With less than two weeks ahead of Anderson Silva’s clash against Chael Sonnen, we take a closer look at the Top 5 UFC fighters who failed to become Champions. Sonnen would not like to add himself to that list, which includes some of the best fighters to ever step inside the Octagon. The Oregonian should notice that two of the fighters in this list were beaten by Anderson Silva, in their quest for the UFC Middleweight title: 1. Jon Fitch When:
UFC welterweight Diego Sanchez has left Greg Jackson’s camp after two straight loses and has moved his training camp to Albuquerque Kickboxing & MMA.
Diego had this to say about the move: “Put yourself there for a minute. You’re an undefeated fighter coming off two of the biggest wins of your career (Parisyan/Riggs). Now they’re bringing in the champion of your weight class to train with your guys? For three months I was telling Greg that my heart wasn’t feeling it. Greg
Undefeated UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez (8-0-0), defeated former UFC and Pride champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 110, cementing his place among the top heavyweights in the world and earning a shot at the division champion Brock Lesnar. The Mexican-American fighter came into the UFC with just two professional fights and less than 18 months of proper mixed martial arts training. On the verge of greatness Velasquez will finally get his shot at the title on October 23rd in Anaheim California.
Pro wrestlers do belong in MMA, for such a you sport MMA is full of fighter with pro wrestling roots, and influential figures.
Yup… In short, his KO victory over Big Nog will get him that shot in the future. 😀
Jon Fitch speaks about criticism from fans about his last 6 fights going to decision. Fitch has a record of 21-3 with 4 ko’s and 5 submission wins but has been unable to finish anyone since he submitted Roan Carneiro in 2007.
This list features the toughest and most durable chins in the world of MMA. Fighters who have granite bones in their jaw and a steel attitude.
Latest addition to the UFC, James Toney is confident that he will make a successful transition from boxing to mma and is positive that he will be successful in the UFC. Toney feels that he can be take down by a lot of people in the UFC but, he thinks if anyone trys to shoot on him they will get knocked out before they can touch him.
“There are a lot of guys in the UFC who can take me down, but I’m learning how to defend the takedown. I’m not even worried about that. They’ve got to worry about that when
A profile of the UFC and Pride veteran Dan Henderson. Hendo is now signed to Strikeforce but what got him to where he is today?
Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy will face Geroges St-Pierre at UFC 111 on March 27th. Recently GSP is been looking unstoppable as he has beaten top fighters such as Jon Fitch, BJ Penn and Thiago Alves. When asked what kind of gameplan Hardy will bring to his fight he had a simple answer;
“It’s difficult because he is looking good at the moment and it’s difficult spotlight to be in, but all I need to do is land that one punch and that’s all I’m interested in. My game is striking. He knows that. I know that. It’s
