Tag: Heavyweight

UFC 146: Junior dos Santos’ Path to UFC Heavyweight Greatness

For Junior dos Santos, the road to heavyweight greatness begins when he comes face-to-face with former divisional champion Frank Mir in the main event of UFC 146. “Cigano’s” journey will be an arduous and testing one if he’s to …

For Junior dos Santos, the road to heavyweight greatness begins when he comes face-to-face with former divisional champion Frank Mir in the main event of UFC 146. “Cigano’s” journey will be an arduous and testing one if he’s to surpass the heavyweight apogee he now resides in—the Brazilian standout is well aware that a plethora […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Will Junior Dos Santos Become the Best UFC Heavyweight Ever?

Let me say something that may catch you off guard:  Junior dos Santos is good. He’s better than good, actually; he will become the greatest heavyweight in the history of the UFC.   I can hear you complaining and diving for the comment b…

Let me say something that may catch you off guard:  Junior dos Santos is good. He’s better than good, actually; he will become the greatest heavyweight in the history of the UFC.   I can hear you complaining and diving for the comment bar now, so let me explain before you voice your displeasure.   […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Is Frank Mir the Most Underrated Heavyweight in History?

When listing the legends of the UFC heavyweight division, Frank Mir does not immediately jump to mind. When Mir is involved in a championship fight, he is often written off. However, stepping back and looking at his accomplishments in the sport, Frank …

When listing the legends of the UFC heavyweight division, Frank Mir does not immediately jump to mind. When Mir is involved in a championship fight, he is often written off. However, stepping back and looking at his accomplishments in the sport, Frank Mir stands out as one of the most successful heavyweights to step inside […]

UFC 146 Fight Week Diary: Back to the Desert for Heavyweight Action

There is nothing quite like a fight week in Las Vegas. I should know. I lived there for a year and attended far more events than I can possibly list here. Hell, I can’t even remember them all. I saw local action from some of the best independent …

There is nothing quite like a fight week in Las Vegas. I should know. I lived there for a year and attended far more events than I can possibly list here. Hell, I can’t even remember them all. I saw local action from some of the best independent promotions in the country like Superior Cage […]

Strikeforce Results: Was the Heavyweight Grand Prix a Success or a Failure?

A little over a year ago, Strikeforce kicked off its inaugural Grand Prix tournament that brought together the best heavyweights in the world. The Pride-like nostalgia stemming from the return of the tournament format had the MMA world buzzing for mont…

A little over a year ago, Strikeforce kicked off its inaugural Grand Prix tournament that brought together the best heavyweights in the world. The Pride-like nostalgia stemming from the return of the tournament format had the MMA world buzzing for months. Unfortunately, the general interest level in the tournament nosedived after the quarterfinal bouts. Everything […]

Who Should Daniel Cormier Meet in Strikeforce’s Final Heavyweight Fight?

A win over Josh Barnett in the final fight of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix should have set Daniel Cormier up for a shot at the UFC heavyweight title, especially with champion Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir set to square off only one week aft…

A win over Josh Barnett in the final fight of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix should have set Daniel Cormier up for a shot at the UFC heavyweight title, especially with champion Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir set to square off only one week after Cormier’s dominant decision win. However, despite Strikeforce’s entire heavyweight […]