UFC 184 Preview
The women will take the centre stage in a big way at UFC 184 as the Women’s Bantamweight division takes focus in the main and co-main events. It is a long way from where they were only a few short years ago when Dana White claimed that women would never fight in the UFC. Now they are the top two billed fights on a pay-per-view event and although it came thanks to injuries the night will still be a feature of the best of the women’s bantamweight division.
UFC 175 Preview
When you beat the man that most people consider to be the greatest fighter in UFC history a big target is painted on your back. That is the case for Chris Weidman as he would beat Anderson Silva not once but twice in 2013. It was long thought that Anderson Silva would never lose the title and that he would retire as the greatest champion in UFC history. Then came along Chris Weidman who would take full advantage of Silva’s mistakes and his cockiness. The first fight between the two would see Silva begin trying to goat Weidman into getting aggressive and making a mistake.
Clash of the Undefeated in Vegas (UFC 170 Review)
UFC 170 had plenty to talk about as three Olympians highlighted the card on the last weekend of the Olympics and some of the most captivating fighters would face off. There would also be a total of 7 undefeated fighters on the card for UFC 170, more than on any card in the history of the UFC. Not all of these fighters were well-known undefeated fighters but all were putting their winning streak on the line when they stepped into the octagon. One of these fighters has been one of the most polarizing fighters in the UFC as she has run through much of the top echelon of the women’s fight game
UFC 170 Preview
As the Olympics wind down everyone is looking to get a bit of the action and the UFC is no different as they will host a Pay-per-View with three Olympians on the card. MMA began as a competition between the martial arts disciplines from around the world to find out what the best discipline is. The sport has evolved from there to become its own version of martial arts but it still attracts the best from the multiple disciplines around the world.
Thrilling End to a Great Year (UFC 168 Review)
The year in the UFC was set to end with a great card at UFC 168 as two titles were on the line in what promised to be a card to end the year right. More than that though these two title fights would be two of the most anticipated rematches of the year. Ronda Rousey would take on Meisha Tate in a rematch from Strikeforce with both fighters never really getting along. The most anticipated rematch though, was the rematch for the Middleweight title.
UFC 168 Preview
The UFC will be ending their year with a massive card and with it the reminders of an era gone by in 2013. The year began with what many would consider the most dominant group of champions ever assembled. A number of weight divisions would see their champions solidify their spot in 2012 and there did not seem to be much change coming.
Women Make Their Mark (UFC 157 Review)
Women have had their place in MMA fighting in Strikeforce and Invicta FC for a long time before the UFC would create a women’s division. The UFC decided to add the women’s for a large part because of one fighter, Ronda Rousey, but also because the UFC is constantly changing. The UFC has become a major sport and all because they brought something different to the sports world.
UFC 157 Preview
Women fighting are is not a new thing in the MMA as many promotions including Strikeforce and Belator have been holding women’s fights for years. As women like Gina Carano began to enter into the pop culture world the UFC held fast on their stance against women fighting in the UFC. The opposition to women fighting in the promotion was not about an opposition to women participating but instead to the overall skill level of the fighters.
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