Tag: 2013

UFC Fantasy Matchmaker December 2013 Edition

There is an art to matchmaking in combat sports. While some fights come together with natural ease, most bouts are formed through a hectic process of evaluation. Several aspects need to be graded on each side of the table before committing to the matchup. Whether or not a fight makes sense in the divisional scheme, […]

There is an art to matchmaking in combat sports. While some fights come together with natural ease, most bouts are formed through a hectic process of evaluation. Several aspects need to be graded on each side of the table before committing to the matchup. Whether or not a fight makes sense in the divisional scheme, […]

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MMA’s 10 Biggest Turkeys of 2013

I love Thanksgiving. Who in this modern world of ours doesn’t love Thanksgiving? There’s the turkey and the football and the family members and the relaxing…it’s a terrific grouping of pleasurable activities. Everyone (well, unless you work at Wal-Mart) can participate, and everyone can enjoy it. At the same time, though, it’s kind of like […]

I love Thanksgiving. Who in this modern world of ours doesn’t love Thanksgiving? There’s the turkey and the football and the family members and the relaxing…it’s a terrific grouping of pleasurable activities. Everyone (well, unless you work at Wal-Mart) can participate, and everyone can enjoy it. At the same time, though, it’s kind of like […]

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Jon Jones Ranked as One of the World’s Top Men in 2013, According to AskMen

Jon Jones has already gained the attention of the entire sports world with his seemingly inhuman level of MMA greatness, and he continues to turn heads towards his sport. That success has already brought endorsements from companies once thought to be above MMA; Nike and Gatorade. It also got him on the cover of the next […]

Jon Jones has already gained the attention of the entire sports world with his seemingly inhuman level of MMA greatness, and he continues to turn heads towards his sport. That success has already brought endorsements from companies once thought to be above MMA; Nike and Gatorade. It also got him on the cover of the next […]

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Submission of the Year Watch: October 2013 Edition

In 2013, three UFC title fights have been won via submission. Anthony Pettis most recently joined that short list with an armbar to dethrone Benson Henderson. Demetrious Johnson and Ronda Rousey also secured armbars to defend the flyweight and women’s bantamweight championships, respectively. Forcing opponents to tap in such important fights has made these three […]

In 2013, three UFC title fights have been won via submission. Anthony Pettis most recently joined that short list with an armbar to dethrone Benson Henderson. Demetrious Johnson and Ronda Rousey also secured armbars to defend the flyweight and women’s bantamweight championships, respectively. Forcing opponents to tap in such important fights has made these three […]

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Knockout of the Year Watch: October 2013 Edition

At Bellator MMA 106, Muhammed Lawal will attempt to avenge his stunning loss to Emanuel Newton. In February, Lawal met Newton in the light heavyweight tournament semifinals. Though heavily favored to walk through the tournament field and battle for the…

At Bellator MMA 106, Muhammed Lawal will attempt to avenge his stunning loss to Emanuel Newton. In February, Lawal met Newton in the light heavyweight tournament semifinals. Though heavily favored to walk through the tournament field and battle for the 205-pound championship, Lawal was knocked out by a spinning backfist from Newton. Newton went on […]

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Fight of the Year Watch: October 2013 Edition

Each month, the UFC puts out dynamically explosive cards that have the potential to produce some of the best fights of the year. Well, in classic form, the UFC manifested yet another unheralded Octagon clash this October, which many now consider the be…

Each month, the UFC puts out dynamically explosive cards that have the potential to produce some of the best fights of the year. Well, in classic form, the UFC manifested yet another unheralded Octagon clash this October, which many now consider the best MMA contest of all time. How does it stack up against the […]

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