Tag: Contender

UFC on FUEL TV 8: Is Siyar Bahadurzada a Future Title Contender?

Win or lose, don’t sleep on Siyar Bahadurzada when he competes. Though it may prove a bit early to tell right now, the man possesses the makings of a future legend, and if anyone possesses the qualities needed to contend for the UFC welterweight title it’s Bahadurzada. The rise of many welterweights in itself scares […]

Win or lose, don’t sleep on Siyar Bahadurzada when he competes. Though it may prove a bit early to tell right now, the man possesses the makings of a future legend, and if anyone possesses the qualities needed to contend for the UFC welterweight title it’s Bahadurzada. The rise of many welterweights in itself scares […]

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World Series of Fighting Interested in Acquiring Former UFC Contender Jon Fitch

It didn’t take long for Jon Fitch to gain the interest of other mixed martial arts promotions following his release from the UFC earlier this week. Ali Abdel-Aziz, the vice president and matchmaker for World Series of Fighting, confirms to Bleacher Report that they have begun preliminary discussions to potentially bring Fitch to the up-and-coming […]

It didn’t take long for Jon Fitch to gain the interest of other mixed martial arts promotions following his release from the UFC earlier this week. Ali Abdel-Aziz, the vice president and matchmaker for World Series of Fighting, confirms to Bleacher Report that they have begun preliminary discussions to potentially bring Fitch to the up-and-coming […]

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Are Alistair Overeem’s Days as a Top UFC Heavyweight Contender Over?

That’s a question that’s likely been burning in the minds of fans since Overeem’s shocking knockout loss to Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC 156. Throughout the career of “The Reem” two issues have frequently surfaced as seeming points of weakness: Overeem’s inability to absorb heavy firepower and a questionable gas tank. We witnessed both of […]

That’s a question that’s likely been burning in the minds of fans since Overeem’s shocking knockout loss to Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC 156. Throughout the career of “The Reem” two issues have frequently surfaced as seeming points of weakness: Overeem’s inability to absorb heavy firepower and a questionable gas tank. We witnessed both of […]

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Mike Dolce: Nick Diaz Isn’t No. 1 Contender, GSP Is Ducking Johny Hendricks

In the non-negotiations for a possible Georges St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva superfight, No. 1 welterweight contender Johny Hendricks is the odd man out. Despite a 9-1 UFC record with wins over the division’s best 170-pound fighters, Hendricks isn…

In the non-negotiations for a possible Georges St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva superfight, No. 1 welterweight contender Johny Hendricks is the odd man out. Despite a 9-1 UFC record with wins over the division’s best 170-pound fighters, Hendricks isn’t considered the next in line to challenge for GSP‘s title. At least, not if you ask the […]

UFC 153 Fight Card: Is Jon Fitch Done as a Title Contender?

Is Jon Fitch still in the mix? That’s been one of the most frequently asked questions in the buildup to UFC 153, as the American Kickboxing Academy ace prepares to face off against tough Team Nogueira wunderkind Erick Silva. For long-time UFC fan…

Is Jon Fitch still in the mix? That’s been one of the most frequently asked questions in the buildup to UFC 153, as the American Kickboxing Academy ace prepares to face off against tough Team Nogueira wunderkind Erick Silva. For long-time UFC fans, it’s hard to think that Fitch is so far away from the […]

UFC 152 Fight Card: Is Charles Oliveira a Dark Horse Title Contender?

Charles Oliveira has made an explosive debut at 145 pounds in 2012—two fights and two submissions. At UFC 152 he will try to extend his featherweight record to 3-0 as he meets Cub Swanson inside the Octagon at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Sh…

Charles Oliveira has made an explosive debut at 145 pounds in 2012—two fights and two submissions. At UFC 152 he will try to extend his featherweight record to 3-0 as he meets Cub Swanson inside the Octagon at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Should he get past Swanson he will undoubtedly be a potential […]