Tag: Hero

Fabricio Werdum Reveals Himself as Hero of the Story, TKOs Mark Hunt at UFC 180

Much of the lead-up to UFC 180 focused on Mark Hunt’s chance to complete his Cinderella run to the interim heavyweight title. After Saturday night’s final plot twist, however, it turned out Fabricio Werdum was the hero of this story all along. Despite some dicey early moments, Werdum was always the more complete MMA fighter […]

Much of the lead-up to UFC 180 focused on Mark Hunt’s chance to complete his Cinderella run to the interim heavyweight title. After Saturday night’s final plot twist, however, it turned out Fabricio Werdum was the hero of this story all along. Despite some dicey early moments, Werdum was always the more complete MMA fighter […]

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Nick Diaz: Can He Become More Than a UFC Cult Hero?

Nick Diaz has done a lot in his career. He’s fought for a UFC title on a couple of occasions. He’s held welterweight gold in another. He once found a way to distill violence on the scale of a global conflict into the most chaotic five minutes the sport has ever seen. He’s retired. A […]

Nick Diaz has done a lot in his career. He’s fought for a UFC title on a couple of occasions. He’s held welterweight gold in another. He once found a way to distill violence on the scale of a global conflict into the most chaotic five minutes the sport has ever seen. He’s retired. A […]

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Tim Kennedy: I Want to Fight an ‘Iconic Hero of Mine’ in Wanderlei Silva

While a big opportunity to fight perennial middleweight contender Vitor Belfort never materialized, Strikeforce import Tim Kennedy has already moved on and has some ideas for his next opponent.  “After fighting a Strikeforce guy, I wanted to fight a long-standing UFC guy,” Kennedy told Bleacher Report. Kennedy won his Octagon debut against Roger Gracie at […]

While a big opportunity to fight perennial middleweight contender Vitor Belfort never materialized, Strikeforce import Tim Kennedy has already moved on and has some ideas for his next opponent.  “After fighting a Strikeforce guy, I wanted to fight a long-standing UFC guy,” Kennedy told Bleacher Report. Kennedy won his Octagon debut against Roger Gracie at […]

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Chan-Sung Jung: How the Korean Zombie Became a National Hero

With a recent history defined by imperialistic colonization, foreign occupation and war, South Korea very easily could have ended up a country in the same niche as Vietnam, Cuba, Sri Lanka or Somalia. Remarkably, it did not. The “Soul of Asia” is a thriving first-world nation that, in spite of its humble geographical size (it measures […]

With a recent history defined by imperialistic colonization, foreign occupation and war, South Korea very easily could have ended up a country in the same niche as Vietnam, Cuba, Sri Lanka or Somalia. Remarkably, it did not. The “Soul of Asia” is a thriving first-world nation that, in spite of its humble geographical size (it measures […]

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Jon Jones: How UFC Fighter Went from Hero to Zero

The UFC’s youngest title holder has gone from being on top of the fighting inside the cage to defending his name out of it. Roughly 18 months ago, Jon “Bones” Jones was at the height of his career, most notably on March 19, 2011, the …

The UFC’s youngest title holder has gone from being on top of the fighting inside the cage to defending his name out of it. Roughly 18 months ago, Jon “Bones” Jones was at the height of his career, most notably on March 19, 2011, the day of UFC 128. Before a title fight against Mauricio […]

Strikeforce: Is Ronda Rousey a Hero, or a Villain?

Not everyone likes a person who speaks their mind. It isn’t for everyone when a person stands up and make sure their voice is heard, or that their opinions stand out in those of a crowd. Someone willing to walk up to another, stick a finger in th…

Not everyone likes a person who speaks their mind. It isn’t for everyone when a person stands up and make sure their voice is heard, or that their opinions stand out in those of a crowd. Someone willing to walk up to another, stick a finger in their chest, and say what they’re really thinking, […]