Tag: 2012

UFC 143 Results: Why Nick Diaz Is Still a Threat to Be the Champion in 2012

Nick Diaz is the kind of fighter who is always going to be surrounded by a tremendous amount of controversy. So it’s not surprising that his UFC 143 fight against Carlos Condit is already the talk of the town on various social networks and MMA me…

Nick Diaz is the kind of fighter who is always going to be surrounded by a tremendous amount of controversy. So it’s not surprising that his UFC 143 fight against Carlos Condit is already the talk of the town on various social networks and MMA message boards. Many people—this writer included—will criticize Diaz for his […]

UFC: Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva: 5 Reasons This Fight Must Happen in 2012

While UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is on the mend, both Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen will meet next Saturday at UFC on FOX 2, where the two will vie for No. 1 contender status. Bisping would be a new face to throw into the 185-pound tit…

While UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is on the mend, both Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen will meet next Saturday at UFC on FOX 2, where the two will vie for No. 1 contender status. Bisping would be a new face to throw into the 185-pound title picture, though a Silva-Sonnen battle just has a […]

Georges St-Pierre Hopes to Defend Title in 2012, Predicts November Return

After defeating Jake Shields at UFC 129, it was unknown who the next fighter would be to challenge for Georges St-Pierre’s welterweight title. The 30-year-old has six straight successful title defenses and the division was running out of potentia…

After defeating Jake Shields at UFC 129, it was unknown who the next fighter would be to challenge for Georges St-Pierre’s welterweight title. The 30-year-old has six straight successful title defenses and the division was running out of potential challengers. The UFC decided to bring over Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz to create a matchup many […]

Predicting Every UFC Champion by the End of 2012

The year 2011 belonged to Jon Jones and Junior Dos Santos. Both UFC fighters climbed to the top of their respective divisions to capture a world title. The year 2012 represents a fresh start for champions and would-be challengers. With only two bouts i…

The year 2011 belonged to Jon Jones and Junior Dos Santos. Both UFC fighters climbed to the top of their respective divisions to capture a world title. The year 2012 represents a fresh start for champions and would-be challengers. With only two bouts in 2011, Dos Santos fought like the champion he would later prove […]

UFC in 2012: Which UFC Fighter Will Be the Next Jon Jones?

There will be the rise of a new “Jon Jones“—a nigh invincible superhero—in 2012, and his name is Chris Weidman. Just as the current UFC light heavyweight champion ran through the ranks of his division and captured the title, mid…

There will be the rise of a new “Jon Jones“—a nigh invincible superhero—in 2012, and his name is Chris Weidman. Just as the current UFC light heavyweight champion ran through the ranks of his division and captured the title, middleweight Weidman is beginning to rack up impressive victories. In 2012, Weidman will finally earn the […]

MMA: 7 Young Fighters Destined for 2012 Success

As the UFC turns the page into the new year, its pool of talented fighters continues to expand to keep pace with the sport’s growing popularity. Though veterans of mixed martial arts continue to hold serious stake on Dana White’s roster, yo…

As the UFC turns the page into the new year, its pool of talented fighters continues to expand to keep pace with the sport’s growing popularity. Though veterans of mixed martial arts continue to hold serious stake on Dana White’s roster, younger fighters are also starting to make a lot of noise, unseating some of […]