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10 MMA Fighters on the Hot Seat in the Month of March

Between the UFC’s return to Japan and an ultra-hyped blood feud between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz finally coming to fruition, there is a lot of action to follow in the month of March.Some fighters compete this month in hopes of scoring a title sh…

Between the UFC’s return to Japan and an ultra-hyped blood feud between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz finally coming to fruition, there is a lot of action to follow in the month of March.

Some fighters compete this month in hopes of scoring a title shot. Others are fighting to save their jobs in the midst of a potential roster purge.

Regardless of what each fighter has on the line, there are several stars who simply cannot afford to lose. Here is a look at 10 MMA fighters who are on the hot seat in the month of March.

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UFC on Fuel 8: Keys to Victory for Mark Hunt

It is a year today since we last saw Mark Hunt in the UFC’s Octagon. Last time out, he was victorious by knocking out French kickboxer Cheick Kongo in the opening round. Hunt is currently riding high on the strength of a three-fight winning streak that…

It is a year today since we last saw Mark Hunt in the UFC’s Octagon.

Last time out, he was victorious by knocking out French kickboxer Cheick Kongo in the opening round.

Hunt is currently riding high on the strength of a three-fight winning streak that includes two knockout victories.

After an MMA career that seemed destined to end in failure, Hunt has had a Cinderella Man-like comeback.

He has quickly become a fan favourite for his heavy hands and granite chin.

Hunt will make a return to Japan and face rising heavyweight star Stefan Struve. Here are some keys to victory Hunt could follow to defeat his opponent.

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3 Reasons to Believe Stefan Struve Will Only Get Better

UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. In that current streak, he has defeated Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson by submission and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic by knockout. He is only 25 years old and has improved and …

UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve is currently riding a four-fight winning streak.

In that current streak, he has defeated Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson by submission and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic by knockout.

He is only 25 years old and has improved and grown in his last four fights. He looks like he is ready to make the next step and transition into an elite heavyweight.

In order to do so, he will need to first get past Mark Hunt.

Based on everything we’ve seen so far, we can only assume that Struve will only get better. Here are a few reasons why.

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3 Reasons to Believe Stefan Struve Will Only Get Better

UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. In that current streak, he has defeated Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson by submission and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic by knockout. He is only 25 years old and has improved and …

UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve is currently riding a four-fight winning streak.

In that current streak, he has defeated Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson by submission and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic by knockout.

He is only 25 years old and has improved and grown in his last four fights. He looks like he is ready to make the next step and transition into an elite heavyweight.

In order to do so, he will need to first get past Mark Hunt.

Based on everything we’ve seen so far, we can only assume that Struve will only get better. Here are a few reasons why.

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UFC on Fuel 8: Predictions You Can Take to the Bank

The UFC is back in Japan this weekend, with UFC on Fuel coming to the Saitama Super Arena. This arena is home to many Pride events, which many hardcore fans should hold close to their hearts.Headlining will be Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann, both of w…

The UFC is back in Japan this weekend, with UFC on Fuel coming to the Saitama Super Arena. This arena is home to many Pride events, which many hardcore fans should hold close to their hearts.

Headlining will be Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann, both of whom step up to light heavyweight to take this fight. Both are regulars at middleweight, which makes this sort of a “superfight” per se. 

Here are some predictions you can take to the bank on the main card.

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UFC on Fuel 8 Preview: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann will return to the light heavyweight division Saturday for the UFC on Fuel TV 8 main event in Tokyo, Japan.Coming off of a loss to Rich Franklin, Silva is now more concerned with taking the biggest fights possible instea…

Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann will return to the light heavyweight division Saturday for the UFC on Fuel TV 8 main event in Tokyo, Japan.

Coming off of a loss to Rich Franklin, Silva is now more concerned with taking the biggest fights possible instead of cutting weight to make a title run. Meanwhile, Stann was defeated by Michael Bisping in his most recent bout and is looking to bounce back with a win over a big-name opponent.

As this pivotal matchup approaches, let’s take a look at where Silva and Stann hold their advantages over one another.

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