Tag: Contention

UFC 153: What Phil Davis Needs to Do to Get Back in Contention

UFC light heavyweight Phil Davis is set to take on Wagner Prado at UFC 153, in a continuation of the injury-shortened bout the two shared earlier this summer.  A cursory glance at the rematch shows two up-and-coming fighters vying to step over one…

UFC light heavyweight Phil Davis is set to take on Wagner Prado at UFC 153, in a continuation of the injury-shortened bout the two shared earlier this summer.  A cursory glance at the rematch shows two up-and-coming fighters vying to step over one another en route to title contention. While this assessment is not wrong, […]

Can Lyoto Machida Get Back into Title Contention With a Win over Ryan Bader?

Lyoto Machida will return to the Octagon this summer in a pivotal bout against rising 205-pound contender Ryan Bader. “The Dragon” is to be featured on the upcoming card of UFC on FOX 4 later this summer on August 4. It will be his first bo…

Lyoto Machida will return to the Octagon this summer in a pivotal bout against rising 205-pound contender Ryan Bader. “The Dragon” is to be featured on the upcoming card of UFC on FOX 4 later this summer on August 4. It will be his first bout since his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 140 […]

4 Fighters Dan Henderson Could Face to Remain in Contention for the UFC Title

Although UFC president Dana White recently stated that Rashad Evans would get a title shot with a win over Phil Davis, one man who is not far behind is Dan Henderson.  Henderson has won his last four fights, which include victories over Fedor Emel…

Although UFC president Dana White recently stated that Rashad Evans would get a title shot with a win over Phil Davis, one man who is not far behind is Dan Henderson.  Henderson has won his last four fights, which include victories over Fedor Emelianenko and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.  Henderson is one of the most accomplished […]

Donald Cerrone Will Be on the Cusp of Title Contention with UFC 141 Win

When the UFC and WEC merged late last year, they brought a host of new lightweight, featherweight and bantamweight talent into the world’s largest MMA organization. Putting these fighters on the big stage has allowed many of them to become stars….

When the UFC and WEC merged late last year, they brought a host of new lightweight, featherweight and bantamweight talent into the world’s largest MMA organization. Putting these fighters on the big stage has allowed many of them to become stars. Donald Cerrone has proven to be one of the brightest. Cerrone is a warrior […]

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Donald Cerrone Will Be on the Cusp of Title Contention with UFC 141 Win

UFC 140: Does a Win Put Frank Mir in Title Contention?

Frank Mir has been on the rebound ever since he lost to Brock Lesnar at UFC 100.  Mir had a chance to get back into the mix when he took on Shane Carwin at UFC 111.  Once again for Mir it would not be his night, as he lost to Carwin by KO.&#1…

Frank Mir has been on the rebound ever since he lost to Brock Lesnar at UFC 100.  Mir had a chance to get back into the mix when he took on Shane Carwin at UFC 111.  Once again for Mir it would not be his night, as he lost to Carwin by KO.  Since then […]

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UFC 140: Does a Win Put Frank Mir in Title Contention?

UFC’s Erik Koch Looking to Finish Jonathan Brookins, Move into Title Contention

At 22 years of age, Roufusport featherweight Erik Koch (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is quickly placing himself into title contention. Koch’s knockout victory over Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Raphael Assuncao in his UFC debut was nothing short of impres…

At 22 years of age, Roufusport featherweight Erik Koch (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is quickly placing himself into title contention. Koch’s knockout victory over Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Raphael Assuncao in his UFC debut was nothing short of impressive. Additionally, he’s on a three fight win streak that includes a knockout and submission victory during […]

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UFC’s Erik Koch Looking to Finish Jonathan Brookins, Move into Title Contention