Tag: Fighter

Each UFC Champions Weakness and the Fighter That Can Exploit It

At this stage in the game, most of the UFC champions are dominating their divisions. Most of the champs have proven that they are the best in the respective divisions by fending off their challengers.  Currently, the UFC champions are Dominick Cru…

At this stage in the game, most of the UFC champions are dominating their divisions. Most of the champs have proven that they are the best in the respective divisions by fending off their challengers.  Currently, the UFC champions are Dominick Cruz, Jose Aldo, Ben Henderson, Carlos Condit (in the interim), Anderson Silva, Jon Jones […]

UFC Rankings: Power Ranking Every Fighter in Every Division

The month of June is only half over, but it has already given us a new TUF champion in Mike Chiesa and a top flyweight contender in Demetrious Johnson. Also, shortly before the month began, heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos defended his spot …

The month of June is only half over, but it has already given us a new TUF champion in Mike Chiesa and a top flyweight contender in Demetrious Johnson. Also, shortly before the month began, heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos defended his spot atop his division by knocking out Frank Mir. Over the next month, the […]

BJ Penn: Is He The Best First Round Fighter in MMA History?

If MMA bouts were five minutes long, BJ Penn could be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The former two-division UFC champion is already regarded as one of the most talented fighters to ever step foot in the Octagon, but even so, fans are l…

If MMA bouts were five minutes long, BJ Penn could be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The former two-division UFC champion is already regarded as one of the most talented fighters to ever step foot in the Octagon, but even so, fans are left with the impression that Penn never quite lived up […]

The UFC’s Rich Franklin: Why He’ll Always Be a Fighter to Watch

With all the talk of fighters retiring, one begins to look at those who remain and wonder how long they have left. The world of MMA is a demanding one, and the fighters who attempt to ply their trade on the biggest stage often seem to be forgotten as t…

With all the talk of fighters retiring, one begins to look at those who remain and wonder how long they have left. The world of MMA is a demanding one, and the fighters who attempt to ply their trade on the biggest stage often seem to be forgotten as that stage continues to grow. Rich […]

MMA Myth or Fact: Does Sex Before a Fight Weaken a Fighter?

By now, even the most casual of fight fans has heard the saying that fighters shouldn’t have sex before a fight, and some old school trainers (especially in boxing) don’t like their fighters to have sex during training. In the words of Mick…

By now, even the most casual of fight fans has heard the saying that fighters shouldn’t have sex before a fight, and some old school trainers (especially in boxing) don’t like their fighters to have sex during training. In the words of Mick (from Rocky): “women weaken legs.” Muhammad Ali, according to some reports, wouldn’t […]

Is It Time for the UFC to Have an All Female Season of the Ultimate Fighter?

2012 has proven to be a year of growing pains for the UFC. With the deal with Fox adding more shows throughout the year and changes to The Ultimate Fighter, there have been obvious issues. From low ratings for The Ultimate Fighter Live and some of the …

2012 has proven to be a year of growing pains for the UFC. With the deal with Fox adding more shows throughout the year and changes to The Ultimate Fighter, there have been obvious issues. From low ratings for The Ultimate Fighter Live and some of the fight cards on FX and Fuel TV, along […]