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2011 MMA Prospect Watch: The Heavyweight Division

Champions aren’t born, they are made. Before every great fighter wears the prestigious gold belt, they must first prove themselves worthy as a prospect.
In the year 2010, several rising stars such as Jon Jones, Ryan Bader and George Sotiropoulos …

Champions aren’t born, they are made. Before every great fighter wears the prestigious gold belt, they must first prove themselves worthy as a prospect.
In the year 2010, several rising stars such as Jon Jones, Ryan Bader and George Sotiropoulos emerged as legitimate contenders in their respective weight division.
Fighters such as Cain Velasquez and Frankie Edgar, […]

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2011 MMA Prospect Watch: The Heavyweight Division

Chris Lytle: The Sleeper in the UFC Welterweight Division

For nearly 15 years, Mike Tyson captivated boxing fans with his devastating knockouts as he ruled the heavyweight division.  With his effortless lateral movement and ability to safely battle inside on bigger and taller opponents, “Iron Mike&…

For nearly 15 years, Mike Tyson captivated boxing fans with his devastating knockouts as he ruled the heavyweight division.  With his effortless lateral movement and ability to safely battle inside on bigger and taller opponents, “Iron Mike” would use his tenacity and power to chop down his competition. 
Thunderous uppercuts and devastating hooks crippled every man […]

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Chris Lytle: The Sleeper in the UFC Welterweight Division

UFC Middleweight Division: The Year 2010 and the Pot Of Controversy

What a year 2010 has been in MMA all around the world, but especially for the UFC.
Icons have fallen, new blood has risen to the occasion.  Many undefeated champs  got their first blemish on their records and heavyweight, light heav…

What a year 2010 has been in MMA all around the world, but especially for the UFC.
Icons have fallen, new blood has risen to the occasion.  Many undefeated champs  got their first blemish on their records and heavyweight, light heavyweight, and lightweight titles changed hands—but not the UFC middleweight title.
The year 2010 presented itself as the year of […]

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UFC Middleweight Division: The Year 2010 and the Pot Of Controversy

UFC 122: Is Jorge Rivera A Dark Horse In The UFC Middleweight Division?

At the age of 38 and with nearly 10 years under his belt as a professional fighter, Jorge Rivera’s journey through the mixed martial arts world has had the feel of a turbulent roller coaster ride.  While most men his age would have gotten of…

At the age of 38 and with nearly 10 years under his belt as a professional fighter, Jorge Rivera’s journey through the mixed martial arts world has had the feel of a turbulent roller coaster ride.  While most men his age would have gotten off the ride, he remains fully strapped in.
Back in June of […]

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UFC 122: Is Jorge Rivera A Dark Horse In The UFC Middleweight Division?

Why Aoki/Melendez II Is the Biggest Fight in the Lightweight Division

Though not official yet, DREAM is purportedly looking at Gilbert Melendez vs. Shinya Aoki II for the DREAM LW title on New Years Day. If that fight ends up getting made, I believe it will be the biggest Lightweight fight of 2010, or 2011 if you want to…

Though not official yet, DREAM is purportedly looking at Gilbert Melendez vs. Shinya Aoki II for the DREAM LW title on New Years Day. If that fight ends up getting made, I believe it will be the biggest Lightweight fight of 2010, or 2011 if you want to get technical, but let‘s grant 2010 an […]

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Why Aoki/Melendez II Is the Biggest Fight in the Lightweight Division

Leonard Garcia Could Introduce Featherweight Division to the UFC

By now, you have all heard about the merger between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting. Starting in January of 2011, the UFC will take over the WEC’s roster and add the featherweight and bantamweight divisions.
The …

By now, you have all heard about the merger between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting. Starting in January of 2011, the UFC will take over the WEC’s roster and add the featherweight and bantamweight divisions.
The introduction of the lighter weight classes to the UFC’s audience could start sooner than expected. 
According to MMAjunkie.com, […]

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Leonard Garcia Could Introduce Featherweight Division to the UFC