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Conor McGregor: The Last of The UFC Hype Trains

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is just as much based on business, marketing, and promotion, as it is on actual fighting inside of the Octagon. With that being said, we often see certain fighters receive huge promotional pushes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) simply because they possess the looks, the charisma, or the media power

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Mixed martial arts (MMA) is just as much based on business, marketing, and promotion, as it is on actual fighting inside of the Octagon.

With that being said, we often see certain fighters receive huge promotional pushes from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) simply because they possess the looks, the charisma, or the media power in order to become a mega star.

However, these fighters don’t always have what it takes to succeed in the cage, or in other words, live up to the massive hype that has been placed on them.

Of course we have seen tremendously promoted combatants rise through the ranks, and demolish competition on their way to the superstardom the UFC had paved for them.

In just the last few years, we have seen many young up and coming fighters pushed by the UFC, noting four in particular.

The interesting part here, however, is that only one remains on top, at least for now.

Let’s take a closer look:

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Goodnight! Top Five One-Punch Knockouts Of All-Time

Although fight fans love the back and forth, bloody wars that come around from time to time, there’s nothing that displays pure excitement quite like a knockout. In a sport that adores finishes, multiple fighters have made a name for themselves by possessing an ability that most just don’t have: the ability to put another

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Although fight fans love the back and forth, bloody wars that come around from time to time, there’s nothing that displays pure excitement quite like a knockout.

In a sport that adores finishes, multiple fighters have made a name for themselves by possessing an ability that most just don’t have: the ability to put another fighter to sleep with one shot.

In mixed martial arts (MMA) specifically, one well-timed, picture perfect punch can change a fight entirely, and we have seen this time and time again.

With a plethora of power punches inhabiting the UFC’s roster, let’s take a look back at five of the best one-punch knockouts of all-time:

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Title Eliminator! Four Reasons To Watch UFC on FOX 18

Fight week is upon us, as UFC on FOX 18 is slated for this Saturday night (January 30, 2016) live on FOX from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. With pivotal bouts occupying the top portion of the card, the UFC has filled out the event with interesting names and intriguing contests. Are you

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Fight week is upon us, as UFC on FOX 18 is slated for this Saturday night (January 30, 2016) live on FOX from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

With pivotal bouts occupying the top portion of the card, the UFC has filled out the event with interesting names and intriguing contests.

Are you considering skipping out on the night’s action?

Let’s take a look at four reasons why you should clear the schedule, and tune into UFC on FOX 18:

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Looking Back: Five Of BJ Penn’s Best Moments

Although our most recent memories of BJ Penn inside of the Octagon may be difficult to digest, the former UFC lightweight and former UFC welterweight champion remains as a pioneer of the sport, and simply one of the most influential mixed martial artists of all-time. That being said, heads were turned when the 37 year

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Although our most recent memories of BJ Penn inside of the Octagon may be difficult to digest, the former UFC lightweight and former UFC welterweight champion remains as a pioneer of the sport, and simply one of the most influential mixed martial artists of all-time.

That being said, heads were turned when the 37 year old Penn confirmed earlier this week that he would be making a return to competitive fighting.

“The Prodigy” had previously went into retirement after suffering a brutal beat down at the hands of Frankie Edgar back in 2014, a fight that marked his third consecutive loss.

Now apparently re-motivated and rejuvenated, “The Prodigy” is ready to make a comeback training under the tutelage of world class coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winklejohn.

Despite some not being in favor of Penn’s decision, it should be interesting to see what he makes of the opportunity.

As one of only two men to hold titles in two different weight classes, “The Prodigy” has sure had an illustrious career. Ahead of his upcoming return, let’s take a closer look at five of BJ Penn’s best moments:

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Five Fights To Make For Resurgent Bantamweight Division

The dust has now settled on UFC Fight Night 81 which went down last Sunday (January 17, 2016) night from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts presented live on FOX Sports 1. The main event featured a long awaited and highly anticipated bantamweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz. In a very close

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The dust has now settled on UFC Fight Night 81 which went down last Sunday (January 17, 2016) night from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts presented live on FOX Sports 1.

The main event featured a long awaited and highly anticipated bantamweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz. In a very close fought split-decision, “The Dominator” was able to reclaim the title he had never technically lost.

With Cruz now back at the helm, one of mixed martial arts’ (MMA) previously most lacking divisions has all of a sudden become resurgent with intriguing and exciting possibilities.

With the possibility of trilogy bouts, rematches, and the emergence of multiple rising contenders, let’s take a look at five potential fights for the new and improved 135-pound division:

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The Past vs. The Present: Four Reasons To Watch UFC Fight Night 81

We are now just days away from a highly anticipated UFC card, as the Octagon is set to head to Boston, Massachusetts for UFC Fight Night 81 this Sunday (January 17, 2015) live on FOX Sports 1. With an intriguing four fight main card, the promotion has stacked the deck from top to bottom, as

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We are now just days away from a highly anticipated UFC card, as the Octagon is set to head to Boston, Massachusetts for UFC Fight Night 81 this Sunday (January 17, 2015) live on FOX Sports 1.

With an intriguing four fight main card, the promotion has stacked the deck from top to bottom, as the event promises to be a fantastic one.

As we near in on the action, let’s take a look at why you should consider clearing your schedule to watch UFC Fight Night 81:

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