Tag: Long

UFC on Fox 6: Why Mighty Mouse Could Be Champion for a Long Time

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson made his dominance atop the 125-pound mountain abundantly clear at UFC on Fox 6.  After dominating his opponent, John Dodson, in the championship rounds of their fight, Mighty Mouse scooted out of the Octagon with an impressive unanimous-decision victory.  The champion faced moments of adversity in Rounds 1 and 2, but […]

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson made his dominance atop the 125-pound mountain abundantly clear at UFC on Fox 6.  After dominating his opponent, John Dodson, in the championship rounds of their fight, Mighty Mouse scooted out of the Octagon with an impressive unanimous-decision victory.  The champion faced moments of adversity in Rounds 1 and 2, but […]

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Rory MacDonald: How Long Can He Avoid Fighting GSP?

With all the temptations of money, fame and glory to seduce rising stars and incumbent champions, two men fighting in the same division of the same promotion, ranked in the top five, are destined to fight each other. Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald isn’t there yet, but his place in the upper echelons of the sport […]

With all the temptations of money, fame and glory to seduce rising stars and incumbent champions, two men fighting in the same division of the same promotion, ranked in the top five, are destined to fight each other. Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald isn’t there yet, but his place in the upper echelons of the sport […]

Jon Jones: What a Long Layoff for Jones Would Mean to the UFC

According to reports, the arm-bar which almost ended Jon Jones’ reign as UFC light heavyweight champion in his match with Vitor Belfort last Saturday could lead to a lengthy layoff.  In the post-fight press conference, as reported by ESPN, J…

According to reports, the arm-bar which almost ended Jon Jones’ reign as UFC light heavyweight champion in his match with Vitor Belfort last Saturday could lead to a lengthy layoff.  In the post-fight press conference, as reported by ESPN, Jones speculated that the arm-bar likely caused nerve damage, which is a serious injury if true. […]

UFC 150 Results: Frankie Edgar Won’t Be Kept Down for Long After Loss

Frankie Edgar‘s unfortunate loss in UFC 150 on Saturday night won’t keep the lightweight fighter down for long. He’ll make yet another comeback to jumpstart his career. A fight that was widely expected to go down to the wire did Satur…

Frankie Edgar‘s unfortunate loss in UFC 150 on Saturday night won’t keep the lightweight fighter down for long. He’ll make yet another comeback to jumpstart his career. A fight that was widely expected to go down to the wire did Saturday, as Edgar battled Benson Henderson. The two previously fought just five months prior at […]

Zuffa Needs to Keep Strikeforce Going Long Term

The UFC has snatched up and gutted both Pride FC and the WEC. Pride, which was already in its death throes when the UFC scooped it up, had most of its big-name fighters like Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and W…

The UFC has snatched up and gutted both Pride FC and the WEC. Pride, which was already in its death throes when the UFC scooped it up, had most of its big-name fighters like Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva absorbed into the UFC’s roster. The WEC, meanwhile, functioned separately from the […]

Profiling UFC Champs: How Safe Are Their Belts in the Long Term?

Today’s pantheon of UFC champions is the most spectacular of all time.    Each current champ possesses an elite, trademark skill. Each brings versatility to the octagon. Each has proven himself in the highly competitive arena of modern …

Today’s pantheon of UFC champions is the most spectacular of all time.    Each current champ possesses an elite, trademark skill. Each brings versatility to the octagon. Each has proven himself in the highly competitive arena of modern MMA. They are badasses.  Some of 2012′s strap-holders have already asserted their dominance over many years—for example, Georges […]