Tag: Olympics

Chael Sonnen and Ronda Rousey Discuss Summer Olympics 2012 in London

Chael Sonnen and Ronda Rousey are two mixed martial artists that had successful amateur sports backgrounds. While Sonnen was never able to achieve his Olympic dreams, Rousey became the first American female to medal in Judo since the sport was added in…

Chael Sonnen and Ronda Rousey are two mixed martial artists that had successful amateur sports backgrounds. While Sonnen was never able to achieve his Olympic dreams, Rousey became the first American female to medal in Judo since the sport was added in 1992 when she captured the bronze in Beijing.  Many know Sonnen for his […]

MMA in the Olympics: 7 Olympians Who Should Transition to MMA

While not an Olympic sport, mixed martial arts has a surprisingly long history with the games.Many of MMA’s most prestigious athletes are former Olympic athletes such as Strikeforce heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier, Strikeforce women’s bantamweight cha…

While not an Olympic sport, mixed martial arts has a surprisingly long history with the games.

Many of MMA’s most prestigious athletes are former Olympic athletes such as Strikeforce heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier, Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey and former Strikeforce and Pride champ Dan Henderson, just to name a few.

With the 2012 Games now upon us, there are a host of top level athletes who could make the transition to MMA.

Here are seven Olympians we’d like to see enter the cage.

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Why MMA in the Olympics Would Never Work

MMA fighters carry themselves with such a great deal of pride that one would think most of them would jump at the chance to represent their country in the Olympics. Think of the captivating scene as Jon Jones enters the cage with his USA shorts. Standi…

MMA fighters carry themselves with such a great deal of pride that one would think most of them would jump at the chance to represent their country in the Olympics. Think of the captivating scene as Jon Jones enters the cage with his USA shorts. Standing across from Jones with the flag of the Netherlands […]

UFC on Fox 2: Chris Weidman Talks Demian Maia, Olympics and More

Alexander Graham Bell once said, “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” While Bell’s statement holds true to many in…

Alexander Graham Bell once said, “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” While Bell’s statement holds true to many individuals over the course of their lives, the same couldn’t be said […]