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What Sets These 3 MMA GOATS Apart?

From Superman punches to vicious ground-and-pound, every GOAT candidate has his (or her) go-to tools. Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, and Jon Jones are debated amongst fans as to who reigns supreme. Each one had many aspects to their attack and defense, but of course, each fan will have their own that stands out to them.

5 Biggest Upsets in UFC History

One of the most exciting aspects in all of sporting competition is the upset. From March Madness to the biggest game in football, when the underdog wins, most everyone takes note. For the first time ever, Robert Whittaker was defeated by a man not named Israel Adesanya in the UFC’s Middleweight division at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis defeated the “Reaper” in a manner that next to nobody had predicted, with fans and pundits alike assuming Whittaker would collect another scalp at 185 lbs. and inevitably would end up fighting Israel Adesanya a third time. Yet, this is not what happened and Du Plessis has picked up a 2nd round victory via TKO and will now surely be granted a title shot. This is not the first time an upset such as this has happened in the organization. This article will look at five other times that the unexpected occurred throughout the long history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 

5 Fighters Who Never Lived Up to Their Hype

The Bo Nickal hype train is well and truly underway after his extremely impressive performance at UFC 290. It's clear that the promotion backs...

Thrills and Spills at UFC 189 – An Indelible Night for Fight Fans

There are countless memorable nights in UFC's storied history. Thousands of pushes, pull, sways, kicks, punches, and grapples that have lit up the octagon....

Top 5 Submission Artists in UFC History

While the art of the Knockout has been glorified by combat sports since its inception there are more and more people who are beginning to appreciate the mastery that is required in order to submit the opponent. This article will aim to name 5 individuals who could be considered the greatest, most talented, submission specialists in the history of the UFC.

How we got to UFC 288 – Pictorial Highlights

UFC 288 goes down this weekend live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event will see the undisputed bantamweight champion and home-town...

Best Post-Fight Interviews Ranked

There have been some classic, legendary and character-defining post-fight interviews. It's always said, don't look beyond the fight itself, however, we know that some...

A List of 20 of the Best MMA Nicknames

In the world of mixed martial arts, nicknames are an important part of a fighter's persona -- as much as great walk-in music or...

The Blackzilians MMA Legacy Should Not Be Understated

The Blackzilians were a mixed martial arts (MMA) team based out of Boca Raton, Florida--a hotbed for MMA over the past decades. The group...

From “Niche Sport” to Olympics — The Story of IMMAF

By now, you’re probably familiar with the origins of MMA as we know it today. ​The modern era of MMA began in the early...

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