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.

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10 Best PRIDE Fights Of All-Time

Dan Hiergesell - Apr 26, 2016

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...

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The Nine Greatest Jon Jones Moments

Dan Hiergesell - Apr 22, 2016

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...

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Five Ways To Replace Conor McGregor At UFC 200

Dan Hiergesell - Apr 20, 2016

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...

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10 Worst Fight Bookings in UFC History

Dan Hiergesell - Apr 15, 2016

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

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Five Reasons Ronda Rousey Should Not Return To The Octagon

Dan Hiergesell - Apr 14, 2016

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...

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Biggest Ever? Five Reasons To Hate UFC 200

Dan Hiergesell - Apr 6, 2016

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...

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10 Most Controversial Fights In UFC History

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 31, 2016

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...

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

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 27, 2016

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...

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

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 25, 2016

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

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Top 10 Light Heavyweight Bouts In UFC History

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 14, 2016

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...

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Cheap Shots: Top 10 Worst Fouls In MMA History

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 10, 2016

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...

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UFC 196 Fallout: Five Reasons Conor McGregor Was Overrated

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 9, 2016

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...

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10 Worst Referee Mistakes in MMA History

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 8, 2016

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...

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

Dan Hiergesell - Mar 5, 2016

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

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

Dan Hiergesell - Feb 29, 2016

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

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Top 10 Craziest Joe Rogan Moments

Dan Hiergesell - Feb 28, 2016

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...

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