Tag: Prospect

UFC 135: Tony Ferguson Has Emerged as a Bright Prospect

At UFC 135, one man could not keep his jaw from dropping. That man was Aaron Riley. Riley, an MMA veteran looking to make a run at the title, held no answer for the man that stood across from him in the cage. Tony Ferguson, his opponent, ran throu…

At UFC 135, one man could not keep his jaw from dropping. That man was Aaron Riley. Riley, an MMA veteran looking to make a run at the title, held no answer for the man that stood across from him in the cage. Tony Ferguson, his opponent, ran through Riley. Riley never managed to pose a […]

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UFC 135: Tony Ferguson Has Emerged as a Bright Prospect

UFC: Interview with UFC Rising Prospect Daniel “Danny Boy” Downes

“Danny Boy” Downes is a young, hungry up-and-coming fighting out of the Roufusport camp in Wisconsin.  The 25-year-old fighter was born in Chicago and moved to Wisconsin after college to train and pursue a career as a mixed martial art…

“Danny Boy” Downes is a young, hungry up-and-coming fighting out of the Roufusport camp in Wisconsin.  The 25-year-old fighter was born in Chicago and moved to Wisconsin after college to train and pursue a career as a mixed martial artist.  Downes fought twice in the WEC before that company was absorbed in the UFC last […]

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UFC: Interview with UFC Rising Prospect Daniel “Danny Boy” Downes

UFC: Why Evan Dunham Is the Lightweight Division’s Hottest Prospect

Evan Dunham (11-1) is one of the most talented new lightweights in the UFC lightweight division. This Saturday night, Dunham will look to make another step forward in the stacked UFC lightweight division when he meets former Ultimate Fighter season 2 c…

Evan Dunham (11-1) is one of the most talented new lightweights in the UFC lightweight division. This Saturday night, Dunham will look to make another step forward in the stacked UFC lightweight division when he meets former Ultimate Fighter season 2 competitor Melvin Guillard at “UFC: Fight for the Troops 2.” Before losing a disputable […]

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UFC: Why Evan Dunham Is the Lightweight Division’s Hottest Prospect

UFC 123 Results: Is Phil Davis a Better Prospect Than Jon Jones?

Jon “Bones” Jones isn’t the only impressive light heavyweight in the UFC’s 205-pound division.
If anyone needed proof that the Greg Jackson standout wasn’t the only solid young prospect—besides Ryan Bader—that …

Jon “Bones” Jones isn’t the only impressive light heavyweight in the UFC’s 205-pound division.
If anyone needed proof that the Greg Jackson standout wasn’t the only solid young prospect—besides Ryan Bader—that was making waves in the UFC’s 205-pound division, they got their proof in the form of the Phil Davis-Tim Boetsch fight.
Davis showed some toughness, a […]

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UFC 123 Results: Is Phil Davis a Better Prospect Than Jon Jones?

2011 MMA Prospect Watch: The Heavyweight Division

Champions aren’t born, they are made. Before every great fighter wears the prestigious gold belt, they must first prove themselves worthy as a prospect.
In the year 2010, several rising stars such as Jon Jones, Ryan Bader and George Sotiropoulos …

Champions aren’t born, they are made. Before every great fighter wears the prestigious gold belt, they must first prove themselves worthy as a prospect.
In the year 2010, several rising stars such as Jon Jones, Ryan Bader and George Sotiropoulos emerged as legitimate contenders in their respective weight division.
Fighters such as Cain Velasquez and Frankie Edgar, […]

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2011 MMA Prospect Watch: The Heavyweight Division

UFC Prospect Jon Jones: The Jones Effect

Jon Jones’ coming out party came at UFC 94, when he manhandled the veteran Stephan Bonnar en route to a unanimous decision. His massive potential was easy to see in that fight, as he displayed amazing strength and coordination throughout, while s…

Jon Jones’ coming out party came at UFC 94, when he manhandled the veteran Stephan Bonnar en route to a unanimous decision. His massive potential was easy to see in that fight, as he displayed amazing strength and coordination throughout, while showing enough maturity to not get worn down by his more seasoned opponent.
Since Jones’ […]

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UFC Prospect Jon Jones: The Jones Effect