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Rampage Jackson and the 15 Funniest Stars in MMA History (with Video)

MMA is a serious sport. It requires more discipline and respect than any other sport. Some have reached the pinnacle of the sport while others have perished on the undercards. OK, too much drama. MMA is a fairly young sport. Around 20 ye…

MMA is a serious sport. It requires more discipline and respect than any other sport. Some have reached the pinnacle of the sport while others have perished on the undercards. 

OK, too much drama. 

MMA is a fairly young sport. Around 20 years ago, several promotions formed—most notably Pancrase, Pride and of course the UFC. In these promotions, stars were produced who have gone on to become legends and idols to legions of adoring fans.

However, only a few fighters possessed the ability of being exceptional showmen and entertainers. Stars like Rampage Jackson possessed the ability to make people laugh, and in a sport that is as serious as MMA, that is an important quality to have.

So sit back and take a look at the lighter side of MMA as I present to you the funniest stars in the MMA world.

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UFC Fighters and the Super Hero Movie Roles They Could Play

Mixed martial artists are probably the closest thing we have to superheroes in our world, in terms of their combat abilities.One thing is for sure: If aliens invaded earth and the fate of our planet had to be decided in hand to hand combat, MMA fighter…

Mixed martial artists are probably the closest thing we have to superheroes in our world, in terms of their combat abilities.

One thing is for sure: If aliens invaded earth and the fate of our planet had to be decided in hand to hand combat, MMA fighters are the ones we would send.

Let’s take a look at some UFC fighters and the superhero movie roles they could play.

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Jon Jones: 5 Reasons Why He Will Become the Most Dominant Champ in UFC History

Jon Jones is one of those special fighters in MMA that looks better and better every time he fights. At age 23, Jones is already UFC light heavyweight champion, and looks like he could hold the belt for years to come. There have been many great champio…

Jon Jones is one of those special fighters in MMA that looks better and better every time he fights.

At age 23, Jones is already UFC light heavyweight champion, and looks like he could hold the belt for years to come.

There have been many great champions in the UFC. But is Jones on his way to becoming the greatest?

Continue reading to find out why he could be.

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UFC Live’s Rick Story and Some of the Best Wrestlers in MMA

How many times have we heard the phrase “wrestling is the best base to have before entering MMA?” While the grinding style of some wrestlers is not always entertaining (cough, Jon Fitch, cough), it is hard to argue that it is effective. Wel…

How many times have we heard the phrase “wrestling is the best base to have before entering MMA?”

While the grinding style of some wrestlers is not always entertaining (cough, Jon Fitch, cough), it is hard to argue that it is effective.

Welterweight prospect Rick Story is one of many strong wrestlers looking to stake their claim as an upper echelon talent at 170 pounds. 

After his upset win over Thiago Alves at UFC 129, “The Horror” Story is well on his way to that point.

Let’s take a look at a dozen of the most successful wrestlers in MMA right now; this list is in no particular order. 

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UFC Flyweights: Joseph Benavidez and the Top 5 Fighters Who Could Make the Cut

Recently, UFC President Dana White announced plans for adding MMA’s lightest weight class, the 125 lb. flyweight division.News of this plan has sparked the interests of flyweights outside the organization, but it has also put the idea of dropping a cla…

Recently, UFC President Dana White announced plans for adding MMA’s lightest weight class, the 125 lb. flyweight division.

News of this plan has sparked the interests of flyweights outside the organization, but it has also put the idea of dropping a class in the minds of many of the UFC’s smaller fighters.

Changing divisions has helped many warriors find success inside the Octagon, reinvigorating the careers of former champions and contenders alike.

Here are the top five fighters currently in the UFC that would find a wealth of success dropping to 125.

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Power Ranking Rick Story and the 8 Best Chins in the Welterweight Division

The welterweight division can sometimes be the home of some of the most competitive fights the UFC has to offer.This can be attributed to the deep wrestling base that many of the fighters in the division have, making them some of the toughest fighters …

The welterweight division can sometimes be the home of some of the most competitive fights the UFC has to offer.

This can be attributed to the deep wrestling base that many of the fighters in the division have, making them some of the toughest fighters to finish with the most grueling styles of fighting.

UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has a hard time finishing many of his opponents, and it’s the same for many of the other fighters ranked throughout the division.

This is a list ranking the top eight chins in the welterweight division, some of which could even be top 10 throughout the entire sport.

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