UFC 161: Jake Shields Is Likely Fighting For His UFC Career

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In one of the only interesting story lines remaining in a card which has been riddled with injuries, Jake Shields is likely fighting for his UFC career at UFC 161. Since entering the UFC in 2010, Shields has been a […]


UFC: Brazil Proves To Be A Tough Venue For American Fighters

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Home field advantage is often talked about in team sports. MMA is no different. Jason High, Eddie Mendez, and Anthony Smith were the only Americans featured on UFC on Fuel TV 10. The three promising American fighters entered into Saturday’s event with […]


Heavyweight Sluggers Make UFC 161 Worth Watching

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After the cancellation of several high-profile fights, many MMA fans had given up on UFC 161. Two heavyweight slugfests, however, have the potential to provide real excitement to this otherwise crippled card. Early this week, the UFC announced it would […]


Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson Can Save UFC 161

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Not long ago, UFC 161 was one of the hottest tickets in the sports world. Not only was the event headlined by a dynamic title fight, but the stacked undercard featured several exciting light heavyweight matchups as well. When Bantamweight […]


UFC on Fuel TV 10: Thiago Silva Has Good Chance To Upset Rafael Cavalcante

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At UFC on Fuel TV 10, Thiago Silva will be entering his fight with Rafael Cavalcante as a 2:1 underdog. Oddsmakers, however, are greatly underestimating Silva’s chances in what is likely the biggest fight of the Brazilian’s career. Cavalcante impressed the […]


UFC: Dana White Is A Hypocrite For Embracing Mike Tyson

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Since when did it become cool to use a convicted rapist to promote your product? UFC President Dana White apparently sees no issue with it, as long as the rapist is one of his favorite former boxing champions. White, who […]


UFC 160: Glover Teixeira Deserves Next Shot At Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones

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At UFC 160, Glover Teixeira made quick work of his overmatched opponent, James Te Huna. After drilling Te Huna with several solid strikes, Teixeira went for the kill by securing a lightning-fast takedown and sinking in a guillotine choke for […]


UFC on FX 8: Evan Dunham Robbed of Victory By Terrible Judging

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MMA judging needs to be fixed. While this was already the consensus of most MMA fans, it has never been more apparent than today, in the wake of a terrible decision at UFC on FX 8. In the second fight […]


Lopsided Title Fights Becoming The Norm In The UFC

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In an upcoming title fight significantly lacking buzz among MMA fans, UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez defends his belt against Antonio Silva at UFC 160. Only one year ago, Velasquez dominated Silva, battering the Brazilian and cruising to a first-round technical knockout victory. When the two fighters […]


Glover Teixeira Has Nothing To Gain In Fight With James Te-Huna

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There is no hotter UFC light heavyweight right now than Glover Teixeira. The native Brazilian is currently on an 18-fight winning streak and impressively steamrolled his first three UFC opponents. Fresh off a lopsided victory over former UFC champion Quinton Jackson, […]


Jake Shields Has Back Up Against the Wall at UFC 161

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In 2010, Jake Shields entered the UFC with significant fanfare. Now, after several lackluster UFC performances, Shields finds his career on the line against Tyron Woodley at UFC 161. When Shields departed Strikeforce for the UFC in 2010, he was […]