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Cody McKenzie Will Drop to Featherweight to Meet Chad Mendes

Following his first-round submission victory over Marcus LeVesseur at UFC on Fuel 3, guillotine expert Cody McKenzie is eying a move to the featherweight division. Given that McKenzie has been struggling at lightweight and walks around at only about 15…

Following his first-round submission victory over Marcus LeVesseur at UFC on Fuel 3, guillotine expert Cody McKenzie is eying a move to the featherweight division. Given that McKenzie has been struggling at lightweight and walks around at only about 150 pounds, the jump down in weight is not surprising. What is surprising is who McKenzie […]

Should Anthony Pettis Drop Down to Challenge Aldo?

In today’s MMA landscape, fighters are changing weight classes more than ever and for a myriad of reasons. When the UFC introduced the featherweight division, a flood of title-chasing and unsuccessful lightweights filled the division. So when a f…

In today’s MMA landscape, fighters are changing weight classes more than ever and for a myriad of reasons. When the UFC introduced the featherweight division, a flood of title-chasing and unsuccessful lightweights filled the division. So when a fighter refuses to drop down just to chase a title, it’s commendable to see someone stick it […]

Anthony Pettis Should Drop to 145, Face Jose Aldo for Featherweight Title

Anthony Pettis has the worst luck. After beating Benson Henderson to capture the lightweight title in the final WEC event, Pettis was promised a title shot against the winner of the Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard bout that was scheduled for UFC 125. Pe…

Anthony Pettis has the worst luck. After beating Benson Henderson to capture the lightweight title in the final WEC event, Pettis was promised a title shot against the winner of the Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard bout that was scheduled for UFC 125. Pettis had all the momentum in the world, stemming from a highlight-reel […]

UFC 143 Results: A Drop to 205 Could Revitalize Roy Nelson’s Career

After Roy Nelson’s lopsided and unanimous decision loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 143 on Saturday night, two things became clear about the man they call “Big Country.” 1. His days of being a contender in the heavyweight division are o…

After Roy Nelson’s lopsided and unanimous decision loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 143 on Saturday night, two things became clear about the man they call “Big Country.” 1. His days of being a contender in the heavyweight division are over. 2. He is easily one of the toughest guys in the sport. Despite being […]

Lyotot Machida and 4 Other UFC Fighters That Should Drop Down a Weight Class

With the introduction of the featherweight weight class, a number of lightweights are cutting weight to compete. Kenny Florian dropped down and almost immediately received a title shot, Ross Pearson and Dennis Siver will compete at featherweight at UFC…

With the introduction of the featherweight weight class, a number of lightweights are cutting weight to compete. Kenny Florian dropped down and almost immediately received a title shot, Ross Pearson and Dennis Siver will compete at featherweight at UFC on Fuel 2. It has worked for other weight classes, such as Brian Stann rising up […]

George St-Pierre Considering Drop to 155: 5 Fights for His Lightweight Debut

With the news that Georges St-Pierre could (and is better suited to) drop to 155 pounds and further make the UFC’s lightweight division even more stacked, it gave fans more doubt that a mega fight with Anderson Silva will ever come to fruition. G…

With the news that Georges St-Pierre could (and is better suited to) drop to 155 pounds and further make the UFC’s lightweight division even more stacked, it gave fans more doubt that a mega fight with Anderson Silva will ever come to fruition. GSP dropping to lightweight brings up thoughts of a fight with current […]

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George St-Pierre Considering Drop to 155: 5 Fights for His Lightweight Debut