Tag: Lightheavyweight

UFC 145: Where Does Jon Jones Rank Among the Light-Heavyweight Greats?

The light-heavyweight division was a bit of an anomaly in the UFC in recent years. Other divisions saw their title-holders have long reigns, while the light-heavyweight belt seemed to always be in flux due to the depth of depth of talent in this weight…

The light-heavyweight division was a bit of an anomaly in the UFC in recent years. Other divisions saw their title-holders have long reigns, while the light-heavyweight belt seemed to always be in flux due to the depth of depth of talent in this weight class. Light heavyweight is in many ways the premier division. It’s […]

Ranking the Entire UFC Light-Heavyweight Roster

After the last article ranking the entire UFC Heavyweight Division, I have decided to take on the task of ranking each division the UFC has to offer. Once thought of as one of the deepest divisions in the UFC, the Light-Heavyweight Division consis…

After the last article ranking the entire UFC Heavyweight Division, I have decided to take on the task of ranking each division the UFC has to offer. Once thought of as one of the deepest divisions in the UFC, the Light-Heavyweight Division consists of 34 fighters listed on the roster, yet three of those are retired (Liddell, Couture, […]

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Ranking the Entire UFC Light-Heavyweight Roster

MMA Fantasy Matchmaker: 2011 Light-Heavyweight Fights for the Future

This is the second part of my series on playing “Fantasy Matchmaker” for major MMA promotions such as UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, and Dream.
And you thought “Fantasy Matchmaker” meant you had a chance with Arianny Celeste, didn&…

This is the second part of my series on playing “Fantasy Matchmaker” for major MMA promotions such as UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, and Dream.
And you thought “Fantasy Matchmaker” meant you had a chance with Arianny Celeste, didn’t it?  Although a new ring-girl pairing of Arianny with the WEC’s Brittany Palmer would certainly be just as pleasing to […]

UFC Betting

MMA Fantasy Matchmaker: 2011 Light-Heavyweight Fights for the Future

UFC 121 Preview: Can Tito Ortiz Remain Relevant in Light-Heavyweight Division?

It feels like an eternity, but at one time Tito Ortiz reigned atop the UFC Light-Heavyweight division.
However, following his split decision loss to Forrest Griffin last year and going 0-3-1 in his last four fights, Ortiz now finds himself fighting to …

It feels like an eternity, but at one time Tito Ortiz reigned atop the UFC Light-Heavyweight division.
However, following his split decision loss to Forrest Griffin last year and going 0-3-1 in his last four fights, Ortiz now finds himself fighting to stay relevant within the most stacked division in UFC.
Ortiz will square off against Matt […]

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UFC 121 Preview: Can Tito Ortiz Remain Relevant in Light-Heavyweight Division?