UFC 120: Ranking the Top Ten European-Born Fighters of the UFC

UFC 120 is on the way and will be aired from London, England on October 16th.
The fight card is packed with fighters from all over Europe. This should be an exciting night for fighters like Michael Bisping and Dan Hardy, who will be fighting in front o…

UFC 120 is on the way and will be aired from London, England on October 16th.
The fight card is packed with fighters from all over Europe. This should be an exciting night for fighters like Michael Bisping and Dan Hardy, who will be fighting in front of their home fans.
Now, let’s take a look at […]

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UFC 120: Ranking the Top Ten European-Born Fighters of the UFC

UFC’s 10 Most Marketable International Fighters

With UFC 120 right around the bend, I began thinking about the UFC’s growing international marketability. MMA truly is the world’s fastest growing sport, but what we must remember is that it is also one of the world’s fastest growing …

With UFC 120 right around the bend, I began thinking about the UFC’s growing international marketability. MMA truly is the world’s fastest growing sport, but what we must remember is that it is also one of the world’s fastest growing businesses as well.
We are now learning it doesn’t really matter as much who can fight, […]

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UFC’s 10 Most Marketable International Fighters

How Would UFC Decision Fighters Fare in the Old Octagon?

What do Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen, Jon Fitch, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard have in common? Less than half of their victories have come by way of finish.
Specifically, Evans is at 46 percent, Sonnen’s at 41 percent, Fitch is at 39 percent, Edga…

What do Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen, Jon Fitch, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard have in common? Less than half of their victories have come by way of finish.
Specifically, Evans is at 46 percent, Sonnen’s at 41 percent, Fitch is at 39 percent, Edgar is at 35 percent and Maynard is at 20 percent.
This isn’t to […]

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How Would UFC Decision Fighters Fare in the Old Octagon?

UFC 120: The New Guys (Part 2)

(Stanislav Nedkov highlight reel, courtesy of BGMMAFIGHTER. Check out 0:50-0:59 for yet another example of a guy wearing a t-shirt during an MMA fight and getting absolutely ruined.)
Now that you’ve met Curt, Fabio, and Paul, let’s continue along …

(Stanislav Nedkov highlight reel, courtesy of BGMMAFIGHTER. Check out 0:50-0:59 for yet another example of a guy wearing a t-shirt during an MMA fight and getting absolutely ruined.)

Now that you’ve met Curt, Fabio, and Paul, let’s continue along the UFC 120 preliminary card and see who else will be making their Octagon debuts on Saturday night…

STANISLAV NEDKOV (LHW)
Experience: 11-0 record (8 wins by first-round stoppage), with appearances in Sengoku, Pancrase, and Shooto Bulgaria. Holds wins over Kevin Randleman and Travis Wiuff.
Will be facing: Steve Cantwell (7-3 record, 1-2 UFC)
Lowdown: Nedkov was slated to make his UFC debut against Rodney Wallace at UFC 117, but had to withdraw due to injury. The Bulgarian native comes from a decorated grappling background, and is experienced in freestyle wrestling, sumo, and BJJ. Judging from his fights, he seems to love a good brawl just as much as a ground battle. Causes for concern: At 5’11", he’ll be one of the shortest 205-pounders in the UFC, and his Sengoku fights against Randleman and Wiuff raised questions about his stamina.

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UFC 120: The New Guys (Part 1)

(Warburton vs. Ross Pearson, 9/22/07. Skip to the 5:20 mark to see some amazingly irresponsible reffing.)
Half of the guys on the UFC 120 preliminary card will be making their Octagon debuts, hoping to claim some TV time by smashing their vet…

(Warburton vs. Ross Pearson, 9/22/07. Skip to the 5:20 mark to see some amazingly irresponsible reffing.)

Half of the guys on the UFC 120 preliminary card will be making their Octagon debuts, hoping to claim some TV time by smashing their veteran opponents — or at the very least not do so poorly that they’re immediately fired. Take a look at the first three today, and keep an eye out for them on Saturday…

CURT WARBURTON (LW)
Experience: 7-2-1 record in various British promotions, with 6 wins by first-round stoppage. Warburton fought TUF 9 winner Ross Pearson three times in the Total Combat UK league, going an even 1-1-1 in the series.
Will be facing: Spencer Fisher (23-6, 8-5 UFC)
Lowdown: Warburton is a Wolfslair MMA Academy product who "used to dig holes for a living" before discovering MMA. He described himself as "gobsmacked" by his four-fight UFC contract, and is humbled by the opportunity that’s been put in front of him. “I got butterflies when I was given [Fisher’s] name," Warburton says. "It took me by surprise a little bit, as he’s a top fighter and very experienced. When you get used to seeing people fight on television, it becomes a little strange to then be told you’ve got to fight him. Like everyone else, I’ve enjoyed watching Spencer fight over the years, and it was a bit of a ‘wow’ moment for me when I discovered I’d be fighting him on my UFC debut…I’ve got to go out there and prove to everybody that I belong at this level. This is my chance to keep on doing something that I love. If I can’t perform on the night, and can’t do it on the big stage, I’ll have to give up on something I love and go back to work."

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Top 10 British MMA Fighters in the Sport Today

The UFC is returning to the UK for UFC 120, and it is right around the corner.
So it seems like a good time to take stock of where MMA is in the UK and see who the best fighters are from the UK currently competing in mixed martial arts.
Let’s get…

The UFC is returning to the UK for UFC 120, and it is right around the corner.
So it seems like a good time to take stock of where MMA is in the UK and see who the best fighters are from the UK currently competing in mixed martial arts.
Let’s get down to it!
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Top 10 British MMA Fighters in the Sport Today