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UFC: Power Ranking the Current Title Holders

In the aftermath of UFC 126, Bleacher Report is compelled to submit the latest analysis of it’s champions, who most consider to be the best of the best in the sport.  With the introduction of two new weight classes due to the folding over of…

In the aftermath of UFC 126, Bleacher Report is compelled to submit the latest analysis of it’s champions, who most consider to be the best of the best in the sport.  With the introduction of two new weight classes due to the folding over of the WEC’s roster into the biggest promotion in MMA don’t […]

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UFC: Power Ranking the Current Title Holders

Forrest Griffin Shows Maturity Against Franklin, Primed For Another Title Run

UFC 126 provided us with a highlight reel knockout by Anderson Silva and a submission win by Jon Jones that earned him a title shot against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, but one of the biggest developments from the card has been somewhat overlooke…

UFC 126 provided us with a highlight reel knockout by Anderson Silva and a submission win by Jon Jones that earned him a title shot against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, but one of the biggest developments from the card has been somewhat overlooked—the maturation of Forrest Griffin as a fighter. Griffin, of “The Ultimate Fighter” fame, […]

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Forrest Griffin Shows Maturity Against Franklin, Primed For Another Title Run

Quinton Jackson Explains Why He Turned Down a Shot at Mauricio Rua’s Title

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua revealed to Tatame that Jon “Bones” Jones was not the UFC’s first choice to step in for the injured “Suga” Rashad Evans at UFC 128. Rua said, ”The UFC thought of other alternati…

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua revealed to Tatame that Jon “Bones” Jones was not the UFC’s first choice to step in for the injured “Suga” Rashad Evans at UFC 128. Rua said, ”The UFC thought of other alternatives, but it didn’t work out. For some reason [Jackson] didn’t accept it.” “It” being a chance to fight Rua for […]

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Quinton Jackson Explains Why He Turned Down a Shot at Mauricio Rua’s Title

Rashad Evans Talks Jon Jones Title Shot, Knee Injury and Moving Weight Classes

“Suga” Rashad Evans was slated to fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 128, however a knee injury sustained in training forced Evans from the fight card, which is scheduled for March 19 at the P…

“Suga” Rashad Evans was slated to fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 128, however a knee injury sustained in training forced Evans from the fight card, which is scheduled for March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Evans has been replaced on the card by his friend […]

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Rashad Evans Talks Jon Jones Title Shot, Knee Injury and Moving Weight Classes

UFC 126 Results: Jones vs. Rua and the Top Ten LH Title Fights of All Time

Immediately after Jon Jones defeated Ryan Bader via a second-round submission at UFC 126 on Saturday night, he was offered a chance at Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 128. Rua had originally been matched up …

Immediately after Jon Jones defeated Ryan Bader via a second-round submission at UFC 126 on Saturday night, he was offered a chance at Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 128. Rua had originally been matched up with “Suga” Rashad Evans, but Evans had to withdraw from the fight card due to a […]

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UFC 126 Results: Jones vs. Rua and the Top Ten LH Title Fights of All Time

UFC 126: Jon Bones Jones Getting a Title Shot, But Is He Ready For The Best?

After each one of Jon Jones’ UFC fights the hype surrounding him has increased exponentially. After UFC 126 it is safe to say that trend has continued. A lot of people thought that Ryan Bader had the tools to stop Jones’ meteoric rise in th…

After each one of Jon Jones’ UFC fights the hype surrounding him has increased exponentially. After UFC 126 it is safe to say that trend has continued. A lot of people thought that Ryan Bader had the tools to stop Jones’ meteoric rise in the light-heavyweight division, but Jones defeated Bader easily, catching him with […]

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UFC 126: Jon Bones Jones Getting a Title Shot, But Is He Ready For The Best?