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7 Things You Need to Know About Invicta 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen Fight Card

Invicta FC 6 is set to continue the company’s tradition of providing wall-to-wall excitement.
Invicta FC competitors fight with true grit, determination and skill. The combatants are unswayed by lower salaries and a smaller collective of fan support. T…

Invicta FC 6 is set to continue the company’s tradition of providing wall-to-wall excitement.

Invicta FC competitors fight with true grit, determination and skill. The combatants are unswayed by lower salaries and a smaller collective of fan support. They fight because they love to compete and thrive upon the drive to succeed.

Most of the names and storylines in this article will be new to MMA fans. It’s fair to assume more than two-thirds of MMA fans have never heard of 25 of the 26 fighters on Saturday’s card. But with a pay-per-view price tag of $15, there’s little excuse for missing Invicta 6.

It is not only about individual competitors at Invicta FC. There are growing storylines ready to peak any MMA fan’s interest. Multiple contender spots are on the line for different weight classes. Each woman is still working hard to solidify her position as a member of the contenders tier in the ever-deepening pool of Invicta talent.

It all adds up to an event sure to please even casual fans who watch.

Lead image courtesy of MMABoom.com.

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UFC 162: 5 Fights for Frankie Edgar to Take Next

“The Answer” is once again in the title hunt at 145 pounds following his victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 162. It was Frankie Edgar’s first three-round bout in four years. The spirited featherweight and former lightweight champion looke…

Edgar was more than Oliveira could handle. To his credit, the 23-year-old submission artist held on strong and survived a third-round beating that would have left lesser fighters on the floor.

Frankie nabs another win in his already impressive career. No sooner was his hand raised than a flood of questions came pouring in. What is next for Edgar? Should he receive a title shot? Is 135 pounds a possibility?

Five plausible potential bouts sit in front of the featherweight contender. Only time will tell which, if any, he chooses to take.

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8 Soul-Crushing Title Defeats in UFC History

No title loss is easy to take. Whether the loser is the former champion or the contender, it can be painful. The depth of the pain does vary, however. Some are more affected than others.Some men lose the title after fighting hard and battling strong. O…

No title loss is easy to take. Whether the loser is the former champion or the contender, it can be painful. The depth of the pain does vary, however. Some are more affected than others.

Some men lose the title after fighting hard and battling strong. Others contenders are instead caught off guard, picked apart or simply outmatched in every aspect.

Almost every fighter puts his entire heart into his title bout, as it may be his only opportunity.

This is a list of eight men who had to deal with soul-shattering losses in title bouts. Some recovered well. Others salvaged some form of career. None ever returned to the stature they once had held, thanks in part to the title loss that likely haunts them still.

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UFC 162: The 7 Reasons Chris Weidman Is a Credible Threat

Endless hype and partisan talk has flooded the world of MMA leading up to Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman at UFC 162. The hype train runs both directions, as fans either know Silva can’t lose or are ready to watch Weidman run through the supposed G.O….

I believe Weidman poses a credible threat to Anderson Silva‘s reign. It is not astrology or “just a feeling” from which the forthcoming list is created. It is an objective look at what skills the contender possesses that can be an asset in the road to victory.

Whether Weidman wins is inconsequential. He possesses a set of skills that can be a threat, and in this list you will be able to see just how said skills can result in an epic title reign ending.

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UFC 162: The 8 Unforgettable Moments of Anderson Silva’s Career

UFC 162 provides Anderson Silva an opportunity to add yet another unforgettable moment to his epic career.So much has been said about Anderson again and again. We all know what is at stake at UFC 162, and we continue to hear pundits and fans consider t…

UFC 162 provides Anderson Silva an opportunity to add yet another unforgettable moment to his epic career.

So much has been said about Anderson again and again. We all know what is at stake at UFC 162, and we continue to hear pundits and fans consider the endless possibilities right up to the opening bell. So instead of knocking readers over the head with more opinion, or trying to entice with “a new angle”, let’s simply sit back and appreciate some of the moments Anderson Silva has given us as fans.

Whether you love him, hate him, consider him No. 1 or No. 2 of all time, no matter how often he is the center of your arguments for or against, Anderson Silva has had some of MMA‘s most amazing moments. It is time to appreciate those moments as fans of the sport we all cherish. It is time to appreciate the accomplishments of a man who has made himself something more—a legend.

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Chuck Liddell and the 7 Greatest Falls from Grace in MMA

The sport of MMA sees meteoric rises and long-standing greats, both of which can come in epic falls from the mountain top. All fighters find themselves declining at one point or another. Some fall particularly hard.This list looks at seven fighters who…

This list looks at seven fighters who had varying avenues of demise from MMA fame and dominance. Each has a particular reason for reaching the list, but each can be easily pointed to when one speaks of a “fall from grace” in MMA.

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