Mixed martial arts is a sport that is rapidly gaining popularity around the globe. This exciting and intriguing sport is gaining more fans as each pay per view show takes place. There are several organizations that are currently promoting fights under the mixed martial arts banner. The UFC is the most popular organization at this time.
The UFC has the most talented pool of mixed martial arts fighters. Dana White and crew have not failed in delivering great entertainment to fans. Let’s take a look at UFC best of 2010.
Anderson Silva retains the crown as being the most popular and talented fighter within The UFC. The Brazilian sensation was challenged recently by Chael Sonnen. Sonnen has been a premiere mixed martial artist for the last couple of years. Sonnen gave Silva many problems for nearly five exciting rounds. He took Silva down to the mat several times during the fight. Silva could not get up easily as he did in his previous bouts. Silva was able to secure the victory by submitting Sonnen with only a few moments left in the final round.
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The mixed martial arts world got a chance to see former wrestling star Brock Lesnar secure his position as one of the best heavyweights in the world. Lesnar recently recovered from an illness and stepped into the ring with Shane Carwin. Carwin was the favorite, but Lesnar was able to turn the tables during the bout. Carwin was controlling the action until Lesnar put Carwin into a submission hold. Carwin tapped out after a few moments. Unfortunately, Carwin lost his next bout against Cain Velasquez in the first round. Lesnar should make a promising comeback sometime soon.
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Georges St-Pierre is considered to be arguably the most well rounded mixed martial arts star within The UFC. St-Pierre is excellent in all departments. He can strike, wrestle, and employ deadly submission moves. St-Pierre defeated the well regarded Dan Hardy without being in any trouble during the fight. Many critics recently criticized St-Pierre for not having a killer’s instinct. St-Pierre addressed his critics by dominating Josh Koscheck. Koscheck was unable to put together any type of assault against St-Pierre.
A star was born when Jon Jones defeated Brandon Vera. No one had been able to dismantle Vera in the manner that Jones did. Jones is a sensational wrestler that is taking the division by storm.
The UFC best of 2010 has not disappointed fans. It will be interesting to see what The UFC has in store for fans next year. The infusion of WEC star fighters should add to the excitement.
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