Tag: Careers

Jones vs. Cormier: The Biggest Fight of Both of Their Careers

The main event of UFC 182 on Saturday night is important for a multitude of reasons. It is a title fight that sits atop the UFC’s big year-ending (and beginning) New Year’s weekend event, and it features the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Jon “Bones” Jones. Throw in the fact that both men are […]

The main event of UFC 182 on Saturday night is important for a multitude of reasons. It is a title fight that sits atop the UFC’s big year-ending (and beginning) New Year’s weekend event, and it features the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Jon “Bones” Jones. Throw in the fact that both men are […]

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UFC: 5 Fighters That Will Have Successful Post-Fight Careers

For many MMA fighters, fighting is all they know. There is no life after hanging up the gloves for some guys. The guys on this list don’t fall into that group of fighters. That’s because whether it’s stepping into an announcer’s booth, sitting down behind a news desk or running classes in a gym, the […]

For many MMA fighters, fighting is all they know. There is no life after hanging up the gloves for some guys. The guys on this list don’t fall into that group of fighters. That’s because whether it’s stepping into an announcer’s booth, sitting down behind a news desk or running classes in a gym, the […]

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Five MMA Fighters Who Peaked Too Early in Their UFC Careers

The ultimate goal for any fighter in mixed martial arts is simple: Earn a world title.  More specifically, a UFC title. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premiere organization in this sport, and the vast majority of competitors want their name on the promotion’s roster. Once that is accomplished, next comes the more long-term goal […]

The ultimate goal for any fighter in mixed martial arts is simple: Earn a world title.  More specifically, a UFC title. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premiere organization in this sport, and the vast majority of competitors want their name on the promotion’s roster. Once that is accomplished, next comes the more long-term goal […]

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UFC 158: Marquardt and Story’s Careers Turned with the Fight That Never Happened

When the action kicks off at the Bell Centre in Montreal for UFC 158, a collection of the UFC welterweights will be looking to carve out their places in the division. The circumstances cover the entire spectrum as some are competing for championship gold–or the chance to position themselves for a future opportunity to do […]

When the action kicks off at the Bell Centre in Montreal for UFC 158, a collection of the UFC welterweights will be looking to carve out their places in the division. The circumstances cover the entire spectrum as some are competing for championship gold–or the chance to position themselves for a future opportunity to do […]

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5 Careers for Dan Hardy to Consider After UFC Retirement

The career of Dan Hardy has had its ups and downs, but one thing is certain: The man loves to fight. Recently, Hardy has announced that retirement is on the horizon for him. The former title challenger is at a point in his career where there is not muc…

The career of Dan Hardy has had its ups and downs, but one thing is certain: The man loves to fight. Recently, Hardy has announced that retirement is on the horizon for him. The former title challenger is at a point in his career where there is not much left to accomplish other than winning […]

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15 MMA Careers That Will Wind Down in the Next 12 Months

All good things come to an end. For some of the world’s best mixed martial arts fighters, that motto hits home. Former champions, former international superstars and current divisional contenders make up a list of well-known athletes on their las…

All good things come to an end. For some of the world’s best mixed martial arts fighters, that motto hits home. Former champions, former international superstars and current divisional contenders make up a list of well-known athletes on their last leg. Here are 15 names destined to dwindle inside the cage within the next 12 […]