Tag: Classes

Can John Lineker Kelvin Gastelum Be Contenders at Their New Weight Classes?

Selecting a weight class is a big deal in mixed martial arts. Most athletes want to cut down to the smallest size possible, while retaining the physical abilities that will allow them to excel over their opponent. However, some struggle with maintaining that competitive weight. John Lineker and Kelvin Gastelum are two men who face […]

Selecting a weight class is a big deal in mixed martial arts. Most athletes want to cut down to the smallest size possible, while retaining the physical abilities that will allow them to excel over their opponent. However, some struggle with maintaining that competitive weight. John Lineker and Kelvin Gastelum are two men who face […]

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5 Fights We’d Love to See If Weight Classes Weren’t a Thing

Ever wonder how one UFC champion would fare against another? Ever ponder the idea of a battle of the sexes? Of course you have, and that’s perfectly natural. Unfortunately, the universal laws of mixed martial arts prevent any of these dreams matchups from actually taking place. Luckily, our imagination on this platform is not controlled […]

Ever wonder how one UFC champion would fare against another? Ever ponder the idea of a battle of the sexes? Of course you have, and that’s perfectly natural. Unfortunately, the universal laws of mixed martial arts prevent any of these dreams matchups from actually taking place. Luckily, our imagination on this platform is not controlled […]

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5 Fighters Who Should Change Weight Classes

There has been a new epidemic of sorts in today’s mixed martial arts. As a means of building speed, packing on muscle or implementing new title plans, fighters are morphing careers by jumping weight classes. Some do it to escape a divisional collapse. Others do it to test their skills at an entirely different level.  […]

There has been a new epidemic of sorts in today’s mixed martial arts. As a means of building speed, packing on muscle or implementing new title plans, fighters are morphing careers by jumping weight classes. Some do it to escape a divisional collapse. Others do it to test their skills at an entirely different level.  […]

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UFC 150 Results: Frankie Edgar’s Time to Drop Weight Classes Is Now

When Frankie Edgar lost to Benson Henderson at UFC 150 in his attempt to regain his lightweight championship, it marked the beginning of the end for Edgar at that weight class. While there is no denying just how dominant Edgar was during his almost two…

When Frankie Edgar lost to Benson Henderson at UFC 150 in his attempt to regain his lightweight championship, it marked the beginning of the end for Edgar at that weight class. While there is no denying just how dominant Edgar was during his almost two-year reign atop the division, this second loss in a row […]

Kenny Florian Talks His Future in the UFC, Moving Weight Classes and More

After a long and successful career in the lightweight division, UFC’s Kenny Florian made the transition to 145 pounds to square off with Diego Nunes at UFC 131. Florian would be declared victorious via unanimous decision and move on to face Jose …

After a long and successful career in the lightweight division, UFC’s Kenny Florian made the transition to 145 pounds to square off with Diego Nunes at UFC 131. Florian would be declared victorious via unanimous decision and move on to face Jose Aldo for the featherweight title. There, however, Florian would take part in a […]

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Kenny Florian Talks His Future in the UFC, Moving Weight Classes and More

Rashad Evans Talks Jon Jones Title Shot, Knee Injury and Moving Weight Classes

“Suga” Rashad Evans was slated to fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 128, however a knee injury sustained in training forced Evans from the fight card, which is scheduled for March 19 at the P…

“Suga” Rashad Evans was slated to fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 128, however a knee injury sustained in training forced Evans from the fight card, which is scheduled for March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Evans has been replaced on the card by his friend […]

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Rashad Evans Talks Jon Jones Title Shot, Knee Injury and Moving Weight Classes