The guillotine choke, named after the decapitation device, is a common front choke utilized by a number of martial arts.If you do not protect your neck carefully, especially when shooting in for a takedown, the guillotine choke is one of the quickest w…
The guillotine choke, named after the decapitation device, is a common front choke utilized by a number of martial arts.
If you do not protect your neck carefully, especially when shooting in for a takedown, the guillotine choke is one of the quickest ways to lose a fight.
Some fighters, like Sean Sherk, seem to have a supernatural ability to withstand the choke, but never underestimate an opponent’s guillotine ability.
Most fighters must concede defeat immediately when the choke begins relieving them of their consciousness, but still some, like many on this list, cannot succumb soon enough to avoid the results of being put to sleep.
With UFC 129 in the rear-view mirror and no major MMA event for the next two weeks, I thought now would be a good time to look at the MMA pound-for-pound best fighters.Both GSP and Jose Aldo fought hard to make their cases for that No. 1 spot; however,…
With UFC 129 in the rear-view mirror and no major MMA event for the next two weeks, I thought now would be a good time to look at the MMA pound-for-pound best fighters.
Both GSP and Jose Aldo fought hard to make their cases for that No. 1 spot; however, the performances of Jake Shields and Mark Hominick proved tougher than some expected.
With that said, here is my take on the top 10 fighters in Mixed Martial Arts right now.
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre cemented his legacy as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time at UFC 129. There are some that would disagree with that statement, but St-Pierre’s extensive resume speaks for itself. Bare in mind, the Fr…
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre cemented his legacy as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time at UFC 129.
There are some that would disagree with that statement, but St-Pierre’s extensive resume speaks for itself.
Bare in mind, the French Canadian fought the majority of the bout with one eye, but all of the credit for that injury and a tough fight goes to pound-for-pound standout Jake Shields.
In the co-main event of UFC 129, featherweight champion Jose Aldo successfully defended his UFC title for the first time against Mark Hominick.
Most expected Aldo to dominate and net the quick KO finish, but Hominick proved to be a formidable challenge for the Black House student in a bout that earned honors for fight of the night.
Lyoto Machida was also featured on the stacked card, and with one swift kick, he managed to retain his position as a top five light heavyweight.
These rankings rely heavily on quality of competition and defeating previously ranked opponents. They are not based on possibilities––such as fighter A would beat fighter B.
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The news that Brock Lesnar was once again suffering from diverticulitis broke on Thursday afternoon when the UFC held a press conference to announce that Lesnar would be forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight with Junior dos Santos at UFC 131.Lesn…
The news that Brock Lesnar was once again suffering from diverticulitis broke on Thursday afternoon when the UFC held a press conference to announce that Lesnar would be forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight with Junior dos Santos at UFC 131.
Lesnar has stated that this latest setback will not be the end of his MMA career.
“I will tell you one thing, I’m not retiring. This isn’t the end of my fight career. This is something that I believe, and I have strong faith that there’s a solution to every problem. I just have to find a solution to fix this problem. I love this sport and I love what I do. This isn’t the end of Brock Lesnar. This is a speed bump in the road.”
It is likely that the 33-year-old Lesnar will be sidelined for a substantial amount of time due to his bout with diverticulitis. He was forced to miss the first half of 2010 when he was first diagnosed.
What follows is a look at the MMA career of the former UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar versus Junior dos Santos’ June 11 heavyweight tangle at UFC 131 was meant to be the UFC’s first five-round non-title fight, UFC President Dana White recently revealed in Toronto.That fight fell through, but the UFC’s…
Brock Lesnar versus Junior dos Santos’ June 11 heavyweight tangle at UFC 131 was meant to be the UFC’s first five-round non-title fight, UFC President Dana White recently revealed in Toronto.
That fight fell through, but the UFC’s plans for five-round non-title fights haven’t. There are no shortage of candidates that stand to benefit from such a policy, although a few fighters stand out for their style, stature and substance.
Here are five UFC fighters that would benefit most from five-round non-title fights.
5) Brad Pickett
The British bantamweight’s last three bouts were all-around, back-and-forth 15-minute grueling battles.
He came up victorious versus Demetrious Johnson and Ivan Menjivar and was unanimously defeated by Scott Jorgensen in between.
Anchored at American Top Team, Pickett has developed the cardio to push his grit around the cage more effectively than a straight-banger style.
In a division loaded with incredible pace, Pickett is a contender that can be increasingly dangerous as the clock ticks on.
4) Jim Miller
The most impressive feat Gray Maynard accomplished before beating Frankie Edgar in a potential 10-7 first round of a title fight was dominating Jim Miller.
That’s because Jim Miller is nearly impossible to take out of a fight and he’s proven that by responding to the Maynard loss with a two-year, seven-fight win streak.
The AMA Fight Club representative has a potent blend of ill-intentioned wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, throwing his hands better with each outing.
Well-rounded, all-in fighters like Matt Wiman, Mac Danzig, Mark Bocek, Gleson Tibau and Kamal Shalorus have all fallen to Miller’s ability to seize control fights with bull-headed steamrolling.
He’s proven ready for the upper echelon of the division by performing in 15-minute fights like 25-minute fights would be just another day on the job.
Michael “The Count” Bisping’s cardio is apparent in his ability to play a strong stick-and-move striking game.
It also shines when the Brit turns it up, sits on his punches and fights to finish. He has been able to stay off his back because he is always fresh enough to pop back up if the fight hits the mat.
Consistent footwork and output have carved The Ultimate Fighter season three winner’s place at 185-pounds as perennial contender.
If there was an ideal striking candidate at middleweight for five-round non-title fights, it’s Michael Bisping.
The skill level in mixed martial arts elevates daily and is represented well in fighters like Bisping, Georges St. Pierre and Frankie Edgar, who are clear-cut winners due to efficiency and strategy while confusing the competition with multiple looks.
2) Jon Fitch
The term “grinder” in mixed martial arts latches on to no one more than Jon Fitch.
American Kickboxing Academy’s welterweight insists if his all fights went into the championship rounds, his last six wins—and his February draw with B.J. Penn—would have been finishes instead of unanimous decisions.
Posting a 10-8 round versus the former two-division champion was no easy feat from inside Penn’s guard—a testament to the suffocating style that has kept Fitch’s record since 2002 spotless outside of dropping a unanimous decision to champion Georges St-Pierre.
Extra time is just extra time to impose his will and few, if any, welterweights can deal with that for 25-minutes.
1) Clay Guida
“The Carpenter” is simply wired differently. Guida runs to the cage on his surplus supply of high-energy and never rests once inside the Octagon.
He’s had championship cardio since 2006 and that was illustrated best as his Octagon career progressed with classic scraps with Tyson Griffin, Roger Huerta and Diego Sanchez.
The Chicagoan’s performances never waver in entertainment value, crafting a fan base that matches his energy.
Fighters like Clay Guida beg the question if non-title fights can be five-rounds, is there room for seven-round title fights?
Too much, maybe, but some mixed martial arts still have a no-holds-barred, no-time limit spirit and Guida has the cardio to make it seem practical.
Danny Acosta is the lead writer at FIGHT! Magazine. Follow him on twitter.com/acostaislegend
