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The MMA World Cup: The Heavyweights Elimination Round
The Octagon: where giants roam. From the moment massive sumo wrestler Teila Tuli stepped into the cage in the first fight in UFC history, fans have been fascinated by the big boys. For years they were probably not worthy of that interest. On cards from coast to coast the heavyweight ranks were...
Couture's 2007 return changed course of UFC heavyweight division
The focus in mixed martial arts during the past few weeks has been on the heavyweights, and with good reason. Of course, Fedor Emelianenko stepped into the cage June 26 and was upset by Fabricio Werdum, setting off a gigantic wave of talk about the division. This transitioned directly into the June...
FightLines: UFC Heavyweights
Click picture for full image. LESNAR <> MIR Lots of relics on this one. Eddie Sanchez. Soa Palelei. Colin Robinson. Mike Wessel. Jake O'Brien. Randy Couture. Assuereo Silva. Dan Evensen. Andrei Arlovski. Fabricio Werdum. By release or weight cut, all gone from the UFC's heavyweight...
Frank Mir Breaks Down Upcoming Title Bout With Brock Lesnar
Frank Mir exuded confidence in a recent interview with MMA Weekly. Mir doesn't seem to believe that Brock Lesnar's skills match up with the champion's hype: "I think he's improved a little bit, but I still think it takes a long time. No one picks this up in four or five fights," said the UFC...
Gabriel Gonzaga's Road to the Title Goes Through Shane Carwin at UFC 96
Though this bout has yet to be confirmed, Fight Ticker has the scoop via Gabriel Gonzaga's trainer: Gonzaga on the other hand has his future set. On March 7th at UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio, "Napao" will take on fellow HW and rising star Shane Carwin. Gonzaga who previously fought for the title...
FightLines: Heavyweights Vol. III
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Affliction Should Focus on Heavyweights
Affliction's first show was unquestionably more successful than anyone expected. They built stars in their three main events, did well at the gate, and may have done very well on PPV. The question going forward is how they can grow and maintain a solid fanbase that remains interested in the...
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