, in combination with the loss to Roy Nelson on The Ultimate Fighter, exposed the chin of the former football player.
Now, fast-forward to present day. Schaub finds himself with a crafty, well-rounded veteran of the sport whose back is against the wall. A wounded animal is always the most dangerous one.
Schaub isn’t just fighting for a win here, but he is also fighting to stay relevant. If he cannot win this fight against Ben Rothwell, I don’t think he will ever recover to the level he has already been at.
The heavyweight division is already taking on all of Strikeforce’s heavyweight division, so a loss here could get Schaub lost in the mix.
This extremely talented fighter needs to bring his “A-game” to the Octagon next weekend or the repercussions of the loss will be felt for time to come. If there was ever a time for Schaub to win, it is this fight with Ben Rothwell.
It’s almost like a Twilight Zone episode, in that it’s win or sink into obscurity.
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The highly anticipated UFC 145 is coming up on April 21 in Atlanta. It’s going to be headlined by a grudge match for the light heavyweight championship between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans.Also on the card will be rising welterweight prospects Rory MacDo…
The highly anticipated UFC 145 is coming up on April 21 in Atlanta. It’s going to be headlined by a grudge match for the light heavyweight championship between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans.
Also on the card will be rising welterweight prospects Rory MacDonald and Che Mills in the co-main event. Both men have gained a lot of momentum coming into this match, and both could be close to a title shot with a win.
Here is a full preview of the UFC 145 card.
This weekend, the UFC comes live from Sweden on Fuel TV. Headlined by Swedish star Alexander Gustafsson and savage Brazilian Thiago Silva, it is sure to be a historic night for Swedish fans.In the co-main event, Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara square of…
This weekend, the UFC comes live from Sweden on Fuel TV. Headlined by Swedish star Alexander Gustafsson and savage Brazilian Thiago Silva, it is sure to be a historic night for Swedish fans.
In the co-main event, Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara square off in what is sure to be an exciting striking affair. Stann is an American hero for his work with the United States Marines, which has earned him a wide fan base. Sakara is an Italian striker, who has run into a string of injuries coming into this fight.
Let’s take a closer look at this card, which will take place Saturday during the late morning and early afternoon.
This morning, Japanese cult legend Ikuhisa Minowa lost a devastating fight to Russian superstar Alexander Schlemenko. Although it was a tough loss, it is just one of the many fights that the man known as “Minowaman” has put on in his storied career.It …
This morning, Japanese cult legend Ikuhisa Minowa lost a devastating fight to Russian superstar Alexander Schlemenko. Although it was a tough loss, it is just one of the many fights that the man known as “Minowaman” has put on in his storied career.
It is the story of a middleweight fighting anybody put in front of him. A man who proved that it doesn’t matter how big you are, it matters how tough you are.
The man wears those infamous red trunks has had a long, interesting career, which will be examined and celebrated today, despite his unfortunate defeat.