Tag: Weight

Lyotot Machida and 4 Other UFC Fighters That Should Drop Down a Weight Class

With the introduction of the featherweight weight class, a number of lightweights are cutting weight to compete. Kenny Florian dropped down and almost immediately received a title shot, Ross Pearson and Dennis Siver will compete at featherweight at UFC…

With the introduction of the featherweight weight class, a number of lightweights are cutting weight to compete. Kenny Florian dropped down and almost immediately received a title shot, Ross Pearson and Dennis Siver will compete at featherweight at UFC on Fuel 2. It has worked for other weight classes, such as Brian Stann rising up […]

Kenny Florian Talks His Future in the UFC, Moving Weight Classes and More

After a long and successful career in the lightweight division, UFC’s Kenny Florian made the transition to 145 pounds to square off with Diego Nunes at UFC 131. Florian would be declared victorious via unanimous decision and move on to face Jose …

After a long and successful career in the lightweight division, UFC’s Kenny Florian made the transition to 145 pounds to square off with Diego Nunes at UFC 131. Florian would be declared victorious via unanimous decision and move on to face Jose Aldo for the featherweight title. There, however, Florian would take part in a […]

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Kenny Florian Talks His Future in the UFC, Moving Weight Classes and More

The Best Prospect in Each UFC Weight Division

Now more than ever, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has become the main fortress for all fighters across the globe. The UFC’s stronghold has allowed a variety of fighters with vast stylistic differences to partake in one of the most prestigiou…

Now more than ever, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has become the main fortress for all fighters across the globe. The UFC’s stronghold has allowed a variety of fighters with vast stylistic differences to partake in one of the most prestigious organizations known. While the UFC is often recognized by its mainstream-appealing fighters such as Anderson […]

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The Best Prospect in Each UFC Weight Division

MMA: Why Jon Jones Should Move to Heavy Weight

At the age of 24, Jon “Bones” Jones has become the youngest champion in UFC history.  Not only did Jones run through the light-heavyweight division, he did it with ease. With very few contenders left in the light-heavyweight division f…

At the age of 24, Jon “Bones” Jones has become the youngest champion in UFC history.  Not only did Jones run through the light-heavyweight division, he did it with ease. With very few contenders left in the light-heavyweight division for Jones to face, the next logical step would be to move up in weight. It […]

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MMA: Why Jon Jones Should Move to Heavy Weight

Weight Cutting Becoming out of Control in MMA

For as long as there have been 24-hour weigh-ins, there have been fighters looking to use them to cut as much weight as possible. It’s gotten to the point where fighters are willing to risk their lives to get the biggest size advantage on an oppo…

For as long as there have been 24-hour weigh-ins, there have been fighters looking to use them to cut as much weight as possible. It’s gotten to the point where fighters are willing to risk their lives to get the biggest size advantage on an opponent.  Fighters are willing to cut anywhere from 10-20 pounds […]

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Weight Cutting Becoming out of Control in MMA

GSP vs. Silva: St-Pierre’s Weight Issue Is Just an Excuse

If UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre doesn’t mind taking the proper steps to essentially putting his Welterweight days behind him en route to a superfight with UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, why is he so reluctant to do it? E…

If UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre doesn’t mind taking the proper steps to essentially putting his Welterweight days behind him en route to a superfight with UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, why is he so reluctant to do it? Even fans of St-Pierre have to ask themselves that question, because every time they turn around, […]

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GSP vs. Silva: St-Pierre’s Weight Issue Is Just an Excuse