Tag: Power

TUF Live Finale: Power Ranking Jake Ellenberger’s UFC Fights

Friday marks the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15, effectively crowning another champion of the long-running TV show. But, the event will be headlined by top contending welterweights Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger. Jake Ellenberger’s rise …

Friday marks the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15, effectively crowning another champion of the long-running TV show. But, the event will be headlined by top contending welterweights Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger. Jake Ellenberger’s rise to the top of the division has been impressive to say the least. The wrestling-based Nebraskan has shown a […]

UFC 146: Power Ranking the Potential Bouts for the Heavyweight Winners

As expected, the UFC 146 main card made up of all heavyweights went a long way in defining the division’s landscape. With all five of the victors taking home stoppage victories and none needing the third round to finish the fight, all of the winn…

As expected, the UFC 146 main card made up of all heavyweights went a long way in defining the division’s landscape. With all five of the victors taking home stoppage victories and none needing the third round to finish the fight, all of the winners made an emphatic statement that they deserve a step up […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Power Ranking the Main Card Fighters

On Saturday night, the UFC’s first ever main card comprised solely of heavyweights will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ten of the baddest dudes on the planet will square off, culminating in a heavyweight title fight featuring Junior dos Santos …

On Saturday night, the UFC’s first ever main card comprised solely of heavyweights will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ten of the baddest dudes on the planet will square off, culminating in a heavyweight title fight featuring Junior dos Santos against Frank Mir. The fighters on the main card range from prospects to veterans […]

Power Ranking the 50 Best Fighters in MMA and UFC History

Legacy is important to all athletes, especially in the combat sports. Ask any two boxing fans who the best fighter of all time was, and more likely than not, an argument is about to begin. The same applies to MMA, despite a short history of just 19 yea…

Legacy is important to all athletes, especially in the combat sports. Ask any two boxing fans who the best fighter of all time was, and more likely than not, an argument is about to begin. The same applies to MMA, despite a short history of just 19 years. Using the power of math, we’ve broken […]

Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Main Card Power Rankings

It’s hard to believe that, after 16 months of waiting, speculating and hand-wringing, the Strikeforce world heavyweight grand prix is actually going to come to an end. Back when it was announced, MMA nerds—and yes, I include myself in that …

It’s hard to believe that, after 16 months of waiting, speculating and hand-wringing, the Strikeforce world heavyweight grand prix is actually going to come to an end. Back when it was announced, MMA nerds—and yes, I include myself in that illustrious group—went bonkers over the possibilities the tournament held. After all, there are three things […]

Strikeforce: Power Ranking Every Fight on the Card

Strikeforce returns this weekend with the finale to its heavyweight tournament. Headlining the card will be Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, who represent the old school and new school of the sport. Also on the card will be a lightweight championship b…

Strikeforce returns this weekend with the finale to its heavyweight tournament. Headlining the card will be Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, who represent the old school and new school of the sport. Also on the card will be a lightweight championship bout that sees Gilbert Melendez, the champion, take on Josh Thomson in a rubber […]