Tag: Threat

Alexis Davis Poised to Become the Biggest Threat to Ronda Rousey’s Title Reign

Ever since the UFC announced that women’s fighters were coming to compete in the Octagon, the bouts that have taken place in the division have all felt like something special was happening. For years and years, UFC President Dana White said that women’s fighting just wasn’t evolved yet and didn’t have enough stars to promote […]

Ever since the UFC announced that women’s fighters were coming to compete in the Octagon, the bouts that have taken place in the division have all felt like something special was happening. For years and years, UFC President Dana White said that women’s fighting just wasn’t evolved yet and didn’t have enough stars to promote […]

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UFC 154: Is Francis Carmont Turning into a Middleweight Threat?

Francis Carmont appears to be the total package: He’s big, intimidating and, above all, highly skilled. Despite all of this, many fans are still unaware of him. But he’s poised to change that in a big way at the upcoming UFC 154 event. Carm…

Francis Carmont appears to be the total package: He’s big, intimidating and, above all, highly skilled. Despite all of this, many fans are still unaware of him. But he’s poised to change that in a big way at the upcoming UFC 154 event. Carmont made a successful UFC debut against the always tough Chris Camozzi […]

UFC 153: Frankie Edgar Is an Immediate Threat to Jose Aldo’s UFC Crown

On October 13, 2012, MMA fans will be treated to the biggest featherweight fight in history as Jose Aldo defends his championship against Frankie Edgar (via Joshua Gross of ESPN). Even while holding lightweight gold, UFC brass, as well as fans, wanted …

On October 13, 2012, MMA fans will be treated to the biggest featherweight fight in history as Jose Aldo defends his championship against Frankie Edgar (via Joshua Gross of ESPN). Even while holding lightweight gold, UFC brass, as well as fans, wanted to see Edgar drop down and compete against the likes of Jose Aldo. Betting […]

Nate Diaz Is the Biggest Threat in the Lightweight Division

After dropping to lightweight, Nate Diaz has amassed a three-fight winning streak against the division’s best fighters—Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. In all these fights he’s looked utterly dominant, far above the chasi…

After dropping to lightweight, Nate Diaz has amassed a three-fight winning streak against the division’s best fighters—Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller. In all these fights he’s looked utterly dominant, far above the chasing pack. This is a remarkable turnaround for an athlete who was still attempting to straddle two weight classes until only […]

UFC 147: Is Fabricio Werdum a Serious Title Threat at Heavyweight?

UFC 147 wasn’t a big hit in many homes, as the fight card was filled with mysterious names that the average fan was unfamiliar with. In addition, the main card saw just one finish, as four of the five bouts made their way to the judges’ sco…

UFC 147 wasn’t a big hit in many homes, as the fight card was filled with mysterious names that the average fan was unfamiliar with. In addition, the main card saw just one finish, as four of the five bouts made their way to the judges’ scorecards for a decision. The only bout that didn’t? […]

Junior dos Santos’ Biggest Threat Outside the UFC

At present, Junior dos Santos presides over the UFC’s heavyweight division with fists of steel, and former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir can certainly attest to that, as both were on the receiving end of his devastating punching prowess….

At present, Junior dos Santos presides over the UFC’s heavyweight division with fists of steel, and former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir can certainly attest to that, as both were on the receiving end of his devastating punching prowess. That said, there are still a number of Zuffa-based fighters waiting in the wings to […]