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Top 10 Biggest Comebacks in UFC History

Anything can, and often does, happen in the sport of mixed martial arts. One of the traits that makes MMA the most exciting sport in the world is the utter unpredictability of the action. With almost anything allowed – punches, kicks, elbows, knees, takedowns, slams, ground and pound, and submissions all in play – trying to

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Anything can, and often does, happen in the sport of mixed martial arts.

One of the traits that makes MMA the most exciting sport in the world is the utter unpredictability of the action. With almost anything allowed – punches, kicks, elbows, knees, takedowns, slams, ground and pound, and submissions all in play – trying to foresee exactly how a fight will go is often a fool’s errand.

As such, miraculous comebacks are always a possibility, and happen with much more regularity than in other major sports. Victory is often just one well-placed punch, kick, or takedown away. Because a finish negates any scoring that happened prior, athletes in the Octagon are able to mount sudden and stunning turnarounds, even if they had been on the wrong side of a beating.

Still, there are those that stand above the rest. The latest list from LowKick MMA seeks to pick out the best of the best comebacks in UFC history. And by comeback, we mean within the context of a single fight. A comeback like Dominick Cruz returning from years on the shelf to smoke Takeya Mizugaki will not be considered here. Cruz was never losing that bout. What will be taken into account is how badly the fighter was hurt before snatching the victory and the stakes involved in the contest.

Whether eating a devastating strike and overcoming it, or getting consistently outfought and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, comebacks come in many forms. Continue reading to see our picks for the greatest ones in UFC history. If there are any that we’ve missed, be sure sure to let us know in the comments below!

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Mark Hunt ‘Told To Stay Ready’ For UFC 200

After knocking out former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir with another walk-off finish in March, fan favorite knockout artist Mark Hunt aimed to return at the UFC’s long-awaited New York debut at November’s UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden. However, his employers apparently have other plans for “The Super Samoan” that involves him stepping back

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After knocking out former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir with another walk-off finish in March, fan favorite knockout artist Mark Hunt aimed to return at the UFC’s long-awaited New York debut at November’s UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden.

However, his employers apparently have other plans for “The Super Samoan” that involves him stepping back into the octagon much sooner.

Speaking with The Daily Telegraph, Hunt said that UFC President Dana White told him to stay ready for July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 pay-per-view from Las Vegas:

“I asked Dana about New York but he has other plans,’’ Hunt said. “Wants me fighting sooner. I’ve only just got back in the gym but my body is feeling good. So it could be UFC 200, who knows?”

Pressed to reveal more details of his potential return this summer, Hunt remained mum:

“Look, I’m just the good ‘ol employee, Mr Hunt. So I’m not allowed to say anything. But I have been told to be ready. It’s all a bit hard to follow at the moment but it seems I could be that fill in guy somewhere. You know, when somebody has a problem you call me. Mr Reliable.

“I’ll take a fight on a couple of days notice … (laughs) even if it means a thrashing.”

Indeed the legendary power striker is a good employee, as he’s filled in on short notice in a high-profile bout before, replacing former champion Cain Velasquez against Fabricio Werdum in the main event of November 2014’s UFC 180, a fight he was largely winning before eating a fight-ending flying knee from “Vai Cavalo.”

As for whom he’d potentially fight at UFC 200, a title shot is out of the question with new champion Stipe Miocic taking on surging contender Alistair Overeem in the main event of September’s UFC 203 from Cleveland, but he could most certainly replace Velasquez, who is set to take on Travis Browne at the massive midsummer spectacle, again.

But as usual, it doesn’t matter for “The Super Samoan,” who said he will take on anyone at anytime in his last run at a UFC title:

“All of them. When I spoke with Dana I requested every one of the top five guys. One after the other. I said ‘how about him, or him, or him’. This will be my last run. I’ve got six fights left and I want another shot at that title.”

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Travis Browne Talks About UFC 200 Bout Against Cain Velasquez

When Travis “Hapa” Browne enters the Octagon against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez, he is fully aware that he is competing against one of the best fighters of all-time.

During a recent media luncheon to promote the landmark UFC 200 …

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When Travis “Hapa” Browne enters the Octagon against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez, he is fully aware that he is competing against one of the best fighters of all-time.

During a recent media luncheon to promote the landmark UFC 200 event on July 9th, Browne spoke about Velasquez and the respect he has for the former champion.

“Cain ran the division for years,” Browne said at a recent media lunch. “He’s arguably still the best heavyweight. There’s situations that came up in his last fight, altitude and stuff like that. He had to learn the hard way. But I feel like he’s right there. He’s still the toughest guy. So it means everything to me. To me, this is almost my title shot.”

While a win over Velasquez would obviously be huge for Browne’s career, “Hapa” admitted that it still might not be enough to warrant a title shot.

“I don’t think just a win over Cain will cement me the title shot,” Browne said. “I have to go out there and perform and make it a show. Perform and come out on top. There’s so many moving parts to it.”

Headlined by Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title, UFC 200 takes place on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

H/T to MMAFighting.com for transcribing the above quotes.

Quote: It’s Sad That Fans Are Hating On Cain Velasquez

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is gearing up to compete for the first time since surrendering his title to Fabricio Werdum at June 2015’s UFC 188. Velasquez will take on No. 7-ranked Travis Browne at July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 from Las Vegas in a bout that could very well produce the division’s next

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is gearing up to compete for the first time since surrendering his title to Fabricio Werdum at June 2015’s UFC 188.

Velasquez will take on No. 7-ranked Travis Browne at July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 from Las Vegas in a bout that could very well produce the division’s next title challenger.

After losing his title, Velasquez was scheduled to rematch Werdum last February, but he was forced to withdraw from the contest with yet another injury. Injuries have seemed to be a reoccurring theme for the American Kickboxing Academy product, and one that has earned him his fair share of criticism from fans and media members.

When he shows up to fight, there’s no question that Velasquez is one of the best heavyweights on the planet, but many feel as if he pushes himself too hard in the gym, resulting in constant setbacks.

Browne recently spoke on this topic, saying that Velasquez has a certain type of ‘mentality’ that simply describes who he is as a fighter:

“Cain, whether he’s hurt or not, he’s still one of the most dangerous men in the world. He ran our division for years,” he told FOX Sports.

“The guy, you see it in his fights, he puts it all out there. You have to respect him for that. So, how do you knock him for doing what got him to that spot in the first place? That’s his mentality. That’s him as a fighter, that’s him as a man, you know? How do you demonize that? That’s what got him there.”

In the end, “Hapa” feels as if it was this very style that made Velasquez a star in the first place, making it ‘sad’ that he’s now receiving less than stellar treatment from the fans:

“That’s what made everyone love him as the dominant champ that he is. And now because he is getting injured, people are hating him for it It’s like, what are you guys doing? That’s what got you to love him in the first place.”

“That’s the sad part.”

Do you feel as if Velasquez deserves the criticisms he’s garnered, or are injuries just the nature of the beast which is mixed martial arts?

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Who Should A Resurgent Junior Dos Santos Fight Next?

With many calling it a day on his decorated MMA career after a his first-ever TKO loss to Alistair Overeem in December, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos silenced his critics in a big way when he dominated the streaking “Big” Ben Rothwell in the main event of yesterday’s (Sun., April 10, 2016) UFC Fight

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With many calling it a day on his decorated MMA career after a his first-ever TKO loss to Alistair Overeem in December, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos silenced his critics in a big way when he dominated the streaking “Big” Ben Rothwell in the main event of yesterday’s (Sun., April 10, 2016) UFC Fight Night 86 from the Zagreb Arena in Zagreb, Croatia.

Dos Santos righted the ship in a big way, out-striking Rothwell is every facet of the bout, which was contested entirely on the feet. “Cigano’s” speed, footwork, elusiveness, body work, and accuracy were all on full display, and perhaps most encouraging for his fans was the clear fact that he returned to his confident, boxing-centered style of old after making a recent camp change to Florida’s American Top Team (ATT).

So “JDS” is right back in the title mix in the volatile and shallow heavyweight title picture, and with most of the top fighters booked in big fights right now, dos Santos should have a huge fight coming up once the next wave of bouts is complete. He’s already fought (and beat) both participants of the upcoming main event between champion Fabricio Werdum and Stipe Miocic, so a rematch with either of those top competitors would already have a built-in backstory.

He’s also beat and lost to former champ Cain Velasquez, who will take on Travis Browne at UFC 200, and his latest loss was to Overeem, who meets Andrei Arlovski in the main event of May 8’s UFC Rotterdam. So while the schedule might not feature many fresh faces for “Cigano,” the intriguing match-ups are there for him nonetheless.

Whom do you think he should face in his next bout?

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Schaub To Browne: You Get A Break From Folding Ronda’s Laundry?

Brendan Schaub and Travis Browne are still beefing, and once again Ronda Rousey is brought in to the conversation… UFC heavyweight Travis Browne will face a mountain of a challenge at UFC 200, taking on the former two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. ‘Hapa’ has witnessed many highs and lows during his UFC run, earning knockout

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Brendan Schaub and Travis Browne are still beefing, and once again Ronda Rousey is brought in to the conversation…

UFC heavyweight Travis Browne will face a mountain of a challenge at UFC 200, taking on the former two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. ‘Hapa’ has witnessed many highs and lows during his UFC run, earning knockout victories over Brendan Schaub, Josh Barnett, Matt Mitrione and Alistair Overeem, but also falling to Andrei Arlovski, Bigfoot Silva and Fabricio Werdum. A win over Velasquez would surely see the Hawaiian striker set for the next title shot.

It’s not only inside the octagon that’s been complicated at times for Browne, as he’s faced some adversity in his personal life too. His new squeeze and former bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey recently went through a devastating period of her life following the Holly Holm loss, and of course Travis’ estranged wife accused him of domestic violence last year. ‘Hapa’ was cleared of the alleged beatings on Jenna Renee, and after Rousey’s tough times it looked as though things were looking up for both of them. Although there may still be some bitter feelings between Browne and one of his former opponents Brendan Schaub.

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‘Hapa’ sent the following Tweet out on Thursday, showing him putting a beating on ‘Big Brown’ during their fight in December 2014. Where this gets a little sideways is when you consider Schaub used to date Browne’s current lady ‘Rowdy,’ and when you throw those kind of emotions in the mix, it often gets heated.


During yesterday’s episode of Fighter and The Kid, Schaub responded to the Tweet from Browne, starting at the 13:30 mark.

‘I don’t know,’ said Schaub on Browne’s recent Tweet. ‘What’s there to say? I don’t have any hard feelings towards him. What was that, like two years ago when we fought? I know (I talked some trash to him) but that was years ago. Get over it man, is it because I used to date the girl you’re dating now?

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