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Iron Chins: The 10 Toughest Fighters In The UFC

In mixed martial arts (MMA), we can often point out certain competitors that just seem to have been crafted from a different cloth. The toughness and grit needed to compete inside of the cage is unparalleled, and while all fighters should be given credit for taking on such a daunting task, not all fighters have

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In mixed martial arts (MMA), we can often point out certain competitors that just seem to have been crafted from a different cloth.

The toughness and grit needed to compete inside of the cage is unparalleled, and while all fighters should be given credit for taking on such a daunting task, not all fighters have that extra push deep inside of them.

Some of our favorite combatants are simply warriors at heart; they were made to do what they do, and in MMA, enduring punishment is sometimes just as important as dishing it out.

Let’s take a look at 10 of the UFC’s toughest fighters:

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Destruction! Top Ten UFC Heavyweight Knockouts

The heavyweight division has long been the most appealing to combat sports fans simply due to the sheer power possessed by its inhabitants. Boxing legends Rocky Marciano and “Iron” Mike Tyson helped to establish the notion that heavyweights were known for their knockout power, and mixed martial arts (MMA) is no different. If you’re looking

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The heavyweight division has long been the most appealing to combat sports fans simply due to the sheer power possessed by its inhabitants.

Boxing legends Rocky Marciano and “Iron” Mike Tyson helped to establish the notion that heavyweights were known for their knockout power, and mixed martial arts (MMA) is no different.

If you’re looking for some of the very best bone-crushing finishes out there, look no further than the illustrious UFC heavyweight division.

With the title set to be defended this upcoming May at UFC 198, we thought it’d be a perfect time to look at the 10 best heavyweight knockouts in UFC history.

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Five Changes Conor McGregor Must Make To Defeat Bigger Opposition

Reigning UFC featherweight champion the “Notorious” Conor McGregor took on a daunting task when he accepted a bout opposite lightweight kingpin Rafael dos Anjos. The scrap was scheduled for last weekend’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196, and McGregor was attempting to become the first man in promotional history to hold two titles simultaneously. Ultimately, dos

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Reigning UFC featherweight champion the “Notorious” Conor McGregor took on a daunting task when he accepted a bout opposite lightweight kingpin Rafael dos Anjos.

The scrap was scheduled for last weekend’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196, and McGregor was attempting to become the first man in promotional history to hold two titles simultaneously.

Ultimately, dos Anjos pulled out of the fight just over a week out with a broken foot.

The “Notorious” one would end up taking on fan favorite Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout, two whole weight classes above his usual home at 145-pounds.

While his willingness to take on anyone at any time was on full display, the move proved to be detrimental to the Irishman, as he suffered a shocking second round submission loss to Diaz.

After the loss, McGregor will likely drop back down to featherweight to defend his title, but that doesn’t mean a future at 155-pounds or even 170-pounds is completely out of the question.

Let’s take a look at five changes McGregor must make in order to defeat bigger foes:

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Downfall: Four Reasons UFC Hype Trains Crumble

Reigning UFC featherweight champion and global super star the “Notorious” Conor McGregor suffered his first UFC loss at last weekend’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196, tapping out to Nate Diaz in the second round of their welterweight main event bout. While McGregor still holds his 145-pound title, as well as his spot as the promotion’s

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Reigning UFC featherweight champion and global super star the “Notorious” Conor McGregor suffered his first UFC loss at last weekend’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196, tapping out to Nate Diaz in the second round of their welterweight main event bout.

While McGregor still holds his 145-pound title, as well as his spot as the promotion’s biggest star, his fall from grace also marks yet another UFC hype train to taste defeat in recent memory.

Along with the Irishman, heavily promoted and heavily pushed stars Ronda Rousey, Paige VanZant, and Sage Northcutt have all suffered losses in just the last four months alone.

While these fighters undoubtedly have the ability to bounce back and create even brighter futures, it’s interesting to look deeper into those elitists that garner the special treatment of the infamous UFC hype machine.

Why is it that these hype machines often end up facing downfall? Let’s take a look at four possible reasons:

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Five Questions Heading Into UFC Fight Night 84

UFC Fight Night 84 is just days away, as the event is slated for this Saturday (February 27, 2016) from the O2 Arena in London, England, presented live on UFC Fight Pass. Headlining the card will be a highly anticipated middleweight showdown between returning former long-time champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva and veteran divisional mainstay

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UFC Fight Night 84 is just days away, as the event is slated for this Saturday (February 27, 2016) from the O2 Arena in London, England, presented live on UFC Fight Pass.

Headlining the card will be a highly anticipated middleweight showdown between returning former long-time champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva and veteran divisional mainstay Michael “The Count” Bisping.

The co-main event features yet another pivotal 185-pound battle, as former Strikeforce champion Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi meets Brazilian slugger Thales Leites.

With a massive main event, and intriguing bouts surrounding it, fans should be in store for a great night of action.

Let’s take a look at five key questions heading into UFC Fight Night 84:

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The Spider! A Look At Anderson Silva’s Top 6 Moments

Fight week is upon us here at LowKickMMA as UFC Fight Night 84 is set for this upcoming Saturday (February 27, 2016) live on UFC Fight Pass from the O2 Arena in London, England. The main event features a highly anticipated middleweight showdown between former long-time champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva and divisional mainstay Michael

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Fight week is upon us here at LowKickMMA as UFC Fight Night 84 is set for this upcoming Saturday (February 27, 2016) live on UFC Fight Pass from the O2 Arena in London, England.

The main event features a highly anticipated middleweight showdown between former long-time champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva and divisional mainstay Michael “The Count” Bisping.

It’s no secret that Silva has had his fair share of issues over the last few years, including a winless record since 2012, a gruesome leg injury suffered at UFC 168, and most recently a failed drug test for anabolic steroids after his return at January 2015’s UFC 183.

While these issues have undoubtedly loomed over Silva’s head, he also remains amongst the greatest talents we’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing inside of the Octagon.

Holding the records for most consecutive UFC wins (16), as well as most consecutive title defenses (10), “The Spider” notoriously reigned over the middleweight division for nearly seven years, spanning from 2006-2013.

Apparently at age 40 Silva intends to make one last title run, and while it’s unclear how realistic that may be, his career speaks for itself.

As he gets set to make another walk to the Octagon, let’s take a deeper look into an illustrious career with Anderson Silva’s greatest hits:

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