Tag: Prove

Strikeforce: Melendez Shows He Is Not a Top Lightweight, Still Has Lots to Prove

It’s time for everyone to calm down about Gilbert Melendez. He may be the last man standing for hipster MMA fans. He may be hyped by Strikeforce’s commentators as the best lightweight in the sport. He may be put into many pound-for-pound to…

It’s time for everyone to calm down about Gilbert Melendez. He may be the last man standing for hipster MMA fans. He may be hyped by Strikeforce’s commentators as the best lightweight in the sport. He may be put into many pound-for-pound top-10 lists. That, though, ignores the fact that there is no foundation to […]

The Hype Train: Why UFC Star Alexander Gustafsson Still Has Something to Prove

It’s easy to get caught up in a UFC star. Because we only get to consume the sport in bunches, each event seems to take on undue importance. You can see it clearly every time Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre fight. Isn’t it …

It’s easy to get caught up in a UFC star. Because we only get to consume the sport in bunches, each event seems to take on undue importance. You can see it clearly every time Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre fight. Isn’t it funny how people only seem to realize they are among […]

Jon Jones Looks to Prove Critics Wrong Against Rashad Evans

If Jon Jones hopes to solidify his reign as UFC light heavyweight champion, as well as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, his recent performances would suggest he is on the right path to doing so. After effortlessly dispatching three former c…

If Jon Jones hopes to solidify his reign as UFC light heavyweight champion, as well as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, his recent performances would suggest he is on the right path to doing so. After effortlessly dispatching three former champions, Jones is set to make his third title defense against another […]

UFC on Fuel TV’s John Albert out to Prove Internet Warriors Wrong

It’s a tough gig to be a fighter, much less be a fighter coming from The Ultimate Fighter reality show. There’s a stigma that’s attached to the TUF stars, that many of them have made their way into the Octagon solely based upon the me…

It’s a tough gig to be a fighter, much less be a fighter coming from The Ultimate Fighter reality show. There’s a stigma that’s attached to the TUF stars, that many of them have made their way into the Octagon solely based upon the merit of their stint on the television series. For John Albert, […]

UFC 143: Why Carlos Condit Will Prove to Be a Better Striker Then Nick Diaz

No one can be sure who will win at UFC 143 in the main event between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz. Both men seem to go for the kill in their fights whether they remain standing or fight on their feet, and either one could land a knockout punch or find t…

No one can be sure who will win at UFC 143 in the main event between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz. Both men seem to go for the kill in their fights whether they remain standing or fight on their feet, and either one could land a knockout punch or find the opening for the […]

Sonnen vs. Bisping: Chael Sonnen Will Prove He Deserves Another Title Shot

Chael Sonnen will prove he deserves another shot at the middleweight crown by destroying Michael Bisping tonight. Sonnen almost beat current title-holder Anderson Silva in 2010, and then called him out after punishing Brian Stann in October. If he can …

Chael Sonnen will prove he deserves another shot at the middleweight crown by destroying Michael Bisping tonight. Sonnen almost beat current title-holder Anderson Silva in 2010, and then called him out after punishing Brian Stann in October. If he can dispose of Bisping at UFC on FOX 2, he’ll get another crack at the middleweight […]