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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Too Close To Call: Worst Split Decisions In UFC Championship History

Dan Hiergesell - Jan 19, 2016

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the most unpredictable sport in the world. Not only when it comes to the elite combat stars that participate inside...

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What’s At Stake For UFC Fight Night 81’s Headliners?

Dan Hiergesell - Jan 16, 2016

Sunday will feature one of the very best free UFC events of 2016. Headlined by a highly-anticipated grudge match between current UFC bantamweight champion T.J....

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It’s Showtime: Four Reasons Anthony Pettis Must Defeat Eddie Alvarez

Dan Hiergesell - Jan 12, 2016

Anthony Pettis undoubtedly suffered the worst loss of his career when he relinquished his lightweight title to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 185. The defeat...

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Conor McGregor vs. Rafael Dos Anjos: Four Reasons It’s A Mistake

Dan Hiergesell - Jan 9, 2016

The saga continues as newly crowned UFC featherweight king Conor McGregor will officially make his move to the 155-pound division and challenge champion Rafael...

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Nixing Notorious: Four Fighters Capable of Beating Conor McGregor

Dan Hiergesell - Jan 7, 2016

Conor McGregor has become the No. 1 target on a lot of new hit lists. UFC standouts such as lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, former...

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Not So Quick: Three Reasons Stipe Miocic Won’t Get A Title Shot

Dan Hiergesell - Jan 5, 2016

As one of the shallowest divisions in all of mixed martial arts (MMA), the UFC's heavyweight roster desperately seeks out rising contenders on a...

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Magic Eight Ball: Bold Predictions for UFC 195

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 31, 2015

In every way, shape, and form, 2015 was the best year in UFC history, and the numbers don't lie. From monumental divisional shifts to encouraging...

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Welterweight Letdown? Three Reasons Why Lawler vs. Condit Will Disappoint

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 28, 2015

Welterweights Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit are synonymous with carnage. Throughout their respective careers, both men have demonstrated an uncanny ability to transform fights into...

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Bad Santa: These Fighters Got A Stocking Full Of Coal This Year

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 25, 2015

Christmas is one of the best times of the year. Families come together to exchange thoughtful gifts, reminisce about old times, create new memories,...

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Who’s Next? Three Biggest Fights For Conor McGregor Following UFC on FOX 17

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 21, 2015

After obliterating Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds, Conor McGregor has essentially hijacked the UFC tour bus. The current featherweight champion has already become the...

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Heavyweight Hierarchy: Where Do JDS and Overeem Go With A Win?

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 17, 2015

Barring an unforeseen injury just days before competition, it looks like we're finally going to get Junior Dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem. Their long-awaited heavyweight...

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Lightweight Fireworks! Keys to Victory For Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 16, 2015

While the mixed martial arts (MMA) world catches its breath following UFC 194's historic affair, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is gearing up...

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UFC 194 Breakdown: Keys to Victory for Max Holloway vs. Jeremy Stephens

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 9, 2015

UFC superstars Jose Aldo, Chris Weidman, Conor McGregor, and Luke Rockhold are not the only fighters competing on Dec. 12 at UFC 194. While overlooked...

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UFC 194 Breakdown: Keys to Victory for Ronaldo Souza vs. Yoel Romero

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 8, 2015

UFC 194 will feature a middleweight championship grudge match between undefeated titleholder Chris Weidman and surging contender Luke Rockhold. As two of the very best...

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The Lightweight Shift: How UFC On FOX 17 Will Shape 155

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 7, 2015

Mixed martial arts (MMA) offers ongoing alterations by nature. New fighters rise, old fighters fall, and titles are won and lost. That's why we are...

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Is Weidman vs. Rockhold Truly The Greatest Middleweight Title Fight Of All-Time?

Dan Hiergesell - Dec 6, 2015

The UFC middleweight division has essentially been ruled by one man. With only six champions in division history, which is the least for any weight...

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