As is usual in the Sherdog
forums, a variety of topics were covered in the past seven
days. This week’s piece is varied itself, featuring everything from
potential matchups to threads debating who is the best finisher in
mixed martial arts.
Hioki the Man to Dethrone Aldo?
Now that Jose Aldo has decisively knocked off yet another contender to his UFC featherweight title, there doesn’t appear to be many legitimate threats to his throne. However, some fans have pegged Japanese standout Hatsu Hioki to be just the man to do so. Stylistically, the gifted grappler poses an interesting threat to the seemingly unbeatable Brazilian powerhouse, as discussed here.
Matchup: Penn vs. Diaz
With the bout pitting former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion B.J. Penn against former Strikeforce welterweight kingpin Nick Diaz just a couple weeks away, fans have been hard at work dissecting the matchup. Here, they breakdown the fight on a skill-by-skill basis.
Who’s next for Edgar?
The UFC's 155-pound division remains one of the most stacked weight classes in MMA. Between the many top UFC contenders and the imminent addition of Strikeforce fighters, such as top-5 lightweight Gilbert Melendez, the next title challenger could is not clear. With multiple contenders, who would you like to see challenge for UFC lightweight gold next?
UFC Champions: Last man Standing?
For the most part, the current UFC champions appear to be unstoppable. With talents like Anderson Silva, Georges St. Pierre and Jon Jones holding UFC gold, it's tough to imagine the title holders being dethroned, but who is most likely to go down? Share your thoughts here.
Debate: MMA’s Most Potent Finisher?
From Anderson Silva to Jose Aldo, MMA has no shortage of fighters who can deliver a stunning finish in the blink of an eye. But who is the best finisher in the game?
Hioki the Man to Dethrone Aldo?
Now that Jose Aldo has decisively knocked off yet another contender to his UFC featherweight title, there doesn’t appear to be many legitimate threats to his throne. However, some fans have pegged Japanese standout Hatsu Hioki to be just the man to do so. Stylistically, the gifted grappler poses an interesting threat to the seemingly unbeatable Brazilian powerhouse, as discussed here.
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With the bout pitting former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion B.J. Penn against former Strikeforce welterweight kingpin Nick Diaz just a couple weeks away, fans have been hard at work dissecting the matchup. Here, they breakdown the fight on a skill-by-skill basis.
Who’s next for Edgar?
The UFC's 155-pound division remains one of the most stacked weight classes in MMA. Between the many top UFC contenders and the imminent addition of Strikeforce fighters, such as top-5 lightweight Gilbert Melendez, the next title challenger could is not clear. With multiple contenders, who would you like to see challenge for UFC lightweight gold next?
UFC Champions: Last man Standing?
For the most part, the current UFC champions appear to be unstoppable. With talents like Anderson Silva, Georges St. Pierre and Jon Jones holding UFC gold, it's tough to imagine the title holders being dethroned, but who is most likely to go down? Share your thoughts here.
Debate: MMA’s Most Potent Finisher?
From Anderson Silva to Jose Aldo, MMA has no shortage of fighters who can deliver a stunning finish in the blink of an eye. But who is the best finisher in the game?
