Tag: Contention

Michael Johnson Pressures Way to Contention in Stacked Lightweight Class

Michael Johnson still has a long road in front of him before he earns a shot at the UFC lightweight title. Given his forward progress against Edson Barboza at Fight Night 61, however, he seems capable of covering that distance fairly expeditiously. Johnson’s pressure told the tale on Sunday, as he got in Barboza’s face […]

Michael Johnson still has a long road in front of him before he earns a shot at the UFC lightweight title. Given his forward progress against Edson Barboza at Fight Night 61, however, he seems capable of covering that distance fairly expeditiously. Johnson’s pressure told the tale on Sunday, as he got in Barboza’s face […]

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UFC 171 Predictions: Which Welterweights Make the Move into Contention?

UFC 171 on Saturday night is headlined by the highly anticipated title bout between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant crown. That fight, however, is not the only welterweight scrap on the card. UFC 171 features four more clashes at 170 pounds, and three of those bouts have at least one ranked fighter. The fight card […]

UFC 171 on Saturday night is headlined by the highly anticipated title bout between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant crown. That fight, however, is not the only welterweight scrap on the card. UFC 171 features four more clashes at 170 pounds, and three of those bouts have at least one ranked fighter. The fight card […]

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Jake Ellenberger Determined to Get Back into Contention Against Tarec Saffiedine

There is an eagerness pulsing through Jake Ellenberger. Beneath his Midwestern-bred good manners and crisp presentation that is undoubtedly a product of his time in the Marines, “The Juggernaut” has a beast within the begs to be released. When he lets it go, devastation is sure to follow. And if there is any doubt lingering […]

There is an eagerness pulsing through Jake Ellenberger. Beneath his Midwestern-bred good manners and crisp presentation that is undoubtedly a product of his time in the Marines, “The Juggernaut” has a beast within the begs to be released. When he lets it go, devastation is sure to follow. And if there is any doubt lingering […]

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Chael Sonnen Must Defeat Rashad Evans to Remain in Title Contention

Although the headline fight for UFC 167 has been touted as Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks, there is little doubt that Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans have an opportunity to steal the show. And if that happens, it’s Sonnen’s chance to get a big win and avoid fading into oblivion. Sonnen is a big attraction for […]

Although the headline fight for UFC 167 has been touted as Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks, there is little doubt that Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans have an opportunity to steal the show. And if that happens, it’s Sonnen’s chance to get a big win and avoid fading into oblivion. Sonnen is a big attraction for […]

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UFC 162: Mark Munoz’s Drive Back to Title Contention Starts with Tim Boetsch

In the fight game, getting knocked down is an occupational hazard every athlete faces. Nevertheless, some setbacks can require a fighter to dig down deeper in order not only to regain footing, but also to battle back to a position once held.  For Mark Munoz, a series of injuries and a loss to current No. […]

In the fight game, getting knocked down is an occupational hazard every athlete faces. Nevertheless, some setbacks can require a fighter to dig down deeper in order not only to regain footing, but also to battle back to a position once held.  For Mark Munoz, a series of injuries and a loss to current No. […]

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15 MMA Fighters That Are on the Brink of Title Contention

In mixed martial arts, fighters ascend and fall from the divisional ladder on a regular basis. For every Junior dos Santos who has gotten to the top of the mountain, there are 15 Rick Storys or Nate Marquardts who could never quite get there. The title…

In mixed martial arts, fighters ascend and fall from the divisional ladder on a regular basis. For every Junior dos Santos who has gotten to the top of the mountain, there are 15 Rick Storys or Nate Marquardts who could never quite get there. The title scene during the current UFC climate is exciting in […]

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