Tag: Biggest

Nate Diaz Is the Biggest Threat in the Lightweight Division

After dropping to lightweight, Nate Diaz has amassed a three-fight winning streak against the division’s best fighters—Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. In all these fights he’s looked utterly dominant, far above the chasi…

After dropping to lightweight, Nate Diaz has amassed a three-fight winning streak against the division’s best fighters—Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. In all these fights he’s looked utterly dominant, far above the chasing pack. This is a remarkable turnaround for an athlete who was still attempting to straddle two weight classes until only […]

Nick Diaz vs. Georges St-Pierre and 10 of the Biggest Letdowns in MMA History

For every moment in MMA that lived up to the hype, there was one—or even more—that didn’t.  The history of the sport is littered with such catastrophes, be they hyped matchups that saw the light of day, fights that were supposed …

For every moment in MMA that lived up to the hype, there was one—or even more—that didn’t.  The history of the sport is littered with such catastrophes, be they hyped matchups that saw the light of day, fights that were supposed to be “wars” but never delivered or any other such malady.  So what are […]

Junior dos Santos’ Biggest Threat Outside the UFC

At present, Junior dos Santos presides over the UFC’s heavyweight division with fists of steel, and former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir can certainly attest to that, as both were on the receiving end of his devastating punching prowess….

At present, Junior dos Santos presides over the UFC’s heavyweight division with fists of steel, and former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir can certainly attest to that, as both were on the receiving end of his devastating punching prowess. That said, there are still a number of Zuffa-based fighters waiting in the wings to […]

Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg Is the Biggest Fight Strikeforce Can Make

It’s no secret that one of the few remaining big-ticket fights that Strikeforce can put together—at least at the moment—is a women’s title fight between bantamweight champion and rising superstar Ronda Rousey and former featherw…

It’s no secret that one of the few remaining big-ticket fights that Strikeforce can put together—at least at the moment—is a women’s title fight between bantamweight champion and rising superstar Ronda Rousey and former featherweight champion Cris Cyborg. Cyborg, of course, can’t fight at the moment. She’s currently serving a one-year suspension for testing positive […]

UFC on Fox 3: Picking Winners for the Night’s 3 Biggest Fights

The upcoming UFC on Fox 3 event is going to be full of exciting action, with the biggest fights resulting in title shots. Nate Diaz and Johny Hendricks will both be hoping to win their respective matches against Jim Miller and Josh Koscheck to earn the…

The upcoming UFC on Fox 3 event is going to be full of exciting action, with the biggest fights resulting in title shots. Nate Diaz and Johny Hendricks will both be hoping to win their respective matches against Jim Miller and Josh Koscheck to earn the chance at a title fight. There are 11 matches […]

Dana White on Sonnen: He Either Has the Biggest Balls on Earth, or He’s Crazy

It’s one thing for Chael Sonnen to make fun of Brazil from afar, but who would’ve thought he’d have the fortitude to actually travel there and do it in person? It’s shocking even for “Uncle Chael.” UFC President Dana…

It’s one thing for Chael Sonnen to make fun of Brazil from afar, but who would’ve thought he’d have the fortitude to actually travel there and do it in person? It’s shocking even for “Uncle Chael.” UFC President Dana White has done his best to separate himself from the middleweight contender’s antics, including walking around […]