Tag: Chaos

UFC Heavyweight History Shows It’s Tough to Be Great When Chaos Reigns

Since the beginning, the only real constants in the UFC heavyweight division have been disorder and delay. Even in a sport that so often thrives on chaos, the 265-pound class has always been an abject mess. It stumbles from one calamity to the next, stuck in perpetual rebuilding mode, as one champion after another proves […]

Since the beginning, the only real constants in the UFC heavyweight division have been disorder and delay. Even in a sport that so often thrives on chaos, the 265-pound class has always been an abject mess. It stumbles from one calamity to the next, stuck in perpetual rebuilding mode, as one champion after another proves […]

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With Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson on Tap, Chaos Reigns Among UFC Champs

It occasionally seems like becoming UFC champion is the worst thing that could ever happen to a professional MMA fighter. It may be the biggest prize in the sport, but there is mounting evidence that UFC gold is bad for your health. Take Saturday night’s UFC 187 for example, where Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson […]

It occasionally seems like becoming UFC champion is the worst thing that could ever happen to a professional MMA fighter. It may be the biggest prize in the sport, but there is mounting evidence that UFC gold is bad for your health. Take Saturday night’s UFC 187 for example, where Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson […]

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UFC Fight Night 54: The Calculated Chaos of Gunnar Nelson

When it comes to competing under the bright lights of the UFC Octagon, Gunnar Nelson is a paradox of sorts. The 26-year-old Iceland native is stoic in the lead up to the fray, but once the cage door closes and the fight goes live, Gunni sets about working a fluid offensive attack that is equal […]

When it comes to competing under the bright lights of the UFC Octagon, Gunnar Nelson is a paradox of sorts. The 26-year-old Iceland native is stoic in the lead up to the fray, but once the cage door closes and the fight goes live, Gunni sets about working a fluid offensive attack that is equal […]

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Carla Esparza Embraced the Chaos and Opportunity of The Ultimate Fighter 20

Like many fighters competing in mixed martial arts, Carla Esparza is paradoxical. The tenacious veteran is hell on wheels when the cage door closes, but her Southern California roots yield a laid-back chill outside of business hours. Throughout her career, Cookie Monster has been able to turn on the ferocity when it’s time to do […]

Like many fighters competing in mixed martial arts, Carla Esparza is paradoxical. The tenacious veteran is hell on wheels when the cage door closes, but her Southern California roots yield a laid-back chill outside of business hours. Throughout her career, Cookie Monster has been able to turn on the ferocity when it’s time to do […]

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Chaos Continues to Shake Up UFC Middleweight Division

Last night at UFC on Fuel TV 8, Hector Lombard had the opportunity to break through into the title picture in the middleweight division. The only thing standing in his way was Yushin Okami and his grinding wrestling style, a tough but necessary test to…

Last night at UFC on Fuel TV 8, Hector Lombard had the opportunity to break through into the title picture in the middleweight division. The only thing standing in his way was Yushin Okami and his grinding wrestling style, a tough but necessary test to see if the Cuban slugger was ready for the next […]

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UFC 156: Antonio Silva Shocks Overeem; Throws Heavyweight Division into Chaos

Antonio Silva just put the entire UFC heavyweight division on notice. In one of the most memorable upsets in MMA history, “Bigfoot” managed to do the seemingly impossible and defeat title contender Alistair Overeem by KO Saturday night in Las Vegas. Silva was down on points as the fight went past the first round, as […]

Antonio Silva just put the entire UFC heavyweight division on notice. In one of the most memorable upsets in MMA history, “Bigfoot” managed to do the seemingly impossible and defeat title contender Alistair Overeem by KO Saturday night in Las Vegas. Silva was down on points as the fight went past the first round, as […]

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