We kicked off the week on Monday with the welterweights. Now, the “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series moves onto the lightweight division. The lightweight division is a shark tank that is stacked with talent from top to bottom. Anthony Pettis is the champion, but he is always in danger with guys like Gilbert Melendez, […]
We kicked off the week on Monday with the welterweights. Now, the “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series moves onto the lightweight division. The lightweight division is a shark tank that is stacked with talent from top to bottom. Anthony Pettis is the champion, but he is always in danger with guys like Gilbert Melendez, […]
Despite recent departures by longtime divisional standouts Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida, the UFC lightweight roster has steadily evolved. Promotional additions like Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson and Bobby Green have padded an expanding totem pole of top contenders. Let’s not forget the maturation of key names like Khabib Nurmagomedov, T.J. Grant and Michael Johnson, eiher. […]
Despite recent departures by longtime divisional standouts Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida, the UFC lightweight roster has steadily evolved. Promotional additions like Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson and Bobby Green have padded an expanding totem pole of top contenders. Let’s not forget the maturation of key names like Khabib Nurmagomedov, T.J. Grant and Michael Johnson, eiher. […]
Michael Johnson was the first pick on The Ultimate Fighter way back in season 12 and while he has not lived up to that hype, the talented lightweight is not getting the respect he deserves in the division. The lightweight division has long been one of the most talent-rich, but it is also a division […]
Michael Johnson was the first pick on The Ultimate Fighter way back in season 12 and while he has not lived up to that hype, the talented lightweight is not getting the respect he deserves in the division. The lightweight division has long been one of the most talent-rich, but it is also a division […]
Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo were scheduled to fight at featherweight last year, but an injury to Pettis forced the bout to be cancelled. He made a quick return and won the UFC Lightweight Championship, while Aldo continued to defend his featherweight title. Now, after Aldo’s latest successful title defense, we might be getting the fight […]
Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo were scheduled to fight at featherweight last year, but an injury to Pettis forced the bout to be cancelled. He made a quick return and won the UFC Lightweight Championship, while Aldo continued to defend his featherweight title. Now, after Aldo’s latest successful title defense, we might be getting the fight […]
The UFC’s lightweight division is often considered the deepest in the sport, and that consensus may be correct based on just the sheer volume of talent. However, it is not the deepest in terms of contenders. That is why Gilbert Melendez is the savior of the division. The lightweight division has suffered from a lack […]
The UFC’s lightweight division is often considered the deepest in the sport, and that consensus may be correct based on just the sheer volume of talent. However, it is not the deepest in terms of contenders. That is why Gilbert Melendez is the savior of the division. The lightweight division has suffered from a lack […]
At UFC Fight Night 35, newcomer Beneil Dariush made his mark on the lightweight division by submitting MMA veteran Charlie Brenneman at one minute, 45 seconds of the very first round. Although he entered the Octagon as the underdog, the Iranian-born fighter made light work of “The Spaniard,” and will continue to prove his worth, […]
At UFC Fight Night 35, newcomer Beneil Dariush made his mark on the lightweight division by submitting MMA veteran Charlie Brenneman at one minute, 45 seconds of the very first round. Although he entered the Octagon as the underdog, the Iranian-born fighter made light work of “The Spaniard,” and will continue to prove his worth, […]