Dan Hiergesell

Dan is a former MMAWeekly.com contributor, BleacherReport.com MMA featured columnist, CagePages.com editor and a University of Tennessee graduate. He has been featured on Countdown to UFC 171 and SiriusXM Fight Club, while covering events such as: UFC 169 Barao vs. Faber II; UFC on Fuel TV Korean Zombie vs. Poirier; UFC on FX Browne vs. Bigfoot; UFC on FX Maynard vs. Guida; Bellator 123 Curran vs. Freire.

10 Best PRIDE Fights Of All-Time

Before the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) took over the majority of MMA, the world's foremost promotion had some serious competition in the form of...

The Nine Greatest Jon Jones Moments

The return of Jon Jones is nearly upon us. As the pound-for-pound best mixed martial artist in the game today, Jones possesses an uncanny ability...

Five Ways To Replace Conor McGregor At UFC 200

Well, it now seems as if a missed press conference is the bad apple that ruined the bunch. In the aftermath of missing mandatory UFC...

10 Worst Fight Bookings in UFC History

With an endless roster complete with bona fide champions, budding contenders, eager prospects and veterans on the tail end of their careers, the UFC...

Five Reasons Ronda Rousey Should Not Return To The Octagon

When Ronda Rousey lost to Holly Holm via second-round knockout at UFC 193, the world nearly stopped. In order to right the ship, the mixed...

Biggest Ever? Five Reasons To Hate UFC 200

For all intents and purposes, UFC 200 will be the biggest pay-per-view event in UFC history. But what is truly considered big at the highest...

10 Most Controversial Fights In UFC History

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fights don't always pan out the way they're supposed to. Whether for poor game planning, bad refereeing or atrocious judging, plenty...

Five Reasons Jon Jones Is The Greatest MMA Fighter Of All-Time

The absence of Jon Jones from mixed martial arts (MMA) is like Michael Jordan missing from the 1990's Chicago Bulls. It's not good for the...

UFC 200: Five Reasons McGregor vs. Diaz II Is The Right Move

The Conor McGregor hype train was temporarily derailed when the reigning UFC featherweight champion was unable to thwart the toughness and submission skills of...

Top 10 Light Heavyweight Bouts In UFC History

The UFC's light heavyweight division is arguably the most prestigious outfit in the history of mixed martial arts. All-time legends Jon Jones, Chuck Liddell, Randy...

Cheap Shots: Top 10 Worst Fouls In MMA History

Mixed martial arts is a sport defined by precision, discipline and beautiful artistry. From striking to grappling, the sport offers an abundance of high-level...

UFC 196 Fallout: Five Reasons Conor McGregor Was Overrated

Moving up in weight to challenge Nate Diaz at welterweight didn't work out exactly how UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor planned, but the Irishman's brash...

10 Worst Referee Mistakes in MMA History

Whether it's the UFC, Bellator, World Series of Fighting, Invicta FC, or old school Pride, mixed martial arts (MMA) referees dictate the ensuing action. Paid...

Beyond Notorious: What’s Next For Conor McGregor After UFC 196?

Nobody in the sport of mixed martial arts today commands the spotlight quite like UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. His words are unforgettable, his...

Not So Fast! Five Reasons McGregor vs. Diaz Will Disappoint

Dates, schedules, opponents, and main events change all the time in mixed martial arts (MMA). But for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, half of...

Top 10 Craziest Joe Rogan Moments

Joe Rogan has become one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts (MMA) today. As the UFC's ongoing color commentary, Rogan has an...