Tag: Contenders

Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier: Keys to Victory for Featherweight Contenders

Either Cub Swanson or Dustin Poirier are going to be one step closer to becoming true contenders for the UFC featherweight title after UFC on Fuel 7. The two 145ers will co-headline the London event, and the winner will have a strong case to enter the …

Either Cub Swanson or Dustin Poirier are going to be one step closer to becoming true contenders for the UFC featherweight title after UFC on Fuel 7. The two 145ers will co-headline the London event, and the winner will have a strong case to enter the title picture. Swanson has seen his struggles throughout his […]

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Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2: 4 Legitimate Contenders for the Heavyweight Title

One of the most interesting things about the UFC heavyweight division is the perceived gap between the top of the food chain and everyone else. Right now, the title picture seems to revolve solely around Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and Alistair O…

One of the most interesting things about the UFC heavyweight division is the perceived gap between the top of the food chain and everyone else. Right now, the title picture seems to revolve solely around Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem. As it stands, those three men dominated the division for the last […]

Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen: What About the Other Top Contenders?

The UFC has in it’s hands a stacked Light Heavyweight Division, full of up and coming stars, former champions, seasoned veterans and at the top, Jon Jones. With so many guys coming towards him, the man who will face him next will be a returnee to…

The UFC has in it’s hands a stacked Light Heavyweight Division, full of up and coming stars, former champions, seasoned veterans and at the top, Jon Jones. With so many guys coming towards him, the man who will face him next will be a returnee to the division, Chael Sonnen. It will also be a […]

10 Fighters Who Will Be UFC Title Contenders in 2013

Though the UFC still has eight events left in 2012, only three of them will feature a title fight. UFC 154 has Carlos Condit vs. Georges St-Pierre, the main attraction of UFC on FOX 5 is Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz, while UFC 155 will be headlined…

Though the UFC still has eight events left in 2012, only three of them will feature a title fight. UFC 154 has Carlos Condit vs. Georges St-Pierre, the main attraction of UFC on FOX 5 is Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz, while UFC 155 will be headlined by Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez. With five […]

MMA: Separating Contenders from Pretenders in 2012

Contenders, not to be mistaken with pretenders, are fighters that have a legitimate shot at dethroning the champion in their respected weight classes. With the champions in the UFC as dominant as they’ve been, only a certain few have a real chanc…

Contenders, not to be mistaken with pretenders, are fighters that have a legitimate shot at dethroning the champion in their respected weight classes. With the champions in the UFC as dominant as they’ve been, only a certain few have a real chance at taking their belts, so from Anderson Silva to George St-Pierre to Jon […]

UFC 141 Results: Alexander Gustafsson and 5 Other Future Title-Fight Contenders

With his Round 1 beatdown of Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 141, Alexander Gustafsson entrenched himself amidst the 205-lb title contenders to Jon “Bones” Jones and his light heavyweight crown. Still, he’ll have to fight his way to the f…

With his Round 1 beatdown of Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 141, Alexander Gustafsson entrenched himself amidst the 205-lb title contenders to Jon “Bones” Jones and his light heavyweight crown. Still, he’ll have to fight his way to the front of the queue as there are several other fighters in the hunt as well. Let’s see. […]

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UFC 141 Results: Alexander Gustafsson and 5 Other Future Title-Fight Contenders